The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-23
THE MORNING NEWS: FRIDAY. FEBRUARY g. 1894

cries, he was ~ birth. by education. by in
stinet. devoted 20 the city which had nurtured
MN ana believed Ia HIM. he Savannahian
is iast becoming relic Of the past, ana the
obligation presses upon US to RECOGNIZES and
appreciate him when he passes before us.
The open hands OF commerce pour into your
laps me 9ealth OF the world. The imagina-
ton paies before the physical accom- lish-
ments which greet you at every turn, but, be
lleVe me, one OF the greatest treasures you
have Is the memory Of the eminent Savan-
nGhlans Great Of intellect; they were great
OF heart. gentle and 4 loving people Guile
less by nature, they loved with the intensity
OF honesty and died believing in mankind aud
the state.
As draw TO the close. beg that you will
let me add few words about Robert Ander-
son as man. ! Go not mean his courage, or
ms capaclty. or his pl1lie hdelity' ! mean
the man IN the gentler. homelier sense. No
one ever held position who was more APP
proachaole 70 the claims Of justice or distress.
ms duties never hardened his nature. His
soIt southern voice was most musical and
tender when the humble and frienGless had
their cause TO plead. He never grew so far in
years as TO lose that sympathy for youth
which care and trouble rob from so many of
Us. Their ambitions; their triumphs. were
always matter OF deep concern to him, and
jealousy OF acCOmpl shment was as foreign to
his nature as the night is to the day.
Inere was hearty ring to his voice
which In the evolution OF our times
Is passing away; brightness
TO his smile which the strong light OF our
NH9 - p@lLiB+ As / uuutEhtduu lnt u6luk-
uon OF gentlemen. he is one who gives least
trouble to others. From this standpoint. and
IL ls the highest know, he was gentle
man. Soldier, civilian, gentleman. Savan-
nahlan; Is there anything OF worldly praise l
can give TO your fame Here where the be-
nignant waters take their peaceful way TO the
sea, ana In the perfumed air the swaying
DFdncnes bcn1 to SOfteSt winds, may his
honored ashes rest in peace, and safe in the
hearts OF the people whom he loved may his
name abide with recolle otious OF Savannahs
cherished dead and so live with her life.
CLOSED WITH TUE BENEDICTIoN.
The exercises were closed with the
benedtction by Rev. Mr.. Strong, and the
vast crowd made its way slowly from the
cemetery.
The monument, which has already been
described in the MORNING News, is very
handsome piece of work
The bronze bust which surmounts the
base bears a striking likeness to Gen.
Anderson. The features of the late chief
are so well portrayed that all who had
recognize the likeness. The lap
pels of his large military coat
unfold at the breast in the manner worn
by the deceased in life. The bust is about
one-half above life size, and sits about 10
feet above the ground. The granite base
upon which it rests, is in the
shape of a quadrangular pyramid
IeeI square at Jne base ana Ieet square
at the top. The monument faces to the
north.
BRIEF INSCRIPTIONS.
The inscriptions are brief. On the
front face is the name Robert Fl. Ander-
SON. in large letters, and beneath it the
motto: Fearless and Faithful"
On the capstone, just under the bust,
are the initials "R. H. A." in monogram.
On the reverse side of the cap is the
Masonic emblem, and on the base beneath
it the following inscription: