New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-04

lies who wish to set n good example, and who
have carnal OF other weaknesses which incapactate
them from approaching the holy table. there are in
some private ohapels by episcopal OF Papa author
ity, communions at which unconsecrated
waters are given. Louis XVIII COM
municated en- blanc. 50 did Louis
XIV when he was leading the life of Sultan. He
set by Louis XIV. Of dischargIng all his Easter
duties. No domestic chaplain will own that he ad-
ministers uncOnsecrated waters, and ~ IS only very
rarely that one hears about them. Those VINO re-
ceive them are in the majority of slow to talk
abOnt them. Louis XIV. was pressed by ms cnap-
lain to take the communion en- blanc when ne was
living with the wife of the Marquis de M0ntespan
lie thought that it would be unworthy of q great
King TO go through such a farce. The way ne set
tied the difficulty was in breaking with the
Marquise IN the fifth week Of Lent and
making mp with her Easter Monday.
Confession and spiritual conversation and sta
tions in churches are varied with sermons ana
oratOrios. The believing and non-behcyng attend
the latter and the musicians seek 10 delight them
all Some preachers know how to speak to the IN
tie let and to stir and nfame heart? and souls.
Holy Thursday is tho day for washing the feet OF
beggars ut NOtre Dame. The Archbishop and the
Dean aud Canons Of the Cathedral rs well as those
Of S. Denis. take part in the ceremony. IL II not
easily visible Nor is ii very imposing Forsthat
reason ii is not worth seeing vice unless To good or
fashionable Catholic. MOnsgnor Guibert IS very
old. He now looks of coTpsc-Iike palor All the
expression of his face Is concentrated into bis black
sOathern-lOONng eyes The Cau0ns of 1t. Denis
have been placed on the retired list because they
are too old to celebrate al regular hours, to
preach. or get through diocesan duties. In fact
they are the nyads of the epIscOpacy, In their
bright veStures they look ever 80 much Older than
their real age and tOdde about the chancel be-
hind the Archbishop. The yergcrs and deacons
seem to lack CarneStncss and all 20 through
the ceremony IN llfeleSs, mechanical way.
The water for the feet is in silver gilt basin. and
the towels which the members of the Chapter bear
are Of the finest linen. am told that the precau-
ton of giving the beggars fOOt-bath5 Is taken Just
before they enter the cathedral About as much
water is placed upon each nstep rs ~ used I'D chrlS
tenIng a baby. There ~ painful feeling that the
rite is mere survival aud that 1t in no wise eX
erciscs the virtue of humility. There are tho ac-
compartments OF fine singing and organ music.
The nave Is filed to OVERLOOKING. Every one is IN
the deepest mourning.
On Good Friday old ladies and young wear Grape
bonuets aud wells and plain merinO dresses and
NANTES or shawls. The most humble women have
black ribbons in their white caps Affairs look Ike
flower shops because the flower shops are emptled
round the affairs. Bouquets, wien hundreds OF
tapers are lighted near them. contrast well with
the sable hangiugs of the church that IL il now
" the thing for rich bellies to send quantities Of
them 10 their COnfes5ors and parish priests on
Good Friday morning. There are musical afternoon
services in all the churches
The Stabat Mater - over. mourning u thrown
oil for the Promenade de Longchamps, which II q
Fashions Exhibition. This season the weather did
not admit of brilliant clothes show either Oh Good
lrday or Holy Saturday. which were therefore de-
voted 10 pIOus practices. II Is on the latter day
that the poor come forward. like to see them IN
n church They are nearly always earnest, ana
they md comfort in burning candles and making
yOtIye offerings. Whatever they do comes from
their hearts.