Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-25
The Ceremonies Of Most Impressive Character
RI Rev., Bishop KAN dictates.
A Creditabls Procession.

The Knights Of st. George, Of the
Cathedral, the St. Alphonsus Society
and the local division Of the Ancient
Order Of HibernianS met the visitors at
the b. & o. depot. The special train
was half an hour late In departing, and
did not reach the Riverside station, In
BenwOOd, until nearly IL o'clock The
local organizations were met there by
the BenwOOd and Bellaire divisions OF
the A. o. H, accompanied by Hackett's
Band, Of Bellaire. The Knights OF ST.
Joseph and the Polish Society OF the
Church of Immaculate Conception,
headed by Mayors full brass band, es-
corted Bishop Kahn and members Of the
Wheeling clergy TO BenwOod.
AT eleven o'clock the different organ
izatiOns fell into line, and moved in the
following order:
Chief Marshal and Aides, mounted.
Mayor MahoOd, Marshal Cooke, and
officers on foot.
Hackett's Band, Bellaire.
Company A, Hi6ernian Rifles, Pitts
burg
Company B, Hibernian r iAes, South
Side, Pittsburg.
docks.
Knights Of St George.
Carriage containing Rt. Rev. Bishop J. j.
Kain and members Of the Wheeling clergy.
Mayors Band.
knights of St. Joseph.
Polish Society.
St. Alphousus Society.
Wheeling Division, A. o. II.
Divisions I and >, A. o. H, Bellaire.
BenwOOd Division, A. o. II.
The line Of march was then taken up
over the route published in the REGIS
TER Of last Saturday. The uniformed
bodies, marching with military pre-
ciSiOn, presented quite a handsome ap-
pearance, and were freely compliment
ed by the crowds which lined the side
walks. The weather was delightful
for marching, and the different organ
izations never looked better The GER
emory Of blessing the church was per-
formed by the Right Reverend Bishop,
assisted by several priests and q num-
Der Of acolytes.
At its conclusion the doors Of the
church were opened and mass was cele-
brated for the first time in the new edi-
fee. The front pews were reserved for
the different organizations, and before
mass was commenced all the seats were
taken, and the congregation crowded
the aisleS. The choir was assisted by
r. V. Ankle, OF ST. Mary's choir, and
Ed. Yahn; Tom Miller and Chas- Miller,
OF the Cathedral choir. The music was
Of a very elaborate character, Sully's
mass being rendered In an admirable
manner. Solemn high mass was cele-
brated by the pastor, Rev. Father Nc
Menamin, assisted by Rev. Father Null
len, OF the Church of the Immaculate
Conception, and Rev. Father Reynolds,
of the Cathedral. MonsignOr J. I. Sulli-
van also assisted. Bishop Kain preached
AN ELOQUENT SERMON
which made a deep impression upon
the congregation. After the Gospel OF
the mpss had been sung by the Deacon,
Bishop Kahn assembled the steps before
the altar aud addressed the vast audi
ence. He spoke in flattering terms OF
the courage which inspired the pastor
and his flock 20 undertake so great a
work: of the raDidity and thOrOughnesS
with which il had been prosecuted and
of the efficiency shown by architect
and contractor. Abiding to the heavy
debt incurred, he expressed his convic-
ton that by the continued zeal OF the
reverend pastor and the generous CO.
operation OF the members 1t would De
wiped out 10 few years.
lie then began the dedicatorY sermon,
taking for his text the words Of the Saw
for found In Mark NJ, l.; "My house
shall be called the house Of prayer TO all
nations" In his Introductory remarks,
the Bishop said that, on account OF the
lateness Of the hour, he would be
Obliged to cOnine himself to mere
outline of the subject as he had intend
ed TO treat 10. Continuing he said the
text lust quoted was applicable to
Christian church even more than 10 the
tempIe in Jerusalem. The Christian
church Is indeed the house Of prayer
that holy spot wherein God and his
creatures are brought into closest and
sweetest communion.
Therein the Word Of God is preached
with authority. It is not mere human
speculationS that are elaborated, out the
sacred truths Of religion as revealed
ana faithfully handed down, are eX-
popnded and inculcated The unerring
teaching Of these divine truths was one
OF the primary objects for which Christ
i,stituted the Apostolic ministry.
Through this authorized ministry,
Christ and His Holy Spirit continue TO
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teach and will continue until the end OF
time. "He that hears you hears me,
and what are they commanded TO teach?
An the doctrines Of revelation. How
long? Until the consummation OF ages,
What is the guarantee OF their yeracity
and of the success OF their teaching?
Christ's presence-'I am with you:
Against those who make light OF Dog
matte truths. the Bishop argued that on
them rested the fabric Of Christian
morals and Christian civilization. Ihey
are the col6mns that support the Whole
edifce Of social order. The doctrines OF
faith alone supply sufficient motives 20
restrain passion and to inspire heIIlC
deeds OF virtue. This point was oroGgh1
ont nv several apt illustrations, Whleh
Impressed the hearers with the lrreslsV-
ible force OF the Bishops reasoning.
But said the Bishop, there Is anotneI
species of cOmmuning with our Gou
trnly present in His sacred humanity
within the holy tabernacle, when MAKES
the devout Catholic realize so fully ana
so sweetly that the Church is indeed the
earthly home and sanctuary OF our UOu'
There he finds his blessed Savior ever
ready 10 hear his praye& and grant MS
petltions. There he feels AZ the Iorce
and sweetness OF Jesus gracious prom prom
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