Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-03-14

SKETCH OF HIS cARRER-AKRANGBNENTs FOR THE
FUNERAL.

SKETCH OF HIS cARRER-AKRANGBNEETs FOR THE
FUNERAL.
The announcement Of the death Of Rev. Francis
Z. Boyle, pastor OF St Matthew'S church, which
took place yesterday afternoon, as stated In last
evenings STAR caused profound SORROW throu gh-
ont the District, as Father Boyle was much
beloved, both by Catholics and Protestants. Father
Boyle, as has been stated in THE STAR, was
removed to Providence hospital, suffering with
painful malady about two weeks ago. Yesterday
morning he celebrated mass in the hospital chapel,
and attended to various matters concerning his
NIT to the operation OF nthotomy, having previously
opposed the physicians In their purpose to admin.
ministered from the effects Of which. 1t appears,
the patient never rallied. He was seized with an
Father Boland who was called In previous to the
final dissolution, administered the sacrament OF
extreme JUNCTION to the dying priest Few divines
spected and beloved as the eloquent Father Boyle.
He was born I'm Baltimore in 1877. and educated at
st Mays academy In that city. After graduating
was ordained in 1851, He was first appointed to
st. Mary's church, Rockville, Montgomery county,
he came to Washington as assistant to Father
O'TOole of<t Patrick's< hurch and was soon after
wards transferred TO St Peters church on Capitol
I'm the army and was detailed at the Old Capitol
prison, where 1t became hts duty to be present at
the executions that took place There, including
those of wirz, Sergeant sperry and others Upon
the death Of Father Knight, Father Boyle became
pastor OF st. Peters church and served there for
many years Upon the death OF the venerable
Rev. Charles White in 1873 Father Boyle succeeded
to the passionate OF St Matthew's church, which
Office he filled at the time of his DEATH. AS cler-
gyman Father Boyle was particularly diStin-
guiShed by a winning elOQuence. He was very
popular as lecturer. HIS genial social qualities,
gentle disposition and proverbial generosity won
for him the love and admiration of all classes His
dea tn will be sincerely mourned.
THE REAAINs-FuNERAL ARRANGEMENTS, ETC.
The remains OF Father Boyle lay in the parlor
OF his late residence to-day, and were visitd0 by
hundreds of his friends He was clad in the pur-
pie vestments OF the mass, usually placed upon
dead priests His appearance, with the exception
OF blush tinge to his face, was very natural At
his head and feet candles burned. Near the body
were placed vases OF Gala lilies, which were
the only flowers In the apartment Father
during the final operation, and Father Boyle
received the last sacraments from him Father
Boland will have charge of the parish until
priest IS appointed by the archbishop. Officers OF
the requiem mass have not vet been appointed.
Owing TO Father BOyles long residence at ST. Pc
terS two OF the pall-bearerS will be selected from
tnat parish, and also guard of honor during the
time the remains are exposed to view. A meeting
OF the male members Of the congregation was held
In the basement OF the church this morning to
make arrangements for the funeral, and also for
the maintenance OF order while the BODY remains
at the pastoral residence, but owing to the short
notice given OF the meeting nothing was done.
Another meeting was called for this evening at
half-paSt O'Clock.
The body will remain In the pastoral residence
until early Thursday morning, when 1t will be re-
moved to the church, where mass for the dead will
be offered at $50 am. The public will be admit
ted to view the remains between the hours OF 8 a.
m to pm to-day and Wednesday. The usual
wednesday evening lenten service will be dis
penSed with this week. The deceased will be laid
10 the prospective removal to Baltimore. The
funeral in this city will be the only services held