Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-09-27

Pavilion, either disbanded or marched away
in column. As a consequence the immense
floor of the building was only crowded in the
central portion, ana the galleries, which were
reserved exclusively for ladies. A magnif-
Gently draped and decorated stand, and the
catafa!que supporting the bier, stood in the
center of the hall, on one side of which was a
| platform for the use of invited digni-
taries. On the other side was a
similar one for the accommodation of
the orchestra and choir. The services were
opened by grand funeral march by the or
chestra, followed with prayer by the Chap
lain. The prayer from "Moses in Egypt :
was then given by the orchestra choir, which
consisted Of the Fabbri opera troupe and the
Handel and Haydn Society. After which
George III. knight delivered an eloquent
eulogy on the deceased The solemn funeral
rites of the Masonic Order were then i'm
pressively celebrated by Grand Master
Samuel B. benson, the Masonic choir follow
ing with "Thy Will Be Done" The Chap
lain pronounced a benediction, and to the
music of a grand funeral march the assem-.
bled thousands slowly filed out c: the build
ing and dispersed. Throughout the day
nothing occurred to mar the { der and
solemnity of the proceedings. The weather
was everything that could be desired, warm
and bright, with just enough breeze to tenn.
per the rays of the sun.
Review OF the Dav.
SAN Francisco, September 26sh.-Owing
to the peculiar character of to-day's street
parade there was but little opportunity af-
forded for display of special features, and
not much attempt was made in that di-
rection, although few exceptions may be
noted.
Immediately following the catafaleus was
a magnificent floral piece, borne on trestles,
consisting of circle several feet in diameter,
composed of tuberoses and smiax. Within
this circle was displayed festooued Ameri-
can flag draped in Grape. an inscription in
tuberoses worked in the back ground of
smilax, Garfield. From the Population
Franchise" Between the seventh and eighth
divisions was catafalque, smaller than that
heretofore described, drawn by four white
horses. It was covered with the usual
mourning drapery, and on top was marble
bust of Lincoln. Aside from these excep-
tions, there were variety Of effects depend
ent upon the contrast between the uniforms
of the military and the rich rega!ia of the
various societies. Among these the knights
Templar, Encampment of l. o. .. F.,
knights of Pytbias and colored Odd Fellows
were especially notable. The National Guard
turned out with full ranks, and presented
fine appearance. The furled colors were
shrouded in black, in some cases relieved
with smilax. and the guns and caissons OF the
artillery were heavily draped.
Contrary to expectation the crews of the
foreign ships-of-war in the harbor were not
represented in the procession, The city Fire
Department was also absent, though place
had been assigned it at the end of the mill
tary.
But one accident has been reported While
the advance was marching through Kearny
street, Major Hammond, commanding the
Third Infantry Battalion, was thrown from
his horse, sustaining severe though not dan.
perous INJURIES