New-York tribune., 1873-04-11
HOLY THURSDAY.
YESTERDAYS CHURCH SERVICES.
A SOLEMN DAY IN PASSION WEEK.

a uitcher Of wafer led the way It IL remembered by
many Christians OF all denominations but especially by
Protestant Episcopaans ana Roman Catholics
Amongi the latter 1t Ia celebrated by pecu-
! liarly sacred service The Host. which, is con-
| secrated at the masses OF other days cannot
be Good Friday, because that day the Savior is
thought OF hanging the cross and therefore absent
from the feast Accordingly, on the preceding day the
Consecrated Host ia borne in solemn procession from
the high altar the temporary chapel erected over the
Altar Of st. Mary, where IL lies til Friday when 1t is
borne back the way, for the uses OF that day
The chapel is visited by the devout during Thursday
and though the service seem formality to many
| It without its touching and beautiful side.
At the IChurch Of I5t. Ann, in Twelfth-st, between
| Third and Fourth ayes Solemn High Mass was cole
brated at d. H., the accompaniment being that OF
WeDbe After the the procession was formed, ana
included the sodaties Of different parochat schools
In costume The Host borne the head u the pro-
eession beneath white canopy OF exquisite 6neness
The chapel. OF repository. had been decorated IN
wonderful chaste and beautiful Upon the pillars
at either side Of tho alcoye climbing iyies
within these was "a profuson OF howefing plants and
shrubs: at either side Of tho shrine, rising row
above row, were wreaths baskets, stars.
crosses. harps. and other floral devices. all
| Of most beautiful workmanship; with these
| were interspersed massive vases and candle
sticks. while all tapers shed pee uliarly
subdred light. At 1890 p. III. the office Of "TenebrB"
was sung the service OF Gounod. with the Mserere
Of Anegri performed at the slsune Chapel at Rome
! being employed The attendance large, and the
service in the darkened church was most impressive.
At the Church OF st. Francis Xavier in Sixteenthst
between Filth and SiXthayes.. Solemn High Mass was
performed at a. m followed by the procession. The
music consisted Of the "Kyre" and Gloria" and
Berge's Mass No. p followed by the eredo in Gregoran.
The repository the basement OF the church. and
was very beautifully adorned. Upon the altar heart
with the mark of 4 cross upon 1t IN homework lay on
brd Of flowers towering plants aud shrubs stood at
either hand aud here and there among the candles
tasteful floral devices. very large number came
through day to kueel before the altar Tenebre"
were sung at y. M.
At st. Patrck's Cathedral in Mott-st, between Hous
Prnce-sts. solemn High Mass performed at
1899 u. by the Most Rev. Archbishop McCloskey, as
sisted by the Very Rev. Father Quin. The music con
sisted of ibe "KyIe," Gloria" "CrcdO" "Slnctus,"
90 salutaris." "Agnus De." and "Pange Llngua"
The adorument Of repository wonderfully rich.
4 hiGh-roachug canopy Of lace Oyerhung the shrine,
which heavy with silver lace vases, candles and
homework. The great canopy for the Host the
Of golden cloth and tapestry. The cere-
monies very imposing. and were well attended, as
were the "Tenebrs" at .. m, and multitude Was
coming and going throughout the day.
At ST. AIary's Church. In Grand-st, Solemn High Mass
was performed a. m followed by the procession.
The repository this church had architectural ad
vantage Of remarkably good alcoye. Plants shrubs,
ground while exquisite floral devices placed all
about the shrine. semcrcular line gasets. with
the illuminated words 80 Jesu, mi % surrounding an
illuminated which above the shrine. added
much 10 the effect of the decorations There no
second service
The celebration OF the Feast of Maunday Thursday,
st. Stephens Cathedral Yesterday began with
az a. M. Immediately after which the ceremony Of
placing the Host within the Tabernacle, cOmmemora
of Chrss body being deposited in the tomb. took
place The temporary altar repository erected for
the reception of the Host and containing the Taber
nace IL placed the right OF the high altar and is
beautiful in design. Intended receptacle for the
body of Christ construction been the result of
taste and labor avishy expended. Myriads of waxen
tapers she'd soft light within alcove. lined with
ARRANGED punches Of golden grapes and wheat. sus-
pended IN the center are cross ana crown OF light
briliancy TO the ghtterhg eandelsorum OF the
rich curtains Of satin droop gracefully downward,
and held apart by two angels Of gold, disclose the
of the altar carpet Of pure white, with border of
serves base for The banks OF flowers which
sanctuary. Thousands of the choicest rosebuds and
aponlcas with Gala lilies, and in the reflected light
appearance The conveying OF the Host this repOsi
tory the principal ceremony OF yesterdays service
aisle and finally deposited in the
airy. First N the procession walked the eIossbearer
with Bghted taper; then ~ girls dressed I'm white and
tOrChfS |
boys With torches; three little girls strewlng howers
in the path and TWO incense-bearers, and two
for Host was borne by eight gentlemen Of the
church, while under 1t walked the officiating priest
which concluded the procession After the close OF the
morning service and throughout the entire day, the
worshlpers the shrine were constant attendance.
fore the Tabernacle poured IN. and the scene in
every respect impressive The service Of Tene6rG"
combined with the darkened and draped appearance OF
the Cathedral added to the soemnity Of the occasion
A the of a.
ercises similar TO that at ST. Stephens Cathedral
The services began with at and afterward the
carving Of the Host In procession from the high altar
the repository took place Differing in every particular
Paul's sivery beautiful Itconsted Of frame work
OF wood, covered by canopy OF crimson silk and lace.
From marble urn In the center curtains OF rich satin
dropped gracefully 10 the ground while yellow tapestry
above bore & me .eiers o She % gG;enads ine
The oe Of nsSr @ wa, hdlr n the eysnnT @ the psalms
In the German Roman Catholic churches the services,
nationaes yet marked by distinctive observances
Among the Germans tomorrow Is considered the
deemed Of minor import On AL three days the churches
are kept open from a. ~ I'll p n and are thronged
and the attractions OF music procession, and song
which lend splendor and inpressiveness TO many
church celebrations wanting
AT the Church OF the Most Holy Redeerner In Third
St near Avenue b. the services we're Opened Yesterday
at a. With High Mass Then came the proces ession
when the Host placed In the side altar repository
for alteration by the faithful until this morning After
the procession the MAN altar dyested OF al decora
tions The side altar was profusely decorated with |
flowers aud foliage. Ali day long before the repository
altar boys knelt IN prayer In the evening the "Iene
bra" was partly sung and partly read by the Redemp
Father During the day people nOcked TO
church 10 pay their THIS morning the crosses
In the church VIII be uncovered and the Host brought
back To the middle altar. The sepulcher which been
erected In tho basement will be opened To the people Ii
has been tastefuly adorned with Of verdure
through which Will appear tue CLEAN Of arches OF var
Ouscolored light. Grsuped round about the sepucher
the Jaeger Companie of the church, In uniform aud
armed With swords and rifles, Will stand on guard
White garments we're by the clergy, yesterday,
but to-day the yestments will h. black -