Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-06-20

| Pursuant to published notice that an excur-
sion train would run to Harrisonburg last Sum
d y, on the occasion of the re-dedication OF
| 1.-THE Church of the TRANSPORTATION at that
place, q large number of excursionists, embrace
| ing representatives of the different creeds.
were present long before the departure of the
train, which numbered about seven coaches,
all Of which were filed.
At half past ten O'Clock, the beautiful and
imposing ceremonies incident to the dedication
of the Holy Temple to Almighty God was COM
menced. During the early stage Of the SER
vices. Father McVerry, of this city, cited the
fact that q collection would be taken up. An
addition to the church had been made at con-
sporadic cost. and as the members and friends
Of the church had acted literally in their do
nations in the past. he hoped they would act
In generous manner on this occasion, and
that those who contributed q dollar and up
wards their names would be recorded. We do
not know the amount raised, but know that the
contributions were generous and given with
loving hearts.
The preliminary services being over. Rt. Rev.
Father j. ]. Keane, Bishop Of Richmond, adj
vanced to the front, saying that all present had
witnessed the beautiful services of the dedica-
ton, and that he could not forego a word Of
congratulation to the members for the zeal and
spirit they had shown in adding to the church
and the erection of an altar, and now they tru.
| ly had beautiful house Of worship. At the
conclusion of the Bishops congratulatory re-
marks, he announced as the subject of his
| morning discourse
THE sACRIPICE OF THE MASS"
basing his remarks upon n selection of Scrip.
ture, taken from the 10th and 18th chapters OF
the LIST Corinthians. We will only make cas-
ual allusion to this powerful and instructive
sermon, for an attempt to give anything like
faithful synopsis, would mar its beauty and
destroy its force.
His remarks we're chiefly of doctrinal ma
ture. wherein he graphically and clearly de-
fined the origin of this important sacrifice, and
the treason Why Of its institution. There
were different opinions existing in the minds
OF many Christians respecting the true mean
ing of this sacrifice. and therefore he thought
| the present occasion a fitting one to present
the subject. which was such an important one.
In as clear a light as possible, that none would
go away with doubts as tc its meaning, and
without proper conception of its symbolism
and Observance.
The Bishop very beautifully referred to the
time when God created the world, with its
beauties and wonders, but there was lacking a
heart to appreciate and a tongue to proclaim,
when. in the order of events, man was created,
whose heart appreciated and whose tongue
proclaimed the beauties and wonders of the
universe.
By Its force and beauty, and the magnetism
OF the speaker. the immense congregation sat
with an attentive ear to every utterance that
fell from his lips
Services were held in the evening when the
vespers were chanted, after which the rite of
confirmation was administered to thirteen
children and two adults Succeeding the clay
ing on Of hands, by which act this sacrament
In the Catholic Church is recognized, the Bish-
op delivered an exposition Of this important
rite to the candidates before him. with brief
but well-timed remarks on the sponsorial office.
Revs. Father Mcverry and O'Ferrell Of this
city and Cronon Of New York, assisted the
Bishop In the exercises on this Interesting oc-
casion. Some of the members of the choir at
St. Francis Church here were present and with
the Harrisonburg choir rendered sweet and
appropriate music. Prof. F. W. Walters pre-
sided at the organ, handling it with his usual
grace and skill.
The Hibernian Society from staunton were
present.