The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-17

oObiO OL thC AhhSA Sht hIhAhGoS piety and love that the late bishoI ed even in the calmness and i'm mobility of death. Before this same altar, the episcopal heart of tn, diocese, the silent principal of tn, beautiful services, rested while his young priests prayed for his exter. nal happiness.
 Many Orders Conspicuous
 In the gathering of the clergy the white of the Dominican order and the brown Ilabilim of stht Franciscans were conspicuous 1T an almost solid background oi black cassocks and surplices. The clergy occupied the pews on tho right of the main aisle.
 On the gospel side were seated the sisters of the various orders nurses and representatives of the Knights of Columbus. Holy Name Society, the civic and fraterna societies of the city, the full staff of the Diocesan Bureau of Socia Service delegations from various parts of the state and from New. buryport, the native city of the de- ceased. $
 The long procession of priests monsignori and bishops forming an escort of honor to the Cardinal wended it's way across Pennington avenue from the nearby Aetna h. surance Company office headquar- ters. All traffic was stopped on Fal nington avenue and nearby strtcts while thousands stood to view the long line of surplioed fig nres the black of priests, the pur. pie of the monsignori and the red of the Cardinal, a most colorful procession.
 Cleared of Spectators
 ..vie cathedral was cleared of all spectators, save the guard of hon or, which had kept vigil through out the night. At 9:30 o'clock the doors of the edifice were open and the throngs permitted to enter More than 50, policemen were on hand, but splendid order prevail ed. Knights of Columbus with the official regalia of the Fourth De- gree led the various delegations to reserved sections of the church The escort included "A members attired in morning dress, silk hats swords and baldries.
 With the church filled to over- flowing Bishop McAuliffe and the assistant officers of the mass ap- peared on the altar and the church's beautiful, solemn tribute to the memory of a beloved son was in progress.
 The Gregorian chant as given by 200 future priests from St Thomas seminary choir was an impressive feature of the services The responses were beautifully rendered, adding an effectiveness to the ceremonies and scene such as only music can supply on such an occasion.
 Eulogy of Archbishop
 The eulogy was delivered by Archbishop Murray, former auxil- iary bishop of the Hartford diocese, and for many years a most inti- mate friend of the late bishop. He reviewed the life of the deceased depicted his early environment, singled out the influence of God fearing mother, emphasized the piety and humility that were num- bered among the beloved prelate's inheritances, his call to the priest hood, his elevation and his out standing attributes as bishop. The eulogist reviewed the outstanding achievements of his former super for in the course of his remarks that were most eloquently phras- ed.
 Final Absolution
 At the close of the services the final absolutions and tributes were given by Bishop McAuliffe, the Most Rev Thomas O'Leary, Bishop of Springfield; Most Rev John B. Paterson, Bishop of Manchester, N H.; Most Rev James D. Cassidy apostolic administrator of Fall River, Mass. and Most Rev Joseph F. Mccarthy, Bishop of Portland. Me-, formerly president of St Thomas seminary and q close as- sdc.ate of the deceased.
 The tributes of the officiating bishops were brief, but given with such sincerity and with evident depth of love and admiration as tC become little masterpieces of es- teem. ~
 Although. it was not expected officially that Patrick Cardinal Hayes of New York, would be present he was formally represent ed by Most Rev Stephen J. Dona. hue, auxiliary bishop-elect of New York; and. Rt Rev Michael J, La velles rector of St Patrick's cathedral, New York city. Mon. signor Lavelle was a classmate oi Bishop Milan at Troy seminary and preached the sermon at his consecration in 1910.
 Closed After 1 o'clock
 lit was after 1 o'clock when the church services were concluded While the visiting clergy and oui of town relatives and friends at tended luncheon served in the ad. joining community, hall, hundreds took advantage ofathe respite te pass before the bier upon which the dead bishop rested.
 Shortly after 2 o'clock the bish. ops and priests returned . to the church, and the procession wal formed. Escorted by a police de. tail and q special guard of honoi formed Of the color guard and members of the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. the cortegs moved slowly through the streets of Hartford 10 Mt St Benedict cemetery.
 Thousands View Tossing
 Along the route the noise of traf,