The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-28

Naturally the most conspicuous SER
vice was at the cathedral, and here n
great congregation assembled. which
taxed the church 10 its Stmost seating
capacity. many prominent people OF the
Protestant faith being present The altar
was appropriately draped In royal purple,
the papsl color. and black. The beautiful
painting representing the Last Supper,
which is usually Illuminated only at the
singing OF the sanctus was brilliantly
lighted and shone in gorgeous contrast TO
the sable drapery OF the altar screen.
High above the tabernacle. on the main
altar. was a shield bearing the papal
arms draped I'm purple: the mensa. or
main part OF the altar. was also draped
IN purple. ID irectly I'm front OF the sane
tuary stood Hu imposing catafaiquc-
draped also In purple and ughted by six
large candles ana two TAN candelabra
bearing many smaller candles. The cru
cinx ana bishops mitre rested on the
bier. which WAS slightly raised as at 81.
Peters in Rome.
The mass was celebrated at O'Clock,
the celebrant being Rev. katner Bowney,
rector of the cathedral Rev. Father
Malone. assistant rector of the cathedral,
omciated as deacon, and rather Seagrave
as sub-deacon.
The musical program, specially pre-
pared, was carefully and beautifully rem
oered by the cathedral choir, augmented
by 90 voices, under the direction or the
organist, Prof. Joseph Hesse.
Just, before the magnificent service
opened the bell OF the cathedral slowly
pealed forth - strokes. one Tor eacn
year OF the dead poniiffs life ana as the
last stroke sounded. Chopins solemn
March funepre" arose from the organ
lott as the procession OF black roDed
priests and altar boys came I'm.
Ihe sad minor chords OF the Introlt
and Kyrie Cheruoinis requiem sol
emnly opened the mass. The D.es Irae.
from the same mass was sung with m
tense dramatic effect, a tremendous
climax at the words "Quantus tremor
est futurus." being splendidly sustained
by the full chorus. Miss Ryan holding
the high notes clearly and steadily.
Mr.. Oates rendered the 'Confutatis'
Naledictis," from Verdls celebrated
requiem. with marked feeling.
Following this solo the choir. in full.
reached a profound and solemn climax
tn the Oft repeated Requiem aeternuIn
dona e Domino"
After the gospel, which Rev. Father
Malone chanted I'm the beautiful Gregor-
ian tones, the choir rendered the Pie
Jesu," commencing Il with tender and
pathetic melody. rendered BY Miss May
Monahan, contralto.
The solemn tones OF the always beau
tfful preface were then chanted by the
celebrant priest, his voice sounding
mournfully through the hushed church.
The sanctus from Cherubinis' mass
was FUN of artistic effects and the Bens-
dictus and Hosanna from the same mass
a. ~Ir~ L., Ns,n .l..r oh, ,,s4aa
splsndidly rendered by the full chorus.
The last anthem OF the mass proper.
Agnus Del which Cherubuni treats with
markedoriganalty was rendered with
tslhng effect OF intense supplcation and
solemn resignation.
After the brief eulogy on Pope Leo
which was eloouently delivered by FIR.
Malone. the Libera, by Wlegand. was
rendered by the full chorus. Following
this the celebrant with the deacons, the
crucher and thurifer. proceeded 10 the
eatafalque whore the abeoluton was
read
A significant part ~ the service occur
red at the close or the mass when the
Saliva Regina by SingenberRcr. Ia
yoriie hymn OF the Ponun was rendered
by the choir
In his eulogy OF the Holy Father. Rev.
father Malone spoke. IN brief as fol-
.Reaui,sm seternan ei Dominic ct lux
Eternal rest grant unto him. . Lord.
and let perpetual light shine upon him. "
Leo XIII IN dead one week ago the
announcement reached tho world that
Leo XIII was no more that that voice
which. for a quarter of a century had
spoken with the voice 81 the Most High,
had spoken 20 more than two hundred and
nfty millions or people WAS hushed IN
death, and from end 20 end OF the world
wherever the name ~ Leo was known
from believer and unhelever. from Jew
and GENTLE. from Catholic and Protest
ant alike there was deep and sincere sor-
row.
IL was a wonderful tribute and today
We. his children. gather here 20 render
our offering % praise % his memory. 20
attest our sorrow and 20 give expression
OF our love and loyalty" Continuing
Dfe and achievements of Pope Leo of liz
Acknowledged iberalitv ~ thought and
marvellous breath % vision. o. the great
love and reverence which he had tn
spired IN the hearts % all men by the per
fectfon of his character and. finally. Of the
Unprecedented rise az rfIe catholic rH-rr-tf
under his guidance up 90 her present
proud position.
The ushers az tho cathedral were ne
follows; p. J Mccarthy Esq. John y
Nccusker. NJ. D.. Mr. Thomas Tierney.
Mr.. Thomas J. Dorsn. Mrs James X
Gleason. Mr. Thonss McDermott. Mr.
Daniel Y. oRenly. Mr. George J. Lang
s.n
\ .ss estimated tina, there wer. fully