Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-28
SIMPLE SERVICES.
Mrs. Harrison'S Funeral Unosten-
tatiOuS, But Impressive.
HER FAVORITE HYMN.
LEAD, Kindly Light" sung by Episcopal
Church Choristers, and Why-The
Sad Journey Westward.
rBy telegraph to the Dispatch.l

WASHINGTON, d. c., October 27.--The funeral
services over the remains Of Mrs. Harrison took
place AZ tho White House this morning. They
wcre beautiful and impressive, but were chiefly
characterized by simplicity, which was 80 dear
TO her heart. Except the sable rosette Of crepe
40 the doorway tnero was no sign OF mourning
about ths exterior Of tho mansion. Police
guards we're stationed at the gates to keep back
tho throng OF people who gathered to the
number OF several thousand on the sidewalks
bordering tho northern lawn. In addition, about
a score Of the blue-coated wotchmen we're scat
tered along tho walks leading to the mansion Mt
the porte eocioIs TO direct The movements OF the
carriages. These we're the only visible signs OF
61iclal iOrmqlty. lnside the house all Of the
doors connecting the halls aud adjoining rooms
with tho East Room wero thrown open.
THE FUNERAL cHAsBER.
Near the centre OF the East Room vas the
caskct, supported by two pedestals, with the
head 10 the north, and IL was covered with beau
tlful flowers. The great room was neatly nlied
with chairs and sofas, arrangc IN seni-circles.
It's usual aspect was otherwise unchanged eK-
cept by tho special abundance OF its foliage
decorations. These consisted almost entirely OF
the several varieties OF the palm. Beautiful
varieties nlled the mantels aud the window re-
along the walls OF the room and on
each side Of the great mirrors AZ
the head and foot OF the casket
stood tall palms reaching nearly half
taken 10 avoid every appearance OF display IN
the decorations, and the effect WAS charmingin
it, simplicity. The floral tributes 10 the memory
OF the dead were very numerous and OF rare
beauty. Among them were large wreath OF
roses, orchids, and chrysanthemums presented
10y the British Charge dAuaires In behalt OF
Queen Victoria One Of the most elaborate OF
the floral pieces was sent by the Society o. the
Daughters OF tho American Revolution At WASH
ington. IL was a large wheel, the insignia OF
the society, in white end colored blooms.
MANY PERSONAL FRIENDS
Some hours before the hour set for the begin
ming OF the services the personal friends Of the
family began 10 arrive and were shown 10 seats
by the ushers-Commander Cowlos an1 Leuten-
ant Clover, OF the navy; Lieutenant Dapray OF
the army, and Mr. 3. ID. Miller, son OF the At
tOrney-General. II bad been arranged that the
first row OF seats at the foot OF the casket shoud
be occupied by the family, the next 10y the most
intimate friends, and the remainder by the en-
ployees aud servants Of the house. The first
row on the north Was assigned TO the Cabinet
and Private-Secretary Haltord, the second to the
supreme Court, and the remaining rows 10 other
friends without specification. The Justices OF
the Supreme Court were all present except
Justice Lamar, who was not able 10 attend ON
account Of i'll health.
Mr.. BLAISE-wIIITELAw REID.
just before 10 o'clock Mr.. Blaine enterei, ac-
cOmpanied by Mrs. Blaine and his iaughter
Harriet. and the ex-Secretary was seated beside
Senator Proctor, his Old colleague IN the Cabinet.
Mr.. and Mrs Whitelaw Reid entered about the
came time and were seated in the same row.
Most of the members OF fhe DiplomRtic Corps
were also noticed among the early arrivals
Al 10 o'clock the seats were all occupied and
the East Room was completely filed, many per-
sons standing along the walls III the adjacent
rooms and corridors.
EPISCOPAL CHORAL MUSIC.
In the Green Room, adjoining and opening into
the East Room, we're stationed the boys OF the
choir OF st. Johns Episcopal church. looking Ike
cnerubs disguised ia their white robes. There
/ Louise
Moeller; five altos, including Miss Ruth Iho,np-
| son; four tenors; five bassOs; the precentOr,
| William II. Daniel the organist John Theophic,
! and his assistant. d. b. Macleod.
The reason for the inclusion OF this Episcopal
| choral music in the SIMPLE Presbyterian service
| is touching. IL was featufe IN the service at
| the tut eral OF Mrs. Tracy (held in the East
| Room about two years ago, and Ars. HarrisOn
\ wac 90 much impressed by IL and 50 struck by
| the beautiful hymn "Lead, Kindly Light" that
she caused this hymn TO be sung and played 81
| tho White House at least once nearly every Sab
! bath. Because ii was go dear 70 her the hymn
was chosen for her funeral service, 10 be sung by
tns same sweet. youthful voices that had first at
| tracted her attention 10 IT,.
THE HOSORARY PALL-BE ARERs.
AS the ben IN the hal-clock struck the hour OF
| 10 o'clock the honorary pall-bearers quietly en-
| tered the East Room and were seated. Ihey
walked slowly in the following order; vice
/ President Morton and Secretary John W. F0s-
/ ter Secretary Elkins and AttOrney-General Mil
! Ter, Postmaster-General Wanamaker and Secre-
| tary Tracy, Secretary Noble and Secretary
/ kusk. The members OF the afflicted household
| followed soon afterwards their approach being
| awaited 10y the assemblage with bowed heads.
| They were preceded by the undertaken.
THY FAMILY.
The President escorted Mrs. Mckee, his only
| daughter. His son, Russell came next with his
| wife, and the others followed. The active pail
| bearers, comprising eight OF the White-liouse
! ushers and messengers, ranged themselves IN
the main hallway just outside the open doors OF
the East Room.
THE SERVICES.
When the family were seated Rev. DR.. Hamlin,
! the Presidents pastor, advanced, and in low
| voice repeated n few passages from the Scrip
| lures, beginning, ain My Fathers house are
many mansions, and including several verses
! from the Psalms. He closed with the Lord
! Prayer, which was repeated with him by almost
every person in the room. Then the Rev. Dr.
! Bartlett OF theNew YORK Avenue Presbyterian
| church, who was formerly Mrs Harrison's pastor
| at Indianapolis, took up the Scriptures and In
melodious voice read number OF passages
| from the Old and New Testaments and the
| Psalms, which had been selected with taste and
! sensibility 70 suit tho occasion. AS he came 70
| the end the low prelude Of the organ was heard
ard the swelling voices Of the choir chanted the
| hymn, " / heard the voice Of Jesus say"
FLOOD or LIGHT.
As the concealed voices sang, the clouds which
had shrouded the sun rolled away, and flood OF
! light flled the room with soft radiance.
| :" ct US pray" said Or. HamliD, and all heads
I wore bowed as the pastor lifted up his voice in
! Invocation TO the Lord. As the pastor said
| Amen once more the choir was heard, this
| time singing Cardinal Newman Deautuul hynh,
Lead, Kindly Light
TIE SAD JOURNEY BEGUN.
The solemn hush that followed was broken by
! the entrance OF the undertaken and hls assist
| ants, who removed the norai tributes from tne
casket Everybody rose, the DodY"bearer6 ad-
| vanced and took their places, Loefiler and Lewis
| in the lead. Preceded 10y the two oniciating
| clergymen and the honorary pali-bearers, the
casKei borne by the White-lolse attendants
aud laden with beautiful wreaths OF Whito
roses. narcissus aid leaf Of palm, which
| gently waved and bowed 10 the soft breezes,
emerged from the portal Of the Presidents
nome. Asit came into view the throngs on Penn
eylyania avenue opposite the mansion stood III
,93nta SILENCE and With uncovered heads As the
remains were carried across tho broad porncO
| the pal,- bearers formed in two lines while the
bcdy WAS placed in the nearse, which, drawn by
two black horses, had been driven under tne p0ltt
cochers a. soon as the services were over. Inc
hearse was then driven out into the seml-ctcu-
lar drive leading TO the street, and the carriages
for the ministers, the President and his family
and the Cabinet were quickly moved up, ana az
| each one received its desgnatei occupants Ii
took up position In line behind the hea'se
There was litte delay, and immodiateiy the
long procession Of carriages was moving out OF
Inc White-HOuae grounds into broad Pehnsyf
vania avenue on the way TO the station.
THE FUNERAL PROCESSION.
As the hearse passed through the high gates
! at the entrance 10 the grounds, the caOle-cart
ceased iugling their bells all trafic was stopped
the crowds which liped tho sidewalks stood still
and looked with sorrow upon the blAck hearst
containing all that was left OF one who was uni
| ycrsally loved by aIl WashingtoniaDs. Iho na<t
on the Treasury Department ana on tht
! Deuartment Of Justice buildings droopeo
| la1puidly against their staus ana cro~d o
| government clerks on the approaches 10 tn'
Treasury .ooked mOurnfully upon the Passlnt
! cotte0s. Down Fifteenth street ana again int
hi.t9rt, Pepnsylyania avenue the procession
slowly moved and continued its way 70 the STA
uSn. Nearly all tho business buildings hzt
raised the national cOlors TO half-mast, and alons
me route people crowded the Sidewalks ahS
sIood 10 respectful silence. The cross-towh car
were stopped. the wagons drew aside, ahd pal
seemed TO fail upon ali as they watcheu inc 0ol
RACES With drawn curtains slowly move by.
AT THE STATION.
About 9, coo persons had congregated al IN
station, but perfect order was preserved py
, sousd OF police, and there was an entire ep
/ seuce OF any pushing and undue curiosity on ti''
| / mart Of any ono. All seemed 70 respect th
, / Presidents wish of privacy -. A,
Tho remains we're at once removed Iroti th
hearse and conveyed 70 tho comparihch'-ca
, Elroy and placed IN a handsome red-cedar ca
. ,,ith poIisned-brass handles after tne NJ La m
Seen mi ian place the wreaths aud ether nora
offrrines which bad covered the caskes " w
I,ast Room were again laid upon the case, con con
ule:ely burying IL from sight. Afound tne sllo
oh the car and on the door the remaining nomol
wore placed, and theY woro Ia profu-ion. W
, | attendan.s - from the Waite House ana inc uhnei
taker will wat n over the BODY WINE the u''h
! or tfa aad W8gfaIn tourney.