The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1867-08-15
Dedication.

The dedication of st Georges German
Roman Catholic Church, took place in this
city on Sunday last The occasion was made
the more interesting by the large number of
visitors from abroad, that joined in the cere-
monies, and the accompanying festivities, or
exercises Early Sunday morning, trench
dous long excursion trains from Chicago, Mil
waukee and Rockford, arrived, by which, it is
estimated, some 1900 visitors were brought
From the surrounding country also, people
had been arriving all the morning by teams,
so that it is safe to say 5000 visitors were at
tracted to the city by the occasion.
The visitors from abroad and citizens who
Joined in the pageant, formed in procession
from the depot south to Prairie Avenue, down
which they marched, thence by the Park to
Main street, across Main street Bridge, thence
to the church, on the corner of north Chi
cago and Orange streets. The procession was
under the charge of Chief Marshal, John
Schmidt, of this city, who showed good gen.
eralship in marshaling the host. The process
sion was very long one, and occupied a long
time in passing the corner Of the Park, where
we happened to be stationed at the time of
its passage. 1t was led by the Chicago Gar
den City Band, the societies and other bands
marching in the following order:
St. MichaePs Society, of Chicago.
Society of st. Francisco, of Chicago.
st. Joseph's Society, of New Trier.
Juvenile Band of the Holy Family School, of
Chicago.
Society of st. Petrus, of Chicago
Soosatu If 81 RenpdiptuS of CHICAGO
German Catholic Society, of Chicago.
Society of st. Boniface, of Chicago.
The City Band, of Milwaukee
Germen Mems Society, of Milwaukee.
Society of st. Boniface, of Milwaukee.
st. Joseph's Society, of Milwaukee.
Society of st. Petrus of Milwaukee.
st. Georges Society, of Milwaukee.
Society of st. Johannes, Of Milwaukee.
st. Marks Library Society, Of Kenosha.
German Brass Band, of Milwaukee.
st. Georges Aid Society, Of Kenosha.
Several Conferences, united of the st. Vincent
du Paul Society, of Chicago.
st, Plus Society, of Milwaukee.
The members of the various societies were
decorated with regalia of their respective
orders, and altogether presented a very fine
appearance, while the numerous bands dis
coursed unWonted music for our quiet streets
on the Sabbath
OF course it was impossible for more than a
modicum of the large crowd present to find
standing or kneeling room inside the church,
during the service. We have heretofore given
a description of the edifice while it was in the
process of erection, but short account of its
and appearance on the occasion
will not be out of place.
1t is built in the Byzantine style and,
though simple in finish, is pleasing in APP
pearance. The material used is Milwaukee
brick. The dimensions of the building are as
Hight SO feet hight of tower $50
Foot Dcrht
cost of the building viii be $25, 900 when COM
pleted. The interior of the church, with the
exception of the chancel, is yet unfinished.
The chancel, the most prominent feature OF
the interior is semi-octagonal IN shape, and
vaulted-a vault rising from each section OF
the octagon and centering in pendant rose.
The roof of this portion of the building is
painted q pale blue. The body of the church
is lighted with circular-headed windows. As
in most churches built in the style of Lom-
hardy, the pulpit occupies position entirely
separated from tbs sanctuary. As before
stated, the exterior of the the church is very
simple, the most prominent feature being q
large belvidere, beneath which is the front
to the church. Above this tower a
steeple will rise, making the total hight $50
feet.
The interior of the church had been beauti- |
fully decorated for the occasion with ever
greens and banners-especially the altar, |
namented with flowers, amid which twinkled |
wax candles. The statues of saints on either I
side of the altar were also prettily decorated |
with flowers.
The dedication services proper were of an
impressive character, and were
conducted by the Right Rev. j. M. Henri,
Archbishop of Milwaukee. The services
we're commenced by the decentralization of
he exterior of the church by the archbishop
md the clergy in attendance; the names of
he latter aae: The Rev. George c. Riordan,
}. d., of Kenosha; the Rev. Michael Better,
he pastor of the church; Father Krautbauer;
Father Heiss, of Brighton the Rev. j. Salz-
nan, D. D., of Milwaukee, and Father Marco,
If La Crosse. Seven deacons, and q number
If acolytes took part in the solemn dedica
ion procession. As the later marched around
he building, the archbishop sprinkled, with
silver aspirges, holy water upon the walls
If the building, the ceremony being accom- |
panied by the chanting of litany appropri- |
tie to the occasion. The same ceremony was /
within he church, the archbishop, |
at the head of the clergy, sprink-
ing the walls with water, and blessing them,
he clergymen chanting meanwhile the sol I
emn litany. The procession of clergymen
then entered within the ehancel rails, when
5he dedication services proper were conclud- |
ed. High mass was then performed by the |
Rev. Father Marco, the bishop assisting
The sermon was preached by the Rev. D.
d. ID.
A Pic Mic was held in the beautiful grove
Just west of the Railroad bridge, where the |
great bulk of the visitors, to the number of
some thousands, satisfied the cravings of the
inner man and whiled away the hours till the |
time of departure, between six and seven P.
NJ. The proceeds of the Pic Mic, as we'll as |
Of the tickets sold for the dedication went to |
yhe funds of the church, and we understand |
that from all sources, some s., 900 was real |
lied, which will go far towards finishing, |
earpting and decorating the church.
The day was warm, but in the shade of the |
grove, where the Pic Mic was held, it was by |
40 means uncomfortable, and the multitudes |
seemed to enjoy themselves, and we presume |
The occasion will be one to be remembered |
for long time.
Raphanus Oaudatus.