New-York tribune., 1873-12-09
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
. SOLEMN RELICIors SERVICE.

AND INSTITUTIONS TO TiiH SACRED HEART OF
JESUS
In all the Roman Catholic churches of the
province Of Ncw-York the usual services of the High
feast OF the Immaculate Conception took place yester-
day and made memorable bya special act of
Scraon dcdicating the archiepiscopal See with its
churches religious houses charitable and religious in
stitutions the Sacred Heart Of Jesus. Throughout
the sishoprcs of NewYork. Brooklyn, Albany, Roches-
Ter Buffalo aud Ogdensburg, the New England states.
and New Jersey, this ceremonial carried out The
devotion the Sacred Heart has of late received great
Impulse France, while The conservation Of Ireland to
Sacred Heart not long has been followed as
prcates declare, by marked increase in sin
cerity faith and earnest zeal Since the
issue Of the pastoral letter ordering this con
secratiOn, which was signed by the Archbishop and
Bishops OF this province and about three weeks
ago. preparation has been making for the fit celebra
OF tins solemn service. while the thoughts Of Roman
Cahoo believers have been intent upon the Significance
and effects OF the devotion Sermons preached
rsartng by many priests, and the people inspired to
enter upon it with sufficient understanding and becom-
lag reverence. The ssnctuares yesterday put on fes
tai appearance, and with flowers and decorations well
coined the hosts who entered. The splcndors OF the
Churcl's imposing forms brought out and in
large places OF worship theirs special provision
OF singers unusual richness OF music. The parish
societies appropriate garb took part in the ceebra
special prayer of conservation. furnished by the
ArchbshOps and Bishops read from all the altars
and grand Te Deum sung. Following the most Sig
nhosnt in this prayer OF conservation which
addressed 20 the "Most Admirable and Adorable
Heart OF Jesus :"
Behold PROSTATE before Thee 10 implore Thy mercy
70 claim Thy protection and TO otter ourselves entirely
Thee. Thou seest the dangers that surrO und US.
The storms by which are assailed. The powers of
darkness have risen against Thy Holy Church. They
have ad waste Thy Inheritance, they have overturned
Thy sacred name" But Thou art almighty and
who shall resist Thee Thou wilt rise in Thy power and
Ihy euoinies shall perish from before Thy face"
ST. PATRICK's CATHEDRAL.
The celebration Of at St. Patricks Cathedral yes
frdst morning affair Of great ibrilliancy, and
attended by very large audience. every and
standing place being occupied. Mass celebrated by
Archbishop McCosRey assisted by Fathers Kesrney
Farley masters OF ceremonies, Father Mcdonald. assist
ant priest and Fathers Keam and McNamee DeaoOns of
Honor. VcarGeneral Quinn made appeal TO his
Bearers 10 worship the Sacred Heart OF Jesus.
The solemn act OF conservation then read by Arch
Sshop McCioskey. The music was performed by solo
string instruments. Mr.. FRANKIE organst. and Gus
1ayus schmitz conductor. First in order the
Benedicts in mueribus" sung by Messrs Persin
"ad ptons. , s1T,ng the OnertSry 10 santsrls was
Grosz ssng Ave Verum." The "Te Deum" of Lam
botu closed the exercises The Vesper took
place At 3 D. N.
Atst AIMS Church, in East Twefthst.. between
Third ana FOurth-ayes celebrated at a.
IL. aud 7 a. IN. At9a. IN solemn High Mass cele
assisted by the Rev. Father Poole. deacon, and the Rev.
Father Pendergrast, sub-deacon. great multitude
came conspicuous 10 which were the two Sodalties of
7he immaculate Conception In this parish, with 400
Dembcrs clad in white. On and about the altar masses
4 flowers were prettly disposed while above, IN the
was handsome decoration emDlematic OF the ue
votOn Of the day, After the Mass the c0nsecratlng
ceremony took place. 1t comprised the exposition of
Sacrament the reading of the Act of Conservation
follow by the singing of the "Te Deum" and the Ben
was arranged by the organist, L. Dschauer. L. Da-
chauer.s First Mass was sung the ofertoTy was pa Da
.of tne Act OF Conservation Rossnis quartet saln
.Isris" given without accompaniment The music
ZION the "Tantum Ergo" by ylieck was presented The
choir included Nile Corradi' soprano; Mile; Iomier'
The Rev Father Preston made short address upon
he significance OF this eonsecraton upon tne reasons
this time. and upon the glory OF the Devotion lie de
old The kingdoms of the world are arrayed against
CHE Lord Jesus Christ throughout t6e woIu tnere s
Irulers irving TO suppant he foundations OF Gods
no gaye : blood or all TSe Infsbe Vicar
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on earth Is cap
Throughout EuroDe those calling themselves Christians
against the Church OF CHRIST Inefe Is then
should be called upon TO consecrate themselves and all
that they nave to the Sacred Heart OF Christ
ST. STEPHENS.
The services at st. Stephens in Twenty eighth-st,
near Third-aYe, began at 1880 IN, aud were very
dong. lasting until about p. m. The church was
crowded. solemn High Mass was first celebrated. the
REV. DIR. McGlynn officiating. with Father Flynn as
deacon and L. NJ YOungman sub-deacon. During the
Mass Father Shay, President OF Fordham COLLEGE, de
tiyered upon the Alteration OF the
sacred Heart. speaking OF 1t historically at
prst and then of It's lessons and duties. He
then spoke OF the important OF the day, the
Grafton Of everything Catholic to the sacred Heart OF
jesus urging all TO Join earnestly and solemnly Upon
Hhe conclusion OF the Mass the OF cOnsecraton was
sread, followed by the "Te Deum," which closed the
,eeryices The Weber Mass in @ performed. under
the direction of the orgsnis Henry b. Danfortn, with
Madame Bredel, soprano; Mile. @unier, contralto
signor COlett bass, and Herr Bernhard, tenor. The
voluntary by Mr.. DaDforth march from Auber
The sermon was followed by the AVE Maria, by DAILY
The "Te Deum" by LambOtti, was sung after the act
OF conservation.
PErERs.
At St Peters in Barclay-st, the pews and aises in
Tho body OF and the galleries were crowded
during the services High Mass celebrated by the
Rev C. r. Corley. The sermon was by the pastor, the
Rev NJ J. O'Farre After the sermon, the Act Of Con-
.eecrstion was read and the "Te Deum was sung by
the choir The music under the direction OF Mr..
Pecher the organist. AT the side altar was large
paintng of the Heart surrounded by flowers and
Jghts At O'Clock the children OF the church VINO were
an attendance were consecrated