The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-09
ST. BARRIE.
HOW 1T WAS CELEBRATED AT THECA-
TREDRAL AND JESUIT CHURCHES.

TREDRAL AND JESUIT CHURCHES.
Gounod's high mass at the Cathedral yes
J teriay in honor Of st. Barrie was celebrated
with Imposing ceremonies. Notwithstanding
the threatening weather, the church was filled
with large and fashionable congregation
At 10 o'clock, the regiment of Orleans Artil-
iery, Col Peyroux commanding. filed into the
edifice and took up the following positions
Companies and In the middle aisle; COM
panies and 3 right aisle, and companies G,
L and q left aisle
His Grace, the Right Reverand
ARCHBISHOP PERCHE,
ofIieiated at the mass In his pontiflcial robes.
assisted by Rev. Fathers A. Rouxel, assistant
priest Celestin Franc Blanauini and Cha
| brier.
| To the right and left of the altar were
seated the officers Of the Orleans Artillery
Tomb Association and the officers of the regi-
| ment MOnSeigneur PerChe preached on the
| immaculate Conception, and referred also to
the presence OF the military men In honor Of
| st. Barbe
The mass was, rs usual, we'll sung by the
| talented amateurs who lent their voices for
| the occasion.
| At the close of the mass Monseigneur Perche
gave the papal benedetion, which all received
| on bended knees.
A collection was taken I'D for the benefit of
| the orphans by Capt. Jaquet and his sister
and Lieut.. Baltz and his daughter When
| the ceIem onies were over Monsegneur was
| escorted by the military, which afterwards
| drew in line on Chartrcs street lust as the
| funeral of Baron Boisfointaine, a member Of
| the Washington Artillery, was passing. Due
honors were paid to the funeral cortege by
the Orleans Artillery. Soon the command.
March" was given, and the soldiers started
DnTndn tbDnnnh 40 rtr ,r.I,p 10,
beginning to pour, put stop TO the further
progress OF the regiment, which returned to
the arsenal.
At FOUR O'CLOCK
the weather being more propitious the regi-
ment formed again and marched to the hall
Of the "Parfate Union" on Rampant street,
near Dumaine. There splendid banquet had
been. prepared as fitting close to the cere-
monies of the day. Just as the soldiers and
the invited guests were about to sit and lust
as Col. Peyroux had given the command to
prepare for action, load. fire." a mysterio us
looking package resembling n frame veied
was brought in and set up against the wall
oapt Sambola then stepped forward, and,
unveing the frame. exposed to view fine
painting representing Col. Peyroux. Capt
Sambola said: "We have paid our tribute ii
respect to st. Barbe. and at the same time we
must not forget to do honor to our gallant
Col. Peyroux.. On behalf of the regiment.
present to him this counterfeit present
ment of himself, with the well wishes of the
regiment"
Col Peyroux was taken by surprise at this
unexpected compliment, but rallying how
ever, he answered in fitting terms. Then the
banquet was honored, and speeches were
made by Col. Peyroux, Judge Theard. Mr..
Calonge and members Of the press.
AT THE JEsUITs' CHURCH.
Yesterday morning the neighborhood of the
yyesults Church, at the corner of Common and
Baronne streets, showed more than the ordi- |
nary stir and hustle usual there By 10 80
O'Clock stream of worshipers began to pour
into the church, and by 10 every available
place was occupied. The occasion was the
celebration of the immaculate Conceptiop. as |
well as the festival Of st. Barbe
Shortly after 10 o'clock to the stirring
strains 81 band. the Louisiana Field Apti- |
lery filed up Baronne street, led by Col. |
Glynn and his staff.
Entering the church, the command filed |
down the allies, where, during the celebration
OF nigh mass, they stood at a parade rest |
On the elevation of the host the whole com
nand knelt, their guns being at a present.
he services were unusually impressive
and.the Softening effects of Cherubinis high
mass, as sung by Prof. CoIignon's choir,
added to the imposing nature of the occasion
not little.
After the services were ended, the artillery
paraded our streets, showing again, as SO
often before, their proficiency in drill and the
school Of arms. The only thing to mar, in
the least. the pleasure Of the day, was the
|
street, In an epileptic fit The gentleman
was from latest accounts doing well.
we cannot help complimenting the Louis
ing and splendid discipline. This command
g certainly destined, If it continues it's SOL
iierly task SO well begun, to be one of the
rack corps Of New Orleans If not of the
United States.
After the parade which was cut short by
,he inclement weather and down-pourlng
taln, the various companies were dsbanded
md went each to quarters where wholesome
lad been provided.
Battery A, commanded by Capt. J. Numa
Augustin, directed its symmetrical line of
march toward Major p j.. Bounys residence (
ntanded ni.n dfo or intent int surprise had been
# the thing is that it was really a
surprise After the company. drawn up in {
Inc IN front Of Major Bouny's house, had SER 6
naded their former captain, and just as he I
vas about to get out Of the scrape Of making a ,
peech by Offering punches to the crowd, I
apt Numa Augustin grabbed him by the !
oast sleeve, and Lieut.. Janvier. accom-
the action with eloquent and feel {
ng words, thrust upon him in the name of {
us company, as mark of esteem, casket J
t
A BEAUTIFUL GOLD MEDAL,
pom the pin guard of which Is inscribed, n
Major Z, Il. Bouny." The medal is hung to 7
ne pin by pelican feeding It's young. In it's f
entire is the monogram Of the Louisiana f
ield Artillery, and surrounding the inscrip- Fl
on In bold relief reads as follows: "Major F. +
!. BounY. Presented by Battery A., Louisi- +
na "a, Field Artillery December 8, 1878" y
The reverse of the medal bears the honorable q
ates September IA, 1874, and January g. 1877.
one Is worthier than Major Bonny of such
heartfelt tribute. The company after this r
lsbanded and we heard that subsequently T
Dme choice spirits joined in unison and made S
Jerry over the event, uncorking a few bot
es OF Roedercr. "Sic transit gloria Sun 7
ay."
AMISEM Nj