Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-01

Above the mantel in the front parlor hung por-
traits of Mr.. and Mrs. Hendricks, surmounted
by cabinet picture of their little son, long since
dead Around the frames of these pictures
were wreaths of smilax. The dead Vice Presi-
Hendricks picture, with Marechal Mel roses:
while daisies were chosen to cluster about the
dead child's face. The most notable floral
tribute were the Coates Affair."" a large arch OF
white camelias white roses, with smilaN inter
twined; an anchor OF camelias, hyacinths and
smilaN. n floral representation OF the cabin In
wnich Mr.. hendricks WAS born was also con-
spicuous. IL was SIX feet in length, and was
made in l.aporte, Ind, by order OF the ladies OF
ornaments in the hack nallor We're ali appro-
priately draped. The late Vice President seemed
to be peacefully sleeping in a veritable bed OF
flowers. To-day his countenance wore the Same
placid, natural expression which marked IL
hitherto Not a SPOT or blemish of any kind
appeared a upon the skin. The arrangements
dral were carried out in an orderly and quiet
manner.
iantry, Capt Ross. commanding. and the
Busch ZouaveS, ~ st. Louis, arrived promptly.
1t was accompanied by band and preceded by
"a detachment of police, which cleared the way.
Carriages for the exclusive use OF the family
and intimate friends were drawn up near by.
Meantime, the various divisions OF the process
sion were being formed near the church. prepa-
ratory To taking up the line of march upon con-
clusion OF the religious services.
THE START FROM THE HOUSE.
When the escort arrived everything was in
start to the church. Mrs. Hendricks had taken
a last look at her husband. She bore up bravely
through the trying scenes. The casket
was closed and the remains borne TO the hearse
by the pal-bearers. During this ordeal
Mrs. Hendricks, surrounded by the friends who
have been constantly with her since her
bereavement, sat With bowed head, her mourn
ing veil of Grape trailing nearly TO the floor
The strains OF Il funeral dirge by the band, as
the caSket was borne TO the hearse, added to
the impression OF the occasion. At q signal the
escort moved forward, and one by one the car
rlageS received the parties assigned TO them
Mr.. =. w. Morgan (her brother) and Mrs. FitZ
hugh Thornton accompanied Mrs. Hendricks
The next carriage contained the brother and
sistcr-in-law OF the dead Vice President. In the
next were Mrs. $. w. Morgan, DIR. T. III. Nor
gan, Mr.. III. c. and MIR. VIM. Morgan, all rela
tives OF Mrs. Hendricks Thirteen carriages
including that occupied by the widow, were
filled with relatives The hearse, drawn by
four coal black horses caparisoned in habili
ments of mourning, was the center of q hol
low square formed by the escort. The Indian.
apolis Light Infantry marched one platoon in
front and one in rear OF the hearse, while the
Busch Zouaves, of st. Louis, were flankers, one
platoon on each side. Slowly the solemn pro-
ceSSion moved forward on the prescribed route
to the church. The streets We're lined on both
sides with densely packed cOrdons Of people,
Every house was enveloped in mourning and
nearly every spectator had a mourning badge
pinned in his button-hole.
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