The Washington herald., 1908-01-09

by members or the congregation or the
Church of the Holy Comforter. the re-
mains of Rev, Joseph l. Mcguire. who
died Tuesday afternoon. were yester-
day removed from the rectory to the
ehurcA-to lie in state until the funeral
services tomorrow morning.
The ceremony, though simple. was
most impressive. Members OF the Holy
Name Society. which comprises nearly
every man connected with the parish,
formed an aisle from the reetory to the
door of the church Through this line
of faithful admirers of the dead pas
TOT the body was conducted. other
members of the congregation crowded
the church and filed the space around
the edifce.
The casKct was placed in the center
of the church. Immediately in front of
the sanctuary The doors and the fig
ures inside were draped in crepe. A
caadelabra, supporting six lighted can
DIES, which denote the light of faith.
was placed al the head of the casket.
Al the conclusion of this ceremony,
PRAYERS for the deceased pastor were
said by the congregation.
Father Boone, am assistant 10 the dead
pastor conducted this simple service.
When-t this tribute to the memory of their
dead pastor had been finished, the con-
gregation passed the casket TO gaze for
the last time upon the face of the priest
who VIII lingeF Tor many years 20 come
in the memory OF those who knew him
we'll and loved him for his kind spirit.
second Service Held.
At $50 o'clock last night a second prayer
service was held, conducted by Rev. L. J.
Ripple. of the Catholic University. The
church was again filled to its capacity.
not only with members of the congrega-
ton of the Church of the Holy Com
fortcr, but Win members of other Catho-
lie churches and many Protestant ad-
mirers as well.
Throughout the day there was a con-
tinuous line of persons entering the church
10 view for the last time the remains of
the honored pastor Many Of the CathO-
lie organizations of Washington met in
various halls last night TO complete ar
raugements for attending the funeral to-
morrow
The Holy Name Society which is
directly connected with the Church of
the Holy Comforter met at the rectory
of that church Andrew Betz. vice presi-
dent of the organization, presided.
Resolutions expressing the deep regret
of the society at the death Of their pas
tor were passed. IL was decided that
the members as a mark of respect TO
Father Mcguire, should attend the fun
cral in a body and march TO the ceme-
terry as q part of the bOdyguard
The following members of the society
volunteered 10 act as bOdygusrd at the
Casket tonight. Mr.. Mcdonald, Mr.. GIL
bert. 3ir CLANCY. Mr. Everett, Mr.. Car
Ter, Mr., Heard. Mr. McGinns, Mr..
Smith, Mr. Jones, and Mr. Smoot.
4. o. II. Meeting.
At Jennings Hall, 3l4 Pennsylvania
avenue southeast. Division No. 8, An
cient order OF Hbernians met for a
similar purpose. Dr. J. J. Slattery pre-
sided at this meeting.
Members OF this organization decided
10 attend the funeral In a body and TO
act as bodyguard to the remains during
the removal to the Mount Olivet Gene
terry. Three physicians of the society
offered their services NJ the church for
emergency cases. They were: Dr. J. J.
SlatteTy. Dr. T. J. Sullivan and Dr.
John p. Dunnigan.
When volunteers for a guard to remain
with the body from early this morning
until the services We're called for by Or.
Slattery nearly every man in the hall
responded. Fer this reason the pTesid-
ing officer did not name watch COM
Iuittee. bat the members who can act in
that capacity We're told TO so TO the
church and stand guard
Five other organizations, St Vincent
de Paul Society, Knights OF Columbus.
Ancient order of Hibernians. Carroll In
sumte, and the Catholic Knights of
America. assembled in meeting at knights
of Columbus Hail, for the purpose of ar
ranging q mass mtetiug to be held at s
O'Clock tonight al Carroll Institute
Every member Of these organizations
viii bee requested to attend. and a cordial
invitation is extended To ali other Catho-
JIG and non-CathUlic friends of the late
Father Mcguire Complete arrangements
VIII then bee made for attending the fu-
neral services tomorrow, Representa-
tives Of these five societies stated last
night that the organizations viii march
To the cemetery as part of the bodyguard
for the remains.
Fteuu 0A All Ahe E-UBE.
Father Mcguire was pre-eminently The
friend OF those who were not bounteousll
provided with this worlds goods, anC
there are many who have experienced
the impulses Of his kindly heart. It wa,
one of his principles to render aid a.
soon as possible and often he PAID
the rent of "a poor family or gave money
for groceries without waiting for officia
action and approval of the st. Vincen
de Paul Society.
4 case illustrating his character oc
CURED a little over a year ago when al
employe of the government got In trouble
was arrested, and brought TO trial fo
having succumbed to temptation. brough
about by the long-continued Illness o.
his wife and children.
This man was alleged TO have stoleI
property CT the government, and, upoi
trial. was found guilty His plea wa!
that his wife and children had been sici
for many weeks, that the rent came due
that there was nothing to eat in th'
house. and that he was without money
that the temptation overcame him T.
steal in order 70 buy what his sick wifi
and children needed.
Father Mcguire heard of the case II
promptly went before the judge when tn
trial was heard and interceded for tn
man. lie appealed to the court 70
mercy. and asked the court to give tn
man another chance lie said that hi
sentence would serve to make the situa
tlon still more miserable, and leave tn
wife and children without any supper
whatsoever. Finally the good father of
fered % stand good for the man. H
guaranteed To the court for the man
behavior and the Judge seeing the wis