Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-01-22
IT4LYS DEAD KING,
Requiem Mass at st. AIOysiuS
Church.

This morning at half-paSt ten o'clock re
QUEEN mass was sung in st. AlOysius church
for the repOse of the soul of Victor Emmanuel
the late king of Italy. Long before the hour
appointed such a crowd had assembled as has
seldom been seen in that vicinity. The men,
bers of the SOcieta Unione Fratellanza Ital-
lana, assisted by number of policemen, at
tempted TO keep an open way for the invited
guests, including many prominent persons.
but their efforts were useless-they didn't
commence early enough in the day. The
crowd got the advantage. slowly but surely
and Cabinet officers, foreign ministers and
others, who did not present their credentials
AT the Sacristy entrance had 10 take their
chances, and were banded about until res
cused by policemen. Ladies who had invita-
tl0ns Jared no better, and there was great fear
those in front against the iron fence. The ar
rangements in the interior of the church We're
better, and those who reached it were rapidly
assigned seats, as long as they lasted The
wall on either side of the chancel were draped
in mourning. A cluster of white flowers with
the word Jesus > in the center, in carnations
on the altar directly above the crucitix, was
the only floral decoration inside the altar rail
Directly in front of the altar large platform
was erected. covered with black cloth: on il
cata1al4ue trimmed with Italian co,ors and
gar lands OF white flowers. very handsome
burial caSket came next, draped in mourning
with siiken band of Italian cOlOrS running
around it: Smilax, Gala lilies, tube-rOS and
camellas were festooned from the sides, Sur
mounting ALL on black standard, was a gilt
crown, and crossed in front OF il were a sword
and Scabbard. The platform was covered
Win great variety OF flowers and plants and
agreat many wax candles. On the front of the
platform were the American flag and Italian
nag and coat of-arms. The front .pewS were
reserved for the President, members of the
Cabinet and members Of foreign legations.
The President occupied the pew directly in
'front.' OF the catafa4ue He was accompaned
by Mrs. Hayes, Webb Hayes, Miss Platt. and
Miss Smith, of Chicago. Among the others
present were all the members of the Cabinet
many OF them accompanied by ladies': Baron
Blanc, Count Litta, and others of the Italian
legation; Sir Edward Thornton and members
OF the British legation in full dress: and men,
bers OF the other foreign legations all in the
ofhclal uniform of their respective countries
Vice President Wheeler. Speaker Randall.
Chief Justice Waite. Justice Bradley. and
many Senators and Representatives We're pre-
GERS in full uniform. 1t was nearly II O'Clock
before all the crowd that could get in had been
admitted, and the aises were crowded.
AT II o'clock. the procession entered the altar
ate:. al The mass assisted by Fathers Ciampi
and Jenkins. Their veStments were of black
satin, trimmed with white satin. At the open
ing of the services the choir. which had re-
ceived some valuable additions, began Mo-
ZartS grand requiem mass, which was rem
dered i'll Il magnificent manner. Mr.. Harry
Sherman presided ut the organ. During the
ohertoly after high mass, 20 Salttaris'' WAS
consisting of Miss Eva Mills. Mrs. Shermar'
and MeSSrS. Pugh and Cannon. The Catholic
funeral service concluded the ceremonies, at
1920 o'clock.
OF the church the Marine band which was
stationed on the outside porch, played some
appropriate pieces. During the Services Il
lady. whose name was unknown, was over
come by the great pressure and excitement
and tainted. She WAS carried out of the
church by policemen.