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This reliquary used to be carried in procession by Serra on each fourth of November, and is now used by Father Mestris in like ceremonials. In the altar space or sanctuary are five chairs, undoubtedly brought to California by one of the Philippine galleons from one of those islands, or from China.
In the neighborhood of San Carlos there are enough residents to make up a small congregation, and it is the desire of Father Mestris, the present priest at Monterey, to establish a parish there, have a resident minister, and thus restore the old Mission to its original purpose. Before leaving San Carlos it will be well to explain the facts in regard to the Mission church at Monterey.
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