Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-10

The procession then reformed and pro-
ceeded to the door of the basilica. through
which Plus x cast an almost terror-stricken
glance wh hl1o to Dr. happ sn
The people in the basilica had meantime
become very impatient. and when the
cleaning cross which preceded the cortege
was seen 1t was greeted with great ap-
plause.
On the appearance Of tn epontiH himself
1t seemed as though the people would seek
to carry him in their arms. so great was
their enthusiasm. Cries of PLUS, our pope,
our father" and Long live Plus x We're
raised, Notwithstanding the large placards
posted all over the basilica saying, ".Accla-
nations are forbidden. LeanIets 10 tne
same effect were distributed among the
crowd.
Silence Follows Blessing.
: Cries continued until the pontin was COM
PEELED to rise and bless the multitude, and
at the same time he made a sign for more
reverential behavior. Silence was obtained
when the choir announced its entrance with
the resounding notes Of the "Ecce Sacerdos
Magnus." which were accompanied by the
sweet note Of the silver trumpets. a.
A quaint ceremony was then carried outK
The master of the ceremonies knelt threW
times before the pontin, each time lighting
handful of hemp which surmounted q
silver torch. and as the flame flashed and
then died out he chanted "Pater Sancte.
sic transit gloria mundi" C'Holy father,
thus passeth away the glory OF the world. }
The procession then proceeded. the pope's
face Illuminated by smile. In the chapel
Of the sacrament there was another matt
and his holiness left the sedia gestator1a
and prayed at the altar. On re-entering the
chair he was carried to the chapel OF 81
Gregory, where he ohciated at mass. De-
ing assisted by Cardinals Macch1, ID P1etro,
Segna and Vannutelli. Then all the cardl-
nails donned their silver capes and white
miters. and the pope was borne TO the
throne. amid renewed acclamatlons ana
waving Of handkerchiefs. fans, and mats
The scene presented on his mounting the
throne formed magnificent picture me
central figure was the venerable pontin
seated on the throne. Two lines OF car
dnals clad in silver and scarlet reached the
high altar, with its burden of burning can
dies and sacred vessels, while around stood
the papal guards. the pontifical court, monks
and officials. The cathedral was illuminate
ed with twinkling lights. while the columns
and walls rendered the color scheme more
vivid. Overhead was the most magn1hcent
dome in the world. up to which foated the
harmony of the music.
Function at the Altar.
From the throne Plus X, surrounded by
his suite, walked to the high altar, standing
over the crypt of st. Peter. into which
meanwhile Cardinal Macchi descended to
pray. The altar was surmounted by
baldacchino. supported by four historic
bronze pillars taken from the Parthenon.
The appearance of the pope In that ele-
waited position called forth another burst OF
enthusiasm. The pope then blessed the al
tar, and. after saying the ''1nduigentiam.
the maniple, symbol OF the cord with
which Christ was bound on His capture.
was placed, with great ceremony, upon the
pope's arm. At the same time prayers Tor
the coronation were recited by Cardinals
Vannutelli, Movenni. Algiard1 and Satoll.
Returning from the crypt, Cardinal Macchi
placed up the shoulders of the pope the
pontihcal pallium and attached with three
golden jeweled pins. saying
Receive this sacred pallium as symbol
of the fullness of the pontihcal office. In
honor of Almighty GOD, the most glorious
Virgin Mary, His mother; the blessed apos-
ties, ST. Peter and st. Paul, and the Holy
Roman Catholic Church.
Mass was then celebrated with great
pomp and ceremony, the voice of the pope
becoming gradually firm and sonorous, I'M
til it was audible in the most distant corner
of the church. Following this, Cardinal
Macchi performed the rite of incensing the
pope who Re subsequently kissed three
times on the cheeks and chest, as did Car
dinals Segna and Vannutelli. Upon the
popes return to the throne the cardinals
offered their last obedience to the pontiff.
kissing his hand and feet, and being en-
braced by him twice in turn.
At Shrine Of st. Peter.
The bishops and archbishops kissed shis
foot and right knee, while the abbots kiss
ed only his foot. The holy father then
walked to the shrine Of st. Peter for the
eliminating rites Of the extremely fatigu-
ing ceremony. The whole sacred college
gathered about the pope singing "Palestrin
Corona Aurea Super Caput Ejus." while
the choir burst forth in song. Cardinal
Macchi then recited the "Pater Noster''
and offered the following prayer:
"Omnipotent and ever eternal God, dig
nitary Of the clergy and author of sover-
eighty, grant thy servant, Plus x, grace
to fruitfully govern thy church so that he
who by thy clemency becomes and is
crowned as father of kings and rector of
all the faithful, through his position, may
govern we'll"
amen" rang out from all corners of the
cathedral. from the choir, the people, the
clergy and the Datricians.
Cardinal Deacon Segna then raised the
pontiff 8 inter. and Senior Cardinal Deacon
Macchi placed on the venerable white head
the triple crown. At this moment the
church was filled with the ringing of BELLS
the blowing Of silver trumpets, the trum-
plant strains of the choir, and the accla-
nations Of the multitude, which could no
longer be repressed.
Address by Macchi.
When comparative silence had beenSre-
stored. Cardinal MaccM addressed the pope
in Latin. as follows: Receive the tiara
ornamented with three crowns. Remember
thou art the father of princes and kings
of our Saviour. Jesus Christ. who is the
honor and glory of all centuries"
amen, amen,' again burst forth from
the concourse.
Pope Plus was quite overcome and had
scarcely strength left to impart the apos-
tolic benedictiOn Cardinals Macchi and
Segna granted a plenary indulgence to all
present. and the procession then reformed
and left the basilica in the same form as
1t came.
The pope was visibly fatigued. and his
right hand shook as he raised it time after
time to bestow his blessing
When the ceremony was over all the
exits to the basilica were opened, and with
In less than an hour the vast cathedral
was empty.
Cardinal Gibbons, after participating in
the coronation ceremonies started for the
villa OF the American College, at Castle
Gandolfo. accompanied by Mgr Kennedy
the rector of the college, where he will
spend few days resting.
Strong as Plus x is physically, he sup
ported the ordeal of his coronation TODAY