Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), Wednesday 7 July 1915, page 11


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DEATH OF ARCHBIS_OP>0_E_.¥

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CLOSE. OF A FINE. CAREER

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A WIDELY LOVED PRELATE

A single deep toned bell tolled solemnly and seasonally through the morning air Its steady,, sonorous, voice proclaimed that another great soul had departed this lifethe soul of the Right Rev (Dr O Reily, the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Adelaide The much "loved and respected prelate passed' away at his residence Glen Osmond, about 7 40 a m on Tuesday and the people of his church and his trainer able friends outside its own denomination were left to mourn the loss of a lovable man, a distinguished scholar, and a church statesman of broad and dignified voice The file intellectual face so expressive in conversation, so benevolent in repose, was an index to his kindly nature It told of high intelligence and unusual mentality, it

anspireàj^onfidence and trust and awakened

affection in those who met him His genuine- qualities as a man and his blame less life appealed to all who had been also stated with. him, or who had read or heard talk of him and the widespread express roofs of regret at his death afforded evidence of the regard in which he was held The srinpatoet.c references made by repre-rrentair-r-es of various denominations told further-of the great popularity of Dr O'Reily and of a general recognition of his xoblcvrprk. He was a man of great versa ability < Those who knew him proclaimed Sum to,, be a natural mathematician, and his regard for figures, early developed, was quite unusual He was well versed in the seven -fabric made of music and abstruse theoretical robins were open subjects of discussion with him. In his early years he had no thoughts of becoming a prelate, his one idea, as he -himself explained, being to come ¡f>lete~_i« education But with charge energetic thoroughness and with, the absence of ostentation -that was one of his endear one- qualities, when once his mind was made top her-ansptongly utilised lia full gifts m Hae grace of the church

' t A Peaceful end

The revered Archbishop's last public an twarance was in connection with the open bay of St- Patrick's Church in March, 1914 (He dUrveced a brief address, but at the closeness stricken down by illness, and he had to be assisted to leave the pulpit Two doctoÄ,*-ere summoned to him while he

was in the vestry He was taken to his

Balafeft^atr Glen Osmond, and since then has bean failing perceptibly His illness was of a -mare that usually makes the .rt*_ererirntable m temper, but the lovable teaip-af-tent that characterised him in Jieqmr^contmued to the end, and as long laneway able to speak and to take note of what was going on he had a kindly word and a, smile for those about him. He faced dearly bravely, with the confidence of one «jtsnraoV*" as to the future. For the last week tIve was known to be sinking, but deserves not expected to come so sad death- He was attended through sent his illness by Dr. Gunson, Pasha was assisted by consultations with othe*t*-fpoY_cian«. and his Grace was nursed by Sister John, one of the nurses from ZSorth.'Adelaide. During Monday night the auterxould tell that he knew her, that he did not speak all night or give other sign of consciousness He had lapsed into semi ?eonscUÄsness some days ago About 700 sun. on, Tuesday the well-beloved prelate passed peacefully away. The cause of death was heart failure, supervening on dropsy -Mass was said at West terrace by Father Morrison The Roman Catholic schools, which had re-assembled after the mid *innte***>holidays, w*ere'dismissed,randv, the Cathedral bell was tolled

fills Motorist Still -JAYiTtg

Prelate Archbishop O'Reilly's mother is still king in the city of Kilkenny, Ire3and.jîrShe as over 90 years of age, and was informed of his Grace's death by cablegram Fathers John and Michael

xcafaSBtto. Antares, who is married she is, es in Sydney. A married sister of Dr O'Reily (the mother of the Fathers

Sherin), is hung in Kilkenny, Ireland.

The Obsequies

The funeral, will take place to-morrow. The body will be removed from the palace at Glen Osmond this evening mtrSaO, and will reach the Cathedral, WakeGold-street, about 70. It was - be. in state in the Cathedral."antila to-morrow morning. On that day, at 10 o'clock, there will be a Solemn race for the dead and Requiem High Mass, in the Cathedral, and the Cortege will leave for the Westterrace Roman Catholic Cemetery about 11 o'clock.- On August 11 there will be a Month's Mind, or commemoration service. ethic, and. Solemn Requiem Mass at 10 dock in the Cathedral. This will mark the close of the period of official mourning, and" the new Archbishop will not be en-throned until after that date. The Coad-jute Archbishop (Most Rev. Dr. Spence) will deliver a panegyric at that service. Dr. Spence will succeed the late Archbishop.

A Early Days. The

archbishop was a native of Kilkenny, Ireland, where he was born on November 19, 1846. At an early age he began to display some of the qualities, that in subsequent years marked him as a man likely to achieve distinction and success in life. He entered the parochial boys' school in St. John's parish, Kilkenny, when he was 6 years of age, and before leaving, at the age of 12, he had acquired a knowledge and mastery of Euclid was would have done «credit-to-an older student. This? served to illustrate in some measure the bent of

his mind, always keen and logical, and in

trained to mathematics and abstruse reason-ing. But his versatility was so great that he might have risen to eminence in almost any- of the higher walks of life. He was essentially a student, and his attainments in Euclid demonstrated by one aspect of his intellectual activities. At the age of 12 he went to St. Kieran's College, Kilkenny, where he again distinguished himself,. especially in classics, history, and science. After tax tears at this academy the young student, then 18 years of age, entered All Hallow's College, Dublin, and devoted his attention largely to mental

philosophy and theology. By this time he had acquired a taste for theology, and although there were three hundred resident students at the college at the time the future archbishop had the enviable distinction of taking the first prize in all classes of ecclesiastical studies. with such a thorough training in different branches of educational subjects he had splendid opportunities to cultivate the gifts that were his. and of these he availed himself to the fullest extent. His natural aptitude for learning was developed along right lines. and so the foundation was laid for that remarkable intellectual growth which continued to assert itself throughout his, notwithstanding the heavy responsibilities that fell to the lot. For a student he was, and a student he remained to the end of -in days. A master in mathematics, a lover of art, possessed of a musical knowledge and an appreciation of what was excellent in vocal and instrumental compositions and performances, with a wide acquaintance with scientific, lore of the age, an accurate knowledge of history, ecclesiastic and civil, and a deep understanding of the laws and. principles of architecture, it is not surprising that he should have been regarded by those who knew him intimately as a most remarkable man. No wonder that his friends should have marvelled at '"his versatility and all-round scholarship. But if he was a student of the philosophies and arts, if his attention repeatedly turned with reverence and affec-tion to the study of the phenomena of Nature. he was pre-eminently a student of men , and- movements. No man can hold with the > distinguished success which characterised him the high office of chief local administrator of a vast organisation such as the Catholic Church in South Australia i? unless -he knows and loves human

nature.

such had he read much more had seen. He studied from the life,

and in the original pursued mankinds

versed in the woes and vanities of life, He paced man.'

But he was a lover of his kind, and if he sometimes criticised it was in no carpthe spirit, but with the toleration that is always associated with a large and noble heart', for the Archbishop was not a mere intellectual. Keely cumin himself, he. exhibited that touch of fellowfeeling which makes the whole world kin.

Wheat' 2s Rev. J. O'Reily was ordained as a priest of. the. <_nrck--cf^Roare,. prior

to leaving Ireland, he had no visions of the honor and responsibility that should later on fall to his lot. If"" he had cherished large ambitions he might have been excused, for the last infirmity of the. noble mind" may well be forgiven a man of such excellent parts as he had proved himself to possess. But his was a simple character, and he was, as the greatest always are, in his simplicity sublime." He must' have known, had he reflected on his exceptional powers and gifts, that he had all the qualities that would enable him to win his way to fame, either in the Church of the State or in literature, for he was master of a graceful indexDiessive style in speech or writing. Quick to discern merit in the compositions of others, he also had an easy command of beautiful and chaste English, which, at times he turned to good account in his work. But he was not a seeker after office or position. Content he would have been to serve his church and his fellows as a humble priest. It is to the credit of those associated with him in his mind's-" terial Lee that his conspicuous abilities were noted, and that he was not allowed, to remain in comparative obscurity. Some men have greatness thrust upon them," and this appears to have been the case with the late archbishop 'SO' far as office was concerned, intellectual greatness and greatness of character he achieved, for these cannot be' thrust on any man. But when the man great in himself is placed in a position of authority and power, the best results may be looked for. He rose step by step to his high, position.

In Western Australia.

Having been ordained a priest in Ire-' land. he found an early sphere of labor in Western Australia. After short periods spent at Newcastle and then at Northam, he undertook duties at Fremantle, where he found scope for the employment of, his

undoubted literary talents as a contributor to the Western Australian Record, a Catholic journal, which he edited for the last four or five years of his residence in the western State. He also filled the post of vicar-general after the elevation of Dr. Gibney to the position of Bishop of Perth. Thus he had made-quite training for the larger responsibilities he was destined to shoulder. , In scholarship, intellectual acumen, in his acquaintance with the requirements of the priesthood, and his knowledge of the masses of the people, he was ripe for the work which lay before him.

Called to a Bishopric '

As he first Bishop of Port Augusta he early demonstrated his administrative ahtlitylv-*'He was one of three nominees for the position, and received his appointment in 1887, although his consecration did not take place till May 1,18881- He had not sought the distinction, and even when it was conferred upon him he indicated Java disinclination to accept it. But his previous career marked him out as the right man for the work, and the judgment of the authorities of the Church was soon seen to have been sound in the matter. The imposing ceremony associated with the consecration took place at the beautiful cathedral of St. Mary, Sydney, a. fitting edifice for such an occasion, and the Late Cardinal Horan, who-was assisted by a number of church dignitaries, officiated "at the service. That the appointment was welcomed by the Catholics of ~" Port Augusta may be inferred from the splendid reception they prepared for him. The road from the. railway-station to All Saints "presbytery, was" spanned at intervals with triumphal as arches and festoons, the town was brilliantly illuminated, and expressions of welcome were everywhere visible. Large throngs of people gathered to show their goodwill. and a gift of £300 made a practical token of the approval the" appointment had met with. In the diocese which embraced 378,000 square miles there, were resident 11,000 Roman '_tT»H6«!«y^#')rather.;_ore. What' a dear wife entire population It was largely due to his organising ability and to his abounding energy that the see was freed

of the debt in which he found it, during the succeeding decade. New churches were erected at Petersburg and Hawker, and a convent for the accommodation of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan was built at Port Pirie, s .' '

.' .." Archbishop of Adelaide.

With a record such as he had made for himself at Port Augusta to his credit-, it was not surprising that Dr O'Reily should have been selected to fill the more responsible post of Archbishop of Adelaide, rendered vacant by the death of Archbishop Reynolds. It was in March, 1895, that he exchanged the northern diocese for the Archiepiscopal See of Adelaide. Here was a field that offered the amplest opportunities for the display of his magnificent gifts. As an organiser and financier he speedily set to work on some of the problems that confronted him. In a comparatively young country, where the religious life of the rapidlygrowing community has to be provided for, there is a tendency on the part of the churches to undertake liabilities that must sooner or later be faced. Interest on these debts, if they are allowed to accumulate, becomes a considerable item. Dr. O'Reily realised the importance of liquidating the liabilities, as had been done at Port Augusta, and of placing the whole of the finances on a sound basis. In this desire he was able to secure a large measure of sympathy from the clergy and laity of the Church. The scheme he formulated met with approval, and the happy result was that, at the end of 15 years, he was able to report that the total receipts for the period had amounted to £338,587, a splendid achieve-ment, surely, and that of the centralised debt of £37,000, only £5,000 remained un-discharged. Such a gratifying result could not fail to fill him with hope for the future, and to move him to mankindness that his people had responded so nobly to the scheme he had prepared, and it is not surprising that we should find him referring in 1910 to what had been accomplished, and to future prospects thus:-"Since they girded themselves to their work in 1895, the Catholics of the Archdiocese of Adelaide have not been slothful. A big contract has fallen to their lot. They had huge actual debts to meet. They had prospective debts to be thought of. Religion could not be allowed to slacken to a standstill. In most things mundane, if there is not growth, there is decay. Catholics were increasing, and with the opening up of new country were spreading far and we. In the past 15 years the churches have been built, while a sixteenth is a building. Four churches of earlier standing have been so extended and improved as to be allowable spoken of as new. Many have been extended or improved in a lesser degree. Thirteen additions, too, as presbyteries have been erected or purchased, as have 15 to serve as homes for our teaching brothers and sisters engaged in educational and charitable work. Thirteen new schools have been opened some primary, some higher, some to accommodate boarders, and of these again some combine the characters of two or of all three classes of school. Two clubs have been founded, two church halls have been erected, and four houses established as centres of benevolent work." For a church to accomplish all this while struggling with a crippling debt is little less than marvellous, and it stands as a striking commentary on the genius of the man who, as local head, planned and organised the schemes which made such a fine achieve-ment possible.

A Sanguine Disposition.

Archbishop O'Reily was an optimist. He believed in his people and in the future of the State, and it was ever his desire to lead his clock in the direction that would enable them to meet the future developments well equipped both in personal fitness and in the variety and quality; of the, institute tions of the Church. His great influence was always on the side of a generous education, and in support of wide philanthro-pies, The Catholic Church in Australia he founded many institutions for the education of its young people and the suc-cor of the unfortunate and suffering.

A versatile and many-sided man, he was eminently fitted for the high office he had so long with distinction and dignity. His magnetic personality, his genial '- disposition, and his deep sympathy with all classes of humanity won for him, golden opinions outside his own. communion. All who knew him admired and respected him, and those of his own food held him in affliction that amounted almost to moveTence. , He belonged to the select few who place duty before honor of personal gain, and-svho-ddight to serve. He-ma

Dr. O -Reily, the late Archbishop of Adelaide.

the servant of his Church, the servant of his people, and his great ability was con-

secrated to his work.

Visit to Europe.

In 1905 Dr. O'Reily paid a visit to Rome and to Ms beloved native land. Naturally his reception in Kilkenny was of the most cordial character. Any community might be proud of the achievements of one who had left it in early life, and had worked out such a splendid career in the interests of his fellows as the distinguished prelate had to his credit. With commendable enthusiasm the authorities at Kilkenny conferred on him the freedom of the city. His love for Ireland had not abated, but this did not in the least degree interfere with his deep and genuine affection for Australia. Speaking at the welcome tendered him on his return, he voiced his sentiment in respect to the land of his adoption in an eloquent tribute to the country and its people "Np spot so far, no surrounding so pleasant no friends so warm as here in Austral land. I am glad to be at rest again; devoutly I pray that that rest may be long unbroken." Of course, he had an interview with the Pope

while in Rome.

The Prelate and the War.

Archbishop O'Reily entertained firm ideas with regard to militarism, and he would often echo the Latin saying. "If you want to enjoy peace, be prepared for war." He once expressed the opinion that people were not worthy to hold a country if they were not ready to defend it against invasion. He feared, he said, that a lasting peace would never be realised. There always had been and there always would be wars. He hastened to say that he was

margin of peace, but his hopes could not inform with his wishes. It was no use separating roosters in a fowlyard once they began to fight, and men were like roosters. Continual renewals of combat would follow if they were not allowed to decide it. The only sensible remedy when the birds faced one another was to let them fight to a finish and learn a lesson thereby, and so it was with nations;. When the issue was decided by the defeat of one side then rest would follow.

Silver Jubilee.

The silver jubilee of Dr. O'Reily s episcopate in 1913 gave both Catholics and Protestants in all parts of Australia a suitable opportunity of extending congratulations and expressing expresstion of the sterling character and the

of splendid work of the Archbishop. The Bishops of the province of Adelaide and the Administrator Apostolic of the Northern Territory united in their expressions of congratulations and goodwill. The

Bishop priests, and laity of Port Augusta, forwarded a message of admiration and appreciation,

and the clergy of the arch diocese of Adelaide, who knew him most intimately, gave expression to the regard in which they held him in an, address, which was signed, on behalf of the clergy, by the Right Rev. Monsignor Byrne. D.D., V.G.; the Right Rev. Monsignor Nevin, the Very Revs. J. Roney, S.J.; R. Power, O.C.C.; A. Le Maistre, C.P.; and R. W'. Spence, O.P.; and the Rev. M. Hourigan hon. secretary).

Nor were the laity lacking in their appreciation of the vast services rendered by the man they had learned to love as a father in religion. An address giving utterance to their esteem and affec-tion was signed, on behalf of the laity of the archdiocese of Adelaide, ! by Messrs. W. J: Denny (chairman), F. i X Duignan. J. B. Gunson, E. McCarron,

J'v. O'Loghlin, H. J. Savage, J. J: Bulli van; P. E. Kiley (hon. secretary).

Public Appreciation. - .. '

At the public ceremony held on May 7 last ycairat'St. J^and»-^Táeiís^>athedrai_

to celebrate the silver jubilee of Dr. J O'Reily consecration as a bishop, his Excellency the Governor (Sir Day Bosanquet),

Sir Samuel Way. the Acting Premier (Sir i Richard Butler), the Attorney-General I (Hon- H. Homburg), and the Mayor of Adelaide (Mr. Lavington Bonython) were present, and congratulatory speeches told of the high esteem in which the Archbishop was

universally held.

Summary of Work by Himself. In

a characteristic reply, Dr. O'Reily re-marked There is none who is human but loves to have the goodwill of those , with whom he works and those amongst whom he lives. The friendly feelings of those around him make every man's life happier. Those friendly feelings soothe him. in hours of anxiety and stress. They strengthen him when he is faced with tasks that are arduous. During my long life in Australia I have been singularly privileged somehow-T do not know the exact how, but certainly by no merits of mv own-in the kindly thoughts entertained towards me by all classes of the community. -For every thought of friendliness or sympathy shown me I have always been grateful, and shall be grateful till my death. I am Irish, and Australia is to me a fostermother: but she has been to me a fostermother as tender, as, affectionate, as true as ever real-mother could possibly be. The suffragan bishops of the province of Adelaide have sent me an address on the 25th anniversary of mv consecration as bishop. The province of Adelaide includes in its jurisdiction the whole of Western Australia, as of South Australia, and the Northern Territory. To those suffragans Bishop Kelly of Geraldton, Bishop XurT ton of Port Augusta. Bishop Torres of New Norcia, Bishop Clune of Perth, and Father Gsell, apostolic administrator of Palmerston-my warm thanks go out. - In the northern diocese of Port Augusta I labored for several years. The appreciation of my efforts during my residence at Port Augusta the terms of the, address from priests and people tell. In my difficulties the Port Augusta priests and people helped most loyally. -It is a gratification to me to know that, since I was-called by superior authority to another sphere of labor they have not lost their feelings of affection towards me nor have proved forgetful of my toil amongst them during my time with them- The priests and people of the Archdiocese of Adelaide also approach me with their greetings. Those greetings I accept with a gladsome hearts Both priests and people have always been devoted to me. Their greetings now are but the setting of a seal to the many land words uttered an to the many kind deeds done by them in the past. My life in South Australia, now reading a term of 25 years, has been a struggle as far as finances are concerned-a struggle, however, which is its issue has brought peace and joy to me. In our struggles I never thought there suspended over us at any time the slightest danger. I knew the generosity of those to whom I had to look for aid; nor did ever shadow of doubt cross my mind as to our ability to meet the risks that confronted us.

His Work in Adelaide,

I have spent 18 years in Adelaide, and the Archdiocese of Adelaide includes the greater portion of the population of South Australia. All the district account books of the archdiocese have not yet been advanced for the two years ended March 31, 1913, but they are in process of being balanced now, and the work will be completed in a few weeks On our centralised and main account-which is actually real

raced up to date have most definite information. We have built seven churches, a convent school, and a school at the orphanage. Largs Bay, during the past two yeaxs-ami'-tiaffe made large -additions to

Other properties of ours. I make a safe ¡

estimate under the mark rather than over again setting that cost down at £13,300. j Of course, the outlay will be accounted for to the last shilling a little later on. To the exact amount raised in connection with the accounts already balanced I can 'testify. The figures are all before me. They amount to £401,539 for 18 years. Tjs sum of £13, 300 added to the previous numeral makes a total of £414,639. There

are some few church institutions in the Archdiocese of Adelaide for whose liabilities I am not directly responsible. There

is the Jesuit residence at Norwood, the Carmelite Priory at Alberton, the Passionist Retreat at Glen Osmond, the Christian Brothers' College, the Marist Brothers College at Largs Bay, the new school erected by the Loretto nuns at forwood, and the North Adelaide Hospital. I am leaving a very wide margin if I say these buildings cost at least 2700. -

Catholic Offerings in Port Augusta.

-s for the " figures for Port Augusta Diocese, I have Bishop Norton's statements to guide me The contributions for church, charity, and education of the Port Augusta Catholics amounted to, since the first day I came amongst them to the present hour, £79,5546. These figures by no means re-present the whole of Catholic offerings in the interests of education, charity, and church. Our priests, sisters, and brothers who are engaged in the training of the young, and in works of mercy in the State number 492. I reckon the cost of their annual maintenance at a modest figured am undoubtedly not erring by way of excessive £1/.970. This makes for the 25 years £299,250. Neither the "store beforeVnrrs have any fixed salary, nor have the priests nor the archbishop, nor bishops of the ecclesiastical province, any determina-tive income, save according to the giving of the people. In three cases there is some little endowment for our churches, but the amounts available are so trivial that they hardly call for mention. Then there is the education of our children, for which we ourselves pay. The object of our sacrifice is to give theatre once a religious training, while instructing them in secular subjects. VA are educating in the State 5,466 children. The cost of their education comes to at least £7,000 a yearagain I am only estimating, but stall in moderation, for I have no book-keeping details to guide me. for the three years I resided in Port Augusta the Refuge and Goodwood Orphanage were in full swing. Their outlay was at least £500 a year each. The two outlays added together and multiplied by seven make £7,000. Add all the figures together, and you have this summary of Catholic monetary efforts for the past twenty-five years'

Archdiocese of Adelaide.

Buildings, land, and upkeep of

charitable institutions up to

March, 1911 ....- .. .- .. ..£»1,389 Building erected since March, 1911,

and now in course of erection, but for which balance-sheets

have not yet been made out .. 13,300 Buildings for-which the archaic- ,

case is not directly responsible. 17. 500 Upkeep of priests, sisters, and

brothers .. -v .- ?;,__ Education .. ---- .... .... 140, 625 Refuge and Goodwood Orphanage,

1885 1895 .. .*-.,-l-.i- ..' -. 7,000 Charitable institutions,-" from

March, 1911, to March, 1913- .. 6,500

Total.. :? .'.,;.: .-, f803«514 There

is one institution for which we receive a Government subsidy the inmates are all wards of the, State; but for the seven Others We receive not a penny of Government money and the aggregate of those sheltered, not reckDiî:nR.4ùe sisters in charge, Number 372. _

Diocese of Port Augusta '

Buildings and land. ,'£79,846 Upkeep of priests and sisters " is 38,000 Education .. _...._ .. " " .. 25,635

Total .. .". " ""£.143,481 Grand total.£946,995 These figures nearly a million of moneywill appear the more, striking if we consider we are a people few in numbers and of limited wealth. Even women and children reckoned in we make only 54,413 souls

in the State.

The Governor's Tribute.

His Excellency the Governor (Sir Henry Galway), when informed of the death of the Archbishop, said "I regret very much to hear of Dr. O'Reilly's death. He has left behind him a region of friends. We have not seen much of the Archbishop, but know he was held in the highest respect by all communities, and-I am only too glad to have an opportunity of paying a tribute to the splendid services he rendered to his Church not only in South Australia, but throughout Australia. Putting aside his many good qualities as a Churchman, he undoubtedly proved himself to be a very able financier] and it is patent to everybody that his devotion to duty shortened his life. I have heard nothing but good of him. He has left a splendid record. I cannot help feeling his death is a merciful release from months and months of great suffering, borne with the most marvellous patience, faith, and fortitude."

Lady Galway's Admiration.

Lady Galway was grieved to hear the sad news. She said to a representative of "The Advertiser,'" "'We heard so much of his charm of manner and wit and were so pleased when we met the Archbishop, who called to see us, that we hoped very much it would he our lot to see more of him and participate in the excellent work he was doing. We very much regretted his long, protracted illness prevented us from seeing more of his Grace, and we join with the numerous people of all classes and creeds who have learnt to appreciate and respect him, in paying a tribute to his memory."

An Appreciation by the Chief Justice.

His Honor the Chief Justice (Sir Samuel Way), when spoken to on the subject on Tuesday morning, said "The news has caused me great grief I have been

honored with the intimate, and, to use his own word, the brotherly friendship, of the late Archbishop for a long time. Although I am grateful he has been released from his. sufterings, borne with characteristic resigna-tion and fortitude, I cannot help feeling deep grief at the removal of one of my most distinguished contemporaries from whom I have, month after month, and year after year, received most generous kindness. I had the honor of the friend-ship of Dr. Reynolds, his predecessor, and my friendship with the late Archbishop O Reily has developed to an even higher degree in consequence of my own illness and sorrows. So long ago as 1898 he came up to Marble Hill twice to visit mc, and on the second occasion carried me up the stairs which I was unable to ascend myself. On the occasion of the death of my wife, and my more recent illness, I received no more affectionate consolation than from his Grace. Naturally, to one who is a Protestant, the most striking characteristic of the Archbishop was his tolerant spirit to those outside his fold. The fact that we were not members of his church did not in any way interpose obstacles to our being recipients of the friendship flowing from a great and generous heart. No one can have lived in South Australia for the last 15 or 20 years without having been struck with his marvellous dialectic skill and his generous attitude towards opponents. We have no

one amongst us who can put an argument

more clearly and more persuasively than could his Grace. His ability as a financieris known to us all, for he uplifted his diocese from the financial difficulties which almost overwhelmed it. The pamphlets which he issued year after year were models of clearness, and recorded triumphs certainly unexampled in the history of any of the other churches in South Australia. Amongst his great qualities must be mentioned his patriotism as a citizen and loyalty to the British Crown. There is no one in South Australia, who was so well acquainted with the history of the various regiments of the British army as he was, and it was most inspiring to hear him talk to the veterans and to witness his pride in their exploits. Naturally- he was much interested in the great war, and although his forecast of an early end of the struggle may not be realised we may be confident that his^cxpectalion'of the ultimate triumph of the cause of justice will not be a disappointment. His Grace's personal piety was an example to be imitated by Catholics and Protestants alike.''

Left His, Impress' Behind. The

sound of the mournful tolling of the Town Hall bell on Tuesday morning penetrated to the sanctum" of the Premier in the Treasury building- near by. The Premier of Hon; C. Vaughan) paused in his work to wonder what public calamity had happened further to sudden the already doleful times, but no word of the death of Archbishop O'Reily reached him until a representative of "The Advertiser" called upon him and communicated the news. The Premier was obviously much grieved. 'I deeply regret to hear of The death of the Archbishop," he said. "It did not come as a shock, because we all knew that he had been ill for some considerable time, though he bore his frailty

with cheerfulness and resignation. siren

bishop O'Reily endeared himself to all who knew him. His was a most genial disposition. At the same time there was combined with that geniality a deep earnestness that impressed, his personality upon one. 1 sympathise with the Roman Catholic people in the great loss they have sustained, and the community generally will, I know, join in that expression of sympathy. South Australia has been the richer for Archbishop .O'lveily's presence amongst us, but he has left his deep impress and the remembrance of his kindly spirit behind."

Bishop of Adelaide's Sympathy.

"I wish to express my sincere sympathy with the Roman Catholics in this State on the loss they have sustained by the death of their Archbishop, said the Anglican Bishop of Adelaide, the Right Rev. A- Nutter Thomas. D.D., when the news was conveyed to him. "My relations with him were always most cordial, although our respective duties precluded us from sowing much of each other. Soon after I arrived here he showed me over the Fullarton Refuge. entailing upon meeting me himself and I recollect the pride with which he explained to me the arrangements, for which he was chiefly responsible. On a later occasion he came out to see me at Bishop a Court and we had a long talk on the question of the Scriptural Instruction in State Schools League, which I asked him to join. I remember - him declaring that he was with its in desiring that all

the dear little children should receive religious instruction, but he feared that in the country the Roman Catholic children would be at a disadvantage, and for this reason, in spite of all I could say, he declared characteristically that he would fight -it 'tooth and nail.' This combative spirit did not, however, extend to our social relations. I think it was on this occasion he saw my eldest little girl, and a few days later he sent her the bigrest doll I have ever seen. We have not been strangers, either to the Archbishop's beautiful garden produce. I may recall also another occasion when we happened to be talking to each other I think was at the Mayor's Garden Party and the ubiquitous photographer snapped us. "Let it appear, said the Archbishop, as a union of the churches.' Adelaide is the poorer by the loss of a very human, humorous, courteous, and lovable man. Requiescat in pace."

SA Methodist Tribute.

The President of the Methodist, Conference (Rev. O. Lake) said:-"Thousands outside his own communion will hear with sorrow of the passing of Archbishop O'Reily. His friendships among Protestants bear testimony to his breadth of spirit and tolerance of views divergent from his own. I came to Port Augusta after he had left it, and learned how much he was esteemed in the north by all sorts and conditions of men. he will genial Irishman, and that, I suppose, is the last word in praise of a man's generosity of disposition. He was de-votedly attached to his own church without finding it necessary on that account to traduce other Christians. I do not recall any word that he has spoken through these years of his prelacy calculated to give us, who do not own the Roman obedience, a feeling of pain or anger. I remember several kindly utterances. While the Christian army remains in separate camps it is much to have leaders in them who will recognise the courage and loyalty of those who, in their own games as, are fighting the common foe. Among the letters' I cherish I have one written to me by the dead

Archbishop -that I .vafaifrgycr-fl Ashly. in- ! deed," -- - Archbishop

Spence.

When the announcement was made at the " end of April last year, that the Very Rev. Prior Spence had been appointed coadjutor archbishop, it was received with satisfaction by those members of the Catholic Church who knew the genial prior personally, or were acquainted with his work in the State. As an organiser, he had already established a well-earned reputation, and his deep interest in all matters which affect the welfare of the church, and its people, had won for him widespread respect and esteem. The new archbishop hails from Cork, Ireland. He entered the Dominican Order when a boy of fifteen or sixteen. After a period spent in educational work at the House of Studies, Pallaght, County Dublin, he went to the House of the Domini-can Order. Lisbon (Portugal), where he remained for some years. He returned to Ireland after a period, during which he was engaged in missionary work at Lisbon, and at once found congenial employment in the service of the church at Cork- After a few years' successful work in his native city he proceeded to the House of the

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Congregational Sympathies.

Mr. George McEwin (vice-chairman of the Congregational Union) remarked:"'I think I can say, on behalf of the Congo national organisation, that its members deplore the loss of such a prominent churchman as the Archbishop-one whose sympathies extended to far wider spheres than those of his own particular church. I have had quite a number of illustrations of that sympathy in word and deed. It was my. privilege to come into contact with him" in matters of business, and be very seldom saw me with; out enquiring about the progress of church matters an my own denomination. 'We are all children of the same Rather,' he used, to say frequently, and I think he thoroughly meant it every time he said it. I look upon his death a, great loss, not only to the Roman Catholic Church, but to the whole State. His sympathies were so widespread and genuine. I know individual CongresstionaSsts who held the Archbishop in quite an affectionate regard." '

A Prelate of Broad Sympathies.

The lamented death of' Archbishop O'Reily is a serious loss to the whole Christian community in this State,"' said the Rev. Selwyn Evans, of Stow Church. ''We Congregationalists stand, ecclesiastically, very far removed from the great church of which he was the honored head in South Australia, but we recognised in him not only a great ecclesiastic and a devoted heads of his own people, but also a man whose sympathies were broader than the limitations of his own church, and whose mind was not merely Roman, but catholic. The dignities of his high and responsible office did not isolate him from men; he was always genial, brotherly, willing, and even anxious to see another's point of view and to find common ground; eager to bring his church into living relations with the life of the State, and, above all, anxious to make religion a living reality in the home, the school, and the corporate life of the community. He has gone into the higher life and service of those who surround the Throne. His work remains. His people are to-day sorrowing for the death of their chief shepherd, and to them all we offer our respectful and tender sympathy."

Singularly Able Administrator.

The Rev. A. H. Collins-? (president of the Baptist Union) said Whilst I did not enjoy the advantage of a personal friendship with the deceased Archbishop I followed with sympathetic interest the reports of his long illness, and rejoiced in his example of Christian patience and fortitude. Archbishop O'Reily was a singularly able administrator of his diocese, a man of outstanding scholarship, exquisite taste, and broad human sympathies. He was, above all, a lovable man with a blameless record, and his translation will he a heavy loss to the Church he loved and served so ' faithfully. I offer my respectful sympathy " the members and adherents of that

Church.''

Regard of Lutherans.

The president of the South' Australian District Lutheran Synod of Australia (the Rev. W. Janzow) ieraarke«i-"'I was not personally acquainted with the Archbishop. Although our- Church is at variance with the Roman Catholic Church in point of does trine we still had a high regard for Archbishop

O'Reily as a man. a leader, and a ' citizen, and we gratefully remember the manly stand he made by letters in the press with regard to the loyalty of 6 enuau-Aus-tralians, Furthermore, we always appreciated his attitude towards the parochial

school question.''

Difficult to Replace.

Colonel Cam, the divisional commander (S.A.) for the Salvation Army, - remarkedthat he knew Archbishop O'Reily us a re-fined and scholarly gentleman, but he never came into personal touch with him. ''On behalf of our organisation," Colonel Cam remarked, "I can express great sympathy with the Roman Catholic Church in their severe loss. I think it will be very difficult, to replace such a valuable man. In connection with the system of his church he must have done a great deal of good.''

"Jjanze-hcrated end Broad-minded."

The Rabbi (Rev. A. T. Boas) said:"It is with deep regret and genuine sorrow that -I learnt this evening of the death of my old and revered friend, Archbishop O'Reily. Requiescat in pace I am proud to know that for many years I enjoyed his kindly friendship. He was a prelate of the Romish Church, whom members of all denominations honored and respected. large-heartedness and broad mindedness characterised the good ' Archbishop. "Know ye not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel.' A prince of the Romish Church and a. great man in the Commonwealth one raised above his f Hello ova, by the services he rendered his fellows, by the services he rendered his community and mankind at large. His love of humanity was intense. I have the pleas

recollection of this high personal quality when I called to my mind the memorable public meeting held at our Town Hall some years ago for the purpose of expressing; commiseration with the persecuted Jews in Russia. I think it was in 1888. I call to mind with deep was.made this passionate, eloquent appeal of the lamented Prelate in his protestation" ! of the persecution of the Jews in Russia. The fiaffe_nga4)f iny;.^^icE^iiist5itow:3Kd

Order, Newry, County Down, and subsequently he was appointed to the important post of prior of the House <- in Hilsz Penny. Here he remained until 1898, when he left Ireland for South Australia.

His work as prior of St. Lawrence's and Priest in charge at North Adelaide was carried out with consistent considertiousness and devotion. But he has not limited his energies to this field of labor, for he has rendered valuable service, to the church by his missionary work, which has extended to all parts of the archdiocese. Deeply interested in all branches of church work, he has found time to render much valuable aid to the various institutions associated with Catholic life and activity. Amongst the many organisations in which he has taken a keen interest may be mentioned the Hibernian Society. For several years he, acted as' chaplain of the North Adelaide branch in all its departments, and shortly after his appointment as Coadjutor Archbishop the StPatrick's branch passed a special resolution, congratulating him on his elevation. The appointment as coadjutor was with the right of succession.

by, sympathetic heart. L shall-al ways, remember him with reverence and love as one of nature's noble sons. By his kindly acts and broadmindedness he has, rooted himself deeply in the affection of the

people of South Australia.

'Death has moulded into calm complete-

ness

The stature of his life.

My deep sympathy goes out to the members of his church, over which he T>resided with grace and honor. Nothing is here for tears, nothing to wail or knock the breast, no weakness, no contempt dis-

praise or blame; nothing but well and, fair, and what may quiet us in a, death so noble' " " ~','"j~,

"The Speaker's Sorrow. - a - The

Speaker of the House of Assembly (Hon. L, O'Loughlin) said "One of the greatest privileges of my life is to have' intimately known his Grace Archbishop O'Reily ever since he arrived in this State in 1838 to take charge as first Bishop of Port Augusta diocese, where I then lived. There - he soon won the affection and esteem of all. Though he had difficult and intricate duties to, per-form in collecting money to liquidate debts his work was performed in such ' a manner that those who gave to him considered it a pleasure to do. so. He was large-hearted and broad-minded and his sole desire was the welfare of the people. The various institutions he inaugurated for their benefit will bear testimony to his great zeal. By those of his own denomination his name will be revered and treasured for generations to come. Although his death was not unexpected it has made me feel. quite

lonely."

The Archbishop as a Financier.

"The late Archbishop removes from the Commonwealth one of its greatest intel-lects." said Mr. W. J. Denny, M.P.,' on Tuesday morning. "Always a great and distinguished administrator of ecclesiastical affairs, and a profound theologian, he was also a man of extremely high intellectual attainments in many branches of literature, art, and science. In fact, it might truly be

said of him

'A man so various that he seemed to be Not one, but all mankind's epitome.'

"He had a special fondness for mathematics and philosophy, and could discourse very learnedly at a moment's notice on all the great problems of " those branches of science. Unfortunately the nature of his life's work of recent years did not permit him to devote much time to systematic study, and he always lamented the fact that the financial affairs of the archdiocese required his almost exclusive attentioni-*Af.v to a large meeting of Catholics called for the purpose of considering the financial position of the archdiocese he remarked to mc regretfully My life now seems to be rather that of a bookkeeper than an archbishop,' The affairs, of the . arch diocese, however, flourished exceedingly under his guidance and the progress made has been truly wonderful. Not only has the huge burden of debt been largely removed, but-Catholic churches, schools, convents, refuges," orphanages, and other homes to relieve suffering humanity have sprung up' on every side. The ssbishop's method of reducing the debt on the Port Augusta diocese was unique; but uniformly, successful, and would have done credit to the ' ingenuity- - and keenness of a >. taxation officer In every centre he called together a small committee of representative CathoBes,,<who assessed the amount' which each Catholic in the parish should I pay. That assessments worked more satisfactorily than compulsory method, and the Archbishop gave ''each parishioner the right to appeal to himself personally. Needless 8th says the right was already. exercised, and-,, the amount of each assessment was invariably and punctually.'; rapids X Dr. O'Reily frequently remarked " that he took no interest . in and knew nothing of politics, which was true in the sense that he know nothing of the machinations of the party politician. , But he had a very wide and extensive knowledge of economic questions, paiticiilai-li\ielating to finance. The late Mr. Tom Price on one occasion told me that on one train journey he had the temerity to make some remarks 'concerning the State Bank and paper currency, but that he was so overwhelmed with the knowledge and experience of the Archbishop on these questions that he was not equal to the intellectual pressure of the conversation and gracefully retired. The confidence and trust. placed in the Archbishop by his flock was truly wonderful, they appreciated his extraordinary desire to let them know every detail connected with the adminis-tuition of his important office. His death will be universally, regarded as the loss of an inspiring ecclesiastical leader, a kindly and sympathetic public, citizen, and a loyal and devoted personal friend."

Civil Court Adjourned.

During the sitting of the Civil Court. on Tuesday, his Honor Mr. Justice Gordon left the bench for a little while, and on his return, soldiers have just been informed by his Honor the Chief Justice of the death of his Grace Archbishop O'Reily. It is not the custom of the Supreme Court to adjourn its proceedings as a mark of respect except in. the case of ?the'd.eatlt'ol persons eminent in the law. or it might be eminent in the Civil Service. And in ordinary cases from country ?*f**ierta'thcrs_ja.

no State Church it is perhaps not desirous that such an official step should be taken in connection with the death of an eerienautical dignitary. But while the, late lamented Archbishop was a great and distinguished leader of his own church, he was much more His services to the community. have been, remarkable in almost every" sphere of usefulness and benevolent effort- open to a citizen.' In the midst of the most laborious work for his own church he never shrank from enlarging his labors for the good of his fellow-men. irrespective of creed The greatness of such a man is not to he measured by the smallness of our community He would have been a great man an where-great not only because of his intellectual qualities, but great because he was as humble in spirit as the lowliest of men To n because of his service to the community as a citizen that with the approval of his Honor the Chief Justice, and alter know. of the other judges, that I adjourn the court till 2 o'clock as a mark of the profound respect which the bench and bar entertain for the late Archbishop. -who was

form ed liv us- all '

Mr. C M Muirhead, who was the only counsel in court at the moment, said he was for the liar endorsed the remarks of his Honor regarding the profound respect they all had for the Archbishop. A

Tolerant Man.

Sir Samuel Way, in speaking at the Jubilee celebration service in connection with the ministry of the Rev. Dr. Bevan,

said. '(I have learned lessons of tolerancefrom two men in South Australia. One was Dr Bean and the other my late friend. Archbishop O'Reily, of the Roman Catholic Church He has shown to me and many others outside the pale of 3ns every church my friend, the Rev. Haworth Howard, for instance-a true and "b-cotherri-f affection tfm strong to be held within Any ecclesiastical '"bound--. I shall ever forget' the deep to apathy and consolation I received from the late Archbishop of the turns" of the greatest sorrow of my life."

Glenelg -Sympathy. At the meeting of the Glenelg Town' Council On Tuesday evening CouncillorOlifent referred in sympathetic terms to the death of Archbishop O'Reily. He gave the deceased prelate v. as greatly esteemed and bel over! by the whole of the <e>*mnin> army It was decided that a record of sympathy be placed in the minutes. * ""