The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1878-03-08
Communication,


UTOPIA, March 4. 1878.
DEAR Mr.. EDIToR-Tfaying lately taken a ILL.,
tie trip through portion of the western part.
OF our State Tor the purpose Of recuperaiing
my health. " hich has been somewhat shattered
from the effects of ariuous lahors. l would
felgn express through the medium of your
journal the feelings of delight which I ex neri-
Passing over the enjoyable time the traveller
has IN spending few days of pleasure and
neait h-seeklhg IN that lovely; olue skyed, Ital-
tan-like atmoSphered ely of Pittsburgh, wheI G
stranger luNuriates on the copious draughts
of -, note place of less Importance, but
u'ore quietncss, where L enjoyed mysef with
untold content edness. Mr.. Editor. on last SUN
day had the pleasure. to me an exquisite one,
or Icing prest Mt AZ divine service al ST. Bar
tholomew's church, Wilmore, in your county
AS the town is ON the wayside, and Is OF little
cumtno rcial const Quence, | will not venture a
description, but VIII give vent TO my feelings
as to the religious character and attractions of
the place. Dear st. Bartholomew with what
feelings of by-goue dHys-many of pleasure,
some of sombercd aspcct-iid | behold your
beautiful spire and enter your sacred portals !
But why dwell on the days that are gone and
the thoughts they inspired As TO the church,
the exterior, which appears to advantage from
the p r. r., Is beautiful, well proportioned
structure. being in dimensions lis by 50 feet,
and standing on most commanding location,
with its commOdiouS parsonage i'm the rear.
The interior OF the church, although somewh hat
elaborate, being nf the most approved Gothic
sty le. still has cb8ste simplicity awakening i'm
the be holder feelings of religious admiration.
In word, the church, both interiorly and ex-
teriOriy, shows forth not only the skill of the
architect, but also the Zeal, pcty and good tast
or the present incumbent. Every thing appears
altar sapprop priatey filled and chast ely adorned
with richest ornamentation, while everything
in and around the sanctuary Is calculated tn
inspire devotion. 1t is almost n sure evidenco
OF devoted. sanity priest to nave the house
of Sod in good order. Although from my re
marks about the church the character of the
good Father McHugE may be readily inferred
still am constrained to give him a passing
word of praise.
Father McHugh is a native of the parish over
which he exercises spiritual Jurisdiction. He
has had charge of the congregat ion some five
years, and its present advanced spiritual condi-
ton atteets the efficiency of his Jealous labors
He is now In the prime and vigor of life, and
to all appearances destined to continue his use
ful labor in his Masters service for many, many
years to come So may it prove to be. As to.
wards his people he is kind and Jealous, so tC
his friends who may chance to test his hospita-
bic worth, he is urbane. whole souied and ex-
tremely generous. L speak from experience
| had the extreme pleasure of hearing from
bin whit may be justly called a good and prac
tlcai sermon, going straight to the heart. Thi:
| call true pull pit eloquence. There was nc
beating the air, no tinkling symbol no sound
ing brass.
The gopd Father understands the spiritual
wants OF his people and knows how to supply
them. a good pastor and a good hock-thC
pride of Wilmore
What shall cay of the rnuslc2 st. Bartholo
NEW s church can fairly boast of good choir
as last Sundays music unmistakably proved
More than that need not say.
My heart saGdened ns | turned my fOotstep.
from the dear old place where I-well. where
can now be nothing more thana VISITOR.