CARDINAL GIBBONS AND ADMIRAL DEWEY.
The concluding feature of the ceremonies that marked the presentation to Admiral Dewey of the sword voted by Congress wm a prayer by Cardinal Gibbons. The prayer finished, the Cardinal turned to Admiral Dewey, who extended his hand, and said : ' Admiral, I cannot let this opportunity pass without congratulating you on your magnificent victory, which has added renown to (he American name throughout the world. I hope you will live many years to enjoy your honours, the fruits of your splendid aohievement. Permit me, Admiral, to thank you for your kindness to the chaplain, of the Olympia, Father Beaney, who is a priest of my diocese. I hope that the benediction of seventy millions of people will make your remaining years exceedingly happy. I rejoioe to be present on this eventful occasion.' Admiral Dewey responded : ' I thank you sincerely, your Eminence, for your graoious and complimentary words. I appreciate the honour of having yon present on this, the happiest occasion of >my life.'
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New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXVII, Issue 50, 14 December 1899, Page 10
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168CARDINAL GIBBONS AND ADMIRAL DEWEY. New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXVII, Issue 50, 14 December 1899, Page 10
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