The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-16

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There are many advantages in this mode Of conducting
seIvce DOT The least Of which 10 that by this
united voice can be attained pray and the arrng
and discord usually attendant upon reading Psaer in
add that This is the only church IN the United Ssss where
the full choral service Ia every morning and
evening throughout the year The hours Of daily service
are 0 n and p. NJ, except Wednesday evening
when the at 8P H. Oh Sundays morning. prayer
at ss O'Clock, Ntany and holy communion At 0 short
O'Clock On Wednesdays and Fridays, At noon, the
litsny is chanted.
THE CHURCH OF sT. FRANCIS XAVIER.
This church. which Ia under the pastoral Of the
Rev. Father Driscol fine sslubrous structure situate
in West Sixteenth street, and capable Of seating large
number Of persons The style architecture somewhat
modern, though withal sombre and impressive. The a.
tendance yesterday not excessive, but there
considerable number Of worshippers present. Among
these was the world renowned Paul Morphy
The choir of this church. under its present able leader
undoubtedly, in point Of volume power one Of the
most excellent In this city There may be more elaborate or
gan2acn for rendering church music It certain that
there few cope with that 81 Francis de Xavier
for purity and elegance Of execution. che organ most
powerful one though yet in incomplete state the gal
lery in which Is located not being capacous enough 10
contain the extensions which would render complete
This will be done as soon as circumstances viii permit
and then the organ will rank with powerful in
this country. has been built expressly this CHURCH
the inspection the present organst and leader Of
the choir whose mastery touch brought out the sweetest
The oreAnist Is NJ. william Berge, who has had q
connection with tho choir Of ,hs church since the
organization initiated in Elizabeth street, and though
his immediate relations have been severed some
time past, the whole term Of his connection extends
over thirteen years. He resumed his place leader of
the choir yesterday the character eoquence Of
the music showed that the change must be Of essential
benefit to the choir of the chutcn.
need scarcely be observed that the Cong regstiona
style OF singing is not adopted in this church. In fact
all Catholic churches, as in many Protestant present
the musical part OF the service Is confined choir
There is musical force attached St Francis church
abuhdantly able and willing to give effect to the diai
cult compositions Of some Of the elaborate masters
The nrst soprano (prma donDa) Mrs. Cooper former
y Mics Hadley lady OF considerable personal attraction
and fne rich AMI mellow voice. Some passages in the
early part OF the mass were executed her the most
finished style.
The soprano Mrs Berge wife of the sr0an,s,
and leader lacy whose vocal accomplishments are far
above the ordinary level
The alto is Mics Robinson who has been well trained IN
the work she has 10 perform
The primo tenore, or leading tenor, is Mr.. Habner
gentleman who possesses most extraordinary vocal
The compass OF his voice resohss sharp With ful
chest-a power to which few singers reach. Mr. Hubner
s, however, gentleman of professional noorietv
having sung With the celebrated La Grange and Ropconi
gathering green laurels whenever he appeared.
The second tenor is Mr. Mauch used formerly 10 he
TIE director Of an orchestra in one Of the principal cities
OF Europe He is good composer, and an excellent
singer.
Mr. c. j. A. werneke, the baritone, ia, beyond doubt.
of the finest Singers that found where out
the Opera The compass Of his voice Is immense
and the power and energy with which he renders the
authors music show that aconnosseur in the dvine
art. He the second vice president Of tho HENDERSON,
Union, and one of the best bartones We ever
heard He perfect musician and az member Of the
choir Of the church be is devoted to bis work better
idea Of Mr. Wernekes ability may be formed from the fact
that he has sung such difficult parts as Pharaoh in
"Egypto."
The basso-a very excellent one-s Mr. C. Berre.
brother Of the organlst. 'e''
suppose selections from operas The great Italian composer
MeSandante the chief author Of the church used
earlier by Mr. william Berge the director TSs mass Sa
sung yesterday was by the same distinguished author
the sanetus Agnus DEP beng added thereto by NJ
Berge. The execution OF this re Ally most i'm
pressve. The &C Gloria in .Excesis Deo'' was rem
dered with thrilling effect to be again. possible
camus TO-" The deep voices Of the male singers :
rushng forth like " the voice Of many waters"
mingled with the softer Of the females, shri
yet sweet, like the ringing of vesper BELLS blending
IN the most perfect harmony Toe baritone soo By Mr.
potens," was excellent and complete triumph as was
ever attained on any stage in the word-the style of the
the case terseso by Mrs Cooper, Mr. HaSns snS
Mr. Berge (basso) beginning 'Qui tolls pecca a munti,
was beautifully siysn-Mrs crump singing alto instead or
mass GET imam sancum Cathocum," sung by one tenor
and s BASE singers was in seeping With the rest
hst rank among the churches OF this city, there can
be no doubt that under present management il must 90
on 'conqueripg and TO conquer
Oh Sunday next the "Mass Pascale,n written nv M
W production dvu
be rehearsed on Friday evening next.
ST. PATRIcRs CATHEDRAL.
This church was very well attended yesterday. The
services were conducted by the Very Rev. Father strs
and the other ministers Of the church
The choir OF st. Parcks bears relation in strength
to that of st. Francis Xavier are ali the artists there
engaged go eminent in their profession At least the mass
sung there yesterday did not fully develope their povers
The choir s quartete, occasionally assisted by volun
teers of good musical ability
The organ was built by Henry Erben and Is said 10 be
one Of bis best has great power Blu. not 80 much AZ
that Of st Francis church 1t has forty stops and
clear and distinct Tone The organ and choir are redad
over Dy Mr. D. Harrison, gentleman who has the re-.
pu put. o. oeDg an excellent musician who has filed
the prma donna, Mrs. sweeny, is what may be well
called delightful singer Her voice. her place in the
choir denotes s Soprano Of full sweet and enchant,nS
power She has been connected with the choir for twen
~ wen years and her voice grows elias.
some OF the passages she rendered yesterday she exh
bited degree of musical talent that may wei be env;ad
by many who occupy more prominent positions IN the
The second treble Miss Pearson, has modest. but bv
no means ineffective voice.
The tenor, Mr Ren was excellent as was the baas Mr.
Blookinger. ~ '"' M
The music used at S. patricks cathedral is not of an
operate cast In fact the Opera is here Altogether e.
chewed Yet the music is the most beautiful hind
taking the mos. elaborate range inclusive Of ancient and
brcs are redly adhered The whole Of the mass vs.
well sung, but the passages, Sanctus. sanctus Domnns
Deus Sabaoh and " Benedictus qui VENT 10 nomne No.
mini. were particularly noticeable. The choir, on the
Wnoe seems to be in fair way Of progress and with
little addition to its strength viii yet be able to cope With
its more powerful sisters. " WV VIM
REV. DIR. cHAPN's CHURCH.
Although the Universaist church In Broadway or which
Rev. Dr. Chaplin is pastor is prominent as fash,onabe
church OF the progressive order It's musical
are decidedly conservative the system Of quartese choir
singing so popular in many churches being entirely dis
coontenanced The people join in the singing although
there are not complete arrangements general congrg
tonal singing as there standard usic book like that
OF Plymouth church in Brooklyn Many the pews are
provided with the old Boston Academy collec-
ton, but tunes not to be found in that collection
are often selected While the church located down in
Murray street qnartee choir employed, but at The
desire OF majority Of members, after the removal the
congregational system TIED md has proved gene.