Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-18

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VISITING CLERGY.
Right Reverend H. Northrop, Bishop OF
North Carolina.
Right Reverend Bishop Moore.
Rev. NJ. s. Gross, of North Carolina.
Rev. J. O'Sbanshan, s. j., Of Augusta.
Rev. H. Mentally, of Augusta.
Rev. j. Colbert, of Rome.
Rev. G. c. Prendergsst, of Albany.
Rev. T. F. Cleary, Of Atlanta.
Rev. P. II. Mcmahon, OF Atlanta.
Rev. j. NJ. O'Brien, of Washington, Ga.
Rev. T. A. McConville, of Sharon.
Rev. L. Bazin, of Mscon.
Rev. F. ]. shadler, of South Carolina.
Rev. Father Oberle, of South Carolina.
Rev. R. Gore, of South Carolina.
Rev. Oswald Moosmuller, o. l. B., Of Sa-
vannah.
Rev. NJ. T. Reilly, Of Savannah.
Rev. r. O'Brien, of Savannah.
Rev. =. Mccarthy, OF Savannsh.
Rev. DIR. Semmes, of Pho Mono, Macon.
OFFICERS ON THE OCCASION.
Ri. Rev. W. H. Gross, celebraut at dedi-
cation of church and mass.
Rev. G.. G. Prendergast, assistant priest.
Rev. 7. F. ClearY, deacon of mass.
Rev. P. H. Mcmahon, sub deacon Of mass.
Revs. L. Bszin and j. NJ. O'Brien, deacons
of honor.
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J. O'Shsnshan, s. j., chaplains to Bishop
Moore.
Rev. NJ. s. Gross aud Father Shaler, chap
lains to Bishop Northrop.
Rev. E. Cafferty, master Of ceremonies.
THE MUSIC,
which was under the direction of Prof.
Chas. s. Mallette, was pronounced generally
as superb aud wss really grand feature of
the occasion. Too much credit cannot be
awarded Prof. Mallette and the talented
choir for the success attending their efforts.
The orchestra accompaniment was
under charge OF Signor Ferrazzl, whose
abilities in this lire are we'll
known 10 Savannah, notwithstanding his
brief stay here. Mrs. Annie Cleveland,
the accomplished musician and vocalist,
also participated in the singing. The choir
comprised some thirty voices, assisted by
Messrs. Ward, Conley, Mapp, Spencer, Hal-
ley, O'Connor and Kent. The following
was the programme:
MORNING.
Kyrie Gloria. ................ Zyng's Mass in d.
Choir.
'en' OreA'O o1artette and Chorus Ian" '''O''''
Credo. .Zyng's Mass in D.
Choir.
ct Incarnatus-Trio. .............M ercadente.
Mrs schnell. Miss Gross and Prot. Mallette.
L u.
Mrs. Cleveland and Miss Nolan.
Sanctus. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS yng's Mass in D.
Quartette and Choir.
Mrs Schnell.
Agnus Dei....................Z yng's Mass in D.
Trio and Chorus.
AS stated, the entire music was given with
remarkably fine effect, and had universal
commentator, but we feel it proper and
but just to specially note the duet, go Salu-
taris," by Mrs. Cleveland and Miss Nolan.
1t was really a gem, and Miss Nolan's
strong, clear contralto-a remarkable voice
for so young a ladv-blended chsrmingly
with the rich mellow tones of Mrs. CIe7e-
lands soprano, and produced a great i'm
preston. Miss Nolan is a pupil of Mrs.
Cleveland, and her singing attested not only
the excellence Of her training, but the pos
session of q naturally fine voice, aud we
have no hesitancy IN predicting fame for her
as a vocalist. The solo of Mrs. Schnell,
cave VeTum," was also capitallY rendered,
and the chorus was splendid.
THE DEDICATION SERMON
was preached by Right Rev. Bishop Nor
throp, Of North Carolina, who paid a de-
served tribute to the zeal, liberality and
earnestness of the parish, and specially to
Father O'Hsra for his efforts in securing the
erection of this beautiful edifice to the
with great attention. His discourse was
confined mainly to the theme of dedication
of churches, its purpOrt and effect, and a
synopsis would scarcely do it justice.
After the sermon the remainder of the
musical programme was finished and the
congregation was dismissed with the Ponti-
fical blessing.
A COMPLEMENTARY DINNER TO THE CLERGY.
In the afternoon a very elegant dinner
was given Bishop Gross and the visiting
Bishops and clergymen. provided by the
members of st. Patrick's parish.
THE EVENING SERVICES.
Last evening services were again held in
the church, and sermon was preached by
Rev. Mark s. Gross, brother of Bishop Gross.
The following music was rendered in the
same faultless style as was that in the
morning:
But the Lord is Mindful. - Mendelssobn
Mrs. Schnell.
Quartette and Chorus.
Magnihcat-Quartette, $500 Peters
Mrs Schnell, Miss Gross, Messrs.
McDonough and O'Byrne.
. SalutariS. .......... Mallette.
Prof Mallette.
Tantum Ergo --......... Ahranchino.
Thus closed the ceremonies connected
with the dedication of st. Patrick's Church,
which at this stage gives promise of being
one OF the handsomest and neatest Catholic
churches In the State, and in this connec-
ton we may present the following brief
SKETCH OF THE PARISH AND DESCRIPTION OF
THE BUILDING.
The old st. Patrick's was formerly a cot
ton warehouse, which Right Rev. Bishop
Verot purchased with the property on which
it stood, at a cost Of Sl1, 500. Immediately
after the purchase changes were made in
the old building, and 1t was formally dedi-
Gated to Almighty God, under the invoca-
tioh of st. Patrick, on the 18th March, 1868.
Rev. c. G. Prendergast was its first pastor.
His charge comprised about two thousand
persons, composed principally Of residents
west Of Montgomery street and including
Ysmaeraw.
Although a new church building, one
possessing more accommodations and better
suited for the wants of the growing parish
had long been spoken of, nothing practi-
cal was done until the 10Th of November,
1879, when the corner stone of new edihce
was laid with imposing ceremonies, and the
people OF st. Patrick's parish, whose hearts
were filed with JOY and satisfaction at the
accomplishment Of this much towards the
end so earnestly desired, turned out en-
n, do honor 70 tho