The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-07-27

stomach troubles. declares himself now
perfectly well.
Michael j Kearney. of No. so4 Federal
street, p Philad>lrfia he h ad for six
years been confined to a cos in a hospital,
ms right side being parsly wed, when
years ago ne Concluded 20 coIre and pray
at the relic OF 81 Anne. Ee csIse A. Us. u
tins year, and last night went home en-
tirelv cured. He declares that he was
without TIE use OF either his light arm
or leg until three days ago.
TeTeSa Harktss OF Estlruad aveare and
Eighty y-fourth-anti-a half street. Bs yolne,
y. J.-she had been much relieved OF Sc
rious internal trouble.
Manic Hudson Of No. 22e West Thirty
seventh street-She could but partly see.
Now her eyesight is fuily restored.
Nav Bowl. of No. 1882 Fiatbush avenue.
Brooklyu-when she entered the church IL
was impossible for ber to stend. she Dad
been a sufferer from st. yitus' dance for
years; is DOW going to walk home.
Susan Holland, OF No. 363 Nestrand ave-
nue., Brooklyn had suffered from
chronic rheInatism, and now feels no pain.
Mrs NJ Conpor OF No. 6 Bradbury street,
IL
to 60 to work.
John Herman. OF No. 23s East Forty
first street.-was just able to crawl 10 the
church because OF inflammatory rheuma-
tism. Was able to walk home
During the festival OF st. Anne. Just
closed, the little church has been visited
Ivy more then 10000 devout Catholics,
whom neither the scorching sun, the humid
atmosphere. nor the frequent rains could
keep away.
In the throng yesterday were many deaf.
dumb and blind. cripples on crutches, who
dragged themselves along to the church,
groaning as If in pain, and feeble ones, as
sisted by kind relatives or friends.
Mothers. carr wing babies in their arms,
were very numerous the recent warm
weather showing plainly on the pinched
faces and thin arms their enfeebied con-
dition. Over the hum of the crowd could
always be heard the cry of these children.
whose mothers the priests sought out and
encouraged.
The closiDg ceremonies were held at 7:30
last evening. This was half an hour before
the time announced, but as the church was
then filled and the steps and even the side
walk were packed Father Tetreau began
the service The discourse was ''The Holy
Virgin Mary as She Is in the Bible,'' after
which followed the papal benedict:on, and
at the end Of the ceremony the hymn of
st Anne was sung, the entire congregation
Joining with the choir.
The constantly moving mass OF people
made preaching impossible during the day,
but extra services were held ever yhour, al
ternating in the main body OF the church
and in the basement, mass being said In
one place or the other.
The altar was ablaze with Pickering can
dies, the light being reflected on the silver
vessels, the gilt wood work and the glossy
palms, which had been placed at the rear
OF the chancel and arched over the altar.
During the entire day and evening a
priest sat at a narrow opening of the altar
railing. holding the relic, framed in a
round silver case. covered with glass, and
as the crowd advanced It was held up for
them to kiss. Then they turned to the
right, facing two huge candelabra, in each
of which were more than hundred can
dies. On the opposite side Of the altar were
many crutches and sticks left by those re-
lieved OF their pain.