New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-09-16
RITUALISN.

OPENING OF THE MISSION CHAPEL OF ST. sA-
CRAMENT.
The controversy excited in the Church of
England during the past few years by the form Of wor
ship adopted by what known ~ the Htuastic body OF
churchmen, has already become part of the ecclesaS
cal history of that country II should then bo matter
OF little surprise that question which has go ag1tated
the parent Church in England now threatens to form
most important chapter IN the history OF The Lpscoi
Joshua ID. Bradley, an eminent exponent OF Ritqaisn
many High Church Episcopal diyines as 10 the posi-
bity of establishing mission among the poor OF thls
city after the OF the rtuallsts in the city OF Lon
don. The result or TINS consultation was the estabIs-
ment OF the Oratory of Saint Sacrament in large room
Rev Bishop Potter supporting Il with mis- influence.
The oratory was formally opened for divine service
was present st this early hour ming The chapel 70
words Of the ritual and the subsequent remarks Of
number OF the clergy Many curious eyes were turned
toward the altar, which was placed upon raised dais
and was approachabe by steps as IL Roman Catholic
churches. In the center or the altar was a large
golden cross, ON either side of which were lighted
candelabIa. white cloth covered II, aud the missl
stood the Little table, with the elements The services
commenced with the singing OF the Introit, Thou
choir of Trinity Church, and the priests, clothed in
chasubes, with abs and stoes, approached the altar
boys clad in black capes over fine white
tunics and wearing scarlet hoods, carried silver
buttons, apparently with much success. During the
oferatoy the choir sung sp3hrs anthem As nants the
istered period for private prayer ensued many Of
the dispensing. In this manner there
services held at T. s. O'Clock, during which time
low masses given, the celebIant5 being Fathers
Brown, Mine, McCook, Noyes, Paine, Parkman, and
| Bradley.
had the O'Clock ended when the congregation IN
tending 10 take part in the most important service OF the
day began crowd around the entrance eager get
seats and the hall unc0mfOrtably crowded. As
soon O'Clock arrived Mr. Mesiter OF Trinity Church
presiding the organ, commenced the voluntary, and
and purple satin, bearing aloft massive cross
appeared at the door OF the vesry, followed
by Dr. Seymour in white surplice and crimson
stole acOlytes III white abs, with red capcs
the celebrant Father Bradley, wearing black satin
cncture, stole, and crimson silk chssnbe having go
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT upon the back and front The
procession passed In this order 10 the altar steps where
they stood willie the IntrOit " Hear my Prayer"
sung by the choir. AT its conclusion Father Bradley
MissaI. The Gospel OF the day then read on the
left the altar the oelebrant with the ac0ytes retired
to the right Of the sanctuary and sat down,
while the Rev. Dr. seymour, OF the Theological
Seminary, atired In white surpliee and black
satin, with scarlet silk stole, proceeded
the readingdesk and taking his text from Acts, lid
the Apostles doctrine OF breaking bread and prayers"
preached brief but elaborate sermon in defense Of
Rtuasm. The conservation Of the Eucharist then took
place, the ceebrant going 20 the commemorative with
the chace and receiving the water and the wine from
the hands Of two acOytes Then the host was elevated
aud the communion administered. The Gloria
chsned and the washing Of Ghe fingers used In conse
Grafton followed.
Many OF the congregation kDet during the whole ser
vice except while the Gospel read. The ceremonies
lasted two hours and the same order OF procession
observed retiring entering Mass Will he said
hereafter In this chapel at every day. There will
be evening service commencing 8 O'Clock every
there Will lie preaching by the Rev. Morgan Dix, DIR.
Patterson Of st. Clements, Philadelphia; Father Moves
Church 0fthe TRANSPORTATION, and the Right Rev Bishop
SOuthgate.