New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-05
GOSSIP IN ROME.
THE POPES JUBILEE RELICS OF ST
BRIDGET -GARIBALDrS ISLAND.


weeks with foreign embassies and delegations from
every part of the world who have arrived in the
Eternal City for tine purpose of attending the
celebration OF the iftieth anniversary Of the epis-
coral conservation Of Leo MIL There are special
missions not only from the Catholic sovereigns,
but also from Protestant rulers such as. for In
stance Emperor William OF Germany and Queen
Victoria. while the Sultan of Turkey. the
Shah of Persia. the EmperOrs Of China and Japans
AMI n number Of the maharaiahs OF India nave
sent ENJOYS with costly gifts. Besides all these
foreign missions. there pilgrims OF every race
and nationality, and il is a long time since the
Thcrine City has been so crowded with foreigners.
The Jubilee mass was celebrated by the Pont1h
himself in grand state on February 10. at tho
high altar just under the dome Of st. Peters, ana
over which stands the great badacchino OK
Bcrnini. Whilst celebrating mass the Pope wore
superb purple vcstments embroidered in emposeed
gold and adorned with hundreds Of large pearls.
which had been presented TO him on the occasion
of his jubilee by the noble ladies Of Rome. He
used during the ceremony massive gold chalice
ncrrsted with gems. the WORK of Benvenuto
CelIini. purchased from the Borghese collection
and presented to His Holiness by the Roman
nobility The entire Basilca was draped inside
with gorgeous red and gold hangings. and the scene
was grand and imposing
Among the offerings received by tile fontlH
some Of the most notable are those OF the Suitan
which consist not only of superb golden snuh
box set in diamonds and Of several DeautiIu.
Oriental carpets, but also tn" famous funeral
inscription of SAINT Aberzio. discovered in tho
year lsS? in Phrygia. which is of great archaeo
logical value Indeed. many Of the foreign gov
,rnments have asked the Sultan for II Tor their
museums, but the Sultan hes invariably refused.
in,
Museum Another valuable present is that OF
the Prince Regent of Bavaria. which consists or
reproduction. almost six feet high. Of the cello
brated column of Our Lady, one Of the principal
monuments Of Munich The column, as well
as the statues of tie Virgin and Of the angels.
il of massive cold The glasses OF the f0uf
lanterns at the has, are formed by large sapphires'
rubirs and rmcrads and the entire reproduction
is adorned with large diamonds, over l,20o nav
ing been used for the purpose.
Numerous balls and festivities took place during
the last few days OF the carnival. the moso
notable functions being the royal ball given at
the Ouirina and these at the French and British
embassies The 1all at the French Embassy
was especially notable, as ii was the ilrst oc-
cason on which the King and Queen had crossed
the threshold of the Farnese Palace since their
accession to the throne. There are few foreign
mission. more superbly housed in Rome than thai
Of France all the State apartments being hung
with almost priceless Gobelin tapestries Ihefe
was also a handsome dance given by the Ameri'
cas-born Princess BrancacciO who is daughter
of Mr.. j. Hic,son Field. of New-iork. AZ ths
ball at the Qurinal there were large NUMBER
OF Americans present, and the Queen looked par
ticularly we'll in lovely gown of pale green
trimmed with ostrich feathers of the same shade.
mixed here and there with white. The pointed
corsage laced up the back with berthe and sleeves
OF old Chantilly falling in graceful folds. was
specially becoluing. Her hair was dressed in the
high way that suits her so well. She wore
diamond tiara, forming behind a true lovers
knot, and a necklace of wonderful emerads. as
well as some rows of large pearls.
Among the other entertainments may he men,
toned an extraordinary display of masculine skirt
dancing. which took place at the Costanzl Theatre
i'm tine presence of Queen Marguerite and a crowded
house Tie entertainment given by the stu
dents Of the University for the purpose of raising
funds towards the maintenance of those members
Of the University whose means were lnadcduate
10 defray their collegiate expenses. lhe name
~ I'M. ballet given was ScholasticOn," and all the
dancers were male students. The ballet was
oreat sucocss. and notwithstanding the somewhat
lean eAtremities Of certain of the igurants they
were SO successfully "coiffcs' and fardes that
any stranger entering the theatre would assurediy
have believed them TO belong to the fair sex.
Their movements. their gestures and their smiles
were most ainusingly feminine. and they played
m. part, which they had undertaken with the
utmost seriousness The Queen was delighted
with the entertainment. and at its close sent
her CONGRATULATIONS TO the student who had taken
the role of the premiere dansease.
The Government il still in active pursuit OF
the bankers who have been guilty of malfeasance,
of the politicians and officials who have been
guilty of dishonesty and corruption. and of the
brigands OF these three classes Of offenders the
brieands are certainly the most popular. They
ar. ON excellent terms with the poorer classes OF
the districts which they infest. and it was but
the other day that the Ministry was openly
,ssailcd in the Chamber for the severity which
it had exercised in arrestng peasants and landed
proprictors at Vitcrbo as maintalners ana mar
horrrs Of trigands Brigands certainly add 10 the
ont its banditti would lose much Of its romance
and interest
During the repairs which have just been made
i'm the Church Of San Lorenzo III PanlSperna,
where Leo Nil was consecratcd BISHOP Just MY
years ago, an important discovery took place. ~
consists of a marble sarcophagus, whlch, accord.
ing to the Inscriptions thereon. contains some OF
The remains 81 the celebrated st. Bridget The
relics consist of part OF her shoulder nlase ano
uther smaller bones, and their identity Is further
confirmed by documents found in the archives OF
the church IL is stated in these records that
other portions of her body have been removed to
Sweden and placed in the celebrated monastery
of Vaslena The sarcophagus was found beneath
the altar in the second chapel To the left OF the
chancel. There many people OF the Anglo
SAXON and Celtic race who bear the popular name
of Bridget that the news of the discovery OF the
remains Of st. Bridget will doubtless prove "
interest to many readers Of The Tribune.
The dispute now in progress between King HUM.
bert's Government and the widow oil Carlpaidi 10
attracting considerable attention throughout Italy.
The point at issue between them is the possession
of the Isle of Caprera, which the military au-
thorities require for coast defense purposes. In"
tending to erect thereon important Notifications
The War Department has. therefore. determining .
expropriate tie Garbaldi family. Offering them
a sum Of 300, 900 francs by way Of compensation.
aL handsaue. conSiderng the TACT