The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-11-14
DEDICATED.
THg ROMAN CATHOLIC UNIVER-
slTY AT WASHINGTON.
Tho Ceremonies Interfered With by the
Rain. but Exceedingly Impressive-fon-
tifcal Mass Of the Blessed spirit-im-

The Ceremonies iBtcriered Ni'h Wy wv
Rain. but Exceedingly Tmpressive-fon-
tificai Mass Of the Blessed spirit-Im-
pres-ive Religious Services.
WA~uINGTON. u. G.. November l3.-Ihe
Catholic University was dedicated to-day
with all the pOmp and spendor behfting
the occasion. Much Of the programme had'
however. to be omitted because Of The
weather. and only that part that was de-
signed 10 occur indoors WAS carried out.
RAINY DAY.
The day was damp and rainy. just such
"A dav. when. on May 22. 1888. the corner
stone Of the university was laid by Cardinal
Gibbon. in the presence Of a vast audience
Of urelates and laymen. To-day the highest
Irelate. Of the Catholic Church in the
Western Hemisphere. and the most distIn-
giished laymen in its fold gathered at the
university to grace the occasion 10y their
presence. All during the morning the elec-
iric cnr- and the Baltimore and Ohio trains
brought thousands 10 the university.
At II O'Clock Cardinal Gibbons and the
Roman Catholic prelaies and delegates from
the Catholic Convention at Baltimore ar
rived.
TIE RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES
began mt 1880 O'Clock in the chapel with
the chanting Of the hymn 10 the Holy Ghost.
- IeHi Crc0f0r SDiruus,' by two hundred
and fifty students Of II. Mary's seminary
and II. Charles College. The chapel was
small one. not sufficient 10 hold one-hun-
drcdth part Of those who sought admission.
THRONES ABOUT THE ALTAR.
ON either side Of the altar were thrones
the right occupied by his Eminence Cardi-
nal Gibbons and the left by his Emincnce
Cardinal Iaschereaux. of Quebec. Afier
tie hymn. 10 the Holy Ghost, had been
chanted Cardinal Gibbons. in the full robes
Of his exalted Office, proceeded from the
chapel and going 10 The outer door Of the
University with the driving rain pouring
down formally blessed the University,
After the dedication the Cardinal re-
-umed his position AT the right Of the altar,
and tine -emenarian- then chanted the Mise
rere.
rON1IFIC Al MASS or THE HOLY GHOST
wa, then commenced. The Most Rev. Mon
signOr Satolli, Archbishop Of LcpOnto, was
the cochrant. Rev. Joseph 4. Bvrne, Sec
rotarj OF the archdiocese of -. Paul, sub
deacon; Rev. James i. VI. Callan. master
of ceremonies. and Rev Joseph j. Nolan,
as-istaui-masior of ceremonies.
The assistants 10 the celebrant Ofthe mass
were Rev. Messrs. OBrien. li0uck. and
lialle-sy The choir was under the direc-
tion of Rev. Joseph Croft, choirmaster of
the University.
MAGNIFICENT MUSIC.
The Marine Band under Professor s0ussa
was present. aud beginning in the early
morning AZ frequent intervals. except dur
iug the religious ceremonies. rendered the
Grand March du Sacre by Meyerbger. i
sunday in Norway, by Walkmar, and other
pieces.
ELOQUENT SERMON BY BisHO? GnMOuR.
Bishop Ciimour, Of Cleveland. then
preached au eloquent sermon 20 q c0ngreg,
ton composed OF distinguished church dig
niiarics from home and abroad.
THE PRESIDENT ARRIVES.
The arrival Of the President was about
given mp. when al about i:2j the sun having
come Out to brighten up the day, and the
rain having ceased. President Harrison
drove mp 10 the door and alightng was
hailed hy scric, Of cheers, while the Ma
fne band played "liail 10 the Chief" 4
like reception was given Nice-Presdent
Morton. Secretaries Noble and Rusk, and
other officials
BLAINE SPEAKS.
I'm The banquet hall, responding to the
tO1ef. Our Country and ner frcti lent
Secretary Blaine said: y come 10 represent
the United states not in any political sense.
much less in any partisan sense. nor IN con-
necti0n with any church or sect. but %
peak for al and the great freedom which
we enjoy.
II have made this statement IN Protestant
assemblies. and am glad 10 make it in "A
Catholic oiic."
lie then referred TO the administration Of
President Harrison as one which had proc
.lrt 4 a.
81 am glad of every college thai is endowed,
no matter who cndOvs it. Every lnstitu-
ton Of learning increases the country's
culture. and this, | believe. will build up
the government or this great country Of
ours. under which all are free and equal.'
Mr.. Blaine WAS cheorcd repeatedly during
hi, remarks. and the applause at lis close
lasted for some minutes.
PRESIDENT HARRISON MAGFs FEW RI
MAINS.
Bishop kcane proposed the health OF TIE
President Of the inifed states, II was
drunk standing, and in response 10
urgent calls for "a speech, the Presi-
dent said: - am thankful for the
reception YOU have given me. ]
have avoided speech-making hereto
fore on occasions Of this Kind.
ID has been my fortune often to have that
covenant broken by being compelled TO make
q speech. ! am sure yOu Will permit me
90 exact compliance with that covenant,
and again 10 simply thank YOU for your
kindly greeting
CARDlNAL GIBBONS
responded 90 ihe toast. "Ihe Hierarchy Of
the United States" lie thanked the Presi-
dent and the other officials OF the Govern
nont for their presence and referred 10 the
DISTINGUISHED Gathering rs being Of more
than ordinary local significance. I'm this
University he said "your children will be
educated 10 strengthen the country by their
number, enliehien 10 by their wisdom, and
Unnecessary defend it with their yaler."
ARCHBISHOP RYAN
also made q humorous speech in reference
90 the same toast. and after John BOYLE
O'Reilly had responded % the toast, The
Press" the exercises were closed with grace
by the Cardinal. A number of
ooNGEATULArORY CABLEGEAMs
and teleggams were received during the
day irOm all paris Of the world. The stu
dents of the American College at Rome sent
congratulations.
Miss Lena Caldwell cabled from Paris;
.lieartie-t congratulations and sincerest
wishes for success of great work."
Miss Mary Gwendolen Caldwell cabled
from Paris: deeply regret not 10 Ice with
YOU. s!y heart shall always be in the Uni
Nersity.'
Princess Bor-heHe seli from Rome the
following: "MUic compliments SyDpd-
MfgHes pour ie grd"d oacre eoASdcrec
apjoWdhHL'
LI6GETT-BELL