The Dickinson press., 1903-10-24

into soft yellow tints that shed a mellow
light t%hroughou, the room. The other win
dows al present are plain ground glass
but stained glass will replace them
eventually.
The walls are tinted a deep yellow
cream to the point where they meet the
white vaulted roof of pressed metal.
The shape Of the roof is such as to make
the acoustic properties Of the church
well-nigh perfect.
The sanctuary is in Gothic design and
the ceiling is a delicate blue, relieved
with gilt, and separated from the cream
lower walls by a moulding, showing, with
the white and gold, a touch of delicate
pink. High in the ceiling of the sanctu-
airy is a round, stained glass window
which gives the needed touch of color
above the center altar. Spacious sacris-
ties flank the sanctuary on either side.
The affairs are most elaborate aud are
in white and gold. The statues, which
are imported, are very beautiful, the
faces being especially good and the
coloring in the delicate tints most pleas
ing to the eye. Good taste and elegance
marks the selection of the Italian marble
vases, communion service, candelabra,
etc. Two angels on white pedestals sup.
port the clusters of electric lights. The
angels bearing the holy water fonts we're
much admired for their beauty of face
and coloring. The pulpit is on the left
SIIA NJ thu ,rIStNrSrpn and y nrnttu han
tismal font is on the right in front.
and room to seat a choir OF fifty. The
and mellow and its power very great
when fully equipped, as it will be in a
few DAYS.
The basement is we'll finished and all
the rooms have good light. Two large
connecting school-rooms occupy the cen
ter. These open into Il hall and the west
one has an outside entrance. In the
north end of the basement are five pleas
n rooms which will be occupied by
Misses Degc and Sailer. The basement
also contains the steam heating plant,
fuel room, laundry, kitchen, ice room,
vegetable cellar, etc.
Father Rabsteinek will have suites
of rooms at the south end of the main
floor and on the floor above. These are
pleasant and conveniently arranged and
contain all the modern appliances.
1t was the writer's privilege to be per-
mitted to see the case Of elegant import
ed vestments and the fine lace altar cloths
heavily embroidered in gold and other
choice accessories, many OF which were
used at the dedication.
The church itself will cost about $780,.
900 and the furniture and fixtures will
swell the total amount to $4,000.
THE: DEDICATION.
Wednesday was the crowning day for
the German Catholics of Dickinson when
| their beautiful church was dedicated by
Bishop Stanley.
The weather, which all the week had
been fine, was quite the reverse, the
wind and dust making it very disagree.
able outside. But this did not keep any
body at home. The crowds began tc
gather early and increased all the morn.
ing.
Shortly after ten the procession lief,
the city hall and moved east on Willard
street and south to the church. Marsha
Craig led, followed by the flag, the band
the south side school children and Ger
tanning members of the city council
the priests and Bishop Stanley. Mayo
Manning was unable to be present or
account of business at Bismarck. While
the band played, the bishop and priests
passing between two large flags, entered
the church. Returning, attired in full
vestments the bishop blessed the door
and, passing entirely around the church
blessed the walls.
The party then re-entered the church
and the immense audience was soon ad
mitted and seated, the crowd being wei
handled under the direction of Father
LOUIS and Policeman Carroll. Ever,
inch Of standing even was at
premium.
Prof McFerrin, of Chicago, who hal
a wide reputation as an organist ant
composer, and who superintendent tn
setting up Of the organ, played as tn
people were taking their seats.
Then followed the interesting dedica
ton service.
Rev. FIR. Rabsteinek celebrated solemn
high mass coram episcopo, assisted by
Rev. FIR. Dean Collins OF Mandan, a!
deacon; Rev. FIR. Sailer of Valley City
as ~sub-deacon; Rey. FIR. Vincent o
Richardton as the'bishop's assistant; an.
Rev. FIR. Louis of Bismarck as master o
ceremonies.
During the service Miss Dege presided
at the organ and her delicacy of toucl
and mastery of her instrument were re
marked on all sides. The German choi
of fourteen girls sang Gubing's mass
their voices blending sweetly. Mis-
Dege has had them in training but
short time and they had not been able t
rehearse with the big organ, but they die
remarkably we'll.
The German sermon was by Rev. Fl
Louis, WHO gave an eloquent and mas
terly discourse on the Kingdom O
God" which even n-German speaking
hearers seemed to enjoy.
He said in part; 1.-THE kingdom o
God in heaven is composed of Aimight,
God-heaven his throne and earth hi
footstool-of the saints and of the angel
whose duty is the alteration of the kin,
eternal and guardianship Of others. w
are here today to dedicate this beautiful
ediice, built BY people who have no
given out of their abundance but out O
their poverty, who have made sacrifice
to build it. This is the kingdom of Go,
on earth and is not unlike that in heaven
God is present here in the emblems; tn
saints are represented in the relics; ant
the angels are the ervants of God VIII
are guardians of each other and espec
tally of the children who have a right t
be taught the old faith carried from
aden7t to Russia and brought here whel
Won came to eniOv the liberty of a"fre
country Be guardian angels by you
example everywhere. Use and not abus
liberty. The object of law is to give tru
liberty. The gardener binds the vine $
!, that it may not trail on the ground in tn
; dark but climb into the sunlight. S
law will expel the darkness Of sin an
t bring you into the Right and purity q
: Christ: b. Chfis.!ike and l~aw-abidini
! sh n b Ses p. Mrs' Of + COD 5esi" Vii II be eu upon you an
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