The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-10

! ness, and even said jokingly 10 the mas
yer or the ceremonies. who the other day
suggested that he should use the plural
iorm in speaking OF himself:
We feel very well. but we may be
ton"
toria' he asked for his spectacles. and
When the, master OF the ceremonies dis
creetly hinted that his holiness would
Iook bsH. better sovI without them. he said; Il
not. and In fact he wore them during
the entire ceremony
me procession was long time in get
tsg tslng under way. The central fgure in
Sedia Gestatoria. His heavy white robes
ana the red and gold mitre were worn
without an effort over the pontifrs 5
head a canopy was held by eight men,
while the historic ostrich feather fans.
with peacock tips, gave touch OF bar
barrie splendor to Western eyes.
SurroundinG Pope Plus were the Noble
Guard in new red uniforms and cleaning
heimets, and carrying drawn swords
while in front marched the cardinals
gorgeous In color, the cardinal bishops in
chasubles and the cardinai-deacons.
BORE THE TRIPLE CROWN
Another figure which evoked murmurs
or admiration was the chaplain, in his
crimson cape. proudly bearing the cush-
ion on which reposed the famous tripIe
crown. so soon TO rest on the head Of
Plus X. He. was accompanied by .he
pontihcal jeweler and n special Swiss
guard and was followed by the choir Of
the Sistlne chapel, In white, which sang
as II went along.
Before leaving the Vatican the pope
went To the Sistine chapel 10 worship
before the sacrament exposed therein
and thence passed through the sala regia
and the Constantine sta arcase into the
portico OF the Basilica. He there seated
himself on n throne erected directly before
the holy door. and with seats around for
the members OF the sacred college. the
chapter OF St Peters and the papal court
At the right Of the throne stood Prince
Orsini the assistant 10 the papal throne
Immediately beside the pope were tlrc
Major Domo, Mgr. Cagiano: the master
OF the chamber. Mgr Bisleti; the mas
ter of ceremonies. Mgr Rigi. and pr
Lapponi.
The pontiff was exceedingly pale but
composed The low ceiling sent back an
exquisite echo OF the "Tu Es Petrus."
sung by the Sistne choir Cardinal Ram
pola advanced with dignity knelt ard
kissed the foot OF the pontiff He then
presented In n firm voice the wishes and
greetings OF the chapter OF St Peters
which he said. offers an act OF obedi-
ence To your holiness and wishes YOU a
prosperous and glorious pontincate"
BLESSED THE MULTITUDE.
The cardinal recalled that the bodies
Of the first pope and St Paul rest jn the
Basilica, which fact. he said, was OF good
augiIry for the new head Of the church
The pontiff was visiby touched. and
in a trembling voice. warmly
thanking the chapter. Good wishes"
he said, are extremely precious"
The procession then reformed and pro-
,eeded 10 the door ~ the Basilica through
which Plus y cast an almost terror
stricken glance. whispering 10 Dr. Ian
poni, Shall | ever be able to 60 through /
with it7"
The people In the Basilics had mean /
lime become very impatient and when |
he cleaning cross which preceded the
'ortege was seen. u was greeted with /
great applause Cries Of Plus. our pope.
'ur father. and Long live Plus Y" were 4
'aised. Notwithstanding the large pla- /
ards posted over the Basilica saying. \
'Acclamations are forbidden" The cries /
until the pontin was compelled /
o rise and bless the multitude. and az
he same time he made sign for more
behavior Silence was obtained
when the choir announced It's entrance
With resounding notes OF the "Ecce Sac
rdos Magnus" which were accompanied
" the sweet notes of the silver trum-
cts
The master Of the ceremonies then