The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-09


One Hundred Pilgrims To Leave Here
for Rome Next saturday-Intsrview
with Their Agent, Major Kelley.
The French steamship Pereire, belonging to the
General Transatlantic Company will take ont next
Saturday to Havre upwards OF 100 pilgrims, who
are bound to the shrines OF Lourdes and to the
Eternal City. This pilgrimage is the nrsr which
mas ever left the shores OF America and marks
an era in the progress OF the Roman Catholic
Church In this country. history OF the
pilgrimage is now being prepared, bearing the
names OF the pilgrims in the order OF their enrol
ment, with an account IN Latin OF this arst pill
grimage from America its origin and it's promot-
ers. 1t is currently reported that In addition to
the banner to be presented to the shrine OF
Lourdes a lamp. as a remembrance OF prayers to
the Sacred Heart, win probably be presented to
the Visitation Convent at Paray lie Monial, by
portion OF the pilgrims, who Will visit that shrine
on their return from Rome.
Below viii be found statement which the agent
OF the pilgrims who has charge OF the details in
this city. Major John D. Kelley, of Broadway, made
10 HERALD reporter last EVENING"
The pilgrims will leave here next Saturday, the
10th inst. We 90 not want the party to consist OF
more than 100 pilgrims, although we have spplica-
lions for far greater number. The party will
uOL leave tuc OIcbJ, Dut Icudlu on DOdru
till they arrive at Havre. Upon their arrival at
hence the Cardinal Archbishop OF Paris, Mgr.
Guibert, IN all probability at the Church Of the
twenty-iour hours in the Frencn metropolis
the party will start for Lourdes, and
VIM probably arrive there between the 2eth
which has been paid for by SUBSCRIPTIONS, will be
deposited in the Basiica OF L0urdes. The banner Is
eight feet long by four feet broad, and Is MADE OF
the richest white MORE antique. bearing embroid-
cred inscriptions In the English language. 1t Is
now being prepared at Benzlnger's, No. 3il Broad
By Sa{ Lang, g. '' 'a VIC ''nns' 'S ~ OIL pAn'nf
REPRESENTING THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION.
The bordering IS or pure gold. After the banner
has been deposited In the Basilica OF Lourdes the
party will visit the Grotto OF Lourdes, and after
where the party will receive the benedction OF the
THE soJouRN IN ROME
After sOjOurning for few days in the Eternal
City the pilgrimage will come to an end, and Of
those who compose it some win make their way
places, while others Will return TO this country,
calling on their way a. the shrine Of Paray,le-
has been received by Major Kelley from DR..
Chatard, q native or Baltimore, OF the American
C0ege a. M0m T. M ~ ~ sne hospitality OF the
pleased to accept IL. No priests from the New
York diocese go on the pilgrimage, bur one from
pilgrims.
AN ALTAR TO BE ERECTED ON THE PEREIRE.
M. GOyeCCu, LLIc manager OF the COmpax0le Gcuc.
raie Transatlantique, has written to Major Kelley
In this city, that he Will have great pleasure In
allowing the erection Of an altar on board the
steamship Perere, which takes the party to
Europe, lor the purpose Of celebrating divine
vice. Within few days ARRANGEMENTS win doubt
less be made as to who shall celebrate mass &C..
while crossing the Atlantic.
THE INSIGNIA OF THE PILGRIMS
ne ENG Heart nd D me he a
red worsted. Apart from this, except uniform
blue suit, no distinctive dress will be worn by the
pilgrims.
THE MANAGING COMMITTEE.
The Managing Committee consist Of the Hon.
Farrelly Of New YORK; Mr.. Matthias Rohr Of But
falo Mr.. James b. Falley, OF Lafayette, Ind; DR..
e. Miles Willett. OF Memphis, Tenn.
WHO THE PARTY ARE.
The following comprise the names OF the leading
notabilires who are going on the pilgrimage
Rev Father Julien Benoit, vicar General Of BISHOP
s9s very the Req aUv ss c os s
Bend 1na Father Dealsy, Professor, Of 9os the
Jesuit College OF New York, who, in his
person. represents the Catholic Union Of this city,
the Rev. Father James CorTigan, oil Seton Hall
College, New Jersey, brother OF Bishop Corrigan,
Diocese Of Scranton seven or eight vicar generals
from different parts OF the Union; Mr. Patrick
York, who desire that their names shall not be
published, and many others Major D. Kelley does
reavement. One.third Of the party Will consist OF
members Of the Church.
THE LATEST ARRANGEMENTS.
The pilgrims are beginning to arrive here In con-
siderable numbers from all parts OF the country,
several from Corpus Christi having already ar
rived at Sweeney's Hotel About 100 are expected
to sail from this port on the 10th inst. On the
morning or Saturday, the 18th, at eight O'Clock,
mass VIII be said at st. PaJrlck's Cathedral, Mul.
berry street. corner OF Prince and Beedictt0 Fere-
0yisO1una, accoring to the Roman Ritual will be
given At this which Will not be high mass,
the Ritual requires all the pilgrims to receive
holy communion, except or course, those OF the
priesthood who say mass on that morning. The
Pilgrimage Committee will have parlOr at the
Metropolitan Hotel from next Monday, which all the
pilgrims are invited to visit. For those choosing
to lodge at the Metropolitan Hotel deduction OF
made. Badges OF the model now usually worn on
pigrimages will be furnished to each pilgrim also
certificate OF membership IN the pilgrimage,
emitting the holders to oil the advantages OF the
pilgrimage. The XAVIER Union has thrown open
It's rooms, No. 50 West Fifteenth street, ana COR
daily invites the members OF the pilgrimage to
make use of them during their stay In New YORK.
The Xavier Union has also rendered an invitation
to all the pilgrims to Q public reception on the
evening Of Thursday, the 18th inst when it Is ex.
pected that MI. Charles O'COnnor and other well
The passports OF those who nave In form ap-
piled Tor them through the chairman, and also the
badges, certificates OF membership and invitation
to the reception by the Xavier UniOn will be
found at the office OF Major j. ID. Kelley Jr No. So
Broadway. 1t Is desirable for so many of the
pilgrims as can do IL to be In New YORK for at
least two days before the day of departure, in
order to agree on arrangements that cannot be so
satisfactorily made In their absence. and to get