The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-26
VOL. XLvI.--NO. 2GS.
THE CATHEDRAL DEDICATED
IMPOSING CEREMONIES ~ THE PRES
ENCE or 4 GREIT MULTITUDE.

The W ais OF the tnthedrnl Nprinklcd
with Holy water and BIes-cd-A Notable
Chorus OF Trained Slnxer--Ihe Cardinal
on his Throne-Bishop Wyan's sermon
The Banquet-The services In the Evening.
In the dedication of the new Cathedral Of
st. Patrick. yesterday the Roman Catholics Of
this city saw the fruition Of nearly thirty years
OF labor and self-sacrince. The day was per-
feet. day Of cloudless sky and cool breczes.
Long before 10 o'clock. the hour assigned for
the opening service. the throng began to gather
in the vicinity OF the cathedral. Two hundred
and fifty policemen encircled the building and
directed the gathering throng to the doors to
which their various tickets gave them admit
tance. Those with seats in the pcws were ut
once admitted to their places. Persons with
tickets for standing room were admitted inside
Of the police lines. but most Of them were kept
out Of the building until after the ceremony of
blessing was concluded. in order that the aisles
might be kept clear for the procession. The
streets were lined with carriages. and long
lines OF spectators formed Mt the south transopt
door to see the fortunate possessors OF s. sents
pass in. and to catch glimpscs OF the visiting
Bishops and the clergy they entered. MIN
Cling with the thrcng were ticket spectators
with handfuls Of tickets. as at the theatre doors.
crying: Here's chotee seatsl' mo more
seats to be bought insidei" "A scat
on the centre aisle for five dollarsw
Some Of these failed to realize on all their in
vestments for tickets were sold at the regular
prices at the north transept door.
The windows and doorsteps Of all the houses
in the vicinity were occupied by spectators.
The Buckingham Hotel. in Fftieth street. az
forded opportunities for many to overlook
the scene The eligible places in the Ro-
man Catholic Orphan Asylum for Boys. in
Fiity-hrst street were likewise occupied. and
SO many persons thronged the roadways bound
ing the cathedral that the coachmen found
great difficulty in driving to its doors. Yet
those who Witnessed the laying OF the corner
stone. twenty-one years ago. said that the
throng then was even greater than yesterday.
AT that time there was clear space in front
from Fifth to Sixth avenue. The facilities
oitrayel now are far greater than they were then
So that although during the five hours occu-
pied by the ceremonies the assemblage seemed
10 remain about the same in size. 1t wns con-
stantly changing in its composition Some came
and walked around the stately building. ad-
miring or criticising its proportions: others
were content with half-hour's view Of the car
riages coming TO the doors: many remained
only to witness the procession rs the Cardinal
and his attendants marched around the walls
in the ceremony OF blessing; and many others
kept their places for four or five hours. con-
tenting themselves with distant view OF the
outside ceremony. and with faint hearing Of
the music
At 10 o'clock two hundred priests in black
cassocks and white surplices marched from St
Johns Church. in Fiftioth street. to the rear
entrance OF the cathedral. for the purpose OF
forming in the grand procession.
WITHIN THE CATHEDRAL
Meanwhile the scene within was brilliant
one. In the organ loft in front OF the lofty back
ground OF color made by the organ pipes. was
choir such as had seldom in this country in
terpreted sacred music within consecrated
walls. The director was William F. Pecher tho
organst of the cathedral. Around him were
tho soloists Misses Isadore Martinez and Ar
mida NJ. Starrtt. the sopranos: the Misses Oc-
taNie Gomien and Adele Martin. the altos Ch.
Fritsch. the tenor; Charles Steinbuch. the bari
tone Joseph wenlich the basso There was
also a full string. reed. and brass orchestra. ex-
cepting the heavier instruments. and a Chorus
OF one hundred trained singers. Bernard
O'Donnell sat at the organ. The score OF the
following selections WAS before each singer and
instrumentalist:
Inuoit-sntmte ei Dominus. Greorian
kyrle haidh. ~ Mass
Xiei1s-Tu est sscerdos ,ireso-ian
Nen Creator sptius .Erc-urian
oGertory-inyeni David Tenor Solo NiIlard
na!n. ssneiuf ..'.. '.... iIHdin. ige Ma,
conmanion-Fide. seryus ct Prudens ,.s treecrian
Members Of the Society Of St Vincent de Paul
many being in full evening dress acted AZ vol
unteer ushers. under the general direction of
the Committee Of Arrangements. which was
composed OF Vicar-Genera Quinn. Chairman
and Henry l.. Hoguet. william O'Brlen. Joseph
J. ODonoghue. James Lynch. John MullAly,
Jeremiah ID. Collins. William Lummis. and Eu-
gene Kelly. But. so reverently disposed were
the thousands VINO came through the wldr
sunllt portals that the committee and ushers
were hardly needed The thousands were dis
posed within the walls speedily and quietly.
There was no need of any policeman within nm
Ill late in the ceremony. when there was dan
eerous pressure near the lower cad Of the CEN
tral aisle.
THE RICH AND THE POOR.
The greater number Of the spectators were
seated in the polished Oaken prws. Few We're
permitted to stand. and those only ~ the lower
end, OF the aisles. There WAS a display % even
toilets by the lulics ia tin front pcws. Midway
IN the lines OF p"ws the aitres We're palmer.
and further hack sat tho poor. Tuis arrange
Inent resulted from the higher prices asked Tor
tho front pews. These prices made such pews
willing to make unseen sacrifices 10 appear at
an advantage on 50 memorable an occas lon.
Among those occupying front seats. were
Judge John r. brady. Sherifr Bernard Reily.
gohn McKeon. Judge Miles Bench Miss Mary
District Attorney Phelps Arthur Leary. Mrs.
ThomTas FrancIs ,Meagher Cornelius Wander
ex-Justice Quinn. Mrs. bprney Williams and
daughter. A., VI. Palmer, Mrs sheridan Shook
Mrs. Hlcks-Lord, and Henry Bergh.
The floor Of the sanctuary WAS covered with
darkgreen velvet carpet. The brazen sanctuary
rail was hung with crimson SILK. heavily
trlngod. Tho costly tessrluted steps OF the
high altar were not hidden hy any covering.
Folds Of white luce covered TIE table OF the
altar and fell over its front. The lace only
purity Ohscured the inlnyiug OF the altar front.
Tor it was Of rare nnone-s. Tho tabrrnacle
with its wealth Of inlad marble. was without
adornment other than whit" ani red rosehuds.
These We're arranged in pyramids before the
golden cruclnN that surmOuuts the tabernacle.
About the tabernacle were ranged golden can
deabra. On the broad ledge at the base of the
reredos were golden caudeahra. separated 10y
vases Of red and white rosebuds. Above
lowered the wondrous tracery OF the rrredos.
lrft without extrnslc ornamentntion. On the
t0umOst pinnacle was an image Of the Saviour.
Tho affairs of the Blessed Virgin. ~. Joseph.
and Of the Sacred Heart were adorned only
with few white and red rOsebuds. their beauty
OF sculpture. carving, and inlay shOwing 10 the
best advantage when least adorned
The Cardinals throne is on the Gospel side
Of the sanctuary. Three steps Of dark French
nak lead up 10 the base Of the throne. gildcd
buustrade opens outward from the fretted col.
umns oi the canopy. Within the canopy, itself
niuss Of labOred carving and gliding rising
W1.y fity feet. WAS an ebony chair Of state COW
ored with crimson velvet. In the seat was a
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