The Express.
London, England, 1864-08-27 00:00:00

THE 'EXPRESS; 'SA DA!

THI BMW= MONKS.

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The Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin
Mary was commeneed en Snaday night at seven o'clock by
what wee sailed " Solemn Vespers -• the dispel sad par
sageswere creamed to soda:aids ; the courtyard alio
accommodated some hundreds. At seven o'clock the con-
vent bell for vespers ceased, a sound of chanting wen heard
.n the cloistered part of the monastery, and is • few
minutes • procession emerged from the cloisters. It consisted
of :-1. Three monks, with handsome procession crucifix of
bright brass and enamel, and two enormous wax lights
wreathed with ferns and Bowers. 2. Acolytes, in scarlet
trains and fine cambric emplaces without sleeves, blue
tippets, red sashes, and skull-caps, bearing green satin
and silver banner of St. Ignatioa 3. Hook, with banner d
St. Benedict. 4. Acolyte, with white satin and gold henna
of the name of Jams. 5. Acolyte, with banner of St. Dun-
stan. U. More monks and choristers, cheag. T. A young
lady, of about 18, Crewed in flowing white robes, and long
white veil over her heed, bearing blue satin banner with the
words in cloth of silver "Hail Mary!' 8. Yams lady with
a gorgeous white satin banner of the Virgin rising on
clouds of silver to heaven, her feet planted on the serpent's
head, which was very lifelike ; her dress was of silver, with
purple velvet cloak studded with gold stars ; emeralds and
pearls were let into the border of the doss and gave it •
dazzling appearance. 9. Young lady with blue satin and
I silver banner, of the Virgin and child, enthroned, the
words "Salve Regina" in gold letters placed round the
top of the banner. 10. Three little girls in white, bearing
the banner /I. the "Guardian Anger guiding • little child
across • path, while • serpent is lurking in the grass, the
golden yoga of the angel overshadowing the child, who I
looking up and doss not see the danger. This berer, as a
work of art, is very beautiful. 11. Three acolytes with
incense. 12. Two monks in gorgeous vestments of velvet
' satin and cloth of gold. These were to act as "canton" at
the "Solemn Vespers." 13. The Father Superior in vest-
ment, of cloth of gold, which were most dazzling. 14.
The officiating priest, in the moat magnificent vestment of
white satin ar.d gold, lined with blue satin. He wore •
Catholic priest's cap. In this order the procession made its
way through the crowd into the chapel, the east end
of which was • perfect blaze of lights and flowers. A rather
handsome Gothic screen has lately been erected is the
chapel, inside of which the monks sit entirely obscured from
the eight of the congregation, thick damask curtains hug-
ing from bran rods as high as the Wp of their beads when
mending op. These are drawn beck on solemn ornicasiona
like the one we are describing, so as to Idisplay the hieb
altar and be ornament.. This evening it was dressed
honour of the Assumption. Over the tabernacle, before
which hues white satin and gold curtains, was • large
Gothic figure of the Virgin and Child under
• wirework canopy of flowers. The dress of the figure,
with its draperies, was beautifully adorned by carvings to
represent rich embroidery ; the dress was red—the
outer garment blue. The crown (gilt) shone
brightly among the innumerable candles. In front el the
figure stood the beautiful Munich crucifix. In tiers one
above the other were rows of candles and vases of flowers.
Vespers commenced ; priests, monks, sad acolytes sitting or
kneeling before the altar—the white-robed and veiled young
ladies is rows behind. The psalms over, the anthem was
sung, or rather shouted, to • perfect thunder of organ and
drum. And now came the Magnifica, or Song of (the
Virgin—the grand feature of the vesper service. All the
candles were lighted, censers swung—the priest and cubes
standing oo .the highest altar-steps in their gor-
geous vestments—the acolytes swinging their censers
tremeodoosly. Persons at the end of the chapel ex-
chimed that it was • gorgeous slot At the eoeclunica
of vespers, Father bootie@ mounted the pulpit and
preached • sermon from the text—" All generations shall
call me blamed." By the time the service was over it was
quite dark. The processioe re-formed as before, lighted
tapers of wax being armed to all who were willing to follow
in the procession. Hundreds did so, and the extraordinary
appearance of the innumerable lights, the waving banners
glittering in the ruing moonlight, the soft cbantieg, the
white veils of the girls, the crimson robes of the Wye, the
rapt attention of the deem crowds, who seemed perfectly
amazed, the complete circle of light round the garden and
emartyard—for the procession went round the whole pre-
mises— was indeed a strange and fairy-like scene. As the
procession began to re-enter the chapel the choir bout forth
in a well-known chant, which was taken up by several in
the crowd—" Mary is taken up.into heaven. Alleluia! Let
the angels rejoice. Allelolia !

LORD KINNAIRD AND TIM DZI4DRI SwEITS.—
The Dundee Adrertiaer thee describes aa laterestieg event
—the entertainment, at Resole Priory, of the Dundee chim-
ney-sweeps and their !uilise, the whole party numbering
forty-two individuals : The 'bus halted, with great
cheering, at the west trout of the Priory, about 12
o'clock. Here they received a cordial welcome from Lad
and Lady ICitinaud. The party then took • saunter
through • portion of the extensive policies, landing
at the aacient church of Ramie. The inscriptions
is the auld kirkyard' were scanned with interest,
and the interior of the now restored church being open
to the party, proved a great attraction. The be
fill marble effigies of the late Masten Victor and Charles
led to much serious observation. The children here began
to sing ' Rest for the weary,' which had a beautiful and
startling effect in the place. After a further saunter, the
company sat down on the grass, at the cricket-ground,
sad, after a blessing was asked by the sweeps' chaplain,
they were suitably entertained to a @absentia droner.
After dinner they were swinging at various kinds of amnion,
sad venous gyessadic exercises were engaged
old and young. Races wen run, and also guns of foot-
ball,
&c., engaged is., the prises being handsome pocket-
bibles. The Juveniles were all supplied with toys. Lady
Kinnaird emptied • large basket of mutates not only saner
the juveniles, but also the adults. In the wares of the
afternoon a visit was paid to the fruit sod flower gardens.
Lady Kinnaird also conducted sections of the party
through the boon. Oa all being again assembled at the
cricket ground, an excellent tea was served, after which
Mr. Charles Dye, on behalf of the party proposed •• hearty
vote of thanks to Lord Kinaaird for his very nest laud-
nos at this time, and also for the famous fennel he pro-
vided for theta in Dundee last winter. His lordship
retied. He raid he was very much planed with the
s nee they prorated, especially the wives and chile's.
lireriad we 1141111 all the children of the same Heavenly
Father, and the same Saviour died for us all. God in His
good providence bad blessed him with mean, sod he felt
bound to do what he could with them for the advantage
of others. Nothing gave him greeter planes than seeing
others happy. He was happy to-day in seeing them at the
Priory, and he was sore that they were all thoroughly sans
fled that they could speed a day happily without whisky.
An interesting conversation ensued Mavens Lord Kinsird
and several of the party, of • kind not usually seen in the
columned • riewspaper. At the close the chimneyaweeps,
as by one inetisctive impulse, west and shook hands with
his lordship, and as the vehicle was about to leave hearty
cheers were given to Lord and Lady Kinnaird, and also to
the Hon. Major Ogilvy and Mrs. Ogilvy, who were present.
The 'bus drove off from the friendly Priory amidst mush
cheering; The whole proceedings posed off with entire
actors.

TEE ROBBERIES AT THE ROYAL MILITARY
CLOTHING Srokre.—The proceedings at the district or gar-
near cieurt-martial, instituted for the trial of • non-cont-
missiosed officer sad nice gunners of tun Royal Artillery,
employed as cutters at the Royal Military Clothing Stores,
and who were charged with strains or naming • large
quantity of cloth and other materials belonging to the
government, terminated yesterday. Calmed Teesdale, of the
Royal Hone Artillery, again °dictated as president. Tbe
evidenoe was taken is • most diffuse meaner, and having
been reed over the court, which consisted of eiebt oaken
of Royal Artillery, after some deliberation, found that the
following prisoners were guilty, under the provisions of
the Mutiny Act, of "diagraceful conduct, in embezzling
government stores, or being in possession of such stores
knowing than to have bees stolen " viz. :—Corpcieal
Pinkingham Gunners Hill, Gibbon, ConLiroa, Pewee, Hal-
lingtou, Look, Muskets, and Hooper. Gunner Lindsey
was acquitted. The decision of the court and •
copy of the (widest* taken will be forwarded to the War
Department, and the sentences upon the prisoners will not
be promulgated until confirmed by the superior military
authorities. At the Woolwich police-court yesterday three
defendanta, two of whom were bearahop keepers residing
near the canip barracks occupied by the military trail) corps,
appeared before Mr. Maude, to answer summonses under the
Mutiny Act, ebonies them with the illegal posseisiou of
government property, consisting of blacks* haversacks, an
axe, and other articles, which were proved by Sergeant
Osborne, of the military police, to have been stolen. After
bearing the evidence, Mr. Maude animadverted in strong
terms upon the inducements held out to soldier' to obtain
driidc by beershop-keepers reeeiviag snob &tittles, which
they most be well aware were government property, and at
the solicitation of the defendants the summonses were ad-
' journed until Tuesday next.
ki Rout rNG DEATH Or A WOMAN IN BETHNAL-ORM:I.
Yesterday monies Mrs. Esther Samuels, the wife of • &h-
-i salesman, engaged in business is Landes and Portsmouth,
lost her life trader circumstances of • very panful character.
It appears that foe some time past she boa given way to
habits of intemperance to such • degree that • separation
took place between herself and her hailiend. She then
went to live with • lemon I. a front rooms, at No. 5, Globe-
road, Betlinal.green. Yesterday morning, at six o'clock, her
companion rose and left bet is bed. She lacked the room
door on the outside, in order to prevent the deceased from
getting out to procure drink. At squatter to seven o'clock,
finding herself locked in the room, Mn. Samuels threw up
the window, and attempted to get through it. Ske fell for-
ward and her head was dashed mama the pavement. She
got up and 'towered to the sweet yobbo-borne (which was
about ten yards distant.) When she reached the front of
the bar she said, "Give me half &pint of porter," and feu
dead on the door. Mr. Burrows 'seaman:eta with the de-
ceased's family, and her husband oras telegraphed for to
Portsmouth.

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