New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-08
MISS DREXEL TAXES THE WRITE YELL.
AN HEIREss GIVES UP HER MILLIONS TO BE.
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AN HEIREss GIVES UP HER MILLIONS TO BE
COME SISTER OF MERCY.
Pttsburg Nov. : (speclaD Miss Catherine DrcxeI
Of Philadelphia, heress 10 over S5.OOOOOO this morn
ing received the white veil in the beautiful little
chapel Of the 5 sters of Mercy Convent Webster
ave-, this city. The ceremonies were conducted in
the most secret manner. and but few Pt,burg friends
admitted. The majority being from Philadelphia,
including George ". Chds and wife. About sixty
sisters from the mother house in this vicinity Oc-
cuped the SEATS either side of the middle aisle of
the chapel while the family and friends of Miss Drexe
occupied the STATS.
All was silent when Miss Drexel entered the
chapel at 10 rs. clothed in beautiful bridal gown,
white satin dress trimmed with crepe and decorated
with orange blossoms. She a magnificent
diamond necklace. while her fingers on both hands
were adorned with diamond rings. Her wrists were
also encirced with gold bracelets. Following tbs
candidate eight little girls dressed white satin
and wearing white silk wells. One was Mss Josie
Drexel of Philadelphia. cousin Of the novice; she
bore the cross. The procession proceeded TO the altar
where Archbishop Ryan. OF Philadelphia; Bishop
Phelan of the Pittsburg dlocese; Bishop Blondell
of Indian Territory, and Bishop Goriaeux. of
Helena, Mont. seated. score or more Of
priests occupied chairs around the altar.
After the singing Of the hymn. o Gloriosa,r the
ceremonies began The usual questions were asked
the novice and her religious habit then blessed.
Inc ArCnDlsnOp lltu sdlu MY Cllu Nhdl uOSt
thou demand7" and she replied " Tho mercy Of God
and the holy habit Of religion" Then the novice de
parted TO ante-roOm and discar1ing her beautiful
robes of white satn returned TO the
chapel. Where a few minutes before she
walked up the aisle dressed m bridal
robe with eight attendants, she walked slowly
up the aisle dressed in black serge habit and
a white muslin ven. The remainder OF the ceremony
was then performed and Archbishop Ryan began his
discourse lie spoke for three-quarters o1-an hour
and his oratory moved many to tears. The Arch
bishop said that Miss DreXel had carefully studied the
workings of the order and was fully satisfied TO give
herself up to Gods work. II not fanaticsm. he
said. AT the conclusion Of the sermon the novice
was kissed by her friends and relatives and She
moved to tears. But her sOemnity and sadness
disappeared and she Joined her friends IN the reception
held in her honor. Immediately after the religious
ceremony those present walked down the stairway
by Two and IA the large dining-rOOm, where
there was prepared by Albert Menjou, the French
chef OF the Hotel DuqueSne, an excellent repast.
Forty-six plates were set.
The Philadelphia people present were Mr.. and Mrs.
George W. Childs Mr. and Mrs. Edward Morrell.
sister and brothern-aw Of the novice. the Rev. DR..
Hoffman, Mr.. and Mrs. Anthony Drexel; Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph DreXel Mrs. Bowler, Miss L. Drexel,
Miss Josie DreXcl and Father McGOldrick
Miss Drexel will hereafter be known as Sister
Catherine. She will remain novice for two years,
when she will then be made full Sister of Mercy.