Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-22
FATHER KELLEY HERE
BREACHES AN ELOQUENT SERMON
AT ST. PETERS CATHEDRAL.
OTHER SERVICES OF TIE SABBAT.
Bishop White Confirms n Lars
CIass-Mission for Men at :.
ates-Fine Collection.

The usual Sunday night Lenten SER
vices, at which Right Rev. Bishop A.
Van de yyver, Bishop Of Richmond, has
been preaching a series of sermons upon
the Last Judgment" was varied on
Sunday night, when the Bishop gave
place to Father Ben. Kelley, of Savan-
nah, Ca, formerly OF Virginia. Father
Kelley was pastor of the handsome
cathedral which was recently burned III
Savannah, and Is on a mission, seeking
from Catholics aid for the rebuilding OF
the sacred edifce. His sermon, whiie
most telling in its effect, could hardly
have been thought to be petition ior
aid, but was an address which may be
truly described as being eloquent In its
simplicity.
Taking his text from the Book Of Kings,
in the exclamation of Solomon upon the
completion OF his temple, the speaker
led gracefully into n beautiful corhpar-
son between the ancient temple, with lts
material magnifcence, and the House VI
God. with its holy consolation. He pic
tured the surprise of non-Cathoilc en-
tering a Catholic church Tor the hIs'
time, and the explanation given 10 such
an one of the unusual surroundings tur-
nished an opportunity for explaining SIM
ply and interestingly the significance OF
the cross, pictures, and lights that adorh
the church. and vestments worn by the
priests. He alluded to the affection Whlch
every true Catholic must have Tor MS
own church. and drew tears TO the eyes
Of his audience as he depicted the
thoughts that must arise to each OF ms
hearers from reflection upon the cerefno-
mails from baptism TO confirmation III
which they Were the interested prlncl-
pals. Father Kelley alluded TO ms nrst
visit to the Cathedral, and how he had
thought it the most magnificent edihce III
the world. "Since I have had the oppor-
tunity of visiting many Of the churches
in this and other countries, l must con-
fess that my early formed opinion mas
undergone a change" 81. Peters Cathe-
dral. he said, however, was none the less
dear TO him, but the dearest church on
earth to him had been that little church
in Petersburg where he made MS hrst
communion. Father Kelley spoke briefly
of their magnificent Cathedral In SaVan-
nah, which they were building something
over two years, at a cost Of over S9O,VD
and at great sacrifice, and which in TWO
short hours was reduced to smoulderlng
ruins. He suggested that such contribu-
tions as his hearers might think proper TO
give towards its rebuilding might be most
appropriately offered by the congregation
at st. Peters as a Thanksgiving for the
recent providential saving Of their Cathe-
dral from a like destruction. His audi
ence were deeply interested and moved
by the simple and eloquent address ana
substantial collection was taken up.
During the collection Cherubini's Ave
Maria was exquisitely sung by Mrs. Rich
ardson (nee Voelker).
Confirmation by Bishop Whittlc.
After the morning service at ST: James
church on Sunday, Right Kew
Bishop white confirmed twenty-one can
ddates. 1t had been announced that
the Bishop would preach the confirmation
and Rev. William Meade
Clarke. the rector of the church, occupied
the pulpit and delivered practical ana
admirable address 10 the conhrmahts.
The musical programme included Sc
lection from the CrucifiXion,' during the
Offertory, and was especially me.
Mems Mission at st. Marks.
Bishop Penick has inaugurated a mis-
sion for men at St. Marks church. The
first service was held on Sunday evening
and the second last night. On both oc-
casions the attendance was very large
and much interest was manifested, the
services being. made particularly bright
and attractive. a vested choir Of six
teen male voices sang a selection OF
HYMNS that are universal favOrities, and
the distinguished rector preached with
great force. The opening address was
delivered from the text, Repent, for the
Kingdom of Heaven is at hand" Last
night the Bishop preached from Mat
thew vi, 10.
VIII Hold Muss-nIeeting.
The deacons Of Randdlph-Street Bap-
fist church. which now mOurns the loss