New-York tribune., 1879-04-14

Of the former stood large white cross of roses and
azalias on which hung a wreath of deep red roses
The base of the cross was made OF annunciaton
lilies. The edge of the pulpit had border ot eX-
cecdinrlv handsome Marshal Neil and JacqueminOt
roses. and at either end red and white bloSsoming
azallas IN pots. Among the musical selections We're
an Easter anthem by Holden and kyrie by Weber.
At the service for the Sunday-Schoo in the after
noon, each child was presented with flower aud
an Easter card.
IN TIRE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCHES.
marked change was visible IN the Roman
Catholic Churches. During the last two weeks all
the ornaments have been hidden by purple cover
ings. for which were substituted on Good Friday
heavy black mourning. These evidences Of sorrow
were removed on Saturday, and all the paintings,
statuarv and glded fixtures were again displayed.
The alars were adorned in the richest manner for
great feast Of JOY, aud handsome pasChal candle
added much to the beauty of the sanctuary. All the
collections were for the orphans.
At ST. Patrck's Cathedral, in Mott-st, great
throng of people visited the church. and tho cere-
monies received or added an attraction from the
fact that Cardinal McClo,key celebrated Pontif-
cal mass. Fathers Kean and More were deacons of
honor and Vloar-General Quinn acted as assistant
priest to the Cardinal Father Hapin, of Fordham
College preached. The decorations were very hand
some. The large screen behind the high altar which
had been covered for two weeks, was lad bare.
Upon the screen was a row of candles which gave
forth q hundred lights Cloth of gold covered the
roof of the tabernacle on which rested small vase
of roses From the base OF the tabernacle strung a
row of gas Jets which terminated the pinnacle Of
the altar. with the word in flaming letters " Ale
lula" large cross in gas jets was seen about four
feet the table of the altar On each side OF the
table was gilded column about four feet hgh, sup
portlup vases Of Towering plants. CardIuacOloTcd
silks hung in festoOns on the rear wall. The music
was . great feature OF the service.
I.,t,r haf,Y h4 hpU ~
Stephens Church the edtcc was throngcd with
persons. The sanctuary presented striking plc-
ture. Iwenty-louT altar boys, IN Wmte caSsoCkS
with red silk sashes, lined the chancel rail- Llgts
were distributed with regularity all through the
sanctuary and on the altar. From the highest point
of the altar started tTallng vine OF smlaN, Mhlch
carried 10 all the projecting points. III All the
inches of the white marble altar were bouquets of
bright flowers. Beneath the mission cross on the Cos
pei side OF the altar was box OF blooming plants,
aud on the opposite side of the sanctuary, under The
painting Of the Sacred Heart. was large heart O1
golden candelabra. around which was entwIncd
ylue of cycrgreens. Two ChOIrs furnished the
music. The regular choir, augmented hy a large
chorus and an orchestra, rendered hoS.lIlS mass.
A male choir of tweLtv-tOur voices IN another
organ loft the lHtTot, gradual and portions OF
the mass To the GrcgoIiau chant. Dr MCplyhh
celeb atcd the mass, and DR.. Curran was deacon.
and Father Henry sub-deacon. Dr. McGlynu also
Ar 81. AIMS Church. in East Twelfh-st., was
celebrated solemn mass. The three a tarS were
neatly but not profuSely decorated with howers
the grand altar we're handsome bouquets OF many
COOrcd roses. whose fragrance hIed the church.
bed of flowers literally COVeTed the bases OF the
statues on either side of the sanctuary. Ambrose
Thomas mass was rendered 10y the choir The
Nenl Creator was by &. NaVa, the OnrTloty
by 4. Daba!I. AZ YoSprIs the choH gave Tue
Mapnifcat by GahcnauI Ave Maria ly Saint
Saen- and litauy by Rossi, The Rev. Father
Preston addressed she congregation at the last mass
When the ac0lytcS with miniature torches began
to light the tapcrs I'm the sanctuary of the Church
OF St Vincent EcrcT, IN East SlNtg-tlttl-St every
seat was filled. The grand altar was laden with
flowers and plants. At each side OF the tabernacle
was vase OF lilies and az either end of the altar
was large aud very handsome basket OF white and
tea loses which rested on column OF marble.
Sprgs OF jcSsamiuc and magnolia With bits OF green
lntertWucU were dl>trIhutcd over Inc hlar. IL
the centre was large pyramid OF mixed roses.
large hcalt of caTualon Ied roses with small
white border stood out IN strong relief against the
white marble altar. The music was a special fea-
ture of the service. The Priests Mar-h' was
from MrndclS,phu, the Sacred Heart Mass 10y
GOuuOd. and the Ncnl Creator before the sermon by
La Ha,hc.
In the Church Of st. Francis Xavlcr, in West Six
teenthst. choice flowers and plants were seen III all
parts of the sanctuary. All the statuary and
other Om ncnts were Respondent; "a hundred
tapers aud gas jets furnished hight in the chan
eel. The musical programme attracted % large
assemblagr, and many were unable 10 gam admit
tauCc. Au orchestra assisted the regular chOr IN
giving Mas No. l, LcWoyost ofertOy Father
Shea celebrated the solemn mass and Father White
preached
Al st. Lawrences Church, in East Eiehty-fonrth-
ST.. the altar was radiant with flowers and lights.
Pots of plants and handsome bOuQuct5 adorned the
altar 4 number of beautiful Wreuths were also
seen. The services conducted by Fathers
Ireauor, Id. Walker and u lcDonaId.
ST. Peters Church, ln Barclay -s,., was cNqulSiey
decorated. over the tabernacle IN gas gets were
the words Christ - RiS'n.' AT each end OF the
altar Was a marble column, on winch was marble
urn iii ed with plant, ard roses. Lilies were III great
profusiou. ON one altar was bed Of white roses,
with the letters jesus IN red.