Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-04
OUR RISEN SAVIOUR.
A PERFECT EASTER MARKS THE ANNl-
vERsARY OF THE RESURRECTION.
The Richmond Congregations Large. the
Sermons Appropriate. ths Music Very
Fine, and Pretty Flowers Abundant.

The Richmond Congregations Large, the
Sermons Appropriate. ths Music Very
Fine, and Pretty Flowers Abundant
Easter Sunday was perfect day-a day
In which there was every element of the
beauty Of early spring. The air was balmy.
the sun shone brightly, and there was just
enough breeze stirring to render walking
comfortable. Nearly all of Richmond at
tended church. and in the throngs going
to and coming from worship there was an
unusual number of handsome spring
costumes. Tho Catholic. Episcopal, and
Lutheran churches. in which East
or is great festival. were densely
crowded. and in most of them< the
music was very elaborate. Even. how
ever. IN some of tue churches OF the
denominations which do not observe the
anniversary strictly, there we're special
musical programmes and without eS-
ception the churches had fine congrega-
tons. In most instances the sermons.
like the music. had special reference to
the Resurrection of Christ. There were
profuso and rich floral decorations in the
Catholic and Lutheran places of worship.
and though decoration is not allowed at
the Episcopal churches of this diocese.
nearly every lady who attended service
wore flowers on their breasts. Violets,
lilies of the valley. and roses predoml-
mated in these bougets. though nearly all
the other products of the greenhouses
were represented.
THE DAY AT THE CATHEDRAL.
The services at the Cathedral on Easter
morning were unusually imposing. Tho
.1tEn 1o1 &c. &c aFtsf
capacity and in order TO accommodate the
vast throng II was necessary 10 place
benches and chairs in the front alsles.
The starwavs leading to the galleries
and the alsles of the galleries were
packed with persons standing, and
the congregation EN- braced many non
Catholics. In the sanctuary the main
aud side altar were beautifully deco
rated with profusion of exquisite lilies
and cut flowers and ferns, lnterspersed
with hundreds of wax candles, the light of
which threw a brilliant and suggestive
glow over the scene.
Pontifical high mass was celebrated by
the Right Rev. Bishop. at the conclusion
OF which be gave the Papal blessing. The
sermon, which was preached by Father
O'Relley. pastor of the Church of the Sa-
cred Heart. from the gospel Of the day
the resurrectIon-was an able and eloquent
discourse delivered with great elect.
Rarely. If ever. has the music IN st.
Peters been rendered with more fervor.
accuracy, and impressiveness than on TINS
occasion. The tempo's of Havdn's brilliant
second mass were strictly adhered 20 and
smoothly interpreted by choir OF twenty
odd voices and q carefully selected or
chestra Of eleven pieces, with organ-the
latter presided over by Mr. Nj. Is. Leon
ard. assisted by Miss Nina Randolph. In
the orchestra were MIR. William Sau-
telmann, first violin. and Dir. +.
Patzscke. oboe, from the United states
Marine Band, of Washington. Mlllard's
Veni Creator was sung by Mrs. g.. OB.
Cowardin, Professor Schueler, and Mr..
Leonard. Werner's Regina Celi, with full
accompaniment. was sung during the Of
fertory, and the Inter- ezzo, 10y Mascagni,
for professional. and the Chorus of the
Priests" (Wagner) for occasional was rem
dered by the orchestra and organ.
The following ladies and gentlemen COM
posed the choir:
Annie b. Kirk, Madame Cassigueul. Miss
Brannon, Mss Evans, and Miss Rich.
AN.-Alss Murphy. Miss Nina Randolph,
Miss Libby kir6, and Miss Emma A.
Laube.
Ta,or7.-Professor Schueler. Mr.. L. W.
Pizzlni, and Mr.. Powers.
JfNsst.- htSSIr. 4fl. -. i@cObhlhs W lie
Finegan. James Holloran. Arthur A Pea
cock, Frank NJ. j. Morrssey. Joseph w.
Laube. and L. Willard Sweeney.
IMPRESSIVE SERVICES AT ST. MARY's.
The services at St. Mery's German-Cath-
Ollie church on Easter Sunday we're most
While Handefs Largo was
beng played by the orchestra OF ten pieces
fifty bows, clad IN cassOck and surplice,
slowly to the sanctuary. Then
followed the immediate attendants and
the celebrant, Rev Father W,llihald The
Vldl Aounm was intoned by HIM IN rich
and solemn tone and responded 10 Dy the
choir and orchestra.
After this the mass IN B Hat for soil,
chorus. and orchestra. composed by the
orpanlst of the church, Mr.. Charles +. Mutt
ter. was begun and rendered in grand style.
During the Grddudle the orchestra rem
dered short selection from Tannhauser."
After the Gospel had been read the Neni
Creator. by w. Fiske, was sung. and this
was followed by a short and beautiful ser
mon on the resurrection, preached by Rev.
Father Wiilbald.
During the ohertory the "Alleluja." by
was sung IN style worthy OF
q choir under the direction OF so fine mu-
slciau as Mr.. Mutter.
Mass being over, 1.-The orchestra began to
play the beautiful hymn, "Grosser Gott."
sung by the whole congregation, which
was followed by the Grand Festival
March," for orchestra and chorus, also
by the director.
The musicians seemed 20 put their whole
heart into the beautiful composition and
the large congregation present appreciated
fully the grand ceremonies at the altar and
the beautiful music of the choir.
IN THE AFTERNOON.
At4P. NJ. another fine programme was
rendered. Rev. Father Willibald, cele-
brant, assisted by Rev. Father Gregory
and Father Augustine, attended by fifty
BOYS. came to the altar. while "RomanZe."
by l.. Y. Beethoven, was played by the or
gauist, accompanied by Dir. j. kessnich
ON the violin.
The psalms Dixit Dominus and Confte-
Dor. sung by the choir and congi egatiOn.
were followed by Flotow's prayer from
" Stradella" the psalms Beatus Nir and
Iaudate PuerI. Lam bilotte's Alleluia, sung
by the CHOIR. accompanied by organ and
violin. The hymn Magnificat was followed
by Iambilottes Regina Coell, for choir,
organ, and violin. After this j. Wigand's
o Salutaris and RossIs Tantum Ergo were
sung.
This was followed by benediction and
the psalm Landaute. The finale was W. A.
Mozart's Larghetto, played by violin and
organ. go
During all this time the affairs, illumined
by 200 candles aud profusely decorated
With flowers, heightened the effect. The
celebrant was clad IL rich vestments of
gold cloth
As a whole, 1t may be said that the cere-
monies on last Sunday were the most i'm
pressive held for some time In that old and
humble edifice on Marshall street, which
is soon to give place to grander and one
more fit for the worship OF the true God
After high mass the members OF the
choir presented Mr.. Mutter with a fine
gold headed cane III the parlor of the
priests residence and thus showed the
love and respect in which they hold their
leader.
AT THE SACRED HEART.
Sacred Heart church was beautifully
decorated. The only colors employed in
the floral dressing were green and white.
and the effect produced upon the altar
was very artistic and pleasing. Mass was
celebrated by Rev. Father Il. &. Carne,
who also preached very. impressive ser
mon from the gospel of the day. The
music was bright aud pretty.
LARGE CROWDS AT ST. PAuL's.
A large element of Richmond's fashion
able folk assembled at st. Paui's church at