K^>:S^S CITY 
Review of Science and Industry, 
A MONTHLY RECORD OF PROGRESS IN 
SCIENCE, MECHANIC ARTS AND LITERATURE. 
VOL. VIL MAY, 1883. NO. 1, 
PROCEEDINGS OF SOCIETIES. 
THE UNVEILING OF THE STATUE OF PROF. JOSEPH HENRY 
AT WASHINGTON. 
On Thursday, April 19th, the ceremonies attendant upon the unveiling of 
the statue of Prof. Henry were performed by the National Academy of Sciences. 
We find the following account of them in the National Republican of the 20th 
ultimo : 
Just at the left of the statue, which was closely wrapped, effectually prevent- 
ing any glimpse of its actual appearance, was a raised platform covered with a 
handsome Persian rug on which were three chairs. These were for the Chief 
Justice, the orator, and the chaplain. The marine band was stationed imme- 
diately back of this stage, while the chorus was arranged on either side of the 
band. 
Precisely at 4 o'clock, the hour appointed, the strains of the band were 
heard, and to the music of a grand march, ''The Transit of Venus," the long 
procession of dignitaries marched from the museum to the platform. 
Chief-Justice Waite, President Noah Porter, and Rev. A. A. Hodge then 
ascended the stage and took their seats, and without any delay Mr. Sousa, the 
leader of the marine band, waved his baton, and the grand Hallelujah chorus 
from Handel's "Messiah" was performed in superb style. The Chief Justice then 
announced that the Rev. Dr. Hodge would make the prayer, and nearly the en- 
tire assemblage rose to their feet, the men standing with uncovered heads while 
the reverend gentleman invoked the divine blessing. 
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