London, Jan. 9.
Cardinal Hinsley, Archbishop of Westminster, was given a great welcome on his return to England to-from Rome, where he was made x Cardinal on December 13.
After being accorded an enthusi-ostic reception at Folkestone, where a large crowd awaited him, the Cardinal was) cheered by thousands of Londoners on his arrival at Nictoria Station.
Among those welcoming him on the platform were the Duke of Norfolk, Earl Marshal and Premier Duke and Earl of England; Lord Fitzalan, formerly Viceroy of Ireland; Lord Rankeillour, formerly Lord of the Treasury, and many other prominent personages.
Immediately after his arrival the Cardinal handed his Red Hat, scarlet cloak and insignia of office to his private secretary, who in turn handed them over to the Westminster troop of Rover Scouts. of which Cardinal Hinsley is the patron. The Rover Scouts were given the privilege of carrying the hat and the cloak from the station to the Cathedral.
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