Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-28
A Notable Day in Hartford.

 Thomas H. Seymour Eloquent Ad- dresses by Ex-Governor Hubbard, -Gen- eral Colin M. IngersOll and Others Grand Masonic Parade. The beautiful monument erected to the l memory of Hon. ThomBs H. Seymour by the | Masonic fraternity and other friends in Ce- 1 dar Hill Cemetery, Hartford, was dedicated yesterday afternoon with imposing ceremo- nies. The monument stands in the most conspicuous portion of the cemetery and is | plain shaft of Millstone Point granite in the Egyptian style, standing on solid base of Portland stone. It was contracted for by Hon. A. E. Burr and Hon. David Clark in behalf of the donors, and costing $2, 500. The lot in which it stands WAS purchased for | $1, ,OOO.
 Since the summer of 1871 the grave of deceased has once each year been laden with | floral tributes with appropriate decoration ceremonies. After the purchase of the lot | the Seymour Monument association was soon formed with the following list of officers: President-Governor James E. English Cor. and Rec. Secretary-Hon. William w. Eaton. Treasurer-Stlles D. Sperry. Executive Committee-Hon George Beach, Hon. Marshall Jewell Hon. Elisha Carpenter, Dr. Edward H. BrinIey, o. D. Seymour, Chauncey Howard and A. E. Burr.
 The cemetery is beautifully located on | high ground, three and half miles from the center of the city and commands fine lands cape views on every side. It is beautiful place for city of the dead. Already it has | many fine monuments, and it is destined to be very fine cemetery. Quite near to the | Seymour monument is the massive and ele- gant Morgan monument, not yet finished, costing $4O,OOO, erected by the Hon E. D. l Morgan, of New York. The late Governor Seymour left no means, and until now the l spot where he was buried has been marked | simply by slab. He left memory highly revered and valued by host of friends His life and public services and his virtues are most fttingly commemorated I in the beautiful and eloquent tributes given | by ex-Governor Hubbard and General Colin M. IngersoI, printed below, and by the other speakers, who ably assisted in honor ing the memory of the deceased. The Masonic and military and civic display was | very imposing The city was alive at noon with marching communicates Knights Tenn plar and inspiriting music by five bands. The day was one of the rarest and finest of this season of the year. The streets wore a 1 holiday appearance, with a multitude of people out to witness the display. The pro- cession formed on Main street in the follow ing order:
 Platoon of Police Drum Corps. First Company Governors Foot Guard, Major A. H. Embler. Veteran Corps Hartford Light Guard, Captain Levi Moodhouse Phalanx. GRAND COMMANDERS KNIGHTS TEMPLAR. Commander; Very Eminent Joel R. Hoiconab, Hart Hart ford, Deputy Grand Commander Eminent Sir J. Eminent Sir 4. C. @oiding, NorWaiE, arand cap tain General Eminent Sir James H. Welsh, Dan Meriden, Grand Senior Warden; Eminent Sir j. V. Vodwarka, New London, Grand Junior Warden
 Eminent i s Sir goSn W. stsnan NorWo6 Grand Recorder Eminent Sir W. E. Seeley; Bridge j. Wait, Norwich, Grand Sword Bearer Eminent Sir F. H. Waldron, New Haven, Grand Warder; Eminent Sir Milo Dickens, Danbury, Grand Senti- Weed Band. Communicates of Knights Templar in or der of seniority as follows: . WASHINGTON NO. l, HARTFORD. watson H. Bliss, E. O.; Charles E. Billings General John B. .Clapp. c. G.; Henry " Coy, Prelate Henry H. Fitch, Treasurer; Jam K Wheeler, Recorder; John s. Hnssey, s. w.; John H. 1hanher, J. w.; ". R. Hopkins, Standard Bearer; David J. Jordan Sword Bearer.
 SPRINGFIELD CoHddANDERY.
 fine company, 1S6 men.
 Austin's Band from Albany.
 NEW HAVEN 2 HAVEN.
 Second Regiment Band, New Hayen Frederick H. Waldron, E. O.; Charles W. Skif Gen. eral Frank D. Sloat, 0. G.; Eli S. Quintard Pre- late: Charles F. Root, Treasurer; Francis G. An thony, Recorder; T. Parsons Dickerman Assis ant Recorder: Edward A. Chatfeld, s. w.; W. W. Price J. w.: Lyman H. Johnson, Standard Bearer Chas l. French, Sword Bearer.
 75 Sir Knights
 Clinton No. 8, NorwaIk.
 Tubbs Band, Norwich
 Columbia No. A. Norwich,
 Howe Band, Bridgeport
 Hamilton No. 5, BridgepQrt.
 Palestine No. 6, New London.
 Clark No ', Waterbury.
 Cyrene No. 8, Midd1etown.
 St. Elmo No. 9, Meriden
 Crusade No. 10, Danbury
 Aged and infirm Sir Knights in carriages.
 Past Officers Of Communicates in carriages.
 President of the Day and aids in carriages. Ex Governors and ex Lieutenant Governors State and City Officials and Invited Guests in carriages.
 Members of the press
 Citizens in general in carriages.
 The procession was witnessed by 8 multi tuae of people, and the excellent roads lead ! ing to the cemetery were alive with hne pFi- vate teams during the ceremopies ip the af- EeEu00g, ana uOst or Ae elegant tT1oFfs 0fj the city of Haxtford were to be seen. 4 plat {