Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-02

nam, ONO, where MIR. Hendricks was
born. II was placed on the caskct, and
alongside were laid the more rare and
brilliant products Of the white-Iiouse
conservatives received this morning
from Miss Cleveland.
THE GRIEF-sTRICKEN WIDOW.
ABA. NJ. Mrs. Hendricks entered
the room for her last lcaye-taking, ac-
companied by her brother and Mrs.
Morgan. The ordeal was most trying,
and the desolate woman seemed to be
utterly Frustrated, clinging to the last to
the clay so soon to be hidden forever
from her view, and, impressed with the
placid and life-like appearance Of
the dead, she desired to preserve this
last scene, and so, late as it was, she
sent for photographer to take picture
Of the casket. Before he arrived dele
cations from distant cities began to
come and were admitted to pass through
and view the remains. While the pho
tographer was engaged at his work
members Of the Cabinet, judges Of the
Supreme Court, and others from Wash
ipgton entered and were detained a few
minutes by the process. II was IL
O'Clock when the casket was replaced,
and the stream of visitors again passed
by and out through the side door.
Shortly after this the pall-bearers ar
rived. The draped hearse and car
risges for the family and friends were
marshalled before the door, and pre-
parations we're made for the
FINAL REMOVAL OF THE BODY.
This was done without further leave
taking. The police and military kept
the curious but always respectful mass
Of people out of the way, and the little
cayalcade moved quietly with its escort
through the densely-lined streets to the
Cathedral Of St. Paul. The casket was
borne into the church at ll:40 o'clock,
the vast congregation having already
been seated, with the exception Of the
immediate relatives and the church yes
try.
The officiating clergy, four in num-
ber-Bishop Knickerbocker, Of this
diocese; Rev. DR.. Stringfellow, Of
Montgomery, Ala, the first rector Of
st. Paul's, and under whose ministration
Mr.. Hendricks joined the church; Rev.
DR.. Fulton, of st. Louis, former rector
Of st. Paul's, and Rev. DR.. Jenckes,
the present rector-in their robes Of
Office, met the remains at the main en-
trance of the Cathedral, on Illinois
street, preceded by guard Of the In
dianapolis Light Infantry.
IN THE CHURCH.
The body was borne up the central
aisle, the clergymen and members of
the vestry going in advance. Bishop
Knickerbocker voiced the opening SEN
tence of the burial service, - | am the
resurrection and the life," followed by
Rev. DR.. Stringfellow and DR.. Fulton
in their recitation of the other verses
used for the dead, until the casket had
been carried and placed outside the
choncel. The great audience stood
while the impressive scene was en-
acted. Following the bier came the
widow, leaning on the arm of MIR. Nor
gan, followed by other relatives, all in
deep mourning. Thirteen pews to the
right of the centre aisle were reserved
for the family, while the vestry and
members Of the local committees 0ccu-
pied pews in front to the left. The
pew occupied by the dead Vice-Presi-
dent in his lifetime was the tenth from
the front to the left Of the middle aisle
when facing the altar. 1t was distin-
guished by its complete development
in black cloth and the fact that it was
unoccupied.
The church is a modest brick struc-
ture, square and oblong, but commodi-
Gus withal, seating 300 people, but hold
ing within its walls in this instance fully
1000. Its sharply-slanting roof is sup
ported on brick columns, forming part
of the side walls, but is also sustained
by two tiers of arches which spring
from the right and left centres of the
auditorium, meeting at the apex Of the
roof. The interior is naturally dark,
being lit by dormer- and narrow side
windows, all in stained glass, large
field of the same filling in the space
over the altar in rear of the church.
THE CHURCH DECORATIONS.
The main and side doors were heavily
draped in black. The interior decora-
tions were plain but effective, consist
ing of festooning Of Grape from the GEN.
trail arches, the pulpit section and chan
eel rail having drapery of white and
black intermingled. The central arches
were completely draped, and the sides
of the church were panelled in black.
On the front interior walls were two
large designs Of a Greek cross in
the prevailing sable color. The
dark shrouding Of the interior was re-
lieved by only three floral pieces, all
handsome in design. On the altar in
side the chancel rail was plain cross,
composed of white flowers, contributed
by ladies of the parish. On the other
side of the altar was sheaf of wheat.
On the face of the pulpit was a column
of white roses with purple flowers at
one side forming ladder. At its base
was the inscription, "September 10,
1919" and at its. top " November &c,
1886" On the summit Of the column
was perched a white dove, the design
bearing the Latin sentiment, Stat mag
nj nomininis gloria" The design was
the gift of the Ohio Club, OF Cincinnati.
In front Of the lecturn was national
shield, contributed by the Yondala Club,
of Toledo. These designs had back
ground of green with red and blue
flowers, with the exception Of a central
monogram composed Of the letters ct.
A. H." in pink, yellow, and white rose
buds. The interior Of the church
and chancel was brilliantly lighted.
Inside the chancel, in addition to
the officiating clergy, were seated
other clergymen Of the Protestant
Episcopal Church in their robes. The
chorister benches were occupied by
other city and visiting clergy. When
the casket had been placed in front OF
the chancel-rail, the choir sang the
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