The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-20

John larkin, Holy innooeuu; Rev. Michael Currsn.
81 Andrews; Rev. J; NJ Kelley. Rev. y. Riordan and
rsori., Ill Rev. Fathers James and Thomas, Of
Of the order Of ST. Joseph, ssii,%ors: REV
J.. p Duffy and Rev. B. +. Mclaughlin, Of tho
fs: York vi rev. John
H Hap.a' ncn' Rev Il. Mcdowell S. Agnes New
ark; Fathers Hennessey, sinyth, Corrigan, Ceci.
Burke, Mccarthy, Smith, Hogan, Downes McNuliy,
Tuousy, walsh. o'Rsllly and salsun. There
was also large representation OF prominent
whom wsse 's es asrsnssn nss
Armstrong GreenviiIe James 7. Houen, President OF
, ns Police Comml,.ionsr;; =. G. Youne Of the
County Clerk Brann, Dr. Gordon and Chief Engineer
Coyle, OF the Fire Department
Bishop Conroy was the celebrant 10 the ponthcal
high mass, Father McNuty deacon, Father Corrigsn
subdeacon Father Byrne assistant priest and Father
Mccarthy rS and Mr. Pierce , master. Of ~ ee ire
choir Of Father Cody's church in Newark.
TIM SERMON.
assembled the pulpit took bis H. Chronicles
vii.-''Aud when Solomon made end Of the
The holocaust and tho victim and the majesty OF tho
LORD filled the house. Neither could the priests enter
into the Temple because tho majesty Of tho Lord aea
Israel The nre coming down and tho glory Of tho
Lord upon the house, and falling down with their
men, they ~ .dorsS i' and dp'I praised the Lord"
Alter reading several other verses tho Bishop
spoken by tho Almighty on occasion Of tho dedication
Of the great Temple Jerusalem and dedicated BY the
great and wise King Solomon. In these same words
the Almighty God addresses US this morong assembled
40 TO witness the dedication OF this beautiful
temple, al have chosen this place, and will hear
Precious and oonsoiing promises and by us highly
priced as privilege now accorded to us by the
Holy Of Holes II IS no wonder that the Church Of
God should set apart special prayers and special no;Y
rites and religious pomp on such An OCCASION
This edtnce has been made to-day temple OF mo
Most high God. Our practice OF consecraling religious
temples has tho sanction OF Holy Wrt and might re-
cite numerous instauceG / might carry you back 10
heaven saw
gels ascending and descending thereon, and he cried
out; "How dreadful is TINS place." and ., no
and set II up and said This stone will dedicate for
the house OF God" or might speak Of Moses who
God hear the prayers Of His people and grant
thor requests. you wish for examples or presidents
.a ss:. ss c"ursS ~hs SssS
religion emerged from the catacombs and
the Christians were allowed freedom Of worship.
They consecraied their temples tho ceremony being
performed by bishop or, in his absence, BY some one
by him. II is wonder that there is here
to-day among you general joy and iestivy at seeing
your common labor sisnally blessed most happily
crowned
A MAGNIFICENT WORK
This festivty enkindos JOY within my own heart at
tho sight OF this beautiful and splenddly decorated
temple, and must congratulate your ndefateable and
fully to bring this great work TO successful term-
nation. l congratulate you also on the co-opera-
And the Chief pastor Of your doces. Also participates
In the general joy ut seeing this lofty ednce rearing
It's head, smother acquisition to the Church. another
great step IN its progress In tns diocese. Yet Is
another evidence OF the onward and upward march
If Catholiciiy in this country 1t stands out
,,ructibs spirit the church of God. which is
passing through fiery ordeal, whom to-day the enemy
or the thousandtn time raises his hands against her
nd craAu nuft Int al mi
pie standing monument Of tho progress of Christian
attn and the advancement of the Catholic Church.
OF TIE CHURCH or THE SACRED
HEART AT WEST PoNT-1MPREssIvE CERE-
MONIES.
A very interesting ceremony took place yesterday
I West Point In tho dedication of tho new Roman
athoic church OF the parish OF Highland Falls Tho
congregation at West Point numbers about nvo hun
rcd persons and the accommodation hitherto existing
'as small for such number. very small and old
tone church stands at distance of about thrco hun
red yards from the river, but tho attendance long
ince outgrew 1t, and when, about two years
go, the foundation Of the present edincc was
Aid the crypt was hurried 10 compile
lon, and for several months has been used
or the purposes Of public worship The church.
which dedicated to the honor OF the 'Sncred Heart
II Jesus" is built Of red BRICK in the gothic style.
,avng appropriately modelled beliry and altogether
presenting Avery noat and finished appearance.
THE INTERIOR.
The interior is fitted with OAK 1t 10 furnished with
meodeon, the powers Of which are very suitable to
he Of the edilce. The altar at present In Is
'nly temporary; u 10 prctty carved and painted in
White and gold. II tastetully decorated for tho
occasion with natural flowers aud tapers Clusters
# grapes surrounded with green leaves
were suspended from the candeabra and the
" the aar was largo heart IN red and white MINOR
Giles, emblematic oil the dedication Of the church.
)ue OF most remarkable and pleasing features of
he building Is tho complete act OF stained glass win.
lows, eighteen IN number. Each bears scroll
THE GIFT OF
showing tho libcraty OF tho individual members OF
tho congregation.
THE CERBNoNIEs
At ten O'Clock A. N. the Very Rev. William Quinn.