Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-19
Stack, Jr.. OF Baltimore, and the con-
tractor Mr.. Joseph Hcppert. OF Richmond.
optnru oy fre ERECTION

ORIGIN or IT'S ERECTION.
The erection OF this church at Columbia
was conceived by Rev. Richard II. Wake
ham. uatve OF that place and profe sor al
81. Charles College. Maryland. After his
ordination TO the priesthood. about four
years ago. the idea entered bis mind that
he would like 10 have ut his home holy
place where his venerable parents. now
nearly iour-sc0re years OF age, could. In the
closing days Of their lives, worship God In
the wsy they were taught in their youth,
and OF which they had been deprived for
over forty years; and also that at their
death they might be buried from
church and with rights OF Their
holy religion. The idea took tangible
form, ard he decided upon the plan of
writing to friends and acquaintaEces tcat
hs had made during his college-life to So
lci their aid. lie did so. and bis letters
went 10 various sections OF the country.
In the course Of time responses began "
come. and at the end out OF over one hum
dred letters he had written only three re-
manned unanswered. while all OF the 9th
ers, with but two exceptions, contained
liberal contributions Of money. This so
encouraged the jealous young priest that,
despite dscouraging remarks OF some TO
whom he made knoSn his intention, ne
went on with his labor OF love. and the re-
suit is tSat now his wish is fulfilled, ana ne
is happy in its accomplishment.
DONATIONS.
Besides the munlficent money contribu-
tions there were numerous other donations
81 usefularticles for the church, among them
being the following: Handsome carpet for
the sanctuary, by Dr. John Mshony, OF
Richmond: picture OF 81. Joseph, over the
altar. bv Rev. John +. COtTey. OF New
York: beautiful statue Of the Blessed Nir-
gin. by Rev. Walter j. stanley, Of New
Haven. Conn. handsome SET of red vest
ments, bv the Misses Foley, OF Baltimore.
daughters Of Mr.. Il. j. Foley and nleces ot
the late Bishop Foley, Of Chicago; Bish-
ops chair and Prie Die,t, by Mr.. William
Daifron. Of Richmond: fine chandelier.
by Mr.. James T.. McKcnny, OF Richmond;
chalicc. ciborium, and ostens0rium, by
lady Of Washington. ID. c., THROUGH Miss
Fanny Whelan. secretary Of the Taberna-
Gle Society; other beautiful articles, in
Guiding large candleStickS, sanctuary lamp,
altar linen. crIcitiX, and altar-cards, by
the Tabernacle Society Of Washington;
handsome silver ciborium by Mrs. NJ. Col
den. OF Richmond: candlcsticks and can
delabra by Miss Annie Curtin, OF Rich.
mond: candolabra by Miss Regiua Dom
nelly. Of Baltimore; altar linens and vases
from the Sisters Of ST. Pairicks Academy,
Richmond; bell for the belfry by Rev. II.
NJ. Chapuis. Of 81. Charles College, Mary
land
BRIEF NOTES.
The acoytes and altar-boys about thirty
in number were Of the st. Peters Cathe.
dral corps. and We're under charge Of
Brothers Phillip and Michael.
Bishop keane remained at Columbia yes
tcrday. and was announced 10 deliver n
discourse last night OF the chief popular
notions entertained outside Of the Church
about Catholics.
Rev. Fathers Judge and Chapuis are cor
professors at 1t. Charles College with Rev.
Faiber Wakeham, and all OF them are mcu-
beIs Of the order OF st. Sulpice.
The banners Of the various societies from
this city which attended the dedication
were used 10 decorate the interior Of the
sanctuary during the ceremonies.
The members OF the Cathedral choir are
indebted to Father Waleham and his bro
thcr and family for KIND treatment during
their stay in Columbia, and return thanks
accofulngly'
The refreshments were In charge OF ID.
Columbus, who discharged his duty faith
fully.
Tee Richmond and Allegheny Railroad
Company was extremely obliging 10 the
cxcur>ioni.ts. The road was ordered open,
the charges were moderate, and no charge
at all was made for the refrcshmen;-clr.
Chlef-Marshll John Murphy and Mr..
John ". Higgins were kindly cOnsider1te
II the wants Of all.