The New York herald., 1876-02-22
THE LATE CHARLOTTE CUSHMAN.
TIE FUNERAL oBszQUus OF THE LATE DIS
rndUIsHED ACTRESS AT BOSTON XEsrER-
DAY-sIMPLx AND INTERESTING SERVICES
AN ASSEMBLY OF DISTINGUISHED FRIENDS OF
THE DxCEAsED.


DAY-sIMPLx AND INTERESTING SERVICES
AN ASSEMBLY OF DISTINGUISHED FRIENDS OF
THE DECEASED.
BosroE, Feb 2l, 1874
This has been a sad and interesting day in Boston,
the occasion being the nnal Obseques the remains
OF the late Charlotte Cushman in the city OF her BIRTH
childhood and some Of her greatest professional
trumphs The services were participated in not only
BY the general public but by the high officials OF tho
State and city the leading representatives OF the pro-
fession which she adorned and hundreds Of others in
eminent walks Of life who wont 70 recognize her
genius while living.
THE REMAINS LYING STATE.
AT an early hour this morning the body was placed
In casket covered with black broadcloh and studded
with silver ornaments which rested in the parlor
which Miss Cushman occupied at the Parker House
The features retained remarkably lfe-like appear
In the hands Golded) placed sprig OF lilly OF
the valley and upon tho casket ofivy, in which
were mingled japonica blossoms At tho head Of the
casket stood large and beautiful floral crown At ten
O'Clock the parlor opened to tho public and hun
dreds Of ladies' and not few gentlemen went in and
viewed the remains
THE PUBLIC SERVICES
took place in Kings chapel the doors OF which were
opened to the public at twenty minutes past eleven
Two hours before the doors opened ladies began
70 assemble In on Of the gates and appealed 10 the
sexton for admttancs who assisted in preventing
rush into the church by strong force Of police The
seats in the broad aisle reserved for the relatives
and intimate friends Of Miss Cushman and members OF
the theatrical profession and distinguished oficias
The galleries opened TO the public and were
speedily filed TO overhowing
THE REMAINS CONVEYED TO THE CHAPEL.
10 At precisely twelve o'clock the remains con-
veyed from the Parker House the chapel and placed
upon bier in front Of the altar the following gentle
artin Nolkn HA. nnkn n
Charles Amory, and Addison Child. II was
desired by Miss Cushman and intended by her relatives
that the dramatic profession should be represented
among the pallbearers, and Mr.. William Warren
requested TO act OF them, but although xous
to do SO, he was compelled to decline on account OF
| professional duties telegram sent TO New York
requesting John Gilbert Miss Cushmans Oldest friend,
TO of the pallbearss but he much against
his Wishes was prevented from attendance at the obse
| Ques -.c-..
FI6R1L oTrERrSGs
Mr.. Joseph Fl. Tookcr the business manager Of
booth's Theatre, arrived from New York yesterday
morning to represent Jarrett Palmer the funeral
He brought with him several magnificent floral tributes
one from Jarrett Palmer being not only very large
bat OF singular beauty composition and design
From bed of white roses and pond lilies, upon which
is the legend OF letters in vioets, Fare Thee Well -
arises column holding q crown surmounted py .
cross This placed in the centre OF the altar rail
and was the most conspicuous portion OF the display
Lawrence Barrett sent very appropriate piece rep
resenting sheaf OF wheat the column being entwned
with autumn eaves The one word Rest " in letters
OF volets is on the pillow which is bordered by forget
A crown OF aures knotted with white satin ribbons
the gift Of Mr.. Tooker was placed tho crown above
the central piece Mr. Barrett's Offering and magnh-
cent from Miss Clara Louise Kellogg stood
the right OF the centre and tho other q beautiful
Of ivy the gift Of Miss Charlotte Johnson FORM
erly Of the Museum.
Upon pedestal within the altar stood large cross OF
ivy and camela blossoms, sent by Mr.. Harvey d.
Parker. On the reading desk was placed Tyre Of
choice flowers by the Cushman school, and in front Of
the desk was suspended crescent and star OF ex-
ceedng beauty, the Offering OF Mr.. and Mrs John
Gilbert. Mr. William Warren, Of the Museum, sent
handsome cross Miss Julia Ward Howe q beautiful
formed Of cameias lilies Of the valley, and other
choice flowers; Mr.. George Farnsworth formerly treas
OF the Globe Theatre also brought floral star OF
beauty Messrs Tompkins and Hlll OF thU Boston
Theatre, sent star Of white lilies roses and otker
blossoms.
A SERVICE
At the request OF .he relatives Of the deceased the
services OF the simplest character and consisted
OF the Kings Chapel burial service the musical
tons being ollowsRefrain to the burial chant, by
Mr. Tu.ts the organist 'Abde with me-" Burnett, by
q quartet OF voices. sTher shall more 20
down." Tuckerman,' by the quartet; hymn, 20, when
when shall rest be foundf"
A TOUCHING INCIDENT.
An interesting incident appropriate to the occasion,
took place at the close OF the palm. Eight young
girls, pupils In the Cushman School present,
dressed In white and wearing black sashes- They
accompanied be several Of the teachers. In the
interval Of the service the children stepped forward
and each placed bouquet Of flowers the caske
tribute to the memory Of her in whose honorthe school
named.
Al the close OF the service the casket was borne 10
the hearse and the mourners took carriages and fol-
lowed the remains TO Mount Auburn, whore they
inferred with appropriate commtta services