The New York herald., 1873-12-09

towards the end or the Credo, is singular for its
entire opposition In accumulation to the voices.
strangely yet effectively with the stately semi
breves in which the chant OF the chorus Is framed
The soprano, tenor and bass as solo trio recite
the mystery OF the incarnation In the chord OF +
major, followed by the chorus In major. Then
occurs q series OF enharmonic changes very beautI-
ful and In keeping with the profundity OF the sub
ject. The insatiate fury OF the rabble In demand
ing the crucifixion OF the son OF God Is well ex-
pressed In the succeeding number, and the dis.
J0inted notes OF "Passus ct Sepultus Esti well
represent the awe OF the Christian In speaking OF
the redemption. The belief in the general resur-
rection, commencing with the basses and culm
mating with the grand outburst OF all the voices
organ and orchestra, is another remarkable fea
ture in the mass. The finale OF the '.Credon is en-
tirely q novelty, having harp accompaniment and
grave, emphatic harmones by the chorus.
The Sanctas is very lovely melody, equal to
dictus is a soprano solo, followed by a chorus in
six parts. peculiarity in the "Agnus Deir Is the
Introduction OF the words, Domino, non sun.
by the priest on the altar. The chorus ana string
orchestra interpreted this fine Church work with
fidelity and intelligence that testified to the care
ful rehearsals and able direction OF Professor
Schmtz
AT the onertory was sung an 30 salutaris
Hosta," OF Panofka, by Miss sullivan at the
gradual, a duet "Benedicta ct venerabis,r by
Messrs Bersn and Urchs; Immediately before the
BALLARD, and % % alter the " ELEVATION, is' ~ 1ers Mry
beautiful save verumn OF Concone, rendered
with devotional expression and exquisite taste
Deum.n one OF the most effective and jubilant OF
the prolific AoDe's compositions, was given by
music, under the direction OF Professor Schmitz.
formed one OF the most pleasing features OF the
occasion.
When high mass and the sermon OF Rev. Father
Quinn we're concluded ana the venerable Archbishop
had given the solemn P0ntifcal blessing to the
assembled congregation the prayer OF conservation
was offered up by Archbishop McCloskey, the con-
gregation kneeling, with bowed heads, while the
unr1l uArAn MI hA rrn nf
Grafton was as folows:-
PRAYER TO THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS.
Heart Infinitely compa and merciiu our refuge
@ al n % nas II 81 a is our sn
m shs Thy q claim Thy s dam.
Sailed iie powers have risen against ga s Thy
ssrsanis They hays sia Thy in6eritance; they
syi which they have done and yaInly that they
they have strSen to destroy Thy Worship. rom the
sSs %Ss ne resist InSa art 1%4fS IN 4y as
Thy enemies shall perish from ron before Thy Thoa
.fs ny
on this day Of our solemn To
Thee. Deign to receive offering, unworthy as is
sossd Children rel ~ ;Ss@nIy dsdsss Is
S dh sas1: C Ts %
we. Thy unworthy but loving servants wishing to
eSe asssancs and A1 prosoen
which, in these calamit0us times need Thy
Holy Church. for the Apostolic See, and for our
selves, do, on this day, publicly and soIemny con
sSor our thoughts Words actions and sasrnss fsS @ We
pledge to Thee S ns Thy devoted servants for
on tons, and all those for whose spiritual
lhY sD sDns ns rsEy
The them and make max them At all times pleasing in Thy sight
Saas, which x we oeT consume i with the ams Of Thy
Of sweetness ana that united with Thy nnite merits
It. may bring down upon Us upon Thy Holy Church
bers OF congregations missions schools religious
houses and institutions of charity the abundance
OF Jhy blessings the heavenly shower of Thy graces
rich treasures which Thou hast promised to those who
love and honor Thee. Defend Lordl Thy servants
with the shield OF Thy protection guard against the
malice of the wicked hate Thy Church because
Thine and who persecute because love and adore
Thy sacred heart and defend the honor of Thy holy
name. Let find in Thee refuge our consolation
hope Be Thou. oh sacred heart Jesus support
in e Hdence in DEATH perfect and eternal
happiness in heaven. Amen.
At the conclusion OF the prayer, which was
offered up by the Archbishop in voice full OF emo
tion and devotional spirit, the vast congregation
dispersed and betook themselves to their various
homes to reject, with spiritual profit, it Is to be
hoped, on the solemn ceremony in which they had
been particpators and on the eloquence OF the
distinguished Vicar General.