The morning call., 1895-01-21

a congregation of nearly 1000 persons was
present to witness the event.
Admission to the pews was limited to
those holding invitations, but as soon as
mass began the doors were thrown wide
open. Then the pews were rapidly filed
and little space was left in the aisles, which
were literally packed with people.
The Archbishop attended by Revs. J. E.
Cottle, John ]. Sullivan, J. Coyle, John
McGinty, P. McNally, D. o. Crowley and
other priests, entered the sanctuary at
1920 A. NJ. All knelt at the altar and re-
cited prayers in the dedicatory Office.
Awhile in prayer at the altar and process
sion was formed in which the Archbishop
was the leading figure, before vested cler-
gymen and surpliced acolytes. The walls
were sprinkled and blessed inside and out
side, after which the celebrant returned to
the sanctuary and read a litany and the
closing prayers of dedication.
Immediately afterward a solemn high
mass was begun by Rev. J. E. Cottle. The
deacon, Rev. J. Coyle, and Revs. P. q.
Mulligan and J. J. Sullivan, masters of
ceremonies.
An extraordinary effort was made by
those having charge of the musical accom-
paniment to the mass. Professor w. J.
Batchelder took charge of the music and
was director yesterday. Among his SOLO
lists were: Mrs. w. F. Chapman, Miss M.
Chappelle, Miss H. Swayne, Mrs. H.
Young, Frank Coffin, Harry Melvin and
D. R. Coldwell, who were supported by a
strong chorus. The choir was selected as
follows: Sopranos-Mrs. w. f. Chapman,
Mrs. H. Young, Misses II. Swayne, J.
Jehu, r. Rich and J. Hally; altos-Misses
M. Chappell, J. Patterson, S. A. Grimm,
G.. Samson and A. Koppitz; tenors-F.
Coffin, D. r. Caldwell, A. o. Gott and w.
w. Goggin, R. J. Mould and E. Calame;
bassos-H. Melvin, s. E. Tucker, j. San
som, w. Jackson, w. J. Tobin w. j.
Batchelder and J. G. Humphrey; organist
Miss Edith Johnson.
A string orchestra, under the direction
of Fred Knell, accompanied the singers,
and rendered the intermezzo from "Caval-
leria Rusticana" for an offertory piece
with delightful softness of expression and
some sentiment. The following pro-
gramme was given during the mass:
"Asperges Me" (Werner); Kyrie Eleison
Leprevost's Third Mass" soloist, F.
Coffin; "Gloria in Excelsis," soloists, H.
Melvin and Miss NJ. Chappell; event
Creator" (Von La Hache), trio, Mrs. w.
F. Chapman, F. Coffin and Harry Melvin;
credo, Leprevost's 'eThird Mass" soloists,
Mrs. w. F. Chapman, HI. Melvin and f.
Coffin; offertory, organ and orchestra
lMascagni( "Sanctus, > Lepre,yost's Third
Mass; 80 Salutaris Hostia," Leprevost's
'Third Mass soloist, Miss H. Swayne;
"Agnus Del" Leprevost's Third Mass"
soloists, Mrs. H. Young and D. R. Cold
well; ''Te Deum, by the choir.
The Archbishop addressed the congrega-
ton, saying he was glad to be with them
on such an suspicious day, and congratu-
lating them on the beautiful church they
had built. All sacred edifices, he contin-
ued, are evidences of civilization and re-
ligion. Where religious feeling is weak
the weakness will be typifed by its poor
religious buildings; but where strong the
type is beautiful churches. In this con-
nection the Catholic people of Alameda
have shown an ardent religious feeling, as
proved in the new church. Congratula-
tions were given from the pulpit for the
generosity shown the pastor.
The epistle and Gospel of the day were
read by Archbishop Riordan, who then
preached comprehensive sermon on
text from the Gospel, "He was called
Jesus" Though religious throughout and
doctrinal, this discourse contained great
deal to interest Christians generally.
The distinguished preacher quoted from
Scripture to show that the Savior was
called Jesus for having saved the world.
For centuries the chosen people of God had
looked for the coming of the Redeemer.
The hope was given man that from woman
would come a savior of mankind, who
would be the salvation of the life to come.
Salvation means saving from sin, for the