-29.. the aisle on the Epistle side to the Altar of the Sacred Heart, where all knelt in prayer before the most Blessed Sacrament, where the Rev. Dr. McDonald, and the Rev. John McDonald of Campbelton, Deacon and Sub-Deacon of Office, Rev. Dr. Walker, and Rev. éohn Corbett, Acolytes, and Rev. D.J.G. bbDonald, Thurifer, were in waiting. The Bishop then ascended his throne, and, after vesting in full pontificals, began the celebration of solemn Pontifical Mass. The ceremonies were carefully carried out, each performing his part with dignity and precision. under the direction of Rev. Patrick Doyle, who was assisted by Rev. A.J. bentyre. During the service the visiting prelates occupied chairs and prie-dieu within the sanctuary, and the priests were provided with seats outside the rail. The sermon was preached by His Grace, the Archbishop of Halifax. At the conclusion of Mass, His Lordship in cope and mitre intoned the Church's Hymn of Thanksgiving - Te Deum Laudanus. When the last note of the Te Deum had died away, His Lordship disrobed, and resumed his cappa magna. The members of the Executive Committee then entered the sanctuary to present the address on behalf of the Catholics of the diocese, which His Honor the Lieut. Governor read and presented. His Lordship, on rising to reply, gave evidence of being deeply moved. He returned thanks most feelingly for the good wished expressed, and humbly depreciated his own work by endeavouring to give all the honor to the hearty co-operation of his faithful clergy, and the generous assistance ever given by the laity in all work undertaken for the glory of God.

As to the building of a Cathedral, referred to in the address, he said, that judging from the success which crowned the united labors of pastor and people in the past, the hope might indeed be cherished that before long Charlottetown would have a Cathedral fitted for the celebration of the August rites of religion, and a wortiy monument of the faith and zeal of the Catholic people. _ In the afternoon His Lordship held a reception in the Palace and was waited upon by a large number of ladies and gentlemen of all denominations, who aVailed

themselves of the opportunity thus afforded of offering him their congratulations,

and of being introduced to the visiting prelates. Then followed a banquet in