New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-26
A MASS FOR JOAN OF ARC.
INTERESTING CEREMONIES IN THE
CHURCH OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL"
TIE CELEBRATION IN HONOR OF THE BEsTowAL

TIE CELEBRATION IN HONOR OF THE BEsTowAL
OF VENERABLE" UPON THE FRENCH
HEROINE
An interesting ceremony took place yesterday
morning at the Church OF st. Vincen. de Paul. II
West Twenty third-st. 4 solemn pontihcal mas
OF Thanksgiving was celebrated in recognition o.
the Popes bestowa OF the title OF Venerable upof
Joan OF re The French priests and residents
have been preparing for such celebration ioi
some time. The scene made brilliant by ths
presence OF soldiers. bright lights and handsome
decorations The tri-color OF France figured promi
nenty both in the interior and on the exterior o.
the church. The altar was buried in masses u
palms lilies and Gu; flowers. Heavy curtains Of
white satin, covered with heurde-lis representing
the flags of tie armies OF Charles the Victorious.
hung upon the walls OF the sanctuary.
Detachments from the Battalion Francois the
Grenadlers Rochambeau and the Carde Lafayette
were stationed in the centre aisle. The parish
toner's walked through a lane of gstening bay
onets to their peHs.
The church was crowded with members Of the
French colony. when the services began. at II
o'clock NJ Thiebaud, the French Consul, and
his staff present
AT the head Of the aisle either side stood three
color-srrgeants, holding large silk hags; Ihey
and Stripes. Several Of the French flags were
battle-scarrei. being hot TO ribbons AT tines ,n
sharp orders Of the commanding officers. followed
by the rattle Of the rifles as they struck the stone
floor .
Bishop l.. Des Goesbrland WHO is. it is said. the
Oldest Catholic Bishop in America. was escorted
to the throne the Gosepl side Of the altar the
yesting OF the Bishop followed: and was an I'm, I'M,
him don the rich robes Of office. which were
heavily embroidered with gold. The deacon or
head The deacon the Rev. W. smith. the
subdeacon. the Rev. Mr.. Gallaud; the master OF
ceremonies the Rev. Mr.. Mclaughlin
81 he Elevation
presented arms Father Saat delivered the
panegyric. He told how the peasant girl had been
chosen by God to lead the forces OF charles ne
Victorious against the English and to raise the
siege Of Orleans He drew a glowing picture OF
how the young girl clad in armor. was IN the
God. which was within her lie said she iaooh req
in the cause of just war. The he came to her
execution and said in part Whe Joan came &c. 10
prayer She begged for 4 cross. ana an EhRilsh,
man present made one out OF a little STICK and
handed II 10 the French heroine. who kissed II
rever.ntlv and laid II her breast She begged
Isambard the La Pierre. to go and fetch me cross
from the Church OF 81. Sauveur. and TO hold II up
before her ey"s until the coming OF d'am IN D1agl
she said. that the cross wherein Goa hung miGht
as long as she lived be continually IN her slght'
and her wishes were fulfilled When Joan per
ceved the flames rising she urged her conlessoT 70
go away and at the same time TO keep holding the
up high in front Of her w hen She Ieasst
10 live two Of her Judges cried out: W ouid that
is and the secretary o. King Henry VI said; We
are all loot. We have burned a saint
The Provincial Gaid that Frenchmen looked ior-
warl to the day when Joan Of Arc would be can
nonized. -. u
monies. ard was of NOR than ordhary a ~,
last grand composition II was called La MesSe
lie Jeanne dare" -,
Bishop Goesbriand song pontiical vespers IN me me
evening when a statue Of our Lady Of Victories
was unveiled.