Smyrna times., 1881-09-28

upon a white background, arranged in
triangular shape, and heavy gold lining
runs around the pillars. The interior is
draped in plain and appropriate bands of
rich black goods. AT the south of this
structure large platform has been erect
ed on a level with the catafalque, ON
which will sit the eminent visitors, the
clergy and the singing societies. The
catafalque is entered from the east and
mating. 1t is sufficiently wide to allow
of the passage of not less than 80 persons
abreast.
During the forenoon wreath upon
wreath of rare green were attached to the
upper part of the structure. Two carloads
of ferns, leaves, plants, &C., came this
morning from the Cincinnati Exposition,
also carload from parties in Philadelphia
The arches are beautifully draped with
strings of evergreens. The words
Lifes race well run,
Lifes work well done,
Lifes crown well won,
Now comes rest,
appeared in beautiful letters on a scroll
between the two pillars. A foot above
| this was fine crayon portrait of the de-
ceased. On the head of the coffin rested
the elegant floral wreath ordered to be
made at New York by Queen Victoria.
At the foot were two ferns lying crossed.
/ Above the casket nothing intervenes ex-
! cept heavy velvet and Grape cloth which
is attached to the pillars.
No less than $4,000 persons viewed the
catafalque Saturday and all day long trains
poured strangers into the city.
The catafalque i'll Monument Square was
the centre, toward which the crowds which
| gathered at Cleveland were drawn. All
day long, in files five to six abreast, they
| continued to pass the coffin containing the
body of President Garfield. The utmost
order prevailed and nothing was done to
detract from the impressiveness of the
scene. Mrs. Garfield went to the cemetery
and approved the selection of the site for
the final resting place made by the
trustees.
A GREAT MEETING IN LONDON.
About 5000 people attended the meet
| ing convened by Minister Lowell, at
Exeter Hall, Sunday. After prayer by
I the Rev. DR.. Marshall, of Mississippi, an
eloquent address was delivered by Mr..
Lowell. Appropriate resolutions were
adopted, and speeches were made by
Bishop Simpson, General Merritt, Junius
S. Morgan, Moncure Conway and others.
Bishop Simpson produced a deep Impress
ion by graceful allusion to Queen Vic
! toria. Manifestations of British sympathy
continue throughout the Kingdom. The
Russian Government has expressed its
grief at the death of President Garfield
and the Belgian Court has been ordered
to go into mourning.
THE CITIES UNDER PAIL.
The appearance of New York, Philadel-
phia and other cities, Monday, despite the
bright sunlight, was sombre and melan-
chOly. The black hangings on public
buildings, private dwellings and shops
were extensive and noteworthy. The
| people who filled the streets, particularly
about the time the memorial services were
to begin in the churches, wore so mourn
full an air that the effect was most depress-
ing. Never before hes there been so abso-
lutte a cessation of business; and there
seemed to be no disposition on the part of
anyone to use the holiday as q time for
amusement.
SIGNS OF MOURNING.
In London, Monday the signs of mourn
ing were general and spontaneous and all
agree that there was never such general
wearing of mourning for a foreigner.
Even many of the carriers and draymen
had their whips draped with Grape, and
what are usually the busiest thoroughfares,
such as the Strand, Fleet street and Cheap
side, many of the shops and all the daily
newspaper offices were partially closed.
Many shops displayed large portraits of
President Garfield in their windows The
hotels displayed flags at half-mast, and
had their blinds lowered. The later indi-
cation of mourning was also visible at all
the royal palaces, at the Mansion house at
a number of private residences through
nfP lie nd nj fI,s, ~.
private clubs
4 majority of the churches tolled their
bells. Many of them held a midday SER
vice. When the guard was relieved at
st. James Palace the band, under the
direction of Godfrey, played dead march
ana other music OF a similar character.
/ AT COLLEGE.
Rev. DR.. StOrk, of Baltimore in an ad-
dress, said: IL was roommate of Presi-
dent Garfield at William College. He
stated that it was q consolation to know
that the President, had been all his life. in
the daily habit of prayer. He was a pray
ing boy and praying man. Nor had he
ever been ashamed to pray. While at
college it was the practice of Mr.. Garfield
and Mr. Stork to pray together at the
close of each day, and on the last occasion
when the latter had seen the President.
which was ig Mr.. Garfield's house in Wash
ingtOn, while he Yss one of the leaders in
the House OF Representatives, they spent
the evening in conversation uUon old
scenes and friends; and when the night
was well spent they knelt down together.
before separating, and as of old prayed
together for Gods blessing upon the par
ticular work to which each had been
called. DIR. Gtork remarked that it was a
rare thing to haye in the Presidency ofthe
Union an active Christian, and as such
President Garfeld's condition bore with
peculiar weight upon the Christians of the
land. The Doctors remarks made q great
impression On the assembly, and added
fervOr to the occasion.
THE CHURCHES.
There was but one theme i'm the churches
Sunday, from New York to San Francisco
the one subject that has filled mems
minds, to the exclusion of all others. for
the past week, and will not fade from them
for many weeks to come Dscourses
present a variety of views upon the sig
niicance and effect of the unexampled
experience through which this people has
, been passing. All agree in fervent recog-
milton of the lOftiness of the late Presi-
dents aims, the purity of his life. the
5 hODleness OF his character, and dwell upon
Ihe pure influences which surrounded him
| rom his birth, and became dazziinoiy
l visible when the fierce light of the press
' was turned upon his home All these
e ciergymen, who form class whose patriot
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