The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-09-05
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 Waltham, Mass. Sept. 4.-General N. P. Banks was laid to rest this after- noon amid all the pomp and ceremony of the military life in which he had been such distinguished participant. and the sorrow of his fellow-citizens, whose love and veneration he had earn- ed by life of steadfast devotion prins ciple. Every walk in life was repre- sented, from the occupant of the gover- nor's chair to the humblest citizen of Waltham, who knew him as a lifelong friend of the poor and lowly. Nothing was lacking that could enhance the tribute which 1t was desired to pay to the distinguished citizen whose re- mains were to-day laid In Grove Hill cemetery.
 General gloom pervaded the city. heightened by the emblems of mourni ing conspicuously displayed in all pub- lie places and on hundreds of private buildings. Business was practically suspended all day, and the streets were crowded with people intent on paying the last tribute of respect to the illus- trtous dead.
 None but the relatives and close friends of General Banks were admitted to the homestead on Main street where the body reposed in a black broadcloth covered coffin entirely devoid of display in strict accordance with the wishes of the family. Here Episcopal services were held at o'clock, conducted by Rev. F. F. Fales, rector emeritus, and Rev. H. N. Cunningham, the present rector of Christ church, waltham.
 At g o'clock the remains were con. veyed to Asbury Temple and placed within the railing in front of the chan- eel, and until o'clock. when the doors, were closed to the public, there was a continuous line of citizens taking a lad look at the face they knew so we'll. The body was in the custody of 8 guard of honor from post 29, G. A. R. Inside the temple the balcony and ceila ing were heavily draped with black streamers swung gracefully from the center to the sides. Over the organ the stars and stripes were hung on each side of the American eagle, whiles the front of the organ and pulpit tWere covered with heavy black drapery. The altar and rail were almost concealed by sombre velvet. The vestibule and stairways were also draped The floral tributes were the most beautiful even seen in Waltham.
 The heads and members of the city departments of Waltham met at the city hall and marched in a body to tho temple, where seats had been reserved for them on the floor. The public ser-4 vices in the temple commenced at q o'clock and consisted of brief addresa by the mayor, singing by quartet. an address by ex-Governor Boutwell,. eulOgy by Senator George F. Hoar, the c. A. R. ritual and the benediction.
 Among those present in the temple and in the funeral were Governor Greenhalge, the lieutenant-governor of the council, ex-governors, Grand Army posts, federal and statS officials, military and civic organiza. tions, including the Ancient and Hon- orable Artillery company, of which General Banks was past commander, the Loyal legion, representatives from the Fifth army corps. of which General Banks was the first commander, cora- prising the Ninth, Sixteenth, Eight eenth and Twenty-second regiments and Third, Fifth and Ninth light bat- teries, Massachusetts Volunteers. mem. bers of the Boston (formerly the BanksJ and the Middlesex clubs.
 Boston, Sept. A death mask oe, General Banks was taken at his home last night by William Ordway Part ridge, the sculptor, assisted by an Ital- ian workman who performed a like sorvico fo. Victor Huro