The evening times., 1899-05-12
novel and COSTLY
COMMUNION SERVICE
Superb New Altar Vessels for
st. Paul'S Church.
Gold and Jewels From All Parts Of
the World.
Trinkets That Have Figured IN tits.
tOricai EVents-HeirlOoms and
Priceless Family Plate.

One of the most costly and novel COM
| be manufactured for St. Pauls Catholic
Church. Fifteenth and Streets north
west. Father Mackin has collected enough
| gold and precious stones to make a superb
chalice, and the ciborium and plate will be
made from gold and silver. The jewe S
| consist of over 200 pearls that have been
gathered from all parts of the world, many
diamonds. rubies. and other rare stones.
Many of the jewels contributed are his
torical family relics, and have been do
mated to the church by last will and testa-
ment. Some of the heirlooms have bsen
handed down for generations in the Oldest
families of the country.
Although it is not the intention
TO make public the names of
those who have given the sacred Offer
ings. by looking over the collection one
may see many tokens from persons promi-
nent in social and state affairs of the ma
tion. Trinkets that have been the prop
erty OF hundreds of the celebreties OF the
past VIII all go to make the unique serv-
ice. There is scarcely a jewel or piece Of
plate but has an interesting history.
Vessels of gold and silver that have In
days gone by adorned the banquet halls
OF many OF the nations public men will,
Holy Communion.
Many of the interesting relics have been
donated by members of the various diplo-
matte corps that have been stationed in
Washington since the foundation OF the
Government. Several OF these jewels have
an international history and have glittered
ans sparkled at some of the most imposing
court functions in the old world. Several
of the diamonds are said to have belonged
to "a. I,
may here find the inspiration for historical
stories of love and adventure. Nearly all
the relics have figured in scenes made
memorable to the American people. Many
women prominent in the social and litera-
ry life OF the Republic have contributed
some especially valued tokens to the sa-
cred collection.
The engagement rings of many of the
nations heroes who have pershed in de-
fence Of the flag will go to make the beau
tiful service. From every battlefield,
where American hero!sm has been dis
played may be found some interesting
relic. Several trnkets bear the marks of
conflict, either by impress of bullet or sa-
bre stroke. The relics represent American
history from the heroic stand of the Con-
tinentals behind the rock fences of Lex
ington to the impetuous charge of the boys
in blue at San Juan Hill Mementos of
naval conflicts are not lacking and several
pieces of plate are from the silver service
of vessels that have carried the Stars and
Stripes to victory on the open sea.
Before the final moldlug OF the new
communion service il is hoped to secure
some relic from Admiral Dewcy's glorious
victory in Manila Bay. and Schley's Won
derful achievement at Santiago. The chal-
ice will be wonderfully resplendent.
magnificent. cross of diamonds will aiorn
the front of the sacred vessel. Other pre-
cicus stones viii he appropriately set in
the gold and silver of the cup. Ii is hoped
that the service will soon be completed
and ready for use.