The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-06-24
MILLION At
MUNDELE|N,
HOLY. CITY
Singing, Praying Multitude
Participates in Growing
Religious Spectacle.
SURPASSES ALL TRIBUTE
Throngs Exceed All Traffic
Calculations.
SURPASSES ALL TRIBUTE

BIZ UHtCed Press
MUNDELEIN, ILL.,, June IA
singing, praying multitude of 1,000,-
900 people, gathered together from
all lands of the earth, today
answered the age-old question. IF
Christ returned to earth, what rec
ognition would be given Him."
In a babel of tongues, like OF
which has never before been heard
in the new world, this great throng
gave honor to the Blessed Eucharist,
which they believe is the actual,
living Christ. 1t was a demonstra-
ton surprising any tribute ever
paid the worlds conquering King.
Banked on either side of three
mile "via Gloria the road of
glory-circling beautiful inland
lake, and reaching far back into the
wooded area that shelters this SEM
mary, prince, prelate and laymen
participated In this most magnificent
of religious spectacles.
Start at High Noon
The solemn procession around
Lake st. Mary's started under a
burning sun at high noon, immedi'
ately upon completion of the pontifi-
cal mass. A band of boys, garbed in
white, took the lead, Behind them
came a large group of laymen-all
who cared to join in the march
and acolytes. The clergymen brought
up the rear-priests wearing the
vestments of deacons were first; fol-
lowed by the monsignori in their
gorgeous robes of purple, then the
bishops, archbishops and cardinals.
Airplanes circled overhead and
speed boats darted across the wa
ters of Lake st. Marys as the pro-
cession moved to the right and
started its three-mile journey around
the lake between dense crowds CO
pilgrims who had journeyed many
thousands of miles just to witness
this solemn spectacle.
The "MOnstrance''
The ''monstrance' was prepared
wheeled cart. The silver receptacle
was three feet high and weighed
eighteen pounds. The consecrated
host was placed in the Luna-the
heart Of the "monstrance.
: Cardinal Bonzano took his place
between two gold draped handles be-
hind the cart. Escorted by guards
in brilliant red uniforms, he began
his march-bringing up the rear Of
the procession, the lead of which
had by this time journeyed nearly
half the course.
Various sections Of the priests
were headed by gorgously colored
banners, all bearing the imprint of
the sacred heart.
All See Parade
While only a small percentage
could witness the ceremonies on the
altar during the morning, all could
see the picturesque procession wind
it's way through the wooded lanes.
Thousands of men and women fell
into the line of march ahead of the
formation of clergy. The papal le-
gate was directly preceded by four
acolytes, swinging censors. Four
guards of honor carried canopy
Of cloth of gold over Cardinal Bon
zano and the vehicle carrying the
blessed Eucharist.
The priests prayed and sang
hymns as they marched at. a quick
pace.
No Accidents
Police reported that not single
accident had occurred up to 1 p. M.
Several had tainted or were affected
by the heat, but the number was
small.
Seven children were held at police
headquarters for their parents who
had lost them in the crowds.
Lunchrooms and refreshment
stands did rushing business as
they were besieged by the hungry
and thirsty.
All Records Broken
In sheer magnitude alone this
demonstration shattered every exist
ing record. The number of persons.
the distance from which they came
as pilgrims, the length Of the pro-
cession, and the number of actual
participants outdid any ovation in
history.
The seminary grounds, set down
like a medieval monastery and
surrounded by the bustling civili-
zation of twentieth century Ameri-
ca. We're so densely packed at points
of vantage that 1t was impossible
for many to sit down. Under a
scorching sun, they stood with
reverently bowed heads, singing and
chanting and praying in honor of
their Universal King.
Double Quick Time
And still they came-thousand
upon countless thousands they
marched double quick time and
twelve abreast up the roads that
led from the railroad stations. Traf-
fic experts said that 100000 had ar
rived by train since sunrise and an
other 100000 by automobile Fully
100, ,000-perhaps many more-had
reached the grounds Wednesday aft
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