Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-26
CORPUS CHRISTI FEAST
OBSERVANCE IN THE CATHOLIC
CHURCHES YESTERDAY.
Special Program at st. Augustus, Mgr
Falconio Presiding-In Other
Churches

With very few exceptions the feast Of
Corpus Christi was observed in the Roman
Catholic churches yesterday. the cere-
monies partaking of solemn high mass
and procession. Sermons appropriate to
the day were preached. and the musical
programs rendered were in consonance
with the spirit and traditions of the day in
the church.
At st. Aioysius Church, corner North
Capitol and 1 streets northwest. not only
Corpus Christi. but the feast Of st. Alloy
sius, patron saint of the church. was OBJ
served. ST. Aloysius is one Of the most cell
ebrated saints in the Catholic calendar. and
on his festal day the memory of his life and
virtues gloriied in solemn ceremonies
Solemn high mass was sung at IL o'clock
yesterday morning, in the presence OF
large congregation. Mgr Diomede Falconio.
papal delegate to the United States. presid-
ed in the sanctuary at the service, and at
the conclusion Of the service gave solemn
benediction Of the blessed sacrament. Rev.
Edward Fink, 81. pastor Of St Aloysus
Church assistant priest to Mgr. Fall
COMO, who was attended by Rev. Fathers
Keleher and Fleming as deacons of honor.
Rev. Walter Drumm, Celebrant.
Rev. Walter Drumm. S. J., of the faculty
Of Georgetown University. celebrated the
mass. He was assisted by Rev. c. w.
Lyons. s. j.. of Gonzaga College, as dea-
con. and Mr.. John Hurley. 8. j.. of Con-
zaga College, as subdeacon. Mr. James
Cotter. s. J., of ST. Aloysius Church.
acted master of ceremonies. assisted by
Mr.. Fred L. Devereux Richard Lawlor
and Joseph King were the acolytes of the
mass. Lighted tapers, incandescent lamps
and cut flowers in profusion made beau
tful setting for st. Aloysus sanctuary al
the celebration Of the mass.
The procession was the most picturesque
feature OF the ceremonies, and was COM
plete in both its symbolism and numbers in
line. This followed the mass. Following
the cross bearer and two acolyteS came 1oO
girls Of the Notre Dame convent. led by
two young ladies in angel robes, with
wings and crowns. There were also 90
flower girls. robed in white. with flower
crowns and bouquets. Distributed among
the above mentioned were appropriately
dressed children representing the infant
Jesus. in gown of silk lace; the Good
Shepherd. in an effective costume or law
ender satin; st. John, the Baptist, in white
crepe de chine, and ermine, and Purity.
yelled In white. Emblems significant of the
feast were borne by number of children.
consisting of punches of wheat, clusters of
grapes, a golden chalice. heart, anchor,
lamb doves etc, while hand-painted ban
ners added much to the general effect Inc
five members of the class of 'O5 of Notre
Dame Academy, robed in white and bear
ing garlands. closed the procession Eighty
boys also participated
One of the most picturesque and novel
features introduced was provided by four
teen small children preceding the Blessed
Sacrament Led by Miss Margaret Doher-
ty these children strewed flowers. and at a
given signal turned and genutiected In
union They were dressed in long robes
Of satin trimmed lace and looked very
pretty
Tho cansor hearers In advance OF the
Blessed Sacrament were John Burns. John
Fitzgerald, Walter Burns and James Beck
er and Leo Rover and James Lawlor were
the inter and crozer bearers respectively.
Messrs. ]. J. Fuller, Eugene DAILY. ]. H.
Becker and G.. Carpenter bore the canopy.
Eighty boys dressed in white with scarlet
ribbons the right arm were led by Ray
mond Williams.
Changes in Musical Program.
The ceremonies of yesterday was made
the occasion of change in the musical
program. which, though not announced as
permanent, may have an important bearing
upon future events in the choir loft at st.
Aloysius. Mitterer's mass was used. and 1t
Is said this Is one Of the few composers of
mass music that have not come under the
ban of the ''motu propro" bull of Pope
Plus x. There were no solos and the full
proper of the day was observed.
Rev. L. II. Smythe or ST Stephens Ro-
man Catholic Church preached sermon on
St. Aloysius.
Following the ceremony Father Fink and
the rectory clergy entertained at dinner
Mgr Falconio, the papal delegate; Mgr.
Ridolh, the new papal delegate. to Mexico
and Rev. aFther Federico, the latter's sec
rotary, and other clergymen.
In Other Churches.
There was a large attendance at the
morning service at st. Patrick's Church
yesterday at the observance of the feast
A large number Of the congregation, both
men and children, took part in the process
sion Of the blessed sacrament during which
the choir sang the "Pangua Lingua' and
other hymns commemorative of the sacrf-
fee.
Rev. Thomas e. Michigan sang solemn
high mass, assisted by DR.. Savage as dea-
con and Mr.. Leo Heiser as subdeacon
Rev. D. ]. Stafford pastor of the church.
directed the line of march of the procession
around the church. he being assisted by
Mr.. Albert Ridgway.
followed by "Holy God" sung by the con-
gregation. Prof. Armand Gumprecht. choir
director and organist. rendered the third
mass, which is Of his own composition.
In the Immaculate Conception Church
yesterday impressive ceremonies took place
Quoted by Rev. Father McCabe, mission
airy from South Africa.
A procession Of several hundred boys and
girls marched around the church, each
bearing bouquet of flowers. Appropriate
hymns were rendered by a chorus of fifty
male voices. Father McCabe was assisted
In the services by Rev. Fathers MARI and
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