Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-03
RENouNcEs THE WORLD.
Miss Mary Abel Take- the white Ven q
the Georgetswn Convent

MS narN Abfit inc W nttt Neu -
the Georgetswn Convent.
RECEIVED MO THE srsrERHooD NJ CARDINAL
GIBBONS WITH sTNFIE BUr IMPRESSIVE cEkE-
noSIEs-AS ELcoVESr SERMON NJ hIsHoP
cuRrIs-A DISTINGUISHED ooNrASr PRESENT.
This morning at so'elock en- impressive ~
lgious event took place in the chapel Of the
Georgetown Convent Of the Visitation. The
occasion was the taking OF the ~hite veil by
Miss Mary Abel. daughter OF the late Mr. A. &
Abel of Baltimore. The chapel was very slAba
rateiy decorated. the altar dressed vi tn Gala ll
and the grating which separates the sanctuary
from the cloister was draped in asparagus and
garlanded with ropes of white roses The
entire chapel was hung with laurel sarlands,
giving a most pleasing effect to the rich in
terror.
DISTINGUISHED cLERaYNEx.
Al the right Of tho sanctuary his eminence.
Cardinal Gibbons. seated, attended bv DR.
Chappene, who is the superior Of the convent.
In the sanctuary were Rev. F. J. Domaine.
chancellor OF the archdiocese; Rcv. Father
Mhel1n. secretary 90 his eminence. with other
ciergymen 81 the cathedral. of which the AbeIl
family age attendants: Rev. Father Ferdinand
Late, provincial Of the redomptorists. Father
Iarilett Father Lyman Of Goyanstown, Rev.
ANA -. lstN. Allcfk rank. ~. h. OF
Philadelphia; Fathers Mackall and Wight Of
Baltimore, Rev. Father Richards. 81: Rev
Rather Brady. Sd, and Fathers Ryan and
Aackin of this city.
THE ooSGREoArox.
In the pews were Miss Fannie Abel Mr.. and
Mrs. Edwin Abel, Mr.. Arunah Abel. Col. Vic
tor Baughman and his little daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard Mcsherry. Mr.. Thomss Hillyer,
Nj. Alfred Jenkins, Mr.. John Grifis Miss fox
Miss NclleN Miss Darsq., Nj
George Burns, Mr.. Edward Hermange Mrs.
samuel Morgan, Miss Geegan. Mrs. Torncy all
Of Baltimore; DIR. Brookes of the Sun with
Mr.. and Mrs A. Leo Knott, Miss Pant. Mr. aud
city.
The ceremonies. which lasted about two
hours. began by the sermon. delivered in the
mosi impassioned style Of the bishop Of VIII
mington. Bishop Curtis. His theme the
spirit OF remuneration Of the will for the love Of
God. and he closed with a few words beautifully
expressed 20 the young novice of the TRIALS aud
responsibilities of the religious life, as well as
OF It's interior joys and consolations.
An IMPRESSIVE CEREMONY.
Miss Abel, thus far clad in the habilirncnts
Of bride, was behind the CRATE. surrounded
by the nuns. As she approached the CRATE Car
dinai Gibbons, attended by Bishop Curtis and
number OF priests, asked the questions of the
| formula prescribed. which were answered in a
distinct voice by the novice.
What dost thou demaad2 Declare thy will
/ in the presence of this assembly," were the
solemn words OF the cardinal addressed 10
Miss AbelL
Her reply, in tremulous vet distinct tones.
was as follows: zone thing have | desired OF
! the Lord: this do now ask that nav dwell
| IN this house of the Lord all the DAYS of nv
| life
Other questions were asked and answered
AfIe- that the mass Was commenced, the cele-
| brant being the Rev. Albert Frank. formerly
the spiritual adviser of Miss Abel. During the
mass she assisted at il. but dressed in the earb
of a nun, wearing the white veil of the order,
and under her new name. Sister Mary JOSEPH.
After the religious ceremony the Young sister
was surrounded first by the nuns each of whom
said, Peace be with thee. dear sister" ard
then by her family for their kisses and con-
gratulations.
SISTER Mary Joseph" the name by which
Miss Abel will hereafter be known in the con-
vent. was thea accompanied in procession TO
the novitiate by the sisters with lighted can
dies.
AT BREAKFAST.
All the company were then entertained ut
breakfast in the convent refectory.
Along the fower-decked tables about 100
guests sat. Cardinal Gibbons after saving the
grace and giving his blessing. left az once for
Baltimore. The rest of the company fingered
| until after II O'Clock. The quartet from st.
Matthew s-Mr. l.. L. Cannon. MIR. Burnett,
Mrs Zaidee Smith and Miss Marguerite Nolan
with Miss Jennie Glennan at the organ. sang
Giorzas mass with Dueckens Neni Creator al
the beginning and the Laudamus at the offer
| tory. The music was a splendid feature Of the
| ceremony.