The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-11-27
In MEMORY OF HENDRICKS.
IMPRESSIVE CEREMONIES ON SUNDAY
The Hendricks Club Observes the AnniveT-
sary of the Statesman's Death-An Elo-
quent Tribute Paid by Judge Niblack
Other Exercises of The Day.

quent Tribute Paid by Judge Niblack
-Othsr Exercises of The Day.
There is no image of the noble dead that be-
comes so deeply engraven upon mems hearts
as the image of an idol who has, though
leader of leaders called his fellow-men broth
ers. The anniversaries of the late Vice Presi-
dent Hendricks death show that his friends of
this state still cherish his memory.
When the members of the Hendricks club
commenced 10 assemble at their rooms SUM-
day rain began to fall. This did not discourage
them. When Capt. Curtis, the marshal, formed
the club for the procession, there were fully
200 in line. Nearly all wore the regulation
gray hats, together with white gloves and
Marechal Neil roses upon the Iapels of their
coats. The Young Mems Gray club, with
about one hundred members in line, fell in be-
hind the Hendricks club. The banner of the
Hendricks club was covered with chrysnn-
themums. Directly in front of the club walked
Thomas Hendricks Kenworthy and Grover
Cleveland Kenworthy, twins that were born
shortly after the democratic victory Of 1884
The procession was then formed as follows:
Platoon Of police under command of Capt. Bruce.
Carriages containing choir, Hon. VIM E Niblack,
orator OF the day, Rev. Joseph ,. JenckeS,
IL D.. and representatives Of
Hendricks club.
Gray club.
Citizens in carriages.
The procession started from the club rooms
at o'clock and marched to Washington-st.,
east on Washington to Pennsylvania, north on
Pennsylvania TO New York, west on New
10 Seventh. All along the line of march
people had gathered on the sidewalks
and silently gazed upon the procession.
Ii made grand appearance as it came up
Meridian-st., marching with open ranks. Ii
was two squares in length. Most of the men,
bers of the Gray club wore high silk hats.
When the procession reached the corner of
Seventh and Meri6ian-sts., il broke ranks and
entered fourteen summer cars provided for
transportation TO Crown Hill At the entrance
10 the cemetery the clubs were again formed.
The rain had now begun TO pour. As the
procession passed up the winding driveway
lined with majestic barren trees and the band
plaViTg the Dead March in Saul" a most
sombsr picture was presented. When the
gTa.e of the late yiee-president was reached
the members OF the Hendricks club
formed a circle with the choir
and the orator of the day in the
center. The choir, consisting Of Mrs. w. c.
Lynn, S i. Morrison and Messrs. +. NJ
Ketchum and 5. l. Morrison sang Sweet Rest
at Home" Mr.. Myron ID. King, president of
the Hendricks club, then announced that
owing to the inelement weather the ceremony
would be shortened and the original program
would not be carried out.
With their barred heads lowered in the rain
the crowd about the grave stood silently
listening while the Rev. j. 5. Jencks OF ST
Pauls cathedral offered up the following
prayer;
Oh. Thou who nearest prayers, who art more ready
10 hear tina % pray and are wont 10 give than
either desire deserve, we magnify Thy great
name Wilt Thou direct US now. o Lord in this our
vrfe and I'm rrl rTSf Will nv
tinual help Favor US, we beseech Thee, with Thy
presence and approval gather here at the grave
OF him who Thou dtdst create in generous world,
one of Thy noblest works-an honest man. May
By this piOus act OF devotion 20 his memory
character and were 50 eonspicuousy illustrated in
his lie and conduct. And let
keep alive among US these shining qualities of
head and heart OF this great and good man. We re-
member. o, Lord. has manly defense Of whatever
things are right and just and Of good report his
fdent adherence TO gospel truth, his submission TO
Thy will and his delight in Thy service
We recall his sterling manhood. bis incorruptible
integrity, his capaciOus mind and expansive heart
and we ifr up our hearts TO Thee in gratitude and
thanksgiving for illustrious incarnation OF
these attributes and traits
We recognize that his life lovely and the ele-
ments 50 mixed in him that nature might stand up
and say TO all the world, This man. and We
earnestly pray that Thou wilt give grace in abund
ant 10 study his life and illustrate his
example And now. o. Lord, We beseech thee, TO let
thy holy spirit lead us throus this vale OF misery
lives.
That when we shall have served thee in our gener-
alton may be gathered TO our fathers In the
fdence Of a certain faith in the comfort of a
abe, religious and holy hope; in favor with thee
God, and in perfect charity-with the world.
All which We ask through Jesus Christ Lord; ;
Amen.
Alter this prayer the floral design was I'M
yelled Ii was beautiful work. representing
"6ates Ajar." It was composed of chrysan-
themums and roses. The grave of Mr. Hen
bricks covered with smilax and chrysan-
themums, while the same flowers were spread
over the grave Of his little boy, Morgan, who
died in 1851.
Judge Niblack. the orator of the day. was
introduced. and delivered his address in the
midst OF drenehiDg rain. He said:
LADIES AND GEETLEMES-Language designed 10
portray the emotion Of the human heart is so
Inadequate upon occasion like this While
gazing upon the face, OF the grave, OF departed
friend We inclined 10 meditation aud reflection
rather than TO the utterance of words which he
hear-words which bring back response.
When assembled as We are to-day At the grave Of
incidents OF lifetime are recalled. and lingering.
haif-faded memories rush upon with irresistible
force To formulate words appropriate 70 such
roundings is easy task. In such an assem-
blage and in such presence shall speak Of what
ourselves most keenly feeif shall We address
selves only what We imagine 70 be the feelings and
sensibiies Others Perhaps the latter alternative
affords the best solution, and yet that opens wide
the field Of conjecture to what may be the
thoughts and feelings of others participating in the
The custom Of observing in some form each recur-
ring anniversary OF notable In the history OF
the world possesses many attractions aud is indeed
bea tiful custom when limited 20 events which
ennObling and instructive This custom has descend
ed to from the earliest periods of civilization
and has become an important and distinctive Gle
ment ia social life. From the beginning, the
children OF Israel and their descendants have had
their days and periods OF time in each year which
have required particular and sigoidcant obseryances
From very early period the people OF the Christian
world have also observed Christmas day Good Friday
Easter and other days OF lesser note with becoming
and appropriate ceremonies To these the people OF
the United States have added other days more secu-
lar in their character, but which, nevertheless. have
become distinctive features OF national life.
These New Years day. the birthday Of Washing
ION, tLs Fourth OF JULY. THANKSGIVING