The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-10-19

walked, probably conscious of the many
Apostolic Delegate Francis Satolli, in cas-
sock of purple, with cinture of silk, and
over his shoulders the mazZeta of silk.
slender and upright in the rich dress of a
cardinal-the features pallid and aScetic
and the eyes downcast. Bearers supported
the cassock. The organ swelled out sonor-
ously and triumphantly, saluting the prince
OF the church, in whose honor all these
grand ceremonies were being held. Acolytes
in cassocks of red and SUPPLIES of white
were scattered all through the procession,
bearing the trains of the prelates.
Now, as the procession filed in the sanct-
uary the master Of ceremonies seated the
various exalted functionaries in their proper
places.
The cardinal, with his deacon and SUBJ
deacon and other officers proceeded to his
throne, where he was assisted in vesting
the mass. The choir performed an ante
melody by MaScagni; it was distinguished
by the sweetness and charm now so well
recognized as of his style.
Under the cardinal the attendants poured
handing the sacred vestments one to an
other and assisting him to fix them in place
the alb, the red girdle, the stole, the man.
tie, the damatic and chasuble. For this
day Of jubilee the vestments were of white
and gold. Purple and scarlet figured amid
the flowers and in the decorations. Solemn
and impressive was the spectacle at this
moment-the dignitaries in their gorgeous
dresses, the colors melting into one an
oWers and tho condg o perfume OF the
scenic possibilities of the grand Roman
ritual were employed to the utmost. And
now. all being ready, the cardinal with
deacon and subdeacon, took their places at
the foot of the altar and began the most
solemn function of the Catholic Church
with the words: "Introibo ad altare Del"
1t was little warm, and the ladies who
In honor of the day. WIRE dressed as on
Sunday, vigorously famed themselves A
good deal of the variations of red scarlet
crimson cherry, and especially the deep car
nation and the Colour de rose, was seen in
their gowns and bonnets. The tall candles
of nigh mass burned with a yellow CLEAN
at the back of the main altar, and around
and about them were myriads of other
lights. The air was heavy with the scent
OF flowers, and all through the multitude
of flowers built in ranks upon and about
the altar the small wax candles twinkled
with silyery light; scores of them and hun
dreds. Archbishop Corrigan preached the
sermon.
Following is the congratulatory letter of
the Holy Father to the Cardinal. 1t was
read by Father Rocker:
ITO Our Beloved Son. James Cardinal Glib
bonS, Archbishop of Baltimore health
and apostolic benediction:
In the month of October next recurS the
suspicious day on which, five and twenty
years ago, you were raised to the episcopal
dignity. We, therefore, are promoted, both
by your devoted attachment to us and by
our affectionate regard for you, to express
the feelings of heartiest CONCENTRATIONS
wherewith to welcome the occasion that is
no less joyous for us than 1t is for you.
And while we render thanks to Almighty
God, who has, hitherto, had you in His holy
keeping, we humbly beseech Him in His
goodness H ITO to grant you the privilege which
us. of celebrating the golden jubilee of our
episcopate. In the meantime, we send you
a memorial of this gracious anniversary,
intending 1t likewise as a token of our ear
nest good will toward you. We, moreover,
invoke upon you every blessing for your
happiness and welfare, and lovingly impart
to you, your clergy and the faithful in
trusted to your watchful care our apostolic
blessing.
:Given at ST. Peters, Rome, the SOth day
of August, 1893, In the sixteenth year of
our pontifcate. LEO XIII, Pope
Immediately after the mass at the cathe-
dral the prelates and the clergy, having
dotted their priestly robes, went to ST. Ma
rvs Seminary. where they were entertained
at dinner by the president and faculty Adj
Dresses were delivered by Mgr. McColgan,
Cardinal Gibbons and Mgr. Satolli