The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1890-07-13
PRIESTS HOMES.
The Tasteful Dwellings of
EIudson's Catholic
C1ergymen.
ST PAqRIUK's MEDIEVAL REvrORY
Pretty Library at st. Michael's--St.
Peters College, Ecclesiasti-
cal Adornments


city, and few save those who are called
there on business ever know how beauti-
full the interior Of these houses. is. They
are all commodious, and as regards arch
itectnre are ornamental as well as inn
pfessiye.
quaint structure just off Of Ocean
avenue, and half hidden from view by
thickly foliaged naples, Is ST. Patrick's
Rcctory. The exterior OF this handsome
building Is OF gray stone, with roof of
most picturesque design. The large win
dows overlooking the well kept lawn are
set IN deep castings of solid marble. Broad
granite steps leading To somewhat mod
ern looking doorway inlaid with huge
slabs of stone form q fine entrance to it,
A WEIRD APPEARANCE
The general appearance of the place is
imposing, but somewhat weird, and
legends old, together with the ancestral
ghost, haunting the unused portions
would not seem to be amiss. But here
most unceremoniously and without the
usual questioning of the inquisitive
servant, one is ushered into the Spacious
parlors by the rector the Rev Father
Hennessy. Everything within bespeaks
a well regulated household. and though
plainly furnished 1t is u picture of order
and neatness. An oddly furnished room
TO the right across the hall Is the library
or sitting room which is exclusively for.
the use of the priests Of the parish, and
only when highly favored by them
does one get a peep into it.
A well selected library, "a walnut desk and
several easy chairs complete The appoin Mt
1nents in Il. Though the interior of this
grand looking building presents q kind of
queer appearanceit has a cosy air about
it, and guest is always cordially re-
ceived and pleasantly entertained by
Father Hennessy.
ST. AuCHAEL's REcToRY.
Another PASTORAL residence we'll worth
mention is st. Michael's. It is located on
Ninth street. adjoining St Michael's
Church, and overlooks Hamilton Park
It is q large three story brick residence,
the entrance OF which is of brown stone,
and small yard inclosed by q low iron
fence surrounds the front. Inside it Is
conveniently arranged and has all the
modern improvements. A wide hall
handsomely finished in antique oak run
ming through the centre of the house
divides it. In every way it is appropri-
ateiy furnished, and it Is not only used as
hall, but serves as a kind of waiting
room fer the parishioners and others who
como especially to transact business
ParlorS seem TO abound in the rectory,
and In whatever direction one turns he
seems to find himself in one. On the left
side there are Two, though not connect
ing. They are separated by an oaken
staircase leading TO the second floor. All
the parlors are cheerfully, though not
extensively furnished.
THE LIBRARY.
The prettiest room IS the library, and
in It are displayed both taste and ele-
gance. The floor is covered with mo-
quette carpet, and rarely beautiful brio
a-brac is attractively placed about the
room. A fireplace, small in size and
more for ornament than use, is on one
side, while opposite is couch with an
deliberately embroidered slumber pillow,
The very sight OF Which fills one with a
restful and soothing sensation. An ebon-
lied clock of oriental shape stands upon
the marble mantelpieee, and dainty dra-
peries of India silk decorate the chairs.
A large bookcase Is near the window, con-
tanning religious volumes and works of
Dickens, Scott and other standard au-
thors.
Conspicuous in one corner is the hand
some chair which was voted TO Father
Boyl n, the assistant rector, for being the
most popular priest In New Jersey.
Prominent in the centre Is the indispens-
able desk, which for students presents q
wonderfully orderly appearance. The
priests of the parish have but little time
TO enjoy the ease and comfort this
room affords, for from six O'Clock in the
morning until luncheon time they are do
ing toilsome parish work. The rector,
Mgr. de Conciilio, is hard and earnest
worker, as are also his assistants, Fathers
Boylan and Gallon. St. Michae's is
genial place to visit, and excepting an i'll
trained staff Of servants everything else
about the place seems as 1t should be.
AT ST PETERS.
st. Peters, in plan and arrangement, is
entirely different from all the neighbor-
ing rectories, 1t Is in st. Peters College,
at the extreme end, and next to St. Peters
Church. The large front doors open upon
Grand street, and just inside is small
vestibule Back of this a long, broad
corridor inlaid with highly polished
wood, leads to all the rooms reserved for
hQ The nariOrQ ftffaG n
without any attempt at ostentatien. The
ceilings are high. and the walls, tinted
in pale green, are adorned with pictures.
Portraits of Archbishop Corrigan and
Bishop Wigger are there among other
celebrities. Some oil paintings of fine
Workmanship and perfect photograph
of the college building also hang
on the wall. Ingram carpets,
desks, marble top tables, and
numerous chairs complete the furnishing
of the rooms. The exact and precise way
in which the furniture is arranged de-
tracts somewhat from the beauty and
artistic effect. But the rooms are neatly
kept and constantly used, as visitors are
continually coming and going. There are
ten priests or Jesuit Fathers residing in
the rectory. The Rev. Father Cassidy. the
rector, Is not only beloved by all his own
larishioners, but is we'll known IN every
ether parish. lie is tall and commanding
in appearance, OF the auburn type, with a
classical cast of features and remark
ably spiritual face. His manner is
gracious and friendly, and strangers are
always warmly welcomed by him and by
all the Fathers in st. Peters.
ST. LUCY'S.
Just around from st. Lucy's Church on
Grove street is St. Lucy's Rectory, a
two-story basement house Of brick, with
high stoop and handsome front doors.
It is so constructed inside that, though
quite small, it is exceedingly home-like
and comfortable.
The rooms are not large In size but in
them taste Is displayed, and they look
bright and inviting. The Rev. Father
Gillian is the clergyman here,
aud he il assisted by the Rey
Father Killey. st. Mary's, ST.
f3ridget's and st. Joseph's rectories
ar in design almost exact copies OF each
other They are large square buildings,
and while st. Mary's is q brown stone
residence, St. Bridgst's ana st. Joseph's
are Of brick Within they are planned
very much alike. A hall passes through
the center, and a reception room is en-
one side ana the parlors are opposite
They are all richly and elegantly furn-
ished and carefully kept. Mgr. Seaton,
of St. Joseph's, is popular among all, and
Father Corr who has been rector of ST.
l5ridget's only short time has made
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