The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-10

those memorable occasions on which Pope Leo XIII wore them, for Leo seem ed always unable to support their weight. Over the pontiff's head, a cano- py was held by eight men, while the historic ostrich feather fans with pea cock tips. gave a touch of barbaric splendor.
 Noble Guards in Red Uniforms.
 Surrounding Pope Plus were the noble guard in new red uniforms and gleaming helmets and carrying drawn swords, while in front marched the cardinals, gorgeous bit of color with many hand some faces among them, the cardinal bishops in their capes, the cardinal priests, wearing chasables, and the cardinal-deacons, in their dalmatics. Another figure which evoked murmurs of admiration and craning of necks was the chaplain in his crimson cape, proud ly bearing the cushion on which reposed the famous triple crown so soon to rest on the head of Plus. He was accompan- jed by the pontifical jeweler and by a special guard composed of Swiss. and was followed by the choir of the Sistne chapel, which sang as 1t went along. Before leaving the vatican the pope went to the Sstene chapel to worship before the sacrament exposed therein, then passing through the sala regia and
  of the basilica He there seated himself on throne erected directly before the holy door, and with seats around for the members of the sacred college ! the chapter of St. Peter's and the papal court. at the right of the throne, stood Prince Orsini, the assistant to the papal throne, who withdrew his recent resig- l nation of the post in order to participate at the function. Immediately beside the pope were the major-domo, Monsignor Cagiano, the master of the chamber. Mgr Bisletti; the master of ceremonies, Mgr. Riggi, and Dr. Lapponi
 Was Pale But Composed. The pontiff was exceedingly pale, but composed.
 The low ceiling sent back an exquisite echo of the "Teus Petrus'' sung by the Sistine choir, whose voices were heard outside in the piazza of St. Peters. Car dinal Rampolla advanced with dignity, knelt and kissed the foot of the pontiff. He then presented in a firm voice the wishes and greetings of the chapter of l St. Peters, in which he said:
 T offer act of obedience to your holi- ness and wish you prosperous and glo- rious pontihcate."
 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 l the Catholic church.
 The pontin was visibiy touched and answering in a trembling voice. warmly thanked the chapter for their we'll | wishes.
 Good wishes" he said, are extremely | precious"
 The procession then reformed and pro- | ceeded to the door of the basilica through | which Plus x cast an almost terror stricken glance. whispering to Lapponi | said:
 Shall I ever be able to go through with | itT'
 People Became Impatient. The people In the basilica had meantime become impatient, and when the gleamine | cross which proceeded the cortege was seen it was greeted with great applause. On the appearance of the pontiff himself I it seemed as though the people would seek | to carry him In their arms. so great was their enthusiasm. Cries of ''Pius, oul Pope, our Father" and Long Live Plus x.," were raised. notwithstanding the large placards posted all over the basilics i saying:
 "Acclamations are forbidden" Leaflets to the same effect were dis tributed among the crowd. The cries con