The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-11

master of ceremonies. Mgr. Risgi. and pr. Lapponl.
 The pontiff was exceedingly pale. but composed.
 The low ceiling sent back an exquisite echo of the "Tu Els Petra" sung py the outside in the piazza of St. Peters. Car dinal Rampoia advanced with dignity, kneft and kissed the foot of the pontiR. He then presented in a firm voice the wishes and greetings of the chapter of St. Peters. in which he said:
 T offer act of obedience to your holi- ness and wish you prosperous and sio- rious pontificate."
 The cardinal recalled that the bodies of the first Pope and St. Paul rested in the Basilica, which, he said, was of good augury for the work of the new head of the Catholic church.
 The pontiff was vislbiy touched and an- swering in a trembling voice warmly thanked the chapter for their well wishes.
 Good wishes,' he said, "are extreme iy precious"
 The procession then reformed and pro- ceeded to the door of the basilice through which Plus x cast an alm0St terror stricken glance, whispering to Lapponi. said:
 Shall I ever be able to 50 through with it?''
 II ne ptOpiB HI tHC Da6AtAS9 ttAo httAh- time become impatient. and when the cleaning cross which preceded the cor tege was seen 1t was greeted with great applause. On the appearance of the pom siff himself, it seemed as though the peo- pie would seek to carry him in their arms. so great was their enthusiasm Cries of Plus our Pope, our Father" and Long Live Plus K" were raised, notwithstand- ing the large plaerds posted all over the basilica saying:
 Proclamation are forbidden.
 Leaflets to the same effect were dis tributed among the crowd. The cries continued until the pontiff was compelled to rise and bless the multitude, and at the same time he made for more rever- ential behavior. Silence was obtained when the choir announced It's entrance with the resounding notes of 'Ecce sacer- dos magnus," which were accompanied by the sweet notes of the silver trumpets.
 A quaint ceremony was then carried out The master of ceremonies knelt three times before the pontiff. each time light- ing handful of hemp, which surnounted 6 silver torch and as the flame flashed and then died out. he chanted 'Hoiy Father. thus passeth away the glory of the world.'
 The procession then proceeded. the EQpS AaE0 tuCAuWhto sA1t~tstA~0 " - smile. At the chapel of the sacrament there was another halt and his holiness left the sedan chair and prayed at the altar. On re-entering the chair he was carried to the chapel ct St. Gregory, where he ofiicIated at a mass, being as- sisted by Cardinals Macchi, Di Pietro, segma and yannuttelli Then all the cardinals donned their silver capes and white mitres and the Pope was borne to the throne amid renewed acciamations and waving of handkerchiefs, fans and hats.
 The scene presented on his mounting the throne formed a magnificent picture, to which no pen could do justice. The central figure was the venerable pontiH seated on the throne. Two lines of car- dinais, clad in silver and scarlet. reached to the high altar with Its Burden of burn ing candles and sacred vessels, while around stood the pspsl kuarass the ponti- fcai court. monks and officials.
 The cathedral was iI,ansinate0 wi.a twinlling lights. while the marble columns and walls rendered the color scheme more vivid. Overhead was the most magnificent dome in the world up to which fioated the harmony of the music.
 From the throne, Plus x, surrounded by, his suite. walked to the fighaltar standing over the crypt of St. Peters, into which meanwhile Cardinal Macchi descended to pray. The altar was sur mounted by a baldacchino supported by four historic bronze pillars taken from the parthenon. The appearance of the Pope in that elevated position called forth another burst of enthusiasm.
 The Pope then blessed the altar and after saying the 'Tndulgentiam. the maniple, a symbol of the cord with which Christ was bound on hls capture. was placed with great ceremony upon the Pope's arm. At the same time prayers for the coronation were recited by Car dinals Vannuttelli. Mocenni. Agliardo and Satolli. Returning from the crypt, Car dinal Macchi placed upon the shoulders of the Pope the pontificial pallium and 1t with three golden jeweled pins. saying:
 Receive this sacred pallium as a sym bol of the fullness of the pontificial office, in honor of Almighty God, the most glorious Virgin Mary. His Mother. the blessed Apostles St. Peter and St. Paul, and the Holy Roman Catholic Church."
 Mass was then celebrated with pomp and ceremony. the voice of the Pope be- coming gradually more firm and sonor- ous until it was even audible in the most distant corner of the immense church. Following Cardinal Macchi per- formed the rite of incensing the Pope, whom he subsequently, kissed three times on the cheeks and chest. as did Cardinal 
 On the Pope's return to the throne the cardinals offered their last obedience to the pontff. kissing his hands and feet, and receiving embraces by him twice in turn. The bishops and archbishops kissed his feet and right knee. while the abbots kissed only his foot.
 The Holy Father then walked to the shrine of St. Peter for the culminating rites of the extremely fatlguinx cere- mony.
 The whole sacred college gathered about the Pope, singing Palestrina's. Corona au- rca super caput ejus." while the choir burst forth into song. Cardinal Macchi then received the "apter nostro" and of- fered the following prayer:
 "Omnipotent and ever eternay God. dig nitary of the clergy and author of sover- eighty. grant this servant, Plus x. grace to fruitfully govern thy church 50 that he. who by they clemency becomes and is as father of kings and rector of all the faithful through thy wise dispo- sition may govern we'll"
 s'Amenr' rang oY1f frnnn all cornara of