Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-20

AT 81. JOScpu . OdluSuldl, yesterday
morning, three masses were Celebrated
in honor of the patron saint OF the
church, st. Joseph, yesterday being his
feast. The Novena begun nine days
ago, concluded with the days festival.
A vast number celebrated the close Of
the nine days devotion by partaking
Of the Holy Communion.
Rev. Father Moye celebrated at nine
o'clock solemn high mass and the Rev.
Father Hall delivered the sermon ap-
propriate to the festal occasion, touch
ing the sublime simplicity and august
submission of st. Joseph, the foster
father of Jesus, to the will of Heaven.
and commencing him as a model to
Christian parents.
The pupils of st. Joseph's Academy
rendered excellent music, a solo being
sung by Miss Eleanor Howley at the
offertory.
The new st. Joseph's altar was not
consecrated, as the Bishop has not yet
fixed a time for the conservation. 1t
is, however, a most beautiful work of
art. OF marble base, entabliture, fin
calls, frieze, cornice and moulding, sur
mounted by a superb statue of st. Jo-
seph, it was embellished- by a fine lace
altar cloth, with gold lace curtains.
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Its candelabra flashing their twinkling
and shimmering candle lights upon the
polished tabernacle, were surrounded
by beautiful flowers, set in tasteful or
der, and setting of the sheen of marble
and onyx with a freshness and inspir-
ing effect in brilliant contract to the
two older affairs.
There were also special services at
the church of the Immaculate Concep-
ton. 1t was the feast day of the pas
tor, the Rev. Joseph Mullen.
Solemn High Mass and Benediction
was celebrated at the st. Alphonsus
church yesterday morning at 1880
o'clock by the Rev. Father Joseph. 1t
is likewise the names day of Father
Joseph, who had already in advance
received handsome presents. On Mon
day evening. after the meeting of the
Columbia Dramatic and Musical So
ciety, it's members proceeded to the
pastoral residence and serenaded the
beloved rector.
1t was a perfectly successful surprise
for the reverend Father, as in the YES
thule of the rectory, under the able
direction of Professor Schiller, the
notes of the Notwithstanding
(The Storm Pledge gloriously resound-
ed. As the reverend rector appeared,
Mr.. Albert Beltz, president Of the Co.
lumbia Society, cordially greeted him,
rendering the ~profoundest good wishes
Of the singers and society to him, to
which the former, whilst visibly affect
ed by this latest proof of the honor,
veneration and kindly disposition
which the members of his congrega-
ton have for him, responded in part
seriously and in part humorously as he
invited them to the school house, where
they were most cordially entertained
and spent a very enjoyable evening in
the pleasantest kind of companion
ship and songs.
Yesterday morning, after mass, the
school children assembled in the base
ment of the church to offer their good
wishes. By Rotations. appropriate
poems and songs, the younger and
older pupils presented their sentiments
of congratulation and regards. A large
number of the congregation was also
present. Beautiful presents were taste
fully arranged upon the chastely decor
ated stage. AT the close of the celebra-
ton Rev. Father Joseph thanked them
for their cordial good wishes, congrat-
ulations and gifts.
Camp Ground Supper at /. o. o. F.
Hall, Friday evening.