The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-21
BISHOP VAN DE VYVER'
HIS CONGREGATION AyNIVEESARY
Celebrated at 81. Peters Cathedral festef'
day Morning-Excelisnt Music-conh-
dsnce and Love Of His People.

The third anniversary Of the conse-
grafton as Bishop Of the Right Kew
Augustin Van de vyver was celebrated
at st. Peters cathedral yesterday morn
Ing at o'clock.
Solemn high mass was sung by Kew.
r. ]. OFarrell, OF Petersburg. assisted
nv Rev. c. T.. Donohue. of Newport News
as deacon of the mass, and Rev. E. Light
heart, of St. Josephs church. in this
city, as subdeacon.
The interior OF the church was beaut,-
full. The numberless candles were lighted
upon the altar, and about them was the
lovely decorations OF flowers and plants.
The floral tributes were especially dona-
ted by the congregation through Mrs.
Carter Wormeley. and were exceeding
beautiful in colors and delightfully."- fra
grant. The gathering was large one,
including the three hundred scholars
from the st. Peters cathedral school, un-
der the charge of the Xaverian Brothers
There were present in the sanctuary
Rev. Joseph Frloli, Rev. Willlbald, OF
St. Marys German Catholic church, and
Rev. John l.. Herman, assistant pastor
OF st. Patrick's church, both of this
city.
FINE MUSIC.
The music was a feature OF the occa-
sion. Colonel G. OBJ. Cowardin was the
director of the choir, and Mr.. M. b.
Leonard presided at the organ. The
music consisted of Spoth's mass in ID
major, for soprano. alto. tenor and bass.
with an offertory, Domino Deus" q
duet by Mrs. Cowardin and Mr.. Leonard.
At the close OF the services Bishop
Van de Vyver addressed the congregation.
His address was not long, but was full
of tenderness and abounded in beautiful
passages embodying the klndiest senti-
ments He earnestly thanked his people
for their confidence, love and cordial
support, expressed his gratitude at the
attendance upon that occasion, and fer
vently invoked their continued prayers
for himself and his priests. He then
spoke to the large gathering of the school
boys. and at the conclusion pronounced
the day holiday for them.
KIND WISHES.
After the service the Bishop retired to
his house, and the congregation attended
him there to personally extend their con-
gratulations and kindly wishes The
warmth of the affection entertained for
their Bishop by the Catholics of the city
was particularly noticeable, and in re-
spending TO their expressions OF fondness
the Bishop proved how earnest was his
interest in them. AT noon a conference
was held, the Bishop presiding. and eigh-
teen of his priests being present. This
conference lasted several hours, being de-
voted to a general discussion Of theology
cal and Scriptural questions.
At the close of the conference the
Bishop entertained the priests at dinner,
and portion of the afternoon was spent
In social enjoyment. The visiting priests
In leaving congratulated their Bishop
upon the pleasant ocasion and gave many
assurances of their loyal esteem.
The following priests were present at
the conference and dinner: Rev. J..
Frioli, st. Peters. city; Rev. T. j. Brady,
Portsmouth; Rev. e. NJ. Tierney. St.
Peters. city: Rev. John Doherty, Norfolk ;
Rev. j. ]. McGurk. Lynchburg; Rev. w.
b. Hanley, Portsmouth; Rev. +. II. Nc
earthly, Norfolk; Rev T. j. Mercer Old
Point; Rev. J. f. OFarrell, Petersburg
Rev. Z. Donohoe, st. Patrick's, Rich
mond; Rev. j. l.. Herman, st. Patrick's,
Richmond; Rev. Il. Lightheart St
Joseph's. Richmond; Rev. =. Oud, St.
Joseph's, Richmond; Rev. j. 3. O'Reilley,
Sacred Heart, Richmond; Rev. w. A. Nc
Keefry, Sacred Heart, Richmond; Rev.
Willibald, St. Marys, Richmond; Rev.
Gregory, ST. Marys. Richmond.