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Show THE INTERMOUNTAIN CATHOLIC At the end of the Pontifical Mass His Eminence, James Cardinal Gibbons, briefly ad- dressed the congregation. He paid a glowing tribute to Bishop Scanlan on the completion of his great work in the erection of the handsome Cathedral. He told how the kings of Israel delighted in building temples to God, how the early kings of England, the Canutes of Sweden, the Henrys of Germany, and the rulers of France had exhausted the treasuries of their nations in building magnificent Cathedrals, and how they had drawn upon the resources of their countries to assist them. In the past, he said, the building of temples to God has been a royal privilege, but now that privilege has become the cherished possession of the democratic peoples of the world. It has passed from kings to the people who still have the intrepid faith which prompted the wearers of the ermine to make the great sacrifices they did. In his tribute to Bishop Scanlan the Cardinal said, When we study the character of this great and good Bishop to determine the characteristics which have qualified him for this great work, we find his sweet humility that rare virtue of great men stands out most prominently. His Eminence complimented the Bishop on the courage which he had displayed in coming to a country of hardship and trials and danger forty years before, a country, however, which became so fertile and beautiful. He spoke of the charming disposition of the Bishop and of the charity which enabled him to attract to him the people without regard to color or race and almost without regard to religion. This Cathedral, he continued, stands as a monument to that good Bishop, as it looms over and graces the incomparably beautiful city of Salt Lake. May the Lord with all His goodness and might grant to Bishop Scanlan many long years of peace and happiness in his chosen field. At the conclusion of the ceremony His Eminence imparted the Papal Benediction. Solemn Vespers were sung in the evening by Bishop OConnell; Father Kiely was Deacon, and Father Thomas Moriarty of Omaha was A sermon was delivered by Bishop Keane. His theme was Faith and he paid an eloquent tribute to the faith that had made the beautiful new Cathedral a reality. Sub-deaso- n. We have dedicated today, he said in part, another splendid temple to the Almighty. Lo! yesterday there was the desert and then came education and civilization and the cross of Christ uplifted by the humble missionaries. Today we have this splendid temple, this witness to firm faith in the Crucified and surely it is a day of great rejoicing for your Pastor and you. The Man of Galilee is here in more than memory. He is here in love and power. The Apostles and Martyrs and confessors are all here now. The ages of persecution, the ages when worldly power bowed down to the Church, the glory of the centuries is here in the beautiful Church. It is the latest symbol and not the lowest of the heritage of faith. Today we consecrated an altar in this magnificent new building, symmetrical, beautiful, which will remain a lasting tribute to the faith that built it through untold sacrifice. White Renewed Supplies and Repairs for all makes Machines for rent Hemstitching White Console Model Electric is a beauty come in and see White Sewing Machine Company 72 So. Main St. . ) - ) t K' Singer Renewed |