Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-14

pal HaHa. EVcryWhere throughout thc
great building before the ceremonies be-
gan high Church dignitaries, layinen, semi
narians. aud representatives Of Francis
can, Dominican, and Augustine orders of
monks, each in his distinctive robe of
purple, black, white, or gray, mingled IN
picturesque groups.
About 1890 o'clock Cardinal Gibbons ar
rived from Baltimore. and, in company
with a large number Of Church dignitaries
who were present at the centennial cele-
hration IN that city, took carriages aud
were driven 20 the University building.
Senator Sherman arrived little later, as
did Generals Rosecrans and Vincent. IL
was almost noon when the ceremonies
were opened by the chanting OF a HYMN to
the Holy Ghost Creator SpIritus-
bv 250 students from st. Mary's Seminary
and ST Charles College. The formal pro-
ccssion around the structure was abandoned
on account OF the rain, but the ceremony 81
blessing be buildings was performed by the
Cardinal passing through the corridors;
preceded by 0colytcs bearing bghtcd
tapers. The Cardinal wore the mitre and
cape distinctive Of his Office as archbishop
end carried a golden pastoral cross. AS
the procession passed along between two
densely- packed lines Of spectators seinina-
narians chanted Palm Mscrere. Chant
inc of litapy Of saints and Psalms llg, 100,
and I2l followed this ceremony. shortly
after ~ O'Clock The most Rev. Monslguor
Satolh. Archbishop Of Lepanto and special
representative of the Pope at the centen-
nal and az the dedication ceremonies, be-
can the celebration III the chapel of the
poniifcial mass OK the Holy Ghost. Right
Rev. u. Gilmour, bishop Of Cleveland,
preached q sermon. During the celebration
OF mass Rev Father Fcdilis DANES Kent
St0ne). superior OF the Order OF PasslOnIsts
I'm Brazil. addressed an overflow audience
in one Of the large lecture-rOoms. Secre-
tarics Blaine and Rusk arrived about 1870
O'Clock. Hon. Patrick Walsh, OF the Au-
gust0 chronicle. and mis- wife were recog-
niIeJ in the thrOng of visitors.
Secretaries Tracy. Noble. and Window
and Aforementioned Miller arrived in
time to participate in the banquet. which
took place after / o'clock. The covers
were laid for about 250 guests, and the
diuinc-tahlc aud bauquet-hail were hand
somciy decorated with flags and flowers.
Cardinal Gibbons occupied the seat at the
head Of the table. and on his right were
Cardinal yaschcreau and Arch bishops "a
TOLL and Iabrc. Cardinal Gibbons
viS-d-ris was Secretary Blaine, who was
hankod 10y ArchbshCps Ryan, Williams,
and Duhamel on tho left and Secretaries
Tracy. Noble. and Rusk on the right.
Bishop keaue acted as tOa-t-mastcr.
Secretary Blaine responded 90 the toast
"Our Country and Her President he re-
fcrred 20 the Administration as one which
had produced good results, and, cOnilnu-
ing. said d" i ava glad ot every college that
is endowed, NO matter who cndows IT.
Every institution of learning Increase cul-
/ iurr. which hclicyewi build up the Gov
ernmeuto thisrr.at country o. ours, under
which all are free and equal"
Blaine was Chcercd loudly during his re-
marks ana the applause when he con
Guided lasted several minutes. Cardinal
Iaschcrcau. of Canada, was responding to
the toast o. Our Sister Universities" when
TIE Marine Band struck up " Hail 10 the
Chief" and President Harrison entered
the hail. Tho entire assemhlace rose 10
their feet and applauded until the Prcsl-
dent took the seat reserved for him on the
left of Cardinal Gibbons.
As soon as the President was seated
Bishop Koape proposed hls health, which
was drunk standing
I'm response 10 urgent calls for speech
the President said
clam thankful for tho reception you have
CIV u me. have avoided speoch-making here
tofOre on occasious OF thls Kind. IL has been my
fortune often % have hat covenant broken by
being compelled % make q speech. am sure
vOu win permit mo 10 exact compliance with
that covenant aud again simply thank you Tor
your kinl greeting.
Nice-President Morton and his wife
/ entered the bail Just as the President con-
cudcd. and were shown 10 seats near
Cardinal Gibbons.
The next toast. 1.-THE Hierarchy Of the
| United States was responded TO by Car
dinal Gibbons, who thanked the President
and the other officers of the Government
for their presence. I'm this University"
he said. "yOur children Will be educated
To- strengthen the country by their number
culghtcn IL 10y their wisdom, and, II
necessary. defend it with their yalor."
The speech-making concluded with q
humorous address 10y Archbishop Ryan
and pcnse by John Boyle O'keilly t.
the toast " The Press
The next ceremony was the presentation
OF bust of 81. Thomas Aquinas, the gitt
of Catholics of Great Britain and Ireland
i'm Rome. Archbishop Satolli, in the name
of the governors, turned the bust over to
the Board of Directors of the University
and read an address prepared 10y those he
represented. expressing the deep interest
felt by the givers in the success of the UNI
versitv. The privileges granted to the new
University bv the Holy See, he SAID, arc
fresh proofs of the paterual charity and
wisdom of the sovereign Pontit, who, II
desiring the conversion of all men TO the
true faith, has endeayorcd also to provide
them with solid and enlightened educa
ton. The celebration then closed with IN
augural exercises. which took place IN the
lecture-room. Cardinal Gibbons opened
the meeting with prayer. Right Rev. NJ
j. O'Farren, Bishop Of Trenton, de
livercd an Grafton, and Very Rev
Mousiguor Schroeder, professor Of dog
matte theology i'll the University
read Latin Grafton. The choir SANG
d" Oremo Pro Pontitice Mostro Leone,
and the audience was then dismissed Will
the Benediction. Among the well-knowr
people who attended the ceremonies were
Mr.. and Miss Drexel. of Philadelphia Eu
gene kcly, of New York, and his two sons
Hon. A. Leo Knott. Of Baltimore; eX-Sena
tor Kearnan Of New York; Count Oar
schot. and Congressman McComa, of Ma
ryland.