Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1874-04-05

In this church the floral decorations are pro-
fuse and beautiful. at the pedestal, on st.
Joseph's altar, are arranged in tasteful mani
ner 6e0oHfas, foliad plants of dark red, purple,
and geraniums, be <de miniature pots of diff
ferent flowers, including lilies bouquets Of
white and red roses, ivy, etc. Above the high
altar is an eastern cross of black, with q
bronze figure representing the Savior. On
this cross is wreath of heliotropes, jeSsa-
mines and roses. Every nook in the altar Is
studded with flowers, while the altar proper
is draped with white satin and silk, spangled
with gold, and border of the
nice of the tabernacle is garland
OF gold leaves, from which hang branches OF
gold grapes, embiematic of the blessed sscra-
ment The cdtd lilies and foliad plants,
white and green flowers, are arranged around
the base of the cross in rich proiusion. On
the side Of the tabernacle, and upoE every
step, are placed bouquets OF the most rare
flowers and loses, white waxen tapers, sup
ported by silver sets, and also the Paschal
candle, which is embossed with flowers,
wreaths and roses. This candle is supported
by a stand OF white, its pedestal being OF gold.
a. rsgniar Intervals within the sane
tuary, are pots OF oleanders, century
plants and mag, magnifiieSSnt cent, fern On On
pots of geraniums and lilies; at the foot of the
imsge are silver candlesticks, with burning
lights, ivy garlands, bouq quets, etc. The Oppo-
site altar is decorated in a corresponding
manner, and the effect is one OF beauty and
delight TO every beholder. over seventy rare
plants, all in rich bloom, are among the ap-
propriate ornaments of the sanctuary OF St.
Peters. The high mass will be sung by
Father Edelin, and the sermon be delivered
by Father Kelly. There is no musical pro-
gramme; yespers at half-past three O'Clock.
Mrs. Moody, Mrs. Il. j. Semmes. Miss Julia
Semmes, Mrs. Ihos. Cooke, and Miss Blanche
Semmes are the names of the ladies who dec
grated st. Peters.
ST. Patriek's Church
also presents an imposing appearance within.
From the altar hangs the rich lace of pure
gold worked by the sisters of st. Joseph's
academy. In every niche Of the altar-back,
which is of ebony color and richly carved,
after the manner of the ancient abbeys, are
lilies, roses, evergreens, and numerous other
tapers, and gas jets of varied hue
light up this beautiful and imposing sanctu-
afy At each side of the altar Is silver can
delabrium of thirty lights each, while to the
right is the customary Paschal-candle, sup
DoTted by q gold banded pedestal; similar
candelabria are on either side of the altar. The
4 new meta! statue OF the Virgin Mary in white
/ robes, with blue mantel OF gold edge, lends
/ natural, Hfe-like appearance 10 the image
! Mrs. Pat O'Rourke decorated the church.
I Professor Winkler, the organlst OF
| this church, informs us that Do
/ ebeuer's beautiful mass will be sung at ct.
senge oi the words as fully and correctly as
| any musical composition can, II is very
/ popular mass in New YORK, and
generally advertised when IL is TO he
! sung, PITY that the organ at st. Patrick s
/ does not give the organist more scope 70
oonsisfs az Misses Annie Auer, Kate McGehee,
/ 81 Devine, Bi6ssFs. ., Hollenoerg, and j. n.
/ Holiday. Occasionally Fstaei SHiselll, WIN
his fine tenor voice, assists.
81. BridgeG's Church.
Between three and four hundred llghts shine
on the nagnifcently ornamented affairs OF
! this church. Venetian vases Of beautiful roses,
/ lilies, bridal.wTeath, purple lilacs, geraniums,
I heliotropes, etc, are appropriately arranged
about the high altar, on the side Of which Is
| 3 very handsome Easter candle i've feet high