Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-26
FATHER CURLEY BURIED.
Simple but Impressive Services Over the
Remains OF the Venerable Priest.


Simple but impressive were the funeral cere-
monies over the remains of the late Father
Curley at Holy Trinity church in Georgetown
this morning. Early in the day the body Of
the venerable priest was removed from the
south room Of the Georgetown university in
Urinary to the parlor, where il remained and
was viewed by many friends OF the deceased
until the time arrived for its removal TO the
church The features OF the dead prelate and
scientist were natural as during life. Just
before 10 O'Clock the funeral cortege left the
college buildings, where for over sixty
years the face and form OF the dead
priest had been familiar, en- route 10 the
church. The procession was headed by the
cross bearers and altar boys bearing candies
and incense. The procession moved silently
along the street until the church was reached
Many heads OF spectators on the sidewalks
along the route Of the procession were uncov-
cred In respect 10 the memory of the DEAD
priest who was held in such high esteem
IL THE CHURCH.
There had assembled at the church soma
time before the last sad rites were 20 be per.
formed large gathering of friends Of the de-
ceased. Among them were not a few gradu-
ates Of Georgetown university. Upon the ar
rival OF the body at the churce the main doors
were swung open noiselessly and the body was
received by Rev. Father Roccofort. Toward
the altar moved the procession, and before
reaching the chnncel rail the remains were
placed upon catafalque, around which burned
candles. Chairs for more than forty Of the
clergy had bsen arranged within the chancel
rail, and before the services began the clergy
appeared upon the altar and seated themselves.
When all had been seated the cardinal, in his
scarlet robes and cap, was recognized rs he ap-
peared in the doorway leading 20 the altar. He
took position TO the left OF the altar and re-
NAMED kneeling In prayer for several mo-
ments. So simple was the ceremony that q por-
ton OF the mass was recited instead Of being
chanted.
THE cELEBRANT WAS THE REV. FATHER CLARKE,
the Oldest living graduate of Georgetown uni
versity. Upon conclusion OF the mass attend
ants upon the cardinal appeared with white and
black robes and the berretta. The scarlet
robes were quickly changed for the others. and
after this the berretta placed on his head
This being done the cardinal proceeded to the
casket and sprinkled upon 1t holy water, pro-
nouncing the last dissolution for the soul OF
Father Curley. The remains were then borne
down the aisle to the hearse, followed by q
choir from Woodstock, whose chant
ings deeply impressed those present
Just as the sun seemed trying to shine and the
clouds 70 break away the remains of Father
Curley were consigned 10 their last resting
place in the little graveyard attached 10 the
university. Those who we're in attendance
upon the services were Fathers Doonan Null
laly, Dougherty. o'Connell, Harlin, Mulooney,
Petit, Nicholson, Mclaughlin, Greene and
Roche Of LoyOla college, Baltimore; OLeary Of
Worcester, Mass, and 0'Kane Of Woodstock
The choir from Woodstock was composed OF
Father Powell and Messrs. lie Autier, O'Con-
nell, Fleming, O'Gorman and Quirk.