Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-09
The Death of POpe Plus TX,

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF ARCHBISHOP
GIBBONS.
ARCHBIsHOP's HOUSE, Feb. s, 1878
To the CeTyy and Ldity Of the Arch Diocese
Of Baltimore:
1t is my painful duty to announce to you
officially the sad news of the death of our Holy
Father, Plus TX, which news was communi-
Gated to me this morning by his Eminence
Cardinal McClOSkey, with the request that the
intelligence should be made known by me at
once to all the archbishOps of this country.
This is neither the time nor the place to en-
large upon the life and virtues OF the illus
trious pontitt, who has stamped his enduring
name upon the memory and affections of the
Catholics OF all christendOm, and has won the
admiration OF all who admire justice and
purity OF life. address you not to eulOgize in
words our Holy Father, but to call upon you to
show in acts your sense of our loss, and OF
what is due to him who has just gone to his
reward.
1t is requested. therefore, that all the
churches OF the archdiocese be draped in
mourning on Monday next, the 11th, and so re-
main during the space of thirty days.
lect The Pro Smmo " Poce P tt dis EIsgando c5e co
till official information shall have been re-
eeived OF the election of successor to the late
POntiff.
1t is also requested that masses be said
throughout the diocese for the repOSe of the
soul OF the Holy Father till the day of his
lnterment. on which day, whenever practica-
brated in the same behalf, and when a solemn
mass cannot be had on that day. Il low mass
Will be said
1t is scarcely necessary to remind the laity
and still less religious communities, TO testify
their reverence and affection for the deceased
Pontiff by Offering their cOmmunions for the
particularly on the day of his Obsequies
Finally. on the day of interment OF the Holy
Father remains. the bells of all the churches
Will be tOlled from Y to 3 p. m.
u ArphhiShnA n Rl
by order: A. A. CURTIS, Sec'y.
Society,".
The rain storm of yesterday did not prevent
the ladies asked to lunch with Mrs. Hickok, at
Mr.. Fernando Woods residence, from accept
ing the pleasant invitation for o'clock The
beautiful parlors gained by the contrast with
outdoors. About fifty ladies were present and
no gentlemen until Mr. Wood appeared at the
Witching hour for luncheon to aid his sister,
Mrs. Baldwin, and Mrs. Hickok in attending
TO their guests. among whom were both mar
ly. Seats were provided at small tables for all
present, and the little groups of four and five
ladies at a table enjoyed animated converse
ton while they partook of innumerable dain-
ties. A fragrant bouquet, composed OF two
rOsebuds, bunch of sweet yiOletS and spray
OF lilies of the valley, was provided for each
lady. At no house in the city can be found a
host and hostess who more thoroughly under
stand the noble art of hospitality than at Mr..
Woods residence, over which Mrs Baldwin
and Mrs. HickOk so gracefully preside.
Most OF those who attended the lunch went
afterwards to the delightful reception given
by Mrs. Magruder at the residence of her
father. Judge Richardson, to Nine. Mod jeSka
and later TO that given by Mrs Carroll.
Mrs. Berry recalled her invitations for last
evening, owing to the death of relative.
The reception of Mr. and Mrs. w. B. Shaw
last evening was a very charming affair, and,
despite the inclemency of the weather, was
very largely attended the guests present COM
prislng many prominent people in public and
private life. Many elegant tOiletteS were OBJ
SerVable during the evening.