The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-12
THE ARcHBIsHoP's FUNERAL.
The Most Solemn Services Ever Seen in the
Cincinnati Cathedral.

CINCINNATI, July 1.-THE funeral of Arch
bishop Purcell, one of the most solemn serv-
ices ever seen in the cathedral which he
built, occurred at 8 o'clock. Crowds were at
all the gates seeking admission with cards
previously distributed. The body of the
cathedral was soon filled, and then others
were admitted to stand in the side aisles, The
center aisle was kept clear. Seats were pro-
vided on the platform for the press. The
body of the dead Archbishop lay as placed
yesterday in the casket at the head of the
main aisle, with the face visible to those in
front. The interior of the cathedral is heav-
lily draped. Bishop Elder, coadjutor of the
deceased Archbishop, vas the celebrant of
the occasion. Rev. w. j.. HALEY, assistant
president; Rev. J. C. Albrech, deacon; Rev.
J. B. Murray, sub-deacon; acolytes, Rev. II.
F~ernending and Rev. F. x. Dutton; book
bearer, Rev. P. A. Quinn; candle bearer, w.
H. Sidley; censer-beafer, Rev. Edward Hickey;
master of ceremonies, Rev, H. Mueller;
Rev. Thomas S. Byrne, ]. T. S~ch@nheft,
Pall-bearers-Rev. J. J. O'Donohue, Rev. b.
Menge. Rev. Charles Hahne, Rev. H. Kemper,
Rev. w. W. O'Rourke and Rev. Il. f. Doyle.
Fully one hundred priests i'll white, in addi-
ton to the bishops and archbishops in pur-
pie, were on either side of the main altar,
while the priests selected tor chanting occu-
pied the main aisle. 1t was 9:2O when the
organ proclaimed the beginning of the cere-
monies. During the robing of the celebrant,
a bass solo was sung by T. J. Sullivan.
Then followed the solemn ritual of the pom
tifical requiem mass. The musical portion
consisted of an introit, by a male chorus; a
gradual, by chanters; Dies Ire, from Mozart's
Requiem, by quartet and chorus; Domino
Jesu, by a male chorus; Sanctus Benedictus,
Agnus Del, by a male chorus: communion,
by the chanters; Fine Absolutine, by chant
ers and bishops; Miserere, by a male chorus
the whole under the direction of J. A.
BrGckhoven. The music was of a high order
of merit, and was rendered with deep feel
ing. The elevation of the host was marked
by a most profound devotional attitude
throughout the whole of the crowded cathe-
draI.
At II o'clock, mass being ended, Bishop
Gilmour delivered the eulogy. He began
by reference to the high Office and high re-
sponsibilities Of the priesthood. There were
two ordersin society, human and divine.
Kings and magistrates represent the human;
the priesthood represents the divine. This
gives this scene its - significance. The
Bishop gave a brief biographical sketch of
the life of the deceased, dwelling with en-
phasis on the severe labors performed by the
Ar%chbishopin the early years of his appoint
ment to the diocese of Ohio, and showed
what a mighty power the dead prelate
welded in the Catholic growth in the West.
Fourteen priests of fifty years ago had in
creased to 4, 800, the sixteen churches to 500,
and the 5000 Catholics to 500, 900. Arch
bishop Purcell, it was true, was aided in pro-
ducing these results, but to him belongs the
honor of outlining the great work. Speak
ing of his financial failure the speaker said
it was commented on most widely,
but not even his bitterest foe ever charged
Archbishop Purcell with personal dishon-
esty or evil intent. Poor he came into the
world, poor he lived and poor he went out
of the world. The pathway OF his whole life
was strewn with works for the poor. When
passions have Gained and impartial history
is written, PurcelPs memory would rise far
above the shadow of reproach. He mistook
the principles On which business must be
conducted, but he was not guilty of wrong.
He closed with a touching and eloquent trib-
ute to the personal character and moral
worth of the deceased, during which many
were in tears.
The sermon was followed by the solemn
of a~bsolution, repeated by each of
the five archbishops present. 1t was 12:45
O'Clock when this was ended, yet the house
| remained packed as at the beginning. The
procession then formed, marched through
the streets, returning by the cathedral, where
it was joined by the hearse containing the
remains of the Archbishop and proceeded TO
the depot to take the train to st. Martins.
The funeral train bearing Archbishop Pur-
cells remains consisted of four cars, carry
ing Archbishops O'Connor and Gallagher,
Archbishop-ele Elder, and fifty priests, to-
gether with about one hundred others. All
along the route great crowds were gathered.
The train stopped at the principal stations,
the casket was opened, ana the people per-
mitted to view the body. Arriving at West
boro, where the body had to be taken from
the railroad, there was a great number of
| people in vehicles in waiting to join the pro-
cession to the convent of st. Martins. The
body will lie in state there tonight, and the
burial take place tomorrow.