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eep wainscotting walls were white. The end of each pew, made of ash, was

finished with a large Latin cross in black walnut. The main altar is of Italian marble which, in this diocese _is_ uni . ue. It is

centre arch surmounted by a massive stone cross shows in bas-relief slightly touched with gold the design of the Blessed Sacrament raised above the Chalice and supported by two hands. Above this is the Agnus Dei, and below, the implements of the Passion carved in stone. This arch is supported at either side by stone pillars on which are traced delicate grape vines and clusters of fruit. These pillars are also surmounted by stone crosses. Two smaller arches bear sheaves of wheat, also carved in bas- relief. The front of the altar is formed by three Gothic arches rising over marble slabs, engraved with crosses and surmounted by crowns of golden leaves. This altar, the centre of attraction, was designed and carved by William P. Lewis of Cardigan.

There are two temporary side altars, one dedicated to Our Lady, which holds a statue of the Immaculate Conception, beneath which is a white shield bearing the monogram of the Blessed Virgin surmounted by a crown and encircled by the invocation “Regina Sancti Rosari, Ora Pro Noblis.” The other side altar is dedicated to St. Joseph and is surmounted with his statue. Beneath this statue is a shield of white on which is a golden passion flower. Above the blossom in letters of gold is traced “Ite Ad Joseph” beneath it “Sancte Joseph, Ora Pro ‘Nobis”. Above the Blessed Virgin’s Altar hangs a copy of Guio’s Mater Dalorosa; above that of St. Joseph is a fine print of the crucifixtion.

The credence table, as well as the communion railing, are made of marble, the font of Nova Scotia freestone.

Upon each of the wings of the altar is an adoring angel. These statues are cast in metal and were imported from New York. These, as well as the church organ, were donated by Bob and Lemuel Shepherd.

Before the church was built, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass was held at the -: mfiflimmrimi‘miflilifim. - churc was u uecause it was such a lar e ' 'on Mass was offer eve mormn ano evening .

a full house. ne Mass was offered. They were at 10 a.m., an usua y lasted a coufile of hours.

e first aptism in t e new c urch took place Nov. 29, 1874. Father $7913“ MacDonald baptized John Curtis, son of Elisha Curtis and Julia

1 son.

In July 1875, Rev. James C. MacDonald was transferred from St. Dun- stan’s College to Georgetown, which was annexed to the New Mission of Cardigan Bridge. Shortly after Father MacDonald’s arrival at Cardigan, Roderick MacNeil of Vernon River Parish, and Catherine Campbell of Cardigan became the first couple to be married in the church.

On Oct. 1, 1976, the cemetery was blessed by Bishop MacIntyre, assisted by Rev. Dr. O’Brien and Father J .C. MacDonald.

In July 1878, Rt. Rev. Peter MacIntyre, Bishop of Charlottetown, admin- istered the sacrament of confirmation to 84 people, children and adults.

As well as performing the first marriage ceremony here, Father Mac- Donald also conducted the first burial. On Dec. 1, 1878, Eliza Flynn was

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