Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-11

RED stoIeS ana rc0 cnaSubIe5; me Officials
Of the Council, superiorS OF religious or
dcrs, rec,Ots Of seminarics and monslgnOri
in surplicc, smice, red cope, and birctum I;
the mitred abbots. in red copeS and plain
white mitres; the bishops and archbishops
in rochet, smIcc. red copes, and plain gold
mitres. The apostolic delegate was ROBBED
in amice. alb, cilcture. red stole, red cope,
and precious mitres.
AN IMPOSING SPECTACLE.
AS the cross bearer carrying the process
sional cross was seen leading the process
sion the faithful uncovered or made 4 pious
genuflcction. In order then there followed
secular and regular clergy, scminarians.
theologians, bishops, archbishOps, and
mitred sbbots, all in the full panOply OF
their sacred Office. II only needed a her
aid pursuivant to make one believe that he
looked on some gathering Of princes and
pOtentates. so rich and dazzling were the
colors Of the vostments worn and the jewell
ed crosses raised alOft In the clear air. Ven
cradle princes OF the Church moved along
in unconscious dignity, their long trains
supported by b1ght-iaced boys; keen
faced and intellisent-looking men in the
prime of life, men either tit to command
or ready 10 obey, walked with modest
mien; bishops bearing lightly the weight
OF years and carving the pastoral staff
Sled sile":,', past, tue sunlight glancing on
their Yopes and mitrcs. Occasionally among
the crowd OF ceaD-shaves faces could be
seen one with patriarchal beard aud yen-
cradle look. seeming az II he had stepped
cut from some richly stained window which
glOwed wifi the pictures OF saints or apos-
ties. Slowly swinging bis censor and
spreading around an odor OF franklin
ccnsc came the censer-bearer, and then,
bringing up the rear, the Apostolic Dele
gate, Archbishop Gibbons. Preceding him
walked with feeble steps the venerable
Vicar General Of the diocese, Father McCol-
gan. and then came the Archbishop, sup
ported BY his deacons Of honor, Rev.
Fathers Lee and DeyIne, respectively his
secretary and chancellor. Train-bearers
carried the folds OF his robes: the episcopal
ring sparkled on his finger. AT all times
ascetic in his looks his face seemed almost
paler than ever contrasted with the deep
glow OF purple and crimson that met the
eve at every turn, and so with deep, rich
voices chanting psalms, with pomp and
heraldry, with thousands Of devotees bow
ing their heads. the church was reached.
I'd the long aisles came the stately process
SlOIl, Liit aIldlb NFiC WIN iSHtf tuN
deep diapasOn Of the organ sweled up To
the dome in peals OF thunder, the voices OF
the choir added TO the melody, and the SER
vices began.
IN THE CATHEDRAL.
Locking down from the gallery the effect
was that OF some rich mosaic, some grand
historic picture, glowing with all the tint:
OF the painter, and, although apparently
uaaudied in groupings and arrangement,
betriying uneOnsciouSly at every turn the
hand OF a master st. Peter, i'll his gray
gabardiue, bearing fshiDg.net under
Syrian skies and following the rejected and
despiscd NaZsrcne, may have been pie
turesque figure. but assuredly to-day tho
glory and the splendor which surrounded
those who claim descent from him coult
not fail to impress and teach It's lessor
alike 10 the child and the sage. On reach
inc the sanctuary the archbishops occupied
TO the right OF the altar, and the abbots ast
Droyjucisls to the left. The bishops cccu
ri@d the recess OF the altar OF the Blesse
Virgin, while the seminarianS occupied
the recess Of the altar OF 81. Joseph. The
priests occupied chairs in the aisles and IN
front of the sanctuary. Archbishop Glib
bOns occupied the throne, and near hin
was the Very Rev. Edward MeColsan, vi
ear. General Of the arehiepiseOpal sec.g Tn
main altar was adorned with evergreen
and white blossoms. Most Rev. Archbishop
Ksrrick, Of ST. Louis. celebrated the CRANE
high mass. assisted By Very Rev. Dwigh
T.. LYMAN as deacon, and Rev. j. A. Metal
| len, s. s., as master Of ceremonies. tn
| choir consisted OF upward Of fifty vocalists
| under the direction of Rev. Father Graf
| and the music was OF high order. Beside
| the oheir, the seminarians acted as choris
| ters, and with the reverend clergy ant
big her disnitaries chanted the litanies.
THE SERMON.
Alter the mass, Most Rev. Archbishop
| Ryan. Of Philadelphia, preached on " Rh
| Church and Her Councils He seleete'
| for his text the 18th. 10Th. and 10Th verse
| chapter %, Of the Gospel Of 81. Matthew
He said that it was not without emotion sn
some embarrassment that he attempted I
make an address on this august occasion
lie was TO speak Of the Church whic
Christ had established on the earth and
It's bead. The Church recognized its hea
because God had placed him at the head
His flock on earth. The Church had bee
exposed to the rains and wind, but II fe
not because il was founded on rock, an
Christ said it should continue 10 the col
summation OF the world. IL was not deprfe
with ordinary power, but the Holy Gho'
had endowed II with extraordinary powe
Addressing himself TO the priesthood, WI
were brought more into contact with u
people, be said they were present NJ III
Council to aid its deliberations by their e.
| perieBce aud counsel. Archbishop hFa
said he was present years AGO at the secoil
Plensry Council, when there were fort.
six bishops, and now there are over Sc
enty. OF the fOrty-six then forty d.
passed 10 the Bishop OF their souls. an
their nearness to God makes them mo
Jealous for the glory Of God and The saiv
tisn Of the people.
TIE BATTLE OF THE CHURCH.
Tie Church was fighting the battle OF &
right against the wrong. There are men
different religious denominations, and III
Of no religion at all, who look TO this Cou
ell 10 lay the basis Of a sounder moralit
and the Church knows II Is fatal TO trust
human honor and honesty without supe
natural aid. Men say they admire {
Preacher Of the Sermon on the Mouf
but do not connect themselves with
institution founded by that Preacher;
said: :" will build my Church, and =
gates Of hell shall not prvail asainstit. w
hears you hears me; who despises you q
spises me and despises the Father who Sc
me-" He promised to send the Holy Che
TO abide with bis people forever. Saul p
secuted not Christ personally. but l
church, when the voice said to him, "Sa
Saul, why persecutest thou mef" The
vine law endowed the Church with a n
sion Of veridcation and sancti6cation, a
II has come down through sll the centur
without break. or we should not kn'
that II was the true Church OF Christ.
THE LIHE or CHRIST,