The sun., 1872-05-24
SHAKESPEARES MONUMENT
4 BRIGHT DIY IN THE HISTORY OF
THE CENTRAL PARK.

noon in the Central Park. The statue, the cor |
nor stone OF which wAa laid by the late Mr.
James II. Hackett, eight years Ggo, IS placed at |
the southeast end Of the mall, facing west, so |
that nne view Is obtained from tho drive, ap- |
preaching Fifth avenue.
On tho ground, near the statue, an open am |
phitheatre was erected. Two balconies, each |
capable OF holding nearly thousand persons, |
were built on each side, while to the rear an en- |
closure was constructed large enough to accom- |
modate Mr.. Thomas orchestra OF hundred
pieces and the Arion Society. To the left OF the
statue, which was veiled with gold-splangled
American flag, was the rostrum, also draped In
the national colors. Directly in front, raised |
platform accommodated the speakers and COM
mittee Of arrangements.
The space thus enclosed was reserved for
guests. But stretching far back from the en-
closure, seats were ranged for the benefit Of the
general public. The seating capacity OF the
ground was estimated by the committee to be
1900. From the nag-stars which rose above the
balconies, the colors OF every recognized nation
hoated In the breeze. and along the outer edges
beautiful flowers were ranged In profusion. Inc
speakers stand was embowered In everRreens,
and on all sides the decorations were tasteful.
THE GATHERING OF THE MULTITUDE.
Long before three o'clock, the appointed hour
thronged by men, women, and ch,ldren, al
vending their way 70 the site OF the statue.
brilliant cuutpaReS 0le0 tne uTlNesi anu IL 10
probable the Central Park never before Wit
messed such a vast concourse on any one DAY.
Notwithstanding the lowering skies, AND .ne
the outside seats were packed before two
O'clock Those who had tickets took Their
places in the balconies or on the seats within
the enclosure. The places were all hlled, but
new comers were constantly arriving and soon
the number OF those standing was far in excess
Of those sitting. Tho vast multitude stretched
far away In the distance, closely packed, ana
surging about in picturesque confusion. II was
cd least lbIUO persons were on the
The assembiage embraced representatives OF
all classes. The dramatic profession was repre-
| sented by some OF its most brilliant lights, as
| were the bench, the bar. and the pulpit. Father
| Farley sat between Chef Justice DAILY and Ed
| win booth. william Cullen Bryant was loudly
| applauded as he made his appearance within
ment by bowine his snowy head. William
Wheatiey and Theodore Moss Of wallacks
Al o'clock precisely Mr. Thodore Thomas
raised his baton, and the orchestra e !, began beg ths
grand and Impressive ayertiHr9 10 Mtg ,hg er, lear;
| able Chief Justice DAILY arose and delivered
the Introductory address; presenting the statue
| was not loud enough to reach the outer circles
| Of the throng, but he was applauded loudly by
| those around him. HIS address Naa bIlci ana 10
| the point. lie said
CHIEF JUSTICE pALY's SPEECH.
In INC early part o. the SeaT ~ ,, esyl3f
heHt memorials 6otG IN England and germany: g c1l
mcmorae tnc occnrrehce n that year OF ne at' ami
! ssj c,qtescy ~ ihiS sy ihsi a woVidl aqprqyrte
works belong rait Of the properly q our
monGment here. tie Chief feature Of which should nr
the most faithful Ieprcseniaon OF nc Poets person
Eight years have elapsed since the inltiaoy sieps
Tserne ~ i'tSn tS G GG' 9 chowed man Ike woid
has ever known, ives no ordinary task And shcn u i
aud never successfully, It VIII be great triumph for
American art, H. as think aud feel It has no" been
hall not say ANYTHING rron the subject Of shaEc
tlneui.hcd and venerable Aincricsn poet who is
Re,s Rsy h. bse S To & -G great 9 Tie
la6ors Of mys.t sil end IN saylns . shassPSsres I'M
tie brooks objects which he loved, which he has ex
fcmes ofso many beautiful and in,tryctiye ,imiles.
There remains then buy 70 tender 10 behalf OF te con %
central Park. as perpetual sift, through them to the
| city OF New YORK fofeNcr'
| SHAKESPEARE EXPOSED TO VIEW.
The Chief Justice took his seat amid the clap
| ping of hands and waving of hats. The statue
was unveiled by John Quincy Adams Ward the
loud cheer was raised by the multitude. A
Thousand handkerchiefs aoated in the breeze,
| and the enthusiasm was Unbounded. The cheer
sidcd Ia iS iEs ATidn TA Ga5 .Sds StTi5i j%Saiio
The statue represents Shakespeare leaning
slightly ON his left leg; The attitude /; one M OF
and the right, which is raised 10 the breast
The costume is that of the Elizabethan era, and
the folds of the dress are particularly noticeable
from The artistic manner Ia which Mr.. Ward ha.
produced them; Il rests now on tenporar,
wooden pedestal. the stone one contracted fol
not having yet arrived from Scotland.
A humorous incident was noticed a. the un
; yelling. On the front side Of the pedestal wa
displayed large placard. II covered the entire
3 side and was Inscribed with the following line
: In large, bold letters
Old world, he is not only thine,
A. opuent and as divine,
His monuments for every CLINE
All breasts OF nature we're hls nursc.
So ss S9 TqS RaneIP Pef'ffi OF me S'
4 | The mirror Of Gods universe.
POoR ROSS WALLACE
! While tho applause was at its height, police
man ,tenpcd f3rword e Spd rem9yed & Ne piacSrd ara
| the author Of the lines. but how he managed 4
ETl eS'S Could ST g S6 St'sS s ' Mr. WeS
| on most injured cast Of countenance when h
r saw the product of his genius thus summarl
}, The Hon Henry G stebbins, President Of tn
= Department OF Public Parks, accepted the statu
Viii Il 5t SpaaS 6r ieavsr
4 the distinguished orator, WIN. Cullen Bryant
IT the genial task allotted To him. am particular
ly reioiccd that American sculpture and Ameri
can poetry NE united here and now now 70 give eS
peare SO universal in New York"
, After music by the oTchestra and Arion Cnt
e Introduced by chief Justice Day. As he wa
escorted To- the rostrum, to the left Of the statue
nWc5 w nppISuse nr The ladies' way waved I ther
kerchiefs and the gcntlenen clappcd their hand
d nnl checred loudly, His progress to the stan
e. was a literal march Of triumph.
THE GREAT AMERICAN POTTS TVLOGItM
X Mr. Bryant began by describing the great tree
,f Of California and drew from them bcautllO
simile. lie said
So with those great minds which the Maker Of a
sometimes sends upon the earth aud among mankin
~ 10 show Of what yust enlargement the taCult
of the human Intellect are capable, II but rarely in IN
stage Of being yet AZ least IN that which follow
y the present fe when the imperfectOns aud nnrmiu
II Of the material frame, which Il now the dwelling
the spirit, thall neither clog its motions NJ
keep back It's growth. such a great min
n was that Of Shakespeare. An imagination so or
Pr atye, "A vigorous, wisdom so clcI
aud comprehensive taking views Of life and charact
aud duty broad and just and true spirit merry
at the same time gentle, such acutentss OF obscrV
tOn and such power Of presenting to other minds what
+ ObserVed-suCh "A combination of qualities seems
e. Afford US, contemplate It, glimpse Of what,
Al certain respects, the immortal part OF man shall /
rs when every that dimr It's vision weaktns II
" energy fetcrs its activity or checks It's eNpansio
shall be wholly done away and that suhtler essent
" shall he left to the full and free exercise OF the poNe
IN | with which God endowed IL.
q WHAT SHAKESPEARE MIGHT HAVE BEEN.
IA The speaker said that the writings ~ Shake
speare gave ample evidence of his fitness for "A
| most any position in life. As a philosopher h
10 is great, and might have been the greatest ha
lie he devoted his energies 10 that special hrancl
.,.l,. o.. ha fa1 a in