Calgary. In the party also was His Lordship Michael James O’Brien, Bishop of Peterborough and Rt. Rev. A. A. Sinnott, who was baptized in Kelly's Cross, and was secretary to the Delegate.

The reception he received was a wonderful show of love and affec- tion for one who was the representative of the Holy Father. Monsignor J. (J. MacLean, the Vicar General, and pastor of Summerside along with many priests from different parishes in the Diocese, welcomed him and escorted him to the open carriage that conveyed him to the parish church which was crowded to capacity. An address of welcome was read on behalf of the clergy and the people of Summerside. His Excellency, who speaks English very well, responded expressing his thanks to all who turned out in such large numbers and expressed so vividly their welcome. In par- ticular he thanked those who were not Catholics for the warmth of their reception. After the services in the church, a reception was held in the parochial house, and hundreds of people called to pay their respects.

The next day, Saturday, June 13th., the party set out by horse and wagon for Kelly‘s Cross, stopping on their way, at Kinkora, where once again a most warm and cordial reception was given by the priests and people.

In the evening they arrived in Kelly’s Cross to be greeted by a large and enthusiastic group of people, waving papal flags, cheering and singing songs of welcome. The route of the procession was decorated with bunting, flags to no end, chinese lanterns flickering in the darkness, and huge bonfires expressing the joy and happiness that filled the hearts of the people who were so grateful that the representative of the Holy Father had come to visit with them. Repeatedly the Delegate came out on the verandah to acknowledge their welcome.

It was long after dark when the people wended their way home, looking forward to the special event that was to take place next day, the ordination of Father Herrell and Father Kiggins.

In another part of this book there is an account of this singular event as the two young Levites prostrated themselves before God, and the Apostolic Delegate, while all present prayed that the Holy Spirit would be with them in their priestly labors.

When the young Levites had received the Holy Priesthood and stood with His Excellency, to be presented to their families, and the peo- ple, it is hard to express the joy and happiness, and the spirit of thanks- giving that filled the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to get inside the over crowded church.

When the ceremony was concluded, and the new priests had blessed the members of their family, the Apostolic Delegate spoke to the people. He conveyed the warmest blessing from the Holy Father, congratulated the families of the newly ordained, charged them with their responsibili- ties, and strongly urged the people to pray not only for the new priests, but for all priests that the work of the Church may continue to progress and bring forth much fruit. Once more, he thanked everybody for the

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