Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-03-18

On Wednesday. Thursday and Fri
day. the Tenebre Tor darkening Of the
churches TO preGgure the darkness Of
the cruciixion), IS chanted. a huge
candelabra, bearing fifteen candles,
disposed in the form OF triangle, and
representing Christ, his apostles, and
the prophets who foret0ld his coming
is lighted. While the psalms are sung,
the tapers are extinguished one by Que,
until the topmost one, representing
Christ, only remains. Then this Is
taken down and carried behind the
altar. during the MIserere, after which
Il is put back In its place, TO signify
the temporary withdrawing OF Chrlsts
light. Thursday being the anniversary
OF the establishment Of the euchaslst,
and OF the priesthood OF the new law,
is distinguished by two ceremonies OF
great significance, which take place at
the solemn mass % cathedral churches.
The first is the conservation BY the
bishop, assisted by twelve priests, 10
full sacerdota costumes, OF the OILS
used in the administration OF the
sacramepts. etc. The next Is the wash
ing of feet OF twelve poor persons, while
the choir sings 81. Johns "MdndGtUm
n0DitR." This day Is known as Maun-
day Thursday, as baskets or maunds OF
food are brought for distribution 70 the
poor. In Rome, the Pope washes the
feet of thirteen poor priests, In memory
OF the apostles, including 81. Paul
While the GDrin in cDccisis is being
chanted on this day, the bells suddenly
break ont in joyful peals, and then re-
main silent. until the mass Of Holy
Saturday vixen the Gloria Is chanted.
On GOOD Friday. which Americans
will remember as the anniversary Of
Lfncoln's death. the altar is stripped,
10 signify the desolation Of the church;
the prophecies pertaining 70 Christ's
suferings. the passion Of 81 John are
sung, and the procession proceeds 70
the sepulchre, whence the host ls
brought back, aud offered 20 the people
for alteration, and consumed By the
officiating officer. On Saturday, the
services Dsgin By the blessing Of the
new FIRE" obtained from cOnsecrated
fints and steel which are kept Ia the
churches. The flint symbOlizes Christ
our Rock, and the fire the Holy Ghost.
The clergy return 10 procession, sing
ing the Litany OF the saints, aud the
Joyous mass, with IT'S Alleluias, . fore
taste Of the resurrection.
In Paris. especially, and ct most Of
the European capitals, the fashionable
women appear 10 full mourning. Great
requiem masses are produced FOR the
frst time, aud solemn and splendid
PROFESSIONS and services prove the
steadiastness Of Cbrist's followers on
earth. Russia. as one writer, expresses
II, is turned into q vast camp-meeting.
In Spain, for instance, which Is the
most intensely Catholic countrT Of the
worl3, there are many customs OBJ
served, with az intensity, religious
zbaudon,n that can be found nowhere
else. 10 Seville. Spain, for example,
the customs OF 900 years ago 10 the cell
ebration Of Holy Week are Still pre-
served. Thousands Of foreigners, espe-
cIally siuce the ceremonies AZ Rome have
been clipped Of their importaDce and tie
papai secinsion, 60 70 Seville 70 see
these ceremonies 90 their original form
The devotional spirit prevails among all
classes 70 80 extsnt that iApfesses TIC
stranger sfyeagly. ~ Coed tras4 i