The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-04-14
fessors of Gottingen. The next build
ing contains
The Real Portrait Gallery


family of Hanover, and that of Eng
land since the time of George L. The
most important paintings are those of
Napoleon at st. Helena, and the Duke
of Wellington. In the first Napoleon is
depicted on barren rock, his back
turned toward the spectator, looking
off over the barren sea; the other a
figure on horseback has the popularity
that at whatever angle you view the
picture, the Dukes eyes are turned
full upon you. There are also several
inlaid ivory likenesses of various per-
sOnages, crowned with their own hair.
From this feast of art we turned to a
view of nature in the Botanical gar
dens. The tropical plants are kept in
glass house some hundred feet square
and ninety feet high. The centre of
the roof rises much higher and can be
raised to accommodate the growth of
two mammoth palm trees. BY the pc
culiar arrangement of the steam apps-
ratus a sprinkling rain is continually
falling. In the adjoining hot-houses
plants from all parts Of the globe may
be found.
After securing the services of the
chief overseer of this establishment, we
made pilgrimage to the last resting
place of Ernst August and his wife, the
late great rulers of Hanover, whose
son, the (blind) King George ", sue
cumbed to Prussia.
The Mausoleum,
surrounded by a grove of trees, is
plain, square marble building with a
portico in front. Having entered there
lies before you a circular chamber ris-
ing into dome supported by MAN.
moth pillars; the entire finish is pure
white marble. At the farther end is an
altar, while in the centre stands the two
marble sarcophagi, on the top of one
life size reclining figure, Ernst August,
in full military uniform, ON the other
that of his wife. The likenesses are
most lifelike; if marble can have ex-
preston, these faces manifest it. AL
though these various buildings, belong
ing to the palace of Herrenhausen, to
which there is no admission, are owned
by the Duke of Cumberland, still by
the treaty with Prussia, that govern
ment continues to maintain this i'm
mense establishment. Everywhere the
most perfect order is kept by the num-
-ereus employees and servants. The en-
tire aspect Of the place is that of
household, where the master had only
gone away for short time-alas, gone
never to return
"The Emperor is Dead"
so came the message. Everywhere |
the announcement is posted that |
William, the father of United !
Germany, has passed away. Imme-
diately everybody assumes mourn
ing expression; flags are at half
mast; stores are dressed in black;
amusements are suspended; the Royal |
theaters are closed for an indefinite |
period. Germany has changed rulers.
Without tumult, without question as
William l. breathed his last, Fred
erick Immediately became sovereign. |
One morning | chanced to take walk
to Waterloo Place. Accidentally l at
tended notable meeting; at least five
thousand soldiers were assembled. At
ter short speech by the commanding
officer declaring Frederick Emperor of
Germany, the oath of allegiance was
administered, after which arose loud
shouts of "Long Life and a Happy
Reign to Emperor Frederick" Alas
how vain is man Memorial services
were held in all the churches in honor
of the late Emperor. People are flock
ing to Berlin. We left Hanover in
much haste, Monday, March r. as we
had intended to remain there at least
three months. On to Berlin. On to
the capital
After ride of two hours skirting the
foot ofithe IIartz Mountains, we reached
The City of Brunswick,
a very ancient town dating from
SCI A. D., when it was founded
by BothO. Here we passed a few
hours. Even yet many houses are
standing which bear dates previous
to 1900 After ten minutes walk
through very clean streets, we ap-
preached the cathedral of ST. Blaizs, a
building of Roman architecture, begun
in 1176 by Henry, the Lion, on his re-
turn from the Holy Land. Just before
entering the church we passed bronze
lion, erected by Henry in 1l66 on the
very spot where it now stands. Pro
curing the services of the guard, we
went within the edifice through an
opening, very much resembling a barn
door. The ascending and descending
multitudes made it evident that people
line the lofts above the church. Passing |
into the body of the cathedral, its
grandeur bursts upOl you. The roof is
supported by 1.-the, twisted pillars of
unusual style. The most prominent /
object is at the end of the middle aisle,