The New York herald., 1877-09-09
Splendid Tribute to the Great
Frel chman's Memory.
AN ORDERLY DEMONSTRATION.
The Funeral Procession Several
Miles Long.
LAST WORDS AT THE GRAVE.
rpY CABLE TO TIE HEaALp.1

FAHls, SepI y, 1917.
The funeral ofthe great Frenchman, ex-President
Louis Adolphe Theirs, took place In Paris yesterday
and proved TO be impressive and patriotic
tribute to the memory Of that distinguished states
egatons to represent them in the procession.
Crowds Hooked into the city from all quarters at
tracted by their individual interest in the mournfu
event. and the number OF English and other foreign
visitors was also considerably augmented.
ABOUT THE PLACE ST. GEORGES
Early in the forenoon great crowd gathered
about the Place St Georges where NJ. Theirs had
resided lor several years. AS the people massed at
this point and filed the adjoining streets light
ram fell and the lowering clouds threatened the
continuance of wet weather.
A DISAPPOINTMENT
The family OF NJ. Thiers desired that the funeral
services should be held at the Madeleine, and with
this purpose in view sent NJ. Paul Remu-
sat to consult with Archbishop Guibert.
The Madeleine, 1t was concluded, stu.
ated as it is and having ample space
within and without its walls, was just the spot to
accommodate the immense throng preparing to
attend the funeral The Archbishop, however,
determined that he would only oniclate at the
Madeleine or the Invalides If the ceremonies took
the form OF State funeral. For an unofIicial
funeral the services must be at the Church Of
Notre Dame de Lorette.
NoTRE DAME DE LORETTE.
yet this latter church, though by no means one Of
the largest Is perhaps the very richest in interior
ornamental decoration IN Paris Situated In the
heart Of notably gay quarter OF the city it has be-
come distinguished Tor three things pnncipally-lts
music, the richness OF It's interior ornamentaton
and the elegant attire OF the worshlppers who
assist at its services But It's approaches are not
spacious enough 10 receive a large multitude,
hence the disappon tment at the ArchbishOp's de-
cision. This disappointment was found to lave its
origin in well grounded apprehensions when the
procession arrived at the church, for notwith-
standing the precautions taken there was great
crowding about the building and the narrow streets
in its vicinity.
POLICE PRECAUTIONS
From the earliest hour at which the knots oj
people commenced gather the streets neal
covered no little discretion In connection with thG
energy required OF them to maintain order. the
Prefect had taken the precaution to strictly enjoin
on them an avoidance Of any unnecessary zeal less
1t should tend TO arouse spirit Of antagonism
on the part OF the attendant mass
THE CORrEGE
The Place St Georges and tue streets near the
church were cleared about half past nine o'clock
BY the police but 1t was nearly noon before the
funeral procession started. When everything had
been put in readiness the cortege moved in tho
following Order:-
ORDER OF THE PROCESSION.
Bearers of the orders and decorations worn by tho
deceased.
Masters OF the Ceremonies.
Family OF the deceased.
Senators.
EX-Deputes.
Members OF the French Academy.
Members OF the Academy or Moral and Political
Sciences and other classes OF the Institute.
The Council General of tile Seine.
Depntations from various Councils.
General and Municipal Councils.
Deputatons from Amin.
Other deputatlons.
Invited friends OF the deceased
The open hearse
This was drawn by SIX horses, and the CONN was
immortces and tri-cOlored bows and r0settes.
A GENERAL CELEBRATION.
The whole route was lined by an immense num-
Der OF people, though the rain continued to poui
during the march TO the church. The shops were
closed and displayed on their shutters placardi
with tho words, ''National Mourning"
AT noon the ram still continued to fall in torrents
drenching the crowds that filed the streets along
the intended line of procession. At one O'Clock 10
ceased.
IN THE CHURCH..
During the recitation of the solemn funeral ser.
vices of the Roman Catholic Church the decorations
of the cdince were mostly concealed by sombre
drapery that dimmed noticeably an atmosphere
already darkened by the gathering rain clouds.
Nine. Theirs was accompanied by Mile. D0sne al
the services.
GAMBETrA CHEERED
There were not many Efforts at boisterOus dis
play OF political feeling during the procession but
the presence OF NJ. GamDctta elected some en-
thusiasn and the crowd cheered him Justify as he
left the church at the conclusion Of the services
with the exception OF some cries OF ''Tipe la Re-
puolurue ~ as the procession moved through the
Boulevard Montmartre all was quiet and tranquil
along the route
on TO THE CEMETERY.
Leaving the church the procession set out by
way OF Rue Lepelleuer, then passed through the
inner boulevards 10 the Chateau dEau, and on by
the Boulevard votare to the Cemetery Pere Ia
Chaisc. The procession extended over the greater
part OF the entire route. Everywhere along the
line the people uncovered their heads, while the
coffin passing by. sv-.tst
The only banner in the line was carried by
deputation from Belfort
AT THE GRAVE.
When the remains arrived at the grave M. Grevy,
ex-President oil the Chamber Of Deputies recounted
the principal events OF The political career of the
deceased dwelling mostly upon the great and patri-
otto sacrifice lie had made by renouncing his earlier
monarchica convictions IN favor OF the republic
Admiral Pothuan and NM Sacy and vitry next
eulogized his splendid administrative, literary and
oratorcal talents.