The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-03-27

manifested in the religious exercises.
An unusually large congregation filed
- Peters Cathedral Sunday morning.
There were many non-Catholics present,
who eyinced deep interest in the impress
sjye Easter ceremonies. Promptly at half
mast 10 o'clock thirty-four acolytes, clothed
in purple cassocks and white surplices and
gloves. and n number OF priests in full &C.
clesiastical yestments. followed by Right
Rev. Bishop Keanc. entered the sanctuary
in solemn procession, during the move
ments'of which Professor Caulfeld, the or
ganist. PLAYED a beautiful prelude. The
Bishop assembled his throne, robed himself
in his pontifcal vestments, and proceeded
10 celebrate High Mass, with Very Rev.
Father Van De Vyver as deacon, Rev. Fa-
ther Hanley rs sub-deacon, and Brother
Michael as master OF ceremonies. After
the Gospel, Father Van De Vyver ascended
the pulpit and delivered pleasing and ap-
propriate sermon. Al the conclusion OF
the mass the papal benedictiOn was given
by the Bishop. after which the congrega-
ton left the sacred editice, while the choir
sang the soul-stirring Haileiuiah chorus
from Handers Messiah. The other music
OF the services consisted OF all the numbers
OF Haydn's First Mass, which were ex-
ceedingly well-rendered, and HummePs
Teni Creator lbass solo and chorus), the solo
being very effectively sung by Mr.. NJ. Il.
Leonard.
One Of the most pleasing features OF the
day was the remarkable accuracy and
steadiness with which the acolytes per-
formed their various duties during the SER
vices. From first to last their movements
were marked by degree OF smoothness
IA
careful training, and which reflected great
" to the credit Of their instructor, Brother
Michael, OF the Xayerian Brothers, who
has devoted much time to the work. Just
one wear ago, on Easter Sunday, his trained
corps OF aeolytes made their first appear
apce within the sanctuary. Since then
they have so improved that now their every
movement indicates perfection-a most
wonderful result, when il is considered
that OF the thirty-four boys more than one
half range from about ten TO fourteen years
OF age. Probably in no city in the Union
New York not excepted-is there an altar
more gracefully and efficiently served by
is corps Of acolytes than that OF the Ca
thedral OF the diocese OF Richmond.
BAPTIST CHURCHES.
At Clar-Strcet Baptist church in the
morning three persons were received by
letter and one by experience, and at night
there was one profession OF conversion.
AT Venablc-Street baptist church the
pastor, Rev. X. ii. Pitt, preached in the
morning. At night the Missionary So
ciety connected with this church held its
second anniversary celebration. Rev. DIR.
John Hannon, pastor Of Park-Place Meth
odlst church, preaching sermon OF great
eloquence and power, which was heard
with eager attention by packed house.
At the Second Baptist church during the
week one was received by letter, and one
was baptized sunday night.
At Leigh-Street Baptist church on Sun.
day morning DR.. Pollard preached, and
there was one profession Of conversion.
In the afternoon the Missionary Society
held ass-meeting, which was addressed
by DR.. J. Il. Hawthorne and Rev. X. Ii
Pitt. The attendance was large.
Rev. W. X. l.. Smith, OF Lynchburg
preached al Grace Street Baptist church OF
Monday and Tuesday nights. The meet
ings during the remainder Of the weel
were conducted by the pastor, DR.. Hatcher
The preaching OF Mr.. Smith was marked
by simplicity and incisiveness, and made ;
profound impression. The meetings con
tinue this week under the conduct OF tn
pastor. So far there have been about TWEEN
ty-iiye professions OF conversion. On sun
day morning and night DIR. Hatche
preached, and at night baptized four, tw,
OF whom were students at Richmond Co
lege.
AT the First Baptist church during tn
week one was received by experience
On Sunday morning DR.. Hawthorn
preached, and at night DIR. Polar
preached. This church begins series
meetings tonight, during which tll
preaching will be done by DR.. s. A. Goot
win. OF Danyile. Dr. Goodwin has th
reputation of being one-oi the most el'
Quent preachers in the South.
METHODIST CHURCHES.
At Trinity church the usual seryic'
were held by the pastor, Rev. j. Wilt
Bledsce, whose sermons. both morning an
night, were instructive and powerful
Two persons were received on certiticat
The music was especially adapted for u
joyous occasion OF Easter, and the offert
nv. "Christ il Risen," was beautifully rel
dered with organ and flute caccompanimen
The 4-o'clock song service was led by u
pastor in the absence OF Mr. c. p. Rad
and was well attended and continues
leading feature in this church.
At the Fifth-Street church, In Manche
ter, Rev. Mr.. Light, OF Randolph-Macs
church, preached. Upwards OF sixty co
versions have blessed the revival effor
made at this church. =.
At West-Epd, Manchester, Rev. M
Howell preached, and 1t was resolved
build a S1.500 chapel ut once.
At Ciay-street the pastor, Rev. ;.
Lambeth, preached in the morning TO
full congregation, and at night Bishop
c. Granbery. During the coming we
revival services will be held at this chur
nightly.
At Park-Place Rev. DIR. j. G. Hann
preached with bis usual force in the mor
Ing.
At Nicholson-Street Rev. Mr.. Lear b
a good congregation both morning al
evening.
At Centenary Bishop j. &. Granbe
preached In the morning and Rev. s.
Lambeth at night.
Rev. p. A. Peterson conducted diyi
services Mt Union-Station at night. o
convert was made and one member 4
mitted. -, fsvfs
FIRST ENGLISH LUTHERAN CHURCH.
The services at the First English
theran church were unusually INTEREST,"
and impressive. AT the morning seryi
the pastor, Rev. w q. SchaefIer, preach
an appropriate sermon, after which he
minlEtegcd the rite Of confirmation and
LORDS Supper. Eighteen persons W
admitted TO chureh-memberS At