Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-28
AN IMPRESSIVE OCCASION.

| The Funeral of Major Jshn c. Kim ney- The Procession - Magnificent 4 Floral Tributes-Eloquent Oratorf- cal Tributes.
 HARTFORD, April 27. With solemn dirge and hopeful prayer, with touching words of deepest reverence, and the silent | but heartfelt grief of a multitude of sor- l row-stricken friends, all that was mortal | of Major John c. Kinney was laid away to rest to-day. Military men, actives and veterans, marched in slow and measured step, as es- cort to the body of their friend. Business men, journalists, politicians, stood by his bier with uncovered heads, and testified to their esteem of the man by adding their mite in praise of his noble and generous character.
 | The flag of his country waved at half mast from many 8 staff, mutely calling to mind the heroism of one who was conspic uous in the fight for it's preservation, and thousands of citizens whose only knowl- edge of the ard-fought battles is culled from history, joined in doing homage to 1 the man who, after laying aside the ac coutrements of war, devoted himself to the pursuits of peace and won place of honor among his fellow citizens.
 Brief services were held at the house, No. 4 Winthrop street, where prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Walker, after which the relatives and intimate friends took the last look at the face of the sleeper. The Governors Foot Guard escorted the re- mains to the armory. The six sergeants of the battalion-W F. Williams, George Hayes, George E. Cox, F. R. Bill, A. B. Snow and A. E. Sisson-acted as the mili- tary bearers.
 Large crowds of people were on the side walks along the short route, and in front of the armory the street was completely filled.
 Twelve honorary bearers otficiated as follows:
 United States Senators Joseph R. Hawley and
 Colonel Frank W. Cheney, president of the Army and Navy clnb, of which Major Kinney was sec retary.
 States court, of which Major Kinney was mar SAC Adjutant a % General Embler of the governors l staff, who was Major Kinney's predecessor with
 Dr. W: 4. N. Wainwright. his physician and | Chaplain Frank Wells of Brewsters, N. T., who was in the Thirteenth Connecticut with
 Judge " B. Chamberlain of New Britain, l who was with him in the south after the war; Colonel John Tweedy, postmaster at Dan Samuel H. Lyman of New York, his college Henry E.. Taintor, representing Robert o. Tyler post C. ., A: R. ,;. osoo;o+o eo. o;as+oo,, l years on the Courant.
 At the armory impressive addresses were made by Rev. Dr. Walker and U. s. Senator Joseph R. Hawley. The interior of the building was tastefully but modest ly decorated in mourning The front of the gallery was hidden behind deep band ! of black, which extended around the en- tire building. At each of the gallery sup , ports were small national flags looped up. black extended across the top, completely concealing the painted canvas. In the corners at the rear were furled flags, and in an elevated position } in the background, surmounted by the na- tional colors and entwined with crepe, was l portrait of Major Kinney, in majors full ) uniform. On the right and left of the stage was a profusion of ferns, Florida ! palms and potted plants. The desk at the front of the stage was completely covered with black. ... ...,
 The floral offerings were arranged on the stage and occupied nearly all the available space. It was magnificent display. The bare description of them occupied a half column in the Hartford Times in non | paIel type. - tEs J.I !. H.
 When the remains were taken from the armory the "Adeste Fideles," by Beyer, was played.
 At the close of the ceremonies at the armory the funeral procession was formed, Major G. B. Fisher, marshal, Weeds band leading the line. In the line were four companies of the First regiment, the First company, Governors Horse guard, Colonel Doherty and staff of the Second regiment, Colonel Erickson and staff of the First, delegations from the Worcester continen- tals. Old Guard of New York, Ancient and Honorable artillery, Boston; Governor Bu1keley and General Watson and staff, N. Lyon post, Army and Navy club, Vet erans Thirteenth Connecticut Volunteers, Sons of Veterans, and various other or ganizations were represented.
 The line being formed, the procession moved up High street to Main to Spring Grove cemetery, where the body was placed in the receiving vault The Foote Guard paid the usual military honor by firing three volleys, and taps was sounded.