[33]The explanations in the footnotes have been kindly furnished by Mr. F.C. Eeles, Secretary to the Alcuin Club.
[33]The explanations in the footnotes have been kindly furnished by Mr. F.C. Eeles, Secretary to the Alcuin Club.
[34]The term "vestment" was often used to include not merely the chasuble, but also the other vestments of the celebrant and his assistant ministers; sometimes it also included the vestments of the altar, the frontal and upper frontal; it nearly always included the apparels, sometimes also the albe and amice, but at other times these were reckoned separately among the linen.Sometimes the vestments for the celebrant, the gospeller, and the epistoler, were called "priest, deacon, and subdeacon," instead of chasuble, dalmatic, and tunicle. Sometimes the last two vestments (often identical in appearance) were both called dalmatics, or "deacons," or were both called tunicles.Apparels were pieces of coloured or embroidered material sewn on to the albe and amice; they were on the skirt and sleeves of the former, and the amice apparel was like a large embroidered collar. These additions to the albe and amice were always used in England, and of course lace was unknown in old times.
[34]The term "vestment" was often used to include not merely the chasuble, but also the other vestments of the celebrant and his assistant ministers; sometimes it also included the vestments of the altar, the frontal and upper frontal; it nearly always included the apparels, sometimes also the albe and amice, but at other times these were reckoned separately among the linen.
Sometimes the vestments for the celebrant, the gospeller, and the epistoler, were called "priest, deacon, and subdeacon," instead of chasuble, dalmatic, and tunicle. Sometimes the last two vestments (often identical in appearance) were both called dalmatics, or "deacons," or were both called tunicles.
Apparels were pieces of coloured or embroidered material sewn on to the albe and amice; they were on the skirt and sleeves of the former, and the amice apparel was like a large embroidered collar. These additions to the albe and amice were always used in England, and of course lace was unknown in old times.
[35]The amices are here called "head-pieces," as they were properly little hoods which could be turned up so as to cover the head, and were actually so worn out of doors. The Dominican Friars still wear the amice on the head when approaching the altar at mass.Sets of vestments often had copes belonging to them. The cope was required not only for use when censing altars at choir services, but also for the celebrant in the procession which (like our Litany) preceded the principal celebration of the Eucharist on Sundays.
[35]The amices are here called "head-pieces," as they were properly little hoods which could be turned up so as to cover the head, and were actually so worn out of doors. The Dominican Friars still wear the amice on the head when approaching the altar at mass.
Sets of vestments often had copes belonging to them. The cope was required not only for use when censing altars at choir services, but also for the celebrant in the procession which (like our Litany) preceded the principal celebration of the Eucharist on Sundays.
[36]Fannelles = fanons or maniples.
[36]Fannelles = fanons or maniples.
[37]Cloth of gold.
[37]Cloth of gold.
[38]Hangings for lecterns.
[38]Hangings for lecterns.
[39]Probably the last Prior, alias Linstede.
[39]Probably the last Prior, alias Linstede.
[40]"Work-day vestments" means vestments for use on weekdays at low masses.
[40]"Work-day vestments" means vestments for use on weekdays at low masses.
[41]A vestment with a Latin cross on the back of the chasuble; these were common in England in the sixteenth century.
[41]A vestment with a Latin cross on the back of the chasuble; these were common in England in the sixteenth century.
[42]Videthe design on the coffin-lid now preserved in the North Transept (p. 89).
[42]Videthe design on the coffin-lid now preserved in the North Transept (p. 89).
[43]A small banner which was hung on the processional cross.
[43]A small banner which was hung on the processional cross.
[44]Probably curtains for hanging behind the rood.
[44]Probably curtains for hanging behind the rood.
[45]Canopies for hanging above the pyx, which contained the reserved Sacrament, and was, as usual in England, suspended over the high altar. N.B.—The Roman form of altar-tabernacle seldom if ever seems to have been used in England.
[45]Canopies for hanging above the pyx, which contained the reserved Sacrament, and was, as usual in England, suspended over the high altar. N.B.—The Roman form of altar-tabernacle seldom if ever seems to have been used in England.
[46]Burses, to keep the corporals in.
[46]Burses, to keep the corporals in.
[47]The "table of the high altar" was the reredos, only exposed on high days, this cloth or upper frontal concealing it at other times. The reredos must not be confused with the great altar screen: it was quite small, and was immediately at the back of the altar itself.
[47]The "table of the high altar" was the reredos, only exposed on high days, this cloth or upper frontal concealing it at other times. The reredos must not be confused with the great altar screen: it was quite small, and was immediately at the back of the altar itself.
[48]"Hangings for altars above and beneath" include frontals and upper frontals, the latter taking the place of the reredos, or being used to cover it at ordinary times. Some of these hangings may be "riddels" or curtains to hang at the ends of the altar. These used to hang at right angles to the reredos, and close to the altar ends.
[48]"Hangings for altars above and beneath" include frontals and upper frontals, the latter taking the place of the reredos, or being used to cover it at ordinary times. Some of these hangings may be "riddels" or curtains to hang at the ends of the altar. These used to hang at right angles to the reredos, and close to the altar ends.
[49]I.e., a funeral pall.
[49]I.e., a funeral pall.
[50]Shamrock or trefoil.
[50]Shamrock or trefoil.
[51]A cushion to lay the altar book upon. Such cushions were often very rich and handsome, and in the days of large books and fine bindings were almost necessary. They were much more general than desks.
[51]A cushion to lay the altar book upon. Such cushions were often very rich and handsome, and in the days of large books and fine bindings were almost necessary. They were much more general than desks.
[52]I.e., a frontal; the same word is used in the Canon of 1603, which orders a frontal.
[52]I.e., a frontal; the same word is used in the Canon of 1603, which orders a frontal.
[53]Four great standard candlesticks to stand on the pavement before the altar. Large churches often had more than two standard lights. The pair of small standards (the next entry) were probably for one of the lesser altars.
[53]Four great standard candlesticks to stand on the pavement before the altar. Large churches often had more than two standard lights. The pair of small standards (the next entry) were probably for one of the lesser altars.
[54]Probably included under "Latten" by mistake or carelessness.
[54]Probably included under "Latten" by mistake or carelessness.
[55]Ibid.
[55]Ibid.
[56]Ibid.
[56]Ibid.
[57]This ornament was used in one or two processions when the Holy Eucharist was carried. The "burrall" is the glass in the middle wherein the Sacrament was placed. Only rich churches possessed this ornament, which was of very late introduction. It is needless to add that the still more modern service of Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament was never in use in England.
[57]This ornament was used in one or two processions when the Holy Eucharist was carried. The "burrall" is the glass in the middle wherein the Sacrament was placed. Only rich churches possessed this ornament, which was of very late introduction. It is needless to add that the still more modern service of Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament was never in use in England.
[58]Probably to stand on the high altar.
[58]Probably to stand on the high altar.
[59]Perhaps held a relic.
[59]Perhaps held a relic.
[60]To stand on the high altar for ornament.
[60]To stand on the high altar for ornament.
[61]Two censers were commonly carried side by side in procession in England.
[61]Two censers were commonly carried side by side in procession in England.
[62]Incense-boat.
[62]Incense-boat.
[63]The "maser" is quoted as "given to the Wardens when they meet to drink on."
[63]The "maser" is quoted as "given to the Wardens when they meet to drink on."
Specification of the Organ
(Furnished by the builders, Messrs. Lewis and Co., Limited)
Choir Organ, C C to C. 61 Notes.
Lieblich-gedact16 feetGeigen Principal8 feetSalicional8 feetDulciana8 feetLieblich-gedact8 feetSalicet4 feetFlauto Traverso4 feetLieblich-gedact4 feetLieblich-gedact2 feetMixture (3 ranks)2 feet
Ten Key-touches for Couplers and fixed Combinations.
Great Organ, C C to C. 61 Notes.
Contra Viola16 feetBourdon16 feetOpen Diapason, No. 18 feetOpen Diapason, No. 28 feetStopped Diapason8 feetFlûte Harmonique8 feetOctave4 feetFlûte Harmonique4 feetOctave Quint2-2/3feetSuper Octave2 feetCornet (3, 4, and 5 ranks)2-2/3feetMixture (4 ranks)1-1/3feetTrumpet8 feet
Ten Key-touches for Couplers and fixed Combinations.
Swell Organ, CC To C. 61 Notes.
Bourdon16 feetOpen Diapason8 feetRohr-flöte8 feetViole de Gambe8 feetVoix Célestes8 feetGeigen Principal4 feetRohr-flöte4 feetFlautina2 feetMixture (4 ranks)1-1/3feetBassoon16 feetHorn8 feetVoix Humaine8 feetOboe8 feetClarion4 feet
Ten Key-touches for Couplers and fixed Combinations.
Solo Organ, CC To C. 61 Notes.
Flûte Harmonique8 feetVox Angelica8 feetUnda Maris8 feetFlûte Harmonique4 feetCor Anglais (Ten. C)16 feetBombarde16 feetClarionet8 feetOrchestral Oboe8 feetTuba Magna8 feetTrompette Harmonique8 feet
Solo Organ is inclosed in a separate Swell Box.
Ten Key-touches for fixed Combinations and Solo Stops.
Pedal Organ, C C C To F. 30 Notes.
Great Bass32 feetMajor Violon32 feetGreat Bass16 feetViolon16 feetSub Bass16 feetDulciana Bass16 feetVioloncello8 feetFlute Bass8 feetFlute4 feetContra Posaune32 feetPosaune16 feetTrombone16 feetTrumpet8 feet
Couplers.
Choir to Pedal.Great to Pedal.Swell to Pedal.Solo to Pedal.Choir to Great.Choir to Pedal.Swell to Great.Solo to Great.Swell to Choir.Solo to Swell.Solo Octave.
Tremulant to Swell.
Six Pedals for Interchangeable Combinations.
Ordinary Swell Pedal for Solo Organ.
Balanced Pedal for Swell Organ.
Balanced Pedal for Crescendo over Entire Organ, including the Solo Swell Shutters.
The entire action is Electro-pneumatic. The Console is detached and placed behind the Choir Stalls.