Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-14

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REQUIEM Mass FOR THE PoPE.-lhe Gath !s
~. NJ A exsudris deploring, in common with
Gc;, ", religiouists throughout the world. the
toe. .h NJ the Sovereign Pontif, Plus TX, this
ds sSa;ny cave expression to their feelings 6y
ao n;,s iuoeral services 10 his behalf, at st.
I TarVs Church.
NJ ~ two or three days past, the ladies-those
.i.. b,ines who are ever forward 10 every
Pv "i and holy work-have been busily engaged
sO, nreo,Iipg the drapery for the solemn coca
;'V The outside of the church was drsped with
:-nIa festoons of black over the main entrance,
s' iItiog symbol of the humble and simple pr
s 800 lie of him in whose honor the services
.s,s held, Immediately over the doorway the
uSnoI and American flags were placed shrouded
u i0s;ls of tho church the hangipgs were much
1870 elaborate. The galleries were draped
I -;,b heavy folds of black. secured with white
sands and purple rosettes. The columns sup
UU,.t;np the galleries were shrouded IN similar
p.urning, The windows of the church were
u.r,rsd with black and the air OF gloom very
mu,h increased thereby.
D'T The sanctuary was arched with black hang.
go, arranged in heavy folds with long pendants,
II radiating from the keystone OF the arch, on
-b;rh was placed large silver cross. The
,.anorv here, as 10 other portions of church,
49, s.c' relieved by knots of white, and purple
iosetteS. ,
,,oiIpsicks thereon, were draped 10 purple
and white 1.-THE Papal mourning colors) and the
.;ls sItars 10 like manner, except iestoon OF
black over each.
The pulpit was heavily draped in black cloth,
trimmed with silver fringe.
Immediately 10 front of the sanctuary railing
s,ood the cltataque. 1t was composed OF y
n,ai1rm covered with red cloth, above which
ro.r another platform covered with purple.
l-oop this latter platform rested casket GOV.
o,ad with white cloth trimmed with gold fringe.
A. me head of the casket rose cross trimmed
9th flowers, while at the foot the Papal arms
gsrc displayed in gilt. Upon the casket re-
n'sed crown of pure white flowers on GRIM
IN ground. The colors used about tho cata-
nnue were those Of the Papal court. Tho
gboIs structure was surrounded with lighted
c,n1Ies and The church was Illuminated with
"a. .,
The services commenced at pine o'clock this
norDiog. when Solemn Mass of Requiem was
nng, lev. j. A. MoHugh. of Washington.
VA tho cclebrant; Rev. d. O'kane, pastor OF
s., Mary's, deacon, aud Rev. A, p. Heating.
,sstant pastor, subdeacon.
Tho high altar was brilliantly lighted with
andIcs, and the magnificent Orient 10 the rear,
zas blaze OF gas jets. The musical portion OF
he Mass was rendered BY the choir OF st.
Nary s,undcr Miss Helen M...Nevett as leader.
Mss Kate Stoutenburg presided at the organ.
The music was as follows
Acknowledgements
.Msstor the Dead-Muller.
Lbcra me Don,ine-Muller.
fiucral INarch-Beethoven
After the Mass, the absolution was pro-
nounced by Father NlcHugh and the services
ended.
The congregation was one Of the largest ever
seen 10 Alexandria, not single seat being lett
vacant. and many persons being obliged to
stand throughout the ceremonies. The seating
Of the congregation and the preservation OF
order was committed to delegation of the So.
cieiy of St. Vincent de Paul, and notwithstand-
ing tho largo crowd, tho best of order was OBJ
arved. No sermon was preached on the CO.
caA0D.
Too much praise cannot be given to the Ia.
lies for the very elaborate and appropriate man
DER in which the church was draped.
In pursuance of the order Of Very Rev. +:
laussens, Administrator Of the Diocese OF
Richmond, the bell Of St. Mary's Church will
be tolled from twelve to three o'clock on Mon.
day next, that being tho last day of tho funeral
services.
The mourning drapcry will remain 10 the
church for thirty days unless new Pope shall
be sooner elected.
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