The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-23
sOIs'Esa BENNINGTON.
Uc"ica;i1n OF shc New 81. John,s
catholic Church.

Uc"icaiian OF shc New Sc John's
catholic Church.
Sunday the 2lst, was day that will long
be remembered by the Catholic portion of
North Bennington, it being the 2Sth ami
vcrsaly Of the ascension of Pope Plus IN
10 the pontilcatc, and on that account was
selected by them as the proper time to
dedicate their beautiful church, which they
have lately rcmoddlcd and rehltcd. This
church, which Will hereafter he used by
them was erected by the Universalist so
cicly Of that town in 1891, and used bv
them until 1912, when the academy asso-
cation purchased it, they selling it to the
Catholic society about two years ago Pre-
vious to that time they had worshipped in
a school house The church not provine
large enough for the congregation they
were Obliged to build I'M addition of about
thirty feet on to the rear Of it. and to ena
bic them TO do This Hon r w Park, with
his accustomed liberality, presented the
society with one half acre of land Work
was accordingly commenced. and under
the guidance Of Rev j c O'Dwycr, whc
supplies the pulpit, il has been carried on
to completion and Sunday was dedicated
according to the forms of the Catholic
church, Rev Bishop De Goesbriand, bishop
of the diocese of Vermont, performing the
ceremony.
THE CHURCH
is now 75X40 feet with steeple in the
centre and is situated on the Main street
being located on slight elevation.
The inside has been very finely frcscocd
by Geo. w. Bennett Of Manchester, and
presents a pleasing appearance.
THE FREsCoiNG.
The ceiling is panccd in blue, buff and
drab, the panel being heavily moulded and
ornamcntcd with coored bands and lines.
The central panel has the symbol of the
cross and Il crown of thorns entwined
around the arms, it being done in gold and
colors, the whole being surrounded by
golden rays. \ border done in crimson,
brown, blue and gold colors extends
around the upper portion of the side walls
and next TO the ceiling. Around the win
dows and inches is border in blue, brown,
crimson and gold colors, and just above
the wainscottng is a border in colors repre-
sentng a ribbon, through which runs n
rustic vine.
The ceiling Of the sanctuary is in light
shade Of blue, thickly studded with gold
stars. The sides and end are blue, with a
design in diaper formed by lines of darker
blue. The pattern is diamond shaped,
with a .aeHr de lis in gold colors at the in
tersection of The border lines, and is orna-
mcntcd in crimson. Over the chancel
arch is the following from scripture, done
in illuminated church text
There hath not risen among them that
are born.of woman a greater than John the
Baptist.
Before each side OF the arch above the
sanctuary is niche five feet five feet in
heighth The one upon the right contains
a statue of the Virgin Mary, and on the
wall over it is the following, ''IIoly Mary,
Mother of beneath the niche ''Prav
for us The one on the left contains a
statue Of st, Joseph, and over the niche
"St Joseph, Model of Chastity under the
niche "Pray for us. The altar Is painted
and decorated in gold and colors, the cen
trail panel containing the monogram
Il. II. $, in gold and high relief The
ground colors Of the side walls are in drab,
the vcstibule being painted to correspond
with the audience room, all being done in
OIL There are five arched windows on
each side, around each one being a border
of blue. In the centre of the arched part
is IA representation of some scriptural illus
tration, on tie bottom of each one being
the name of the person or persons present
ing it, In the rear of the sanctuary is a
large arched window. on each side of it
being a smaller one. On the centre one is
picture of st. John on the one on the
liIhl is Il nlcullllOn Oh Jesus lNllSl, the one
on the left having medallion of the Nir-
gin Mary
The walls are wainscotted in chestnut,
the seats are of chestnut, with black wal
nut panels and ratings. the sanctuary be-
ing approached by two steps, and entered
through a railing of chestnut highly pol
ishcd.
THE SERVICES.
Punctually at ten o'clock the Rt. Rev.
Louis DeGoesbriand, bishop of the diocese
of Vermont, entered the sanctuary, pre-
ceeded by one boy carrying the cross, six
boys carrying lighted candles, one carrying
the holy water all dressed in soultan and
surplice, and Rev. } G O'Dwyer, pastor of
the church, properly robed, and passing
through it and down the aisle, out of the
main entrance, passed around the church
chanting the "psalm misere,' went around
the church and sprinkling holy water upon
1t blessed the outside, entering again he
sprinkled the inside, while chanting the