The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-12-25
Catholic.
ST. PETERS CATHEDRAL.


The decorations at this, the principal
placc OF Catholic worship in Richmond, are
quite tasteful, though not elaborate. In
conformity with the requirements OF the
rubrics they are confined entirely to the
Sanctuary. which is adorned with grace
/ fully-arranged iestOOnings OF eyergreens.
/ The three altars have also received attrn-
ton in the way OF decoration. The high
or main altar, however, is the most attrac-
tive. and presents a decidedly beautiful ap-
pcarance with It's adornments Of natural
flowers. and candelabra filled with tapers,
and when the latter are lighted the effect
will be very pleasing. The notices "GlOrid
IN ErcelSis, DcO," and " penits AdOremuS
DOminus" are cOnSpicuously displayed
high above the main altar, the first in green
and gold and the latter in white letters on
a black ground.
The services will commence at ; o'clock
this morning, when high mass will he cele-
brated. This will be followed by success
sion OF low masses by the Cathedral clergy,
each one OF whom will celebrate three
masses during the morning. The principal
services OF the day will be held at half-past
10 O'Clock, when Right Rev. Bishop keane
will celebrate Pontifcal High Mass, and ut
IFS conclusion will administer the Papal
bcncdicton TO those OF the faithful who
have confOrmed to the requirements Tor
obtaining the same. The days services
will conclude with Pontilcal NesperS at
4P. VI.
4 fine musical programme has been
prepared for the various services by Pro-
lessor +. V. Caullcld. the organist Of the
Cathedral, under whose able direction the
Grand music will without doubt be render
ed most effectively. At the ) A. NJ. SER
vices Haydn's famous Second Mass will be
sung by the full choir. At half-past 10
o'clock the music will consist OF Haydn's
Mass No. 4, the &" Veni SIncte SprituS,"
bv Deitsch. and the glorious Christmas
HMM 80, Come All Ye Faithful"
(ideSfe FideIeS,) solo, duet, trio, quartette,
and chorus, as arranged by Nincenzo No
yello. At the latter services the choir will
be accompanied by Professor Caulteld on
the organ and Kessnieh's full orchestra.
The grand overture from Serniramide, by
Rossini. will be played at the conclusion OF
the Pontifical Mass by the organ and or
chestra. The choir on this occasion will
consist OF the following ladies and gentle
men: Sopranos, Mrs. Louise Wendlinger,
/ Miss Teresa TOppin. and Miss Bertha
/ Voelker: altos. Mrs. Libbie Coppens, Miss
Emma Laube, and Miss Libbie Kirk;
tenors. Messrs. Thomas o. English, James
McGraw. and John Joyce; bassos, Messrs.
NJ. Il. Leonard, John \. Pizzini, {. t..
Jurgens, and Joseph Mannoni.
ST. PATRIcK's CHURCH.
The decorations at this church are chiefly
confined 10 the sanctuary. The high altar
/ is adorned with flowers, cedars, aud ever
greens, tastefully interspersed with lighted
/ candles. At the rear OF the tabernacle l.
erected canopy, encased in tessellated
/ cold lace, and gracefully embellished with
wreathes and flowers. The side altars are
/ in keeping with the high altar. Every
thing is neatly and modestly arranged.
The Sisters of Charity, assisted by some OF
the ladies Of the Sodality OF the B. V. NJ,
performed this labor OF love.
The services will be as follows:
High Mass at 81 \. NJ. Before Mass the
1deSte fdeles VIII be sung by the church
choir in unison with the juvenile choir OF
ST. Patrick's parochial school, under the
direction Of their teacher, Professor Cook
Mass. Haydn's, in d, No. 1 Neni Creator,
Ed. SPOTS, in A; bass solo, by James w
Hallorah and choir; sermon by the pastor,