Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-19
REQUIEM MASSES
Fer the Soul Of the Bead Pops
Solemn Services at st. MarJ's
and st. Patrick's
Churches.

mass was cnanted at ~. mRrys q AZ
st. Pstrick's for the soul Of the late Pope
Plus TX, whose longevity Of life, equAlled
by the grandeur Of his intellect and the
noble virtues of his heart, have been
the subjects of no less wonder than
admiration throughout the Christian
world. Since the death Of this great
man the pulpit. the press and the secular
forum have been generous in their ex.
pressiCns of feeling, which is alike shared
by all who appreciate the higher and
grander characteristics Of manhood. Not
only from Catholics, but also from Pro-
testants have come kind words and gen.
erous sentiments regarding the char
acter, career and services Of the late
Pope Plus TX. ioi
AT ST.. PArRIcKs CHURCH,
corner Of DeSoto and Linden streets,
there was . large attendance at . o'clock
this morning, the announcement of the
solemn requiem mass for the soul Of
the dead pope being the occasion,
The church presented an appearance not
to be forgotten. The altar, pillars and
arches we're all heavily draped in mourn.
ing, and in front of the chancel was
located a catatalque guarded by four
pspal zouaves in full uniform. The main
and side affairs we're nude Of ell orna-
meutation save the customary number
Of wsxen candles, which threw a soft
light over the dark badges of mourning
and made the scene all the more i'm
pressive. On the .cAtafslque, covered
with black velvet fringed with silver, was
the papal tiara, composed Of evergreens,
natural violets and white flowers. This
tiara, the work Of Mr.. Moore, was ex.
quisitely made. Around the catafalque
we're the large candelabra whose lights
cast a weird refulgence over the dark
cloth. A noticeable feature of the occa.
sion was the presence of the ladies of
the Sodslity societies, each being dressed
in mourning, aud wearing white wells
and natural white flowers. Rev. Father
McLemars, Deacon Father Riordau, and
sub-Descon Father Mooney conducted
the services, which wero solemn in char
acter aud impressive 10 effect. Prof.
Elliott had charge Of the organ, Schmidt
Requiem being the mass, which wac
beautifully rendered by the choir, com.
posed Of Father Lucella and Mr.. Der.
nard, tenor; Mrs. Mausford and Mrs. J.
j. Sullivan, soprano; Misses Mollie Bless
ing, Peck and Mullen, alto, and Mr.. Joe
P. Carey, bssso. After the service Father
RiordAn delivered an eloquent Grafton
on the Pope's life. The Grafton wai
characterized by a beautiful sentiment
Of piety and fervid eloquence, which
we're not without effect upon the large
number of persons assembled to unite
in the performance of q sacred and
solemn duty,
AT ST. MARYs CHURCH,
corner of Third and Marx ct streets
there raj also a large attendance at the
requiem mass for the soul Of the late
Pope Plus TX. This church, too, wst
draped in mourning. The affairs being
robed in black and lit with countless
taperS. The images were yelled 10 black
Grape, which c~ontrasted clearly with the
white altar cloth and crosses. Ia front
Of the chancel was a catafalque covered
with black velvet and fringed With silver,
waxenr tapers and flowers being arranged
on the sides, while at the head of the
catafalque was the tiara united with
the papal insignia. At the foot OF
the catafalqne, and Just above a
white cross in the blAck cloth, was
a wreath of evergreens and natu-
raj flowers. In addition to the
grown persons, the children Of the pspal
school we're present upon this occasion,
which did not fail to arouse the deepest
interest among the members of the
church. The choral society, with Pro.
fsssor Decker at the organ. rendered the
Gregorau chant in a simple but graceful
manner. Requiem mass will be chapted
at 3 tomorrow morning in St. Peters
church, and at 8 o'clock Thursday morn
ing in St. Budgets church.
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