Daily globe., 1883-07-12
THE LAST RITES.

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/ posing Demonstration--Eulogy by Bishop
Gilmour.
| CINCINNATI, July 1.-THE funeral of
Archbishop Purcell was one of. the most
solemn events ever seen in the cathedral
which he built. At 9 o'clock crowds were
at all the gates seeking admission by cards
previously distributed. The body of the
cathedral was soon thus filled, and then
others were admitted to stand inside the
| aisles. The center aisle was kept clear.
Seats on the platform were provided for
the press. The body of the dead arch
bishop lay as it did yesterday, in casket
| at the head of the main aisle with the face
visible to those in front. The interior of
the cathedral was heavily draped
Bishop Elder, co-adjutor of the deceased
| archbishop, was the celebrant of the occa-
| sion; Rev. W. j. Holly, assistant priest;
Rev. j. Allbrink, deacon; Rev. J. G. Murray,
sub-deacon; acolytes, Rev. b. Fernure,
Rev. F. Dulton; brookberg, Rev. P. A.
| Quinn; candle bearer, W. h. Sidley; CEN
sor, Rev. Edward Hickey; master of cere-
monies, Rev. H. Mueller, Rev. Thos. s.
| Byrne, Rev. j. F. Schoonseoft; pail bear
ers, Rev. j. J. O'Donohue, Rev. B. Mines,
| Rev. Chas. Hahne, Rev. 81. Kemper, Rev.
w. M. O'Rourke and Rev. R. F. Doyle.
Fully 100 priests in white in addition to
| the bishops and archbishops in purple
were on either side of the main altar,
while the priests selected for the shroud-
ing occupied the main aisle.
1t was 9:20 when the organ proclaimed
the beginning of the ceremonies. During
the robing of the celebrant a bass solo
was sung by 7. J. Sullivan. Then followed
the solemn ritual of the pontifcal requiem
mass. The musical portion consisted of
In Troit by chanters; Tractus of chanters,
Kyrie by male chorus; Gradual by chan
ters; Diestrae. from Mozart's requiem by
quartet and chorus; Domino Jesu by male
cnorus; Sanctus Benedictus Agnus Die by
male chorus; Communion by chanters; Give
Absolutions by chanters and bishop,
Miserere by male chorus, the whole under
the direction of ]. A. Brockbone. The music
was of high order of merit, and was rem
dered with deep feeling. The elevation of
the host was marked by the most profound
devotional attitude throughout the whole
of the crowd.
In the cathedral at IL o'clock, mass be-
ing ended, Bishop Gilmore delivered an
eulogy. He began by reference to the
high Office and high responsibility of the
priesthood. There were two orders in
society, human and divine. Kings and
magistrates represent the human, the
priesthood represent the divine. This
gives the scene its significance. The
bishop gave a brief biographical
sketch of the life of the de-
ceased, dwelling with emphasis on
| the severe labors performed by the arch
bishop in the early years of his appoint
ment to the diocese of Ohio, and showed
the mighty power the dead prelate welded
in the Catholic growth of the West. Four
teen priests ef fifty years ago have in
creased to 480; the sixteen churches to
500, and the 5000 Catholics to 100000.
Archbishop Purcell, it was true, was aided
in producing these results, bat to him
belongs the honor of outliving
the great work. Speaking of his
financial failure, the speaker said it was
commented on most widely, but not even
| the ,bitterest foe ever charged Archbishop
Purcell with personal dishonesty 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 of kindness for the
poor. When passions have cooled and i'm
partial history is written Purcell's memory
would rise far above the shadow of re-
proach. He mistoOk the pri nciples
on which business must be conducted, but
he was not guilty of wrong. He closed
with touching and eloquent tribute to
the personal character and moral worth of
deceased, during which many were in
tears.
The sermon was followed by the solemn
ceremony of absolution repeated by each
of the five archbishops present. 1t was
12:45 when this was ended, yet the house
remained packed as it was at the begin
ming. The procession then formed, march
ed 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.