The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-02-09
GEO. PEABODYS PAGEANT.
a s0LEMN CEREMONTAL on A Dis
NAL OAY IN DANTERs.
Impesins Civic and Military Dispiay-EuisSy
by tie Hon. Robert q. wipihrop-Friscs
Arthur aud Party among tn, Mouruers-
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Impesins Civic and Military Dispiay-EuisSy
by the Hon. Robert q. wipthrop-Frtsos
Arthur and Party among thu Mourners-
TIC Burial Of the Phiianthrs pist.
PsABopr, Mass. Feb. s.-Tbe Gnal 'obsequies
over the remains OF George Peabody wero ATTENDED
to-day BY between 5000 and 10000 people, ond the
order OF exercises substantially ss arranged was car.
ried out despite the severe snow storm that prevnit
cd throughout the vnilre ceremonies. Tho csstso
containing the remains had been quietly removed -
midnisht BY the 0uard Of Honor, from the Peabody
Institute TO the South Congregational Church. s.a
when the popuiaoe arrived In the moring and dsr-
log the forenoon TO view the remains, the funeral
DECORATIONS IN rus BUILDING
and on the fronts OF the public buildings aud ang
private residences only met their curious gaze.
From until II O'Clock the distinguished PARTED
pants aud troops detailed 70 perform the escort duiy
were constantly orriving from ell directions BY rsn
and private convtyances. Tlo decorations hroukH.
out the town were general and iu remarkably gooA
taste. The interior OF the church was appropriately
decorated and darkeued. The pulpit, galierics
organ, and windows we're covered with b!s:k, ~
narrow fringe OF white. the siIversd monograla, y
being placed at prominent intervals. The casket 20
II lay 10 ffoDt Of the pulpit was deliberately strewa
with the choicest flowers In the most tEquisits
funeral desgns Behind, the pupi face, ,au elegant
croes; on the centre OF the casket o msgn' 'nceat
crown, and at the head and foot large and tnstefu
bouquets, all entwincd With dcllcat. green. The
Sutton Guard stood sentinel over the remains. A.
II o'clock the relatives snJ intimate friends OF ths
deceased philanthropitt took the seats assigned them
In Tie body OF the ediace, the ckot-hoding pubits
having been seated In the galleries. Tie arrt among
the distln Eu,sbed guests to arrive was
PRINCE ARTHUR,
in the undress uniform Of his regiment. and Mlnis
ter Thornton. In full court dress, followed by thels
retinue. The Governors Of Massachusetts and hains
with their respective stats, came next officers Il
the British and American armies and navies, IL.
GLIDING Csp4. Commeroii, OF the Monarch. Capa
kaeomb, Of the Plymouth. and the stad OF AdmirA
Fsrrsgut followed. President Elliott, OF Harvard
Universlty. and representatives OF various eduos-
tioual institutions. Mayor surtlcn. OF Boston. s.A
delegations from several other cities were Included
Ia the congregation. At IN O'Clock
rnk SERVICES
began with voluntary the organ. The sntben
" Unto Thee shall all flesh come" By Mozart, Wa
then impress,yey sung. Descriptive selections wers
read BY the Rev. Daniel Marsh, pastor Of the Pea
body Memorial Church In Georgetown. The Hoa.
Robert G, Winthrop. LII. D., then delivered
suLoer.
which was made remarkably interesting and iu-
pressive by his close intimacy with Mr.. Peabody
while living, and BY HE trust as President OF the
trustees OF the Educational Pund which Mr.. Pes
body ieft for the benefit OF America In the nlturc.
Al the conclusion OF the address the beautiful 1,s
OF Tuckcrmsn
Their sun shall no more 60 down"
was sung BY the choir. and was followed by fer-
vent prayer By the Rev. Daniel Marsh. The singing
OF the hymn
"CnveIi thy bosom. faithful tomb"
and bcnsdiction, ended the solemn service and the
large eoncoutss 10 the church slowly Withdrew.
while the organ valedictory performed, aAA
were assigned position behind the military.
As the procession. Which comprised one hundres
and twentyn carriages, moved to the music o.
four bands through the drifting snow to the Peabody
tomb tn Harmony Grove, the effect was solemn 10
the extreme. The bells tolled and minute
guns drcd.
The mains were deposited In Tie tomb st
O'clock. and the procession wended its back 70
the town through the deep snow with dncuity.
Prince Arthur. and other guests, were refreshed
at the residence Of the Chief Marshall Tho troops
and Others were cared for by the town suthories,
and by niglnfall the place presented lts wontod
quiet
BALTIMORE. Feb. s.-The flags on the public build.
ings arr At hal:-mast and the bells Of the churches
and Fire Department tolled ffom IL A N. to p. NJ
IN memory OF George Peabody.
In Boston tho city bells werH tolled one hour