Evening journal., 1904-03-14
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An immense congregation Witnessed
the burning OF the mortgage at 81. Pat
ricls H. c. Church yesterday afternoon
and the exercises We're elaborate and im-
prcssivc. Mcrcadante's Nespors n u were
cAanted by a chorus OF ffiy voices The
regular choir of The church was aux
montcd by members of nearly ail of the
catholic cloirs Of the city and the sug-
ing was exceptionally inspiring. A pro-
ccssion headed by about forty altar boys
and rAeccodlns the Rt. Rev. Bishop Mon-
afghan and a number Of priests, opened
the services.
Vcspers was chanted by the Rev. George
Kelly OF ST. Marys Church who acted as
ce.ebrant Father Kelly was assisted by
the Rev Edward Brady Of Kew Castle
deacon: the Rev. william Scott, of 81.
Joseph's Church at Rising Sun. suh-lea-
con. the Rev william J. Bermingham, OF
ST. PatricEs. and John Clancy, Of 81.
Jogeph's Colorcd Church. assistants TO the
Bishop: the Rov. Edward Hlggns, cham
ceiior Of tho diocese master Of coremon-
les assisted hy John Walsh.
The Rev Hugo Pan Of the Sacred Heart
Church preached the sermon and used as
hls text the words. "Rcjoicc 20 the Lord
Always Aga-a 1 Say Rcjolcc.'
After Father 1luRu's address The mori-
gage was brought before tho Bishop who
held q o. his hand while Father bcr-
minsham applied the match. Il was then
placed on a platter held by two trustees
of the church and allowed slowly to re-
duco iiself TO ashcr NAne the immense
choir sang tho Elorius me Doum.
Bishop Monaghan in few words ex-
pressed hinnoif elad 70 be able 20 arise
10 congratulate the people after there
was noih.ns lc.s Of Tie mortgage but
ashes. for thcif great work they had ac-
conplshet Ia making tho church truly O
house of God.
Opera House Meeting.
"rhe Kings vl8on" Was the subject
OF the ,a'h by the Rev. r. A. Eiwood al
bis gospel meeting in the Opera nous'
yesterday afternoon- There WIS a large
attendslrce. The special musical program
was contributed by Airs. Mumiord IN,
wo'i-knoNn gospel singer OF Philadelphia
Yes,erdAy her singing MAS especially nn'
and was enjoycc by these who heard her
A. the meeting neNt Sunday Mr.. Ei
wood Will speak ca "rhe Bible IS II God'l
Work." is- has cagaged Bernard, th'
wondertn. hoy singer Of Philadelphia, q
sing.
BIG Collection at Grace.
There VIA an attendance Of about 81
Al Grace Sunday school yesterday an,
whom the nnai collection for inissionar,
purposes was taken 4; amounted 70 Sen
The amount collected during The year 10
missions waa Sic6s
Collections IN the church FOR the varior
causes during rhe year havo been taker
and ars about equal 70 the collections q
sast year. Crncs Church ;hus win max
an encouraging report "a; the approachin
conference session n Dover.
Sermon BY Or. Little.
The Rev. F. T. Little. D. d. rrcsidei
OF The Maryland Annual confercac
preached IN this city yesterday. IN II
afternoon be made an address at Il
Second n. r. Church ami administer,
the Holy Sacrsuoat. In the evening ,
occupied the pulpit OF First N. r. Chusc
and delivered string sermon. he is q
interestins speaker and one of the Tor
most men n Tire Methodist Protcssei
Church.
Draconess at Union.
5uion ~ T.. Church wa opened ago'
Tor service yesterday after tbc fre Of .
week before. ssrsioss were held as utua
IN tic s.0TEis.K aTz~z Asy 1agesr spoil