Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-26


over these are suspended unfurled flags.
The centres OF the arches bear similar
shields on angles. On the roof are groups
of unfurled flags. Projecting from the an
giles of the base are elevated platforms to
be occupied by fully uniformed guards.
Each platform will be provided with suit
able piece of field artillery. The structure
is appropriately decorated from base to
dome with black and white Grape flowers,
and flags will be displayed in various por-
tions of the pavilion.
The interior is beautiful with rare plants
and choice flowers and exquisite floral de-
signs, two car loads of which are from Gin
cinnati. It is magnificent piece of work
both in design and execution. The
east and west entrances to
Monumental Park are heavy
gothic arches with drives and openings for
foot passengers on each side. They are
situated a sufficient distance from the cata-
falque to appear as part of it. The east
end is covered with Grape, with white and
black trimmings running round each
column and a top border with blue
and white stars. Added to these are
several golden shields, aud at the western
gateway is a similar construction, and seems
to fairly close up Superior street. On the
extreme outside pillars are the names Of the
States in black letters. The north and
south approaches are in reality gateways,
being built with bas reliefs draped in white
with one large central arch and heavy posts
on either side. Surmounting all appear
large golden eagles and other appropriate
designs.
The catafalque is a great temporary
monument of attraction. Standing with
its four open arches, and surmounted
by its massive golden ball, its comm
bined grandeur requires close scrutiny
to fully appreciate IT, Resting on each Of
its four corners is a cannon heavily draped.
Large black flags droop from each side
Immediately beneath the corntce, and still
lower fall the national colOrs, with streamers
OF Grape alternating with bars of red and
white. The elegant shield, several feet in
length, composed of swords, is conspicu-
ously displayed on octagon faces Of four
sides. Half circling the arches are choice
ferns upon a white back ground arranged in
triangular shape, and heavy gold lining runs
round pillars. The interior is draped in plain
aud appropriate bands of rich black goods
At the south OF the structure a large plat
form has been erected on level with the
catafalque, on which will sit the eminent
visitors, the clergy and singing societies.
The catafalQue is entered from the east and
west by an inclined platform covered with
mating. 1t is sufficiently wide TO admit
the passage of not less than thirty persons
abreast.
During the forenoon wreaths of ever
greens were attached to the upper part of the
structure Two car loads of ferns, leaves,
2l-nts. etc. came this morning from the
Cincinnati Exposition, also a car load from
parties I'm Philadelphia. The arches are
beautifully draped with a string of ever
greens.
ORDER OF THE oBsRQUIEs.
CLEVELAND, September 25 The exer-
cises will consist Of
l. Singing by the vocal societies.
2. Reading of the Scriptures by Bishop
Bedells.
g. Prayer by Divine selected by the
Methodist Convention now in session at
PaiDesville.
Singing by the vocal societies.
5. Address by Rev. Isaac Errett.
6. Reading of hymn by j. A. Betzhall.
z. Singing.
s. Benediction by Rev. c. s. Pomeroy.
At the grave Chaplain II. l. II. Jones, of
the Forty second Regiment, will read the
appropriate service, followed by hymn by
the German singing societies. and bene-
diction will be pronounced by President
Hrs dale, OF Hiram College.
THE FINAL ARRANGEMENTS MADE.
While on the train the escort committee
held a meeting and decided on the pail
bearers and the form OF exerclses
to be followed at the grave
submitted to Mrs. Garfield and ap-
proved by her. The pail bearers will be
distinguished by white silk at the funer-
al ceremonies, which will begin at 10 a. M.
THE MIDNIGHT VIGIL.
As the evening passed yesterday there
was was but little diminuatiOn of the
throng that encircled Monument Square.
The east and west arches were
surrounded by people, who
gazed in upon the catafslque
aided by the glare of numerous
electric lights. Inside the pavilion were
six Knights Templar and a squad of the
Cleveland Grays on guard duty. At mid
night but q few sentinels and workmen
remained inside the guard line, though
many interested people were yet upon the
street outside. The scene was siugularly
impressive. At this hour there was almost
perfect silence. The bright glare Of the
lights, the ceaseless movements Of the SEN
tinels, the sobbing of the wind through the
trees and shrubberY, combined to create a
feeling of awe in the breasts of the spec
tarors.
THE THRoNG GATHERING.
To-day It has been bright and beautiful
though rather warm. The streets began to
be thronged very early. People poured
into the city by every avenue of approach,
and all the railways ran every available car
to accommodate the unexampled crowd.
The vast concourse was allowed TO pass
four abreast with uncovered heads and look
at the cssket. 1t is estimated that not less
than 100, coo people passed through the
pavilion in this manner. AT dark elec-
trio and calcium lights Illuminated the
scene, and the people will be allowed
| to 90 through all night. The line OF people
waiting their turn to enter the park stretch
ed west for about half a mile, at times
| reaching nearly across the Viaduct over the
river. Perfect order prevailed, everybody
being imbued with the sOlemnity OF the oc-
casion. The coffin was not opened,
| the face should not be ex-
posed on account of its unnatural look.
| But instead the visitors looked upon the
| features Of the dead depicted in an admira-
| BILE portrait placed Just above. 1t is con-
/ sidered that Cleveland will tomorrow have
| the largest displaY of civic societies and
| military organizations ever seen in this coun-
| try. No idea Of the number of Comman.
| deries and their aggregate strength can
be formed by seeing them moving here and
there through the streets This can only
| be obtained by absolute knowledge of all
| who are here.
AMERICAN GRIEF IN LONDON.
LONDON, September M.-At a meeting OF
| Americans at Exeter Hall this afternoon, to
| express their grief for the death of Presi-
! dent Garfield and coincidence with his
| family, among those present were the
| American Minister, Mr.. Lowell, in the chair
| Consul General Badeau, and the whole staff
of the American legation, Bishop Simpson,
| Colonel Cheseborough, General Merritt
| Moncure D. Conway, Vice Consul Num-,
| Rev. DR.. Claiming, Miss Thornton, and
many members of the Japanese legation.
Cardinal Manning, the Duke Of Cambridge,
| Commander In Chief Of the forces, and Sir
Frederick Leighton, President of the Royal
| Academy, called on Mr. Lowell to express
| their condolence upon the death Of Presi-
| dent Garfield. At o'clock about two
| hundred Americans assembled at the Ameri-
| can Exchange, and proceeded up the Strand
| to Exeter Hall. By $3.50 O'Clock large crowds
! and numberless cabs and vehicles assembled
| outside the hall. A majority Of the shops In
/ the vicinity showed some signs of mourning.
| Inside the hall was crammed with people,
who continued to arrive In a constant