There was a larger attendance of priests at the service on Monday morning than at any time on the previous day, many being prevented by their ecclesiastical duties in their own parishes from coming before. Bishops Wigger and McQuaid were both present, and the service, which consisted of a solemn requiem mass for the dead of the congregation, was beyond description impressive. A portion of Singenberger's Requiem was rendered, Bishop Wigger officiating as celebrant, with Father Kirwan as Deacon and Father Morris as Sub-deacon. Rev. Father Larkin was Master of Ceremonies. The officiating Bishop was robed in black, as usual in saying masses for the dead. The service began with "Prayer for the Dead," by Dressler, after which came "Requiem" and "Dies Iræ," by Singenberger, "Domine Deus," by Ett, "Sanctus," "Benedictus" and "Agnus Dei," by Singenberger. Bishop Wigger wore a white mitre, instead of the usual golden one, during the services, until, at the close of the mass, the episcopal robes were removed, the incense was brought forward and the "Libera," from Ett's Requiem, was chanted, when absolution was solemnly pronounced by the officiating Bishop, following which came a funeral march by Chopin, and the services of the day were closed. The vocalism at this service was by about sixty children and ten ladies of the regular choir. The following is a list of the prelates and priests who assisted or were present at the services: Bishops Wigger and McQuaid, Rev. M. J. White, Rev. P. Corrigan, Rev. P. Corr, Rev. L. Gambosville, Rev. Dr. Larkin, Rev. J. Salaun, Rev. T. Macky, Rev. M. J. Kirwan, Rev. Hugh Murphy, Rev. P. Hennessy, Rev. D. F. McCarthy, Rev. Pierce McCarthy, Rev. Thos. Quin, Rev. Jas. Curran, Rev. Porcille, O. M., Rev. Father Van Riel, O. C., Rev. Gallant, O. M., Rev. D. B. Walker, S. J., Rev. M. Schacken, Rev. P. F. Downes, Rev. I. Gillen, Rev. J. P. Morris, Rev. S. Walsh, Rev. L. P. Whelan, Rev. M. O'Connor. Rev. J. Zimmer. [Illustration] HISTORICAL DISCOURSE DELIVERED IN ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, PATERSON, N. J., SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1883, BEING THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BUILDING OF THE FIRST STONE CHURCH IN 1833. ECCLESIASTICUS, CHAP. XLIV., 1-15v. The why and the obligation of this celebration are found in the verses of Ecclesiasticus just read.