CONSECRATION OF THE BISHOP OF WATERFORD.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume I, Issue 27, 1 November 1873, Page 12

CONSECRATION OF THE BISHOP OF WATERFORD.

On Sunday, July 20th, the Most Rev. Dr. Power was consecrated Bishop of Waterford, in succession to the late lamented Most Rev. Dr. O'Brien, in the noble Cathedral of that city, in the presence of a vast congregation and a crowded assemblage of prelates and elergjr. From an early hour in the morning people of every rank and class from the surrounding districts arrived in great numbers, and flocked to the Cathedral, which was soon filled in every section set apart for the laity. Amongst the congregation were the Corporation of Waterford, the Corporation of Kilkenny, headed by W. Kenealy, Esq., Mayor, and the Corporation oi Clonmel, in their robes of office, headed by — Cantwell, Esq., Mayor. The last named civic body came to pay a mark or tribute of honor and respect to the new Bishop, who had been so long their revered and worthy Pastor, and to present him with an affectionate address and a splendidly embossed purse containing the munificent gift of £800. As the time approached for the solemn ceremonial to commence, the interior of the sacred edifice presented a grand and solemn appearance. The high altar and sacristy were splendidly decorated, as was also the altar of the prelate elect. The consecration ceremonial was observed in strict accordance with the order prescribed by the ritual, as the Pontifical High Mass proceeded. Id the evening a magnificent banquet was given at the College, where the prelates, clergy, and over one hundred of the laity were the guests of the Most Rev. Dr. Power. The banquet was served by Mr Cummins, of the hotel, in sumpiuous style. The Mayor of Clonmel and his brother corporators presented the address and the magnificent gift above referred to, to the Bishop of Waterford, oa their own part, and on that ot the people of Clonmel whom they represented. His Lordship expressed his gratitude in suitable terms, and the interesting proceedings terminated. °