The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-12-16
ar TnE ARMonY.
Vast ConeeHrse- EuIogy by Judge struye
ana Grafton hy Jmdge Hanford.

Vast Concearse Euiogy by Judge struve
and Grafton by Judge Hanford.
The First Regimen, Arinory. in outward
as well Is inner appearance, betokened the
esteem OF the city OF Seattle and evidenced
by suitable clothing the grief OF is people.
The flag iluttered at half-mast, as did the
penants on The sides of the building
Draped from the sides to center were
streamers OF black and white, caught IN
places over the outer entrance with Grape
rosettes. In the vestibule were streamers
running from the corners 10 the center.
where they were caught up with others at
right angles. The inner entrance was be-
comingly dressed with Grape. As were also
the small columns on each side of the
doors. Above these snd training from the
balcony - the columns were steamers.
Inside the Arm0ry there were stronger
evidences OF Preparations for q prominent
funeral service. From the corners and
eenters Of the balcony ran heavy black-and-
white Grape draperies. caught up in the CEN
ter Of the Armory By Grape pendant and
large rosette. Around The balconies Was
similar drarery. caught up at intervals Of
six feet and held by rosettes. from which
were short pendants.
ton for such a sad memorial service. The
eve tended toward the large platform on
the west side OF the hall. At the front of
this platform, upon each end in front and
with equal distances between, were four
large pillars fitingly draped in black and
bound with white satin ribbon. Between
the pillars were short posts. which held the
drapery running loosely from pillar to
pillar and forming a heavily dressed rall-
iug around the sides Of the dSis. Directly
81 the rear we're two large naes neatly
caught in folds ard screened with somber
black, arid above these we're two small en-
hiems of the uation similarly dressed
Placed ~ intervals around the railing
were large Gala lilies. and near each pillar
+, were ivy pots. with the vines clinging To
the pillars as they wound upward. In the
right-hand corner ia front was placed
handsome rubber plant The floral deco
ratious were in excellent taste With the
rest of tsle irappingS, and were kindly far.
nisked by MesSrs. Cross &. Co and Mrs
o'hren. The ivy was furnished By Mr..
William Lawton from his nursery. There
were in AT eighteen Gala lilies. four ferns.
two large reese bushes one Of which had
tw elyc handsome roses. ard a number OF
palms and geraniutas. In the rear of the
platforms were two large organs, with seats
arranged for The choir
In the front and center OF the platform
was a table Snd seats for the speakers and
prominent gentlemen.
The entire decoration Of the Armery was
done rs Captain J A. Hatfield and Mr.. W.
r Bailey. assisted IS Architecs Saunders.
{ These gentlemen worked steadily from n
s. m. Saturday anti a M. yesterday, aad
how successfully their lahors were done Is
at,ested by the many expressions os praise
heard ON ali sides after the memorial
services
+ The First Regiment band, led hy T. II.
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