Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-05-15
CHURCH OF SACRED HEART,

The Dedication Yestsrday-An Imposing
Display and Appropriate Ceremony.
Yesterday marked another notable event in
the history of the Catholic church OF this
city, in the dedication of the Church OF the
Sacred Heart, located at the intersection of
Sixth aud Arcade streets on Dayton's bluff.
The GLOBE has informed its many readers of
theanticipated event and given in full the ex-
pected programme of the occasion, and it is
only necessary now to record the incidents
connected with the imposing ceremonies, at.
tending its solemn dedication.
Yesterday was the day fixed for the dedica-
ton, and never a fairer morning dawned 10
smile with approval upon any event 1t was
the first fair day almost of the mOnth-a veri-
table Minnesota May day. All nature was
wreathed IN smiles, and The bright sunshine
made all hearts glad. 1t was a fitting day for
the performance of good deeds, when the
hearts of men were attuned to the worship of
him who "doeth all things WE'LL" 1t
Is no wonder, therefore, that the cere-
monies which took place yesterday afternoon
were marked with more than ordinary signif-
canoe, IS sn augury of future pi omise for the
new edifce which was solemnly dedicated to
the service and worship of the Great Ruler of
the universe.
It seems but short time ago, and in fact it
Is within the recollection of many now living
II st. Paul, when q small log chapel located
on Bench street, few feat from where the
Ingersol block now stands, was sufficient in
size to+accommodate all who attended divine
worship, in the then embryo city. Within those
few years what a change has taken place.
That little log chapel has given place to the
stately cathedral, and imposing edifces, where
thousands gather for worship. The presence
of the venerable Father RavOux, vicar general
OF the diocese of Minnesota, who was present
at the ceremonies yesterday, and who was
wont to officIate in that humble log chapel,
only few short years ago, was forcible re
hinder OF the rapid march of events In the
history of the church militant, if not in that
OF the church Triumphant, in the city of St.
Paul. SO much by way of introduction TO the
ceremonies which took place yesterday.
The hour fixed for the commencement Of
the exercises was 2 p. m, aud promptly at
that hour the different societies which were
to take part were formed in line at their re-
spectlve places of rendezvous under the direc
tons Of Chief Marshal Koch, in tha following
order:
The first division on st. Peter street. right
resting on Sixth street.
Second division on st. Peter street, right
resting on Seventh street,
Third division on Seventh street, right rest
ing on st. Peter street.
Fourth division on Sixth street, right res t.
ing on ct. Peter street.
FIRST DIVISION.
Platoon of Police,
Great Western Band
Chief Marshal, NJ. Koch, and assistant 7.
Reardon.
Knights of St Paul.
Father Mathew Society,
ST. Michael's Society, West St. Paul,
Young Mems Society,
Benevolent Society.
SECOND DIVISION.
Great Union Band,
Z II. echlek, Marshall
S.. Clements Society,
st. Aloysius' Society,
ST. Joseph'e Orphan Society,
st. Peter Benevolent Society.
Crusaders.
THIRD DIVISION.
Danz's Band, Minneapolis,
A. Dufresne, Marshal,
L'UnIon Franchise,
81. Jossph's Society (of Sc. JOseph's church,,
st. StanIslaus' Society.
FOURTH DIVISION.
Joseph Maetz, Marshal,
Bohemian Band.
ST. Wencesidus society,
ST. John Society,
81. Leo Society.
Owing to the unsafe condition of the
Seventh street bridge, the line of march was
changed and the procession moved out of
Sixth street TO Wabashaw and thence to Third,
down Third to Commercial street and Hoff-
man avenue to Seventh street, and thence to
the church. The procession was one of the
largest and longest civic pageants ever seen
in st. Paul, and with the bright uniforms of
the different bands, the regalia
of the various societies, the numerous
banners and flags, and the inspiring
strains of music, all conspired to make up a
spectacle pleasant to look upon, ard one not
soon to be forgotten. The streets along the
route were lined with young and old, and
when the procession reached Seventh street,
that thoroughfsre was completely blocked
with people from the bridge 10 the church.
When the procession reached the space In
front OF the church there was a vast assem-
bisge already there TO greet them, completely
filing the street and open space, and lining
all the adjacent elevations surrounding the
church. Some time was spent IN giving the
various societies their proper places, aud
little after .. N. Bishop Grace, accompanied
by Fathers Ravoux, Snanley, Riley aud Dane.
Il of the cathedral; Fathers Valentine, Bur-
nard and Leo of the Church OF tie Assump-
ton; Father Stariea of Red Wing, aud Father
Koeberl, In charge of the new church, to-
RSluGE VIII the dCOllltss emerged
from the church and made a circuit
of the edlfce, the priests chanting
a solemn litauy and the bishops sprinkling
the outside of the building with holy water
This circuit being completed they re-entered
the church, when the same ceremony was
performed on the inside, the attending priests
chanting the litany of the saints. This be-
ing concluded the doors were thrown open to
the populace and soon every portion of the
church was crowded to suffocation. while
thousands remained outside. After the
usual religious exercises the OBLIGATORY
sermon was preached by Father Starlha OF
Red Wing, in German, and he was followed in
short address, in English, by Father Shan
ley. This concluded the exercises and the
vast assembage dispersed, the different
societies returning to the city in the same
order in which they marched out. Altogether
the ceremony was one of the best and most
imposing ever witnessed in St. Paul.
The Church of the Sacred Heart has been
built within the past year, the work upon it
having been commenced in June or July last.
1t has been occupied for temporary service
during the past winter and This spring. 1t
was erected at cost of some s. ,0O0 and is a
model of small church in its finish. It is and
will be under the charge OF Father Keherl,
and was built to accommodate the large num-
Der of German members OF the Catholic