The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-11-10
MASS FOR THE CAR.
Ceremonies of the Greek Church
in Washington City.
ATTENDED BY MANY NoTAsLEs.
The Presidents and Diplomats Hold
Burning Candies Daring the
Memorial servfee&

wAsHrxerox CrTY, Nov. 9.-Frofoundiy
impressive ceremonies we're held at the
Russian legation here today in memory OF
the late car. Alexander Ill President
Cleveland and the entire cabinet, except
Postmaster General Blssell. attended, ac-
companied by Mrs.. Cleveland and the
cabinet ladies'. The foreign ambassadors
and ministers, with their extensive suites,
ali wearing their rich official and court
dress, gave a brilliant color to the solemn
occasion. The services began at O'Clock
with mass celebrated by Bishop Sichoiai,
of the Russian Greek church, assisted by
q Greek monk and two attendants. The
services lasted until 10 O'CLOCK, and were
private, being attended only by Prince
Cantacuxcne. the Russian minister, his
daughter. and the officials Of the Russian
legation. At 10 O'Clock chants aud
prayers for the repose OF the cars soul
began IN the presence of the president,
members of the cabinet and diplomatic
corps. Each participant in the ceremonies
held wax candies throughout the services.
Prince Cantacuzene met President and
Mrs. Cleveland ~ the doorway and es-
corted them 10 places Immediately along
aide the altar The president and his wife
each carried q candle. as did Secretary
Gresham ard all the others. Next TO the
president and his wife stood Prince and
Princess Cantacuzene. Then came Secre-
taries Gresham, Carlisle, Lamont. Herbert,
Morton, Smith and Attorney General
0lney, each bearing q candle Back OF
them stood Ambassador Patenotre, Of
France, in full diplomatic uniform, with
crimson sash from shoulder TO hip, and
medals of honor on his breast.
Ambassador Sauerma-Jeltsch, Of Ger
many, was also in uniform, showing his
medals and decorations. The Chinese
minister and suite were in rich siiken
robes. Near them stood Minister kurino,
OF Japan, and suite in the black and gold
uniforms of Japan. The Korean officials
wore their quaint broad-brimmed hats and
silken gowns.
These and other ministers and officers
present gave a representation TO every for
eign country having representative in
Washington City. As the chanting began,
the candles were lighted, lending q wierd
and picturesque aspect to the scene. The
bishop was robed in the elaborate vest
ments of his office, his tiara being set with
mosaics, rubies and emeralds. woven
into jewelIed embroideries, and his
red velvet surplice being wound
with a white satin stole, embroidered
with gold and small jewels. The Greek
monk was robed in a lengthy. flowing
black gown, falling from the top of high
head dress, from which appeared the long
and shaggy bearded face OF typical Co.'S
sack of Romantic. The bishop and his
attendants chanted the service alternately.
the acolytes swinging the censors until
the air was misty with incense. The
service lasted half an hour, the candles
being extinguished as the chants closed,
after which Prince Cantacuzene escorted
President and Mrs. Cleveland to the door
and the other guests withdrew.
ST.. PETERSBURG. Nov. 9-It Is rumored
here that Pfiyy Councillor DIR. Hirsch, the
late cars body physician, has died sud-
denly. He was with the emperor until
the end.