New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-04-06
SERVICES AND DECORATIONS.

SERVICES AND DECORATIONS.
st. Stephens Roman Catholic Church, East
Eighteenthst. was densely crowded yesterday morn
ing at the High Mass, the congregation numbering sew
era thousand persons. Before tho beginning OF the
ceremonies the passageways crowded with people,
that the pewhoders could not reach their seats
without great difficulty. The High Altar was elab
Orateiy decorated with flowers and floral orna-
ment the words Christ Rsen being set forth in large
letters with scarlet flowers white ground Above tie
sanctuary the number Is" also in scarlet flowers
with q white background and evergreen edgng and
beneath the sacred place scarlet cross with
white ground and within triangle of green, all com
posed Of nowers. Above the High Altar Latin
cross, surmounted by the Crown Of Glory, formed OF
gas Iets and upon the altar burned several hundred
candles forming dazzling blaze of light, amid which
appeared colored glowworm lamps. greatly Tightening
the effect III front of the High Altar suspended by
invisible wire white dove on the wing. and the
rarefed air assembled the bird gently lowered the
sacred ncosure the wings moving slightly but yet per-
ceptbly Floral crosses and ornaments also decorated
the Altar OF St. Mary the left Of the High Altar, and
large evergreen cross encrcled by exotcs stood
at the foot The side altar the right deliberately
decorated with flowers aud an ornament composed
chiefly of white lilies stood at the foot In front Of the
beautiful painting representing the Savior which hangs
within the altar ratings a rich floral emblem con-
ssting anchors crossed and held together by 10
flowers 1Os O'Clock the and orchestra, consist
Ing Of strnged Instruments drums and trumpets, pealed
forth Weingarens march, and the officiating priests pre-
oeded by the Crucx and long line Of acoytes clothed
Ia festa attire entered the church from the Baptisry
and proceeded 10 the Altar Tho High Mass was then
performed with the Rev. Father Flynn as Ceebrant
the Rev. Father McCready as Deacon, and the Rev
Father Powers as sub-DeacOn The consisted of
Haydns Imperial Mass, with the following artists and
choir OF 40 extra singers; Nine Brede soprano; Mile.
Munier alto Herr Bernhard tenor Sig Collett basso,
and H. b. DanOrh organist and director OF the orehes
ira. The "Qui TOLLS" in the Gloria the "Incarnatus
In the Credo" the "DOna Nobis" in the "Agnus Del"
and the "ven Creator before the sermon, were rem
dered with great effect
At st. Patricks Roman Catholic Cathedral the prlnci
pal Mass celebrated at 1890 a. with all the pomp
aud ceremony OF which the of the priests
capable Very little attempt had been made at decOra-
tion the architecture Of the interior OF the cathedral
being Of such character that decoration was rendered
superHuous few flowers had been tatefuly arranged
on the altar and innumerable Jets Of light added luster
10 the beauty OF the altar. When the professional
began every seat in the pews and ases had been hed
aud the spaces the OF the church crowded
Archbishop McCOskey acted as celebraDt Of the Mass
but he was assisted by the Rev. Daniel I. Cromis as
Deacon and the Rev. Vim. 7. Hogan subDeacOD, and
the Rev Messrs. McNamee and Keane as DeaeOns Of
Honor The Rev. Messrs. Kearney and Farrell acted
Masters OF Ceremonies. The musical services were Of
special merit and selected IN honor OF the OCCASION
and we're rendered under the direction of the organis
Prof. Gustave Sehmitz. The programme consisted OF
KiliwOda's "Mass in A !" "Allelua, by LanbLottei
"Benedeta," by Mercadante
At Grace Church, Protestant Episcopal, there was
great assembly at the II O'Clock service The Easter
Anthem, " Christ our Passover" by Buck and the
Anthem, " Christ IFS Risen" by s. p Warren. In the
evening service, at o'clock, the "Gl0ra Patre" by
spobr, "Cantate Domino" by Mosentha, and "Benesic
ANNA" by s. r. Warren were sung The evening
Anthem was Hymn lO1, the music by Hummel The
chaucei was beautiful with Easter flowers. From heap
OF bloom the middle Of the altar rose tall cross
OF white with climbing wreaths Of bright hues
the tablet behind forming the background was bed Of
green On the right upon the altar was little cross,
exquisite in makeup. bearing the inscription "Chris"
in crimson flower letters; on the left heart OF
white and crimson. Upon the pasers behind the altar
twining cords of green, which expanded at their
tops punches OF crimson and white while the lesser
pinnacles were crowned with tall bouquets.
Upon each side OF the altar lofty Gala lilies and
groups Of bright exotcs in pots were placed. The
pillows the back OF the pulpit were crcled with gar
lands Of tender green and among the supporting
umns below nestled a basket Of lovely flowers. The
wings Of the dove upon the leeern were bound with
green and its breast hidden by white flowers in
the midst OF which glOwed crimson 6owercross. The
font bore up lofty floral pyramid Of purest tnts. The
decorations were not so profuse IN extent as on some
former occasions at Grace Church, but were really
lovely 10 device and arrangement.
The Church Of the Divine Paternity Unversalist). at
Frfthave ami Forty-sixthst, crowded every inch
OF available room being occupied. The vicinity Of
the pulpit was literally covered with flowers OF various
descriptions, aud over the pulpit was
large cross made with tuDeroses, the
whole making a very beautiful sight. The musical
services follows: Voluntary, "Arise and shine
for thy light has come Buck Chant "TGe Lord is my
Shepherd :" Hymn, Angels roll the stone away" Ro
ini Closing Worthy is the Lamb" Handel The must
cal services rendered by quartet choir consisting
n, Mrs W. r. Evans soprano, Miss Freda de Gebele
contralto DR.. j. A. Kelley tenor. Mr. George C. Deyo
l,a.so and Mr. A. j. Holden organi't.
AT All Souls Church Unitarian) the pulpit was
,orated With large quantities Of flowers In the cen
ter OF the pulpit front suspended cross composed
n, Gala lilies rosebnds ana blue vOlets directly under
nestb his on green baze surface OF about SIX iee'
were thousands Of flowers OF various hues' Oe'"oen
tese and tho audience was 1owery pedestal Of ABOUT