The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-09-25

Mass-Meeting Of Friends Mt Mozart Hall
speech of Welcome by senator John w.
Johnston-The Bishops Reply-Grnphic
Description of His Travels In Egypt, Paies-
tine, and the Coniinent-What Pope Leo
Thinks OF Amcricn-The New Cathedral,
and Other Things.
On Sunday Bishop kcane first appeared
before his congregation, since his re-
turn from Europe, at the 9-o'clock mass
and again at high mass. when on ascend
ing the pulpit he said: "Thanks be to
God. after five months and half, and a
little more, meet you again" ContiDu-
ing he said that his heart and his prayers
had been with them throughout his travels
in many lands. and he felt assured that they
in their prayers had not been unmindfu OF
him, for never had man enjoyed a more pro-
pitious and pleasant voyage. He did not
propose 10 enter into details respecting his
travels at this time. He understood that it
was the desire OF his people TO give him
public welcome on his return, yet he felt
sure that those who knew him best would
recognize that such a demonstration was
anything but pleasurable 20 him. A family
gathering had been arranged, he under
stood, for Monday night at Mozart
Hall, where he would meet them
and tell them briefly OF his travels.
He had also been informed that spokes-
man had been chosen to welcome him.
This arrangement was most agreeable. and
he trusted that all his people would be
present on the occasion, and that it would
be family gathering indeed.
The Bishop then read the Gospel OF the
dav, and made a most beautiful application
OF it TO the characteristics OF the various
nations he had seen in his travels. His
sermon was indeed one Of great interest to
those who heard it.
WELCOME HONE.
The recognition OF the presence OF the
Bishop last night carried along with it
much more than mere Outburst OF feeling
and enthusiasm from only those who agreed
with hlm in his religious views. The ca-
pacity Of Mozart Hall was taxed to its Ut
most to accommodate the crowd, which
was composed OF all classes and creeds, ad-
mirers and friendS-cyeTy one OF them-Of
the beloved Bishop. who for many months
has been absent from the diocese. The
light OF his cOuntcnance had long been lost
TO hosts Of well-wisherS, and they came out
last night in force to extend him cordial
and generous welcome TO Richmond and
home The threatening nature OF the
weather. even, did not deter many from
vcnturing ont who, perhaps, could not
have been allured from their homes by any
event less potent than that OF bidding the
Bishop glad welcome.
THE MEETING.
Mr.. John VI. Higgins presided over the
meeting. and in well-chOsen language In
troduced ex-senator John W. Johnston,
whom he said would welcome Bishop
Keanc upon his return.
Hon. Mr. Johnston, addressing himself
TO The Bishop, alluded 60 Che visit OF the
reverend gentleman to Palestine, and said
! that he knew that when the Bishop offered
up his prayers on the spot where the
| blessed Jesus saw the light that he did not
forget to remember the people here. He
bid him clad welcome TO the hearts and
home Of his flock.
BISHOP KEANE'S REMARKS.
The Bishop, clothed in a cassOck, arose
and replied. lie said that he was conscious
tnat during his five years connection here
he had done his duty, but he was 50 well
satisfied that he had done but little that he
was not at all inclined to take to himself
credit for anything.
lie alluded TO Senator Johnston as n man
who had sled lustre on American legisla-
tion while representing his State IN the
United States Senate, and expressed hope
that in his practice OF law here in our city
his success would be equally as marked.
The Bishop explained that he had been
called away by duty, not pleasure, 1t being
required that once in ten years such priests
as resided in lands across the sea should
visit the Pope. lie had not been attracted
bv curiosity, but had gone forward III this
! his second visit with no idea OF tourist.
| sight-seer, or 4 biblical student, but simply
rs a pilgrim. He therefore resolved first
to 90 TO the Holy Land, and afterwards TO
visit the Pope. He said he went by the
Monarch Line because il gave him round
| trip ticket, and on this account he thought
| this line the best. Although he spent some
| forty or fifty days on the sea ne never was
/ Seasick once. He one day got douced by
big sea waves which rolled over the decks
of the vessel.
lie alluded to the chase of Father
| Mackin, who pursued the vessel he was on
until he caught it at sea, and astOniShcd the
Bishop by appearing on board. lie refer
red 10 the close intimacy between himself
and Father Mackin. He said the Father
agreed to do the joking, provided Bishop
Keane would do the praying; but, SAID the
Bishop. this does not mean that he did not
also do a great lot OF the praying.
IN EGYPT.
| He told about his visit to Cairo, and said
it was really curious to see what number
OF languages the Arabs OF the deserts
spoke. These wild Bedouins tried first one
language and then another. and alteI
awhile, finding that the English WAS pre-
dominant, they began TO quote
Jack and Gin went up the Hill
TO fetch pail Of water"
When they got TO the Pyramids he spoke
OF Father Mackin'S ascent OF the largest
eloquently alluded to the SphynX, its face
and the column near. He spoke OF the
scenes that Moses looked upon; said the
implements were the same now rs III hi'
davs-the rude, wild iargon identical Will
that Of the time OF the PharoahS. The
dress OF the various classes was lik(
that OF the old days, and the cOuntenance:
were the same black. swarthy ones OF an
cient times. The black Nubian made the
best soldiers in the late war, and seemed
now the best element Of population. He
spent three days in Egypt, but it seemed
three wears, so filed were the days will
new scenes and things.
THE HOLY LAND.
From Alexandria he went TO Jaifa, Tho
seaport Of Palestine, where he was wei
coined by the Franciscan monks. who du
ring his entire stay took charge OF him
Stopping in his remarks for awhile, tho
Bishop paid these monks n deserved