New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-28
SLRARTHUR SULLITANBUR1ED
LAID TO REST IN ST PAUL'S CATRE-
ORAL WITH UNUSUALLY m.
PRESSIvE SERVICES

London Nov. irwin all the pornp and ctrcurn-
stance which might have attended the funeral Of
a member of the royal family. the body OF Sir
Arthur Sullivan, who died here on Thursday last
was buried in St PauTs Cathedral this afternoon,
Long before the hour fxed for the first portion Of
the services II the Chapel Royal. immense crowds
assembled IN the teighborhood of the late home of
the dead composer and ST. James's Palace. while
every point of vantage around ST Pauls
taken up hours before the arrival OF the funeral
procession. The immense crowds lining the route
testified the widespread sympathy OF the public.
while both the Chapel Royal and S.. PauIs
filed to their capacity with ticket holders Repre-
sentattvss Of every phase Of society were present
The Queen, Emperor William Of Germany. the
Prince Of Wales and other royalties were repre-
scented. while the musical and dramatic world
tended IN force The presence Of Joseph H. Choate,
the United States Ambassador. and other diplomats
and numerous Americans. Including the Countess
OF Essex and Mrs Ronaids. testified TO the inter
national position held by the dead composer. The
coffin was imbedIed II ma gnifcent floral tributes
sent from far and near II such numbers that they
filled four glass hearses
At the entrance of the chapel in Ambassadors
Court, the body was met by the palIbearers. Sir
Squire Bancroft Bancroft, the actor manager. Sir
Frederick Bridge the organtst Of Westminster
Abbey; Sir Alexander Campbell Mackenzie princt-
pal of the Royal Academy Of Music. Sir George
Henry Lewis, the well known lawyer: Sir John
Stainer. inspector OF music to the Education De-
partment; Sir George Clement Martin organist of
ST Pauls Cathedral Northumberland Arthur
Collins gentleman usher TO the Queen. and
Francois Collier. the composer. The clergy and
the full choir Of the Chapel Royal were their his
toric robes Of scarlet and gold and the body was
borne up the aisle OF the effectively draped chapel
behind the choir, which chanted the opening verses
Of the burial service The whole service was most
impressive. and the anthems were especially mourn
full The congregation displayed deep emotion
the strains of the anthem Yea. though I walk"
set to music from sullIvans Light of the World
resounded through the edtfce
reformed and proceeded 10 St. PauTs Cathedral
along Pail Mall, the Thames Embankusnt and
Ludgate Hill Large crowds gathered and the men
took of their hats as the hearse passed. ST PaUrs
Cathedral crowded. and during the long wait
the band of Scots Guards played Chopin's and
Reethoven's dead marches while from the organ
pealed Mendelssohns tribute 10 the dead On the
broad steps Of the cathedral The dean and chap
ter of St. PauIs and the white robed choristers.
surrounded by thousands of spectators, met the
procession AS the great doors few open the sun
strong and sweet. broke the solemn Silence which
nag 9reYaiiea up TO that time throughout The
CATION strained every nerve TO get a glimpse OF
the coffin. which was almost hidden beneath
aisle to the chancel steps directly beneath the
edge Of &, narrow opening which led 10 the crypt
IN flowers His sun has gone down while it was
ca6s k 9s verne .esssd ss dean oes me
service Sir John staineE led the choir in singing
Archdeacon Sinclair read the latter of the ser
crypt the silence being broksn only BY quiet
sobbing OF a few women The benediction was
given by the dean and then there occurred what
has never before been heard in St Paul 3. FIFTY
women all dressed IN the deepest black, and the
number OF gathered the conn
arose from their knees They were the chorus OF
the Savoy Theatre. In trembling tones they began
TO sing sulyan's .Brother Thou Art Gone Before fore
started to 5e b9dns nc Courage
the women's voices sweIIed until every corner OF
the vast cathedral re-echoed this requiem from
those who had 50 often sung the lighter lyrics or
the composer they mourned. A this died away
the organ took UP the majestic of the dead
march from Saul the choir, clergy and mourn
ers fled and OF the most Impressive ma
tional funerals ever held in England came to an
end ,
The vault containing the body of Sir Arthur
Sullivan is IN the extreme eastern corner or the
crypt, close 10 the tomb OF DR. Boyce. the We'll
known writer OF church music of the last century:
Near by lies the body of Sir John Millais president
of the Royal Academy. who died in 1895
Fust Mr. Choate, with Charles Wyndhan.