Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-08-02

DEDICATION OF ST.. STEPHENS CHURCH, WI
sOosEL-0n Sunday last the Roman Catholic
Church just completed at Winooski, IVES deiicst-
ed with impo,ing ceremonies by the RI Rev.
Bishop DeGoe.brisnd Long before the ezer-
eises commenced, a large number of Catholics Of
charch-noue being admitted until after the
blessing Of the building After chanting the
" Asperges " and sprinkling the exterior Of the
church with holy water, the Bishop entered sing
ing the Litany of the Saints, followed by the
choir. At the conclusion Of the Litany the coz
! gregation were admitted, to sssist at the Mass,
which was sung by hi, Lordship, Rev. Father
Lane and Rev. John Michsui, acting as des-
cons, and Rev. Mr.. Murphy as Master of ccre-
monica. After the Gospel, the Bishop mide
fes appropriate rsmslks, thanking the good
Catholics Of Winocski icr their generosity, and
ezhoriing them to always remsin faithful TO tie
teachings Of their holy faith.
St Mary, choir Of this city furnished music
for the occasion, and sang ;Cenconi's Masr in z
with fine effect:
The church, which is situated on B4roS street,
on ground. overlooking the river, lie built in
Gothic style, aud wss planned, by Mr. Warren
Ihsyer, architect Of this city. The masonry,
which Is neatly done, is the work OF our TOMS
MA, James E. Russell, and the painting BY
Ness-s !. sgsuliing ard P H S;llly Of this
place. Just over the sanctuary iss tri-fol
window, beautifully adorned with stained glass
representing tie chslice snG host, and the letters
81 Il. So the gift Of Very Rev Thos Lynch.
The window ever the door is slso adorned, and
is the git Of Mr.. Timothy O'Kesie. The re-
naming windows were the gifts Of the following
ladies' and gentlemen Mr.. AnI Mrs C. Gordon,
John McEuco, Peter Sheran, Mr.. and Mira Al
lard, Wa. Walton, Bridget La Dame, Cair,es
Back, Thomss Beiington, John Hogan, Misses
Rieiey and O'DoaneI AID Michael Skesa.u.
The fe;ting Of tic glass was the work CT
\. G Lucas Al il all, it il one of
the hsadsoGe1t little churches il tie State,
AMI CREST credit is due to Very Rev. Thomas
Lynch and Messrs. Gordon and Blsek. for their
uptiring efforts in occurring its rapid completion
The entire cost will not exceed 81 COO The
congregation of St. Stephens will, for the
present, be suppliel with pastor from the Csthe-
DIAL
fms FREScH RErUsLIcANs Of rLArTsBURoH-
The French Republicans Of Piatt,5ursh have
re-orgsrizal their club for the campaign, under
the name of the Trench Cars3iau Grant and
Wilson Club Of Plsttsbrrsh, y 7, ard thereby
by p,edeing themselves for the election Of L. 5.
Grant sul Henry Wlson. for Ptcsiieu, aud Vice
President
The follosiug officers were elected
Presient-Wm Ltmoy,
Vice Presdents-El Tremhlsv, ST. Mieh.cl
Des MsriAs ZeDhire LefebIe, AMI Jasegh Gil
rsri
se5retsIics-Ei Trcmb.sy, Jr, and Alfred A.
lsri
Corresponding S5oretary-P Grzri.
Tresfurer-Peter SenectL
Executive and Vigilance Comnittee-Louis
Pratt, NJ c Busks, Jos Chsr3onno, John Z
Trui1 snd Vim LAuoy, Jr.
There we p large number presert. ani mo.t
q them signed the Club -oll
Messrs. Trulo, GifArI all Lsuria addressed
the meeting, which sss very enthusiastic The
meeting adjourned until further call