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DEDICATIONTfc* De4l(Kti«M *f P««» Cat kali*Cli nr eh YeatrrdayCaa»e«r*Oaa eflhe Xe» Marble Attar-*CoRiiiai»tl«ii Ad*il»l*tere4 t» 1W)ren*i«A Hi* Buy lo the Cat l»ali t Church ueerrtvtion ef the S«w Church anil* the Ceremente*.and apparently insignificant, it 10 transferred into the lova of God and the po§-eibility of eternal life. It waa thought* of the church that caused the prodigal eon to retrace his steps. He urged faith and perseverance until the Cath-olio religion ahould be co extensive ^li.u the world,THl CONFIRMATION.In the afternoon the rite of confirmation was conferred upon one hundred and eighty persons, men, women and youths. Many of the young girls wereYesterday was a day of more than usual significance among the Catholics of this city, and especially the member* of St. Peter’s congregation. The new St.Peter's Church, a cut of which is given in this connection, was formally dedicated and opened. The church has been many years in construction, and its final completion was a matter of much rejoicing to all those who nave taken an interest in it. The dedicatory exercises occurred in the morning, commencing at 9.30 o’ccock. The church was not bo crowded as wa» anticipated, although there was a large audience present. The presence of Bishop Krautbauer and five or six visiting clergymen from abroad gave additional in* terest to to the occasion. The exercises opened with the chanting of the litany of the saints by the Bishop, followed by a procession of the Bishops and assistants through the church. The procession headed by BishopKrautbaer proceeded down the mamaisle and out the front door, then marching around the church re entered through the main entrance and returned to the sanctuary. The consecration of the altar followed. This was a long and varied ceremony, the principal features of which were the an-Domting the five crosses of the altar wttb oil, accompanied by long ceremony of prayer and scattering of incense, and depositing the relics of the martyrs enclosed 111 a box in the sepulchre. The sepulchre consists of a square hole in the center of the ruam marble slab of the altar. In this was deposited a small copper box firmly sealed,inside of which were relics of St. Patrick, and a parchment scroll worded* m Latin and signed by the Bishop. The Bishop deposited the box in this opening, sealing the marble cap dowu with cement. The consecration terminated with various other ceremonies with incense and oil and chanting by the Bishop. IS ext followed the vesting of the Bishop at his throne, and the assistants, when pontifical high mass was sung, with deacon, subdeacon, two deacons of honor and master of ceremonies,An orchestra occupied a place m thegallery with the choir, and the music during mass wan especially fine.During the dedication and consecration ceremonies the offices were distributed as foliowB Bishop Krautbauer, consecrator, Father Leopold of Chicago, first master of ceremonies, Fathers Annen of Poygn, Tauquay of A ppleton and Farve of Fond du Lac as cantors. Father O’Malley acted as tburifer and B!rother Leonard and Father Golovin served aa acolites. During mass Bishop Krautbauer officiated, Fathers Leopold acted as arch priest,Tanquay as deacon, Farye as subdeacon, Annen as first master of ceremonies, O’Malley as second master of ceremonies, Golovin and Leonard as acolites, Thomas DeFoe as mitre bearer and Martin G’Donne) as crosier hearer,THB DEDICATION SERMON.At tbe conclusion of mass Father Golovin ascended the pulpit to the front and left side of the chancel and delivered the dedication sermon which was brief but well received. He alluded to the importance of the occasion as adding one more church to the innumerable Catholic churches in this country and as tbe fulfillment of a long expectation on the part of the congregation which would worship in it. It had been built by the contributions of the poor. People had contributed to its erection whose families were in pover ty, distress, and many a poor laboring man had donated hia mite towards it while bis children doubtless needed the pittance for bread. Such giving was the truest of sacrifices. To those who gaye and did not feel it, it was little or no sacrifice, but to such as these it wan a sacrifice of touching devotion. Ooe beauty about a church like this wasthat it was symbolical in all its construction and gave food for thoughtful meditation. The inner pillars repre-isnted the bishops, the outer main pilar* the archbishops, the windows were symbols of the priests .trough which God’s suns nine was poured down upon the congregation, while the towering and maasive front symbolized the Pope, the head and front of the whole church. He spoke if the significance of the occasion as bearing upon the extension ofjffie Catholic religion, and more especially with reference to tbe relation of the coogre gation to this their new house of wor* ihip. He urged obedience to the priests u the appointed representatives ofChrist, for whosesoever sins ye remit,they are remitted unto them; and whoaeaoever sins ye retain, they are retained.0 Thus a young babe, the de-icendant of Adam, born m sin and in the wrath of God is taken before the prleat and by a ceremony, though briefarrayed in white with white Sowing veils and flowers. The church in the afternoon was packed to its utmost capacity, the aisles being filled with chairs for tbe Accommodation of visitors. During this service and at vespers Father Leopold officiated aa celebrant, the Bishop assisting on the throne, with Fathers Tangnay as deacon, Favre as sub-deaaon, Annan a9 first master and O'Malley as second master of ceremonies.Father Colovin preached a sermon to those who had been confirmed.The services in the evening were dispensed with, owing to the long exercises of the day, and the extreme heat of the weatherHISTORICAL.The foundation of this church was laid eight years ago, but the church proper was not begun until after the appointment of Bey. Father O'Malley, the present pastor, who took charge August 10, 1874. The organization of St. Peter’a Society was effected m 1S48, and tbe first regular pastor was Rpy. James Colton. The society worshipped for a time in a house owned by Peter McCoun. During Father Colton’s pastorate the society built a small frame church near the present site of 8t Peter’s, and from time to time made additions as tbe society grew and the needs of the society demanded it. Father Fuyseeder, now of Beayer Dam, succeeded Father Colton, and remained five years, and then Father Tnomas Keenan, now of Portage, took charge. He remained ten years. It was during his administration that tbe foundation of the church was laid. Father G, Reardon succeeded Father Keenan, and stajed nine months, when death overtook him. He was at that time the most eminent preacher in the Catholic Church of Wisconsin. Then came Father Harmon, of tbe St. Paul diocese, who remained one 3 oar, then Rev J. Gleaaon, who was with the society four ears, but owing to ill-health was unable to do much good for the church Father Venturi, now of Me-nasha, fallowed, and then Father L Cornells. During these years no attempt was made to build up the new church. During Father Cornells’ mm istry the society made a feeble effort in this direction, but failed. They went bo far as to advertise for proposals. Lastly came Father O’Malley, to whom the society owes mainly its pres eni flourishing condition. Father O’Malley came from Montello, a previously stated, August 10, 1874, In July of the following year a successful effort was made towards building up the new church. Bell L Rogers of this city took the contraet to enclose the frame and finish tbe basement for $8,150; $600 was added for extras. When the basement was finished the society abandoned tbe old frame building and on Oct. 24, 1875, worshipped in the new. To avoid indebtedness the main building was left in an unfinished state until Aug, 1, 1878, on which the contract was let for doing the brick and stone work of the exterior at a coat of $5,500.THE INTERIOR.During the months of August ard September 1879, theehurch was lathed and plastered, non-Catholics donating the lath. In September of 1879 tbe contract to fresco the church was let to Waldo of this city and J. H. Harding of Milwaukee for $800. The contract for stained glass windows was awarded to Miich of Chicago. The total cost of frescoing, lathing and plastering was m the neighborhood 01 $2,500. The frescoing is now peculiarly striking. The figurera are distinctly wraught out, the ground work partaking of tbe moresombre color*, while the more prominent parts are done in hyeher tints. The stained glass windows are allegorical in design and add immeasurably to the fine effect of the interior. The auditorium, which has a seating capacity of COO, is gained by roomy vestibules opening into the street by three separate doorways.A gallery on either side of the auditorium 6u into the transept. The choir occupies a gallery over the main front entrance, at the opposite endfrom tbe chancel. At either side of the chancel, under the galleries ie a niche. The one on the left isetill empty. The one on the right contains a ilfe*»ize statue of tbe Virgin Mary, holding the infant Savior in her arms, and mounted on a marble pedestal surrounded by a circle of candles, The unveiling of tbia statue was the great surprise promised by Father O’Malley on the dedication of the cburcb. The statue is a present to the church from a lady member of the congregation, and its presence in the niche was kept a close secret until it was unveiled during tbe dedication ceremonies.The massive solid marble altar is a moil beautiful and costly structure, and towers up in a sort of gothic style. The pillars and trimmings are of a different hue of marble from the main slabs,usually dark cappings with cream mouldings. The rear elevation is terraced up from each Bide towards the centre in a succession of small spires, each terminating in a small cross of different tint from the groundwork. The main centre pinnacle which rises above the crucifix is massive and elegant, and is composed of white, cream-tmted and browmmarble. The panels of the main base are ornamented with symbolical figures in gold, while till golden eandleabra rest upon tbe plateaus of the altar, as they rise one above the other from front to 1 ear Four or five carpeted steps extending the whole width lead from the chancel floor to the front of the altar. Tbe seats in the auditorium are of oak with black walnut mountings. There are three aisles in the church corresponding to the three front entrances. An Episcopal throne is stationed on the left side ef the sanctuary facing the side of the altar. Aboye the arch which circles the sanctuary is this msoription *“£t tlbl DadoClaves Regnl Co.*‘orurn.”r«»t Xo 10 o. A. B-Poat No 10 of this city meets Wednea* day evening to consider Decoration Day and Reunion matters. A foil attendance is requested as the time is drawing nearTHE WEATHER.INDICATIONS.Washington, May 17 —For Upper Lake region, falling barometer, warmer, south to west winds, partly cloudy weather with rain areas in the northernport.on.CITY ITEMS.The Voltato Beit Go r Marshall, Mich.ill send their celebrated Electro-Voltaic Bella to the afflicted upon 3(J days trial. Speed} cures guaranteed. They mean what they «ay Write to them without delay.NovlT.clawIyftgUWH Paper at Allen HicksMotnera I Mothers r * MothersAre you disturbed at night and broken of your rest by a sick child suffering and crying with the excruciating pain of cutting teeth? If so, go at once and get a bottle of Mrs, Winslow's Soothing Syri p. It will relieve the poor little eufferer immediately— depend upon it, there is no mistake about it. There is not a mother on earth who has ever used it who will not tell you at once that it will regulate tbe bowels, and give rest to the mother, and relief and health to tbe child, operating like magic. It is perfectly safe to uae in all cases, and pleasant to, the taste, and is the prescription of one of tbe oldest and best female physicians and nurses in the United States. Sold everywhere. 25 cents a bottle.Jfto.K-Jlon-’tt ed-Frl awl7fgrThe Chicago Northwestern Railway will sell round trip tickets from all of its stations in Wisconsin to Milwaukee and return, for the Soldiers’ Reunion, June 7th to June 14tb, at abont 1 f cents per mue each way. This is an extremely low rate, Aii ex soldiers should go Do not forget that this rate 13 via the Chicago Northwestern Railway-Marl5d1lSpeoiai Attention given to the repairing of watches and jewelry at Birely Son’s. All work warranted. 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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, US
Mon, May 17, 1880
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