New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-30
THE PRESIDENT At CHURCH.
RESTING IN ROCHESTER AFTER HIS JOUR-
NEY FROM WASHINGTON.

HEARING DE-. TAYLOR AT THE BRICK PREsBY-
TERRAIN CHURCH IN THE MoRNING-ATTEND-
ING WITH GOV. FLOWER MEMORIAL
SERVICES IN THE EVENING.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE THIBtFE't
| Rochester MaT30-President Harrison, who re-
tired late last plt somewhat fatigued after his
| Journey from Washington, arose early this morn
ing thoroughly refreshed and looking well. lie
brcal<fasted in his room with Colonel Ernst, his
aide; Secretary Noble and George w. Boyd
Shortly before 10 o'clock he was escorted to one
of the parlors by eX-Congressman Charles >
| Baker, and n number of ladies' were introduced r.
him, and he remained chatting with them until
| it was almost time TO leave the hotel for the
Brick Church. which it had been
previously arranged that he would
| attcAd. At quarter past 10 the
President descended the Cntoh-st. stairway OF
the Powers Hotel accompanied by DIR. b. L. Hovey,
| of this city Some Of the other members OF the
party were ex-Congressman Baker, Colonel Ernst,
General John A. Reynolds, General n. NJ. Curtis
| Secretary Noble, Congressman Henderson, Of llli-
ncis: Congressman Greenleaf, and d. w. Powers.
| Two representatives of the police department,
| Thomas Dukelow and Carl Shepard, also walked
| near the President Tie church il distant from
| tbe hotc about three blocks. There were many
| neonlc on the streets, and these quietly saluted
| tbc President As he walked along, and on a few
| occasions where groups Of women were assembled
no ACKNOWLEDGED their salutations by RAISING ms
hat Near the church entrance a large crowd
| had concrcgated composed Of late comers or per-
sons without Admission tickets. The p9lice opened
| a pasSagcway and the party entered the chnrch
| and were escorted to pews on the centre aisle
about the middle of the house.
| As the President crossed the threshold the
| organ began playing softly and slowly Ihe S'ar
Spanrled Banner This continued for about ten
| minutes the sound gradually increasing in volume
| until the bull ling was filed with thc
| familiar and inspiring notes Both 'he
| scene in the church and the service ahopted lot
| the occasion. were unusually impressive. benihu
| the pulpit were two immense Union flags arranged
| in fan slape Smaller flags were similarly arranged
AGAINST the wall and in the corners, both on 'hc
main floor and in the vacant spaces in the galleries.
| while along the front of the galleries stripes OIL
rod white and blue were stretched. The pulpit
W., completely hidden in masses of palms ana
cvcrrrccrs ferns and potted plants of various
kinds and upon each side of the reading desk hung
! a National fag unfurcd. The church was denseIy
nackcd and the spring attire of women and young
| Girl. and children afforded beautiful and pic
| tu-os1uc effect The weather was warm. the WIZ
dys OF the Galleries were open, and through these
| a soft breeze now and then came, causing 'hc
bunting to luttcr and the palm leaves around
| the pulpit 10 rustic. ~ - A. ,.
tor. and his assistant the Rev. B. (. Hallock, as
! ccnicj tho pulpit and took their seats they were
almost entirely hidden behind the masses OF green
The Star >pangied BanneT iva was Tbcr Tbso
~, choir sung o." The Hal eajah Chorus. >
Rook Of Ages' WAS S% tSs RSIayed choif Ry ss b%s
70 another tune ta' that most familiar to church
| ror,s All liail the Power Of Jesus Name was
our of th" h rms selcctc1 as fl-o WIZ con- ~
N, cod t. Thee and NJ th" close. all sang gi' we
| \a i,ral anthem. The sermon was preached py
! DR. Tayl,r. II was an Interesting discourse on
he subject of compilation to dg evi raIn'r pros ,.,
| lonf in his Invocation. and AZ the close OF th1
services. requested the audience TO remain teatei
| while the Presidential party retired. IL wls
,n,plc religious service Irst as the freSlde"'
m. - desired and mrst cnpyed,
Rct,,rnnr 10 the hotel the President dined
| about . o'clock Aftcrward. in company with
| Cnionel Ernst, he went out by the side entrance
| Of the hctel and walked through some ot the
| ess-(rrqurntcd streets for about twenty mhut'S
Unfortunately rain began faillhg ana ne @ h
earlier than he had expected 10 do, but latcr ne
t"ot a short drive with Mr.. Powers and Colonel
| FIRST ..,, ,ho
no' ~ rti"n nav services in the Central Presby
| toron Church. of which the Rev. Dr. Henry II,
y;cbb;n. i, the pastor. The order Of exercises
| consisted LARGELY o. choral and vocal music WIN
! orQan accompaniment. The streets are thronee!
| with pcoulp and several times during tI' Sh'ri
| ,yolx from the hotel there was Iona ana genrrii
clo,o,p. of hands M the appearance oi thc tIe,'
drnt Only the fact that il W. SUNDAY preNeN',i
| more enthusiastic applause hut wheh '"t cnGio i
| wos NJ last reached through the densr crowd ol
| nennlc and thc President made his appearance III
the brnI,,iful auditorium. the pcnt-lp enthusiasm
# the expcctant throng yielded 10 the tension ana
| mon and women and the veterans grouped IN tnc
centre of the main floor wildly cappci 'helr haiuS
| -. tbe President. looking grave ana
| ,, t1rrc,ful Of the place ne was
'V ,,,e .,corfcd 10 a seat. Governor Flower. with
| ~, IN accompanied the President, ana SIT oX
| his SIDE Frederick Douglass, veneraple put sun
',io.tir lacking in his old age. was one oi thr
| ,ny,ted yursts and sat near the rest "enerai
Schnnrld sat upon the platform: and nor lar rom
| him VS. Congressman Charies T.. Homer, VI Ni'
,i.si,,i who lost an arm III IN" 'onl'deI''e cu"
| Th. service was Inspiring throughout: y uiici
| "enorial sermon was preached by pr StrbDlhs.
| Thr street was almost impossible whcn the
President left the church, nut uhi'r 'ilc
! .nidorcc of the police, he at rs.
! ,c,cheJ the hotel, raising his hat
| nuictIv ~ lie entered in response to hand-
! rlopping by the multitude when pacSrI tne
| ,trarts Gonc 20 his room, the Prc>linnt r.
! t;rcJ carly Tomorrow morning he VIII NSit
| Ontario Reach few miles from here ana nt''N
| cns. there after which he will return ANA par
| ';cina,c with Governor Flower in the ceremonies
attending the dedication Of the Solilers mohu'n'n.
| lie viii return to Washington by special tram
tomorrow night.
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