Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-05-05
THE MONTH OF A R
Dedication Of Children TO the BIessed
Virgin.

Another of the beautiful ceremonies OF
the Catholic church took place AZ 81. h.ary's
schOOl-house, on Vine street, yesterday al
UeTuOOu-tle dedication Of the children 20
the Blessed Nirgiu-iu presence Of = very
large number Of ladies ana gent emen,
among them some Of u, most prominent
1 citizens.
\ beautiful oratory had been erected in
The rear part Of tie second door, on which
was a statue of tie Virgin, resting under q
CANOPY Of lace ana flowers, LlumIgei Jy
iunumerabie candles, and decorated with
I plants and natural flowers, whose fragrance
/ pervaIel The large nall. To tie lEIJ Of Tie
Urato-y was a caFg-tea platform, with seats
| for the Bishop ami clergy.
At four o'clock, the Bishop entered The
hall, accompanied by Rev. n. Meagher, Of
81. C5lumba's Church, Edgeueld, Rev. Jos.
| UpLaus, Of the Church of the Assumption,
North Nashville, and Revs. Father Doyle
and Sranueil, Of the Cathedral. Jus. as
they wee seated, the procession, which
left tine Convent a few minutes before I,
Appeared 8L the entrance to the lEall. i
consisted Of about four hundred girls and
boys, The former being dressed ia white,
w.tITWIeajhs,aDd each bearing a bouquet or
flower, while about fifty of lisa EJys were
dressed as knights, Win agmg- and spears,
I The chiefs of the knights bearing the beau
tiial banners amt tIecgJss. They marched
up tls centre OF tie hall, ali singing the
iaaUgilIl hymn, This IS The month of
Marv.' and allar c0uu,ovm.-cliu-, took
seals reserved for them.
Then followed the exercises, according
10 tie following programme:
kacIJaii.u-"Ma.gT ChgIstE-S1enCs Of
Oar Lady's Life.
Hymn-"Glori0us Mother"
Rscita,i0n-"Mary, Queen Of Virgins
Eecilatigu-SOur Lady's huighg-"A
Mothers Prayers and piece in concert.
ADMINISTRATIONS % Mary"
observation-disclosures Of Mary ami the
Rosary.
Ratitalion-"Eyening Chants and Of
feriug a wreath.
Recitatirn-~Our Lady, and "Curona
Maria in concert.
Hymu-~Star Of jacob
Recitalion-"Mary, the White Lily Of
the Trinity
Eeaitalion-"Mary, the Flower Of God"
Hynu-"Hail, Thou
observation-disclosures Mary, Lily and
Gift Of May
Recitation-"Mary Queen Of Mercy" by
the knights.
Hymn-"Hail.H Heavenly Queen"
Coronation Piece-By three young
misses.
IIymn-"ReIina Coli"
Notwithstanding Of Virtue to the
Blessed Virgin.
Uymu-'O, Marie
Acto Of co-usec7ati0n TO the Blessed Virgin.
Address by the Bishop.
Hymn-"Eveniug closes"
The hymns and Rotations seemed to be
an outline Of the lives Of our Redeemer
and the Blessed Virgin, and a ~recounting |
Of the various titles and virtues of the lat
teT-the entire ceremony might be called a |
synopsis Of the principle events connected
with our redemption, a view of the ages of
chivaly and Of faith, the Crowning Of the
Virgin as the Queen Of May, and finally
the solemn act Of conservation.
The music was really grand, sweet, and
touching, and the boys deserve no small
portion Of credit for their truly valuable |
assistance, especially in the ChorUses. In
the TeciJatiOnS, not a single mistake was
made, and only nee did a hesitation occur,
and that bat for a moment or two. /
After the act Of conservation, Rev. Father
heagher, at the request Of the Bishop, /
stepped from the platform, and said .lbere
was no accounting for these nuns" occa-
s]i0ualiy Che slid) they are seen upon the
streets, clad in their dark dress, closely
yelled, and with hurried step, looking mel
ther 10 the right nor 10 the left, but ap-
paHeutly absorbed in thought rs TO now
they can more ellecJUallY mOr,iiE them
selves and benefit Others. Who would
think that q nun could possess a poetic
s0ul2 And get their every public act
proved that under that sOmb-e dress dWelt
The very sublimity Of poety-ths whole
entertainment, from beginning to end, was
The essence Of poetry, which can be found
only in the relgieUSe. He concluded by
thanking the children for their grand en-
tertaiument, which had.given him so much
pleasure.
The Bishop followed with a brief adj
dress, cOmplimenting the children, and
encouraging them to lead good and viTtuous
lives, a blessing he hoped all would enjoy. .