Inspiring Scene_as Famous Soldier is Moved to Final Resting Place Pats, Jan. 7.
The body of Marshal Joffre was transferred to Notre Dame last night in preparation for the funeral to-day. The streets along which the procession parsed wore a gloomy' aspect. All lamp-posts were draped with Black and all sky signs were As a mark of respect instead of fixed bayonets the guard surrounding the hearse bore torches on the way to the Cathedral, The hearse was driven under the Are. de One side of the church was entirely French Police, ex-Service Men Reserve officers and non-commis sioned officers.
At the conclusion of the service the wreaths were taken from the altar and carried to the Cenotaphy The congregation followed and stood while the wreaths were lammly placed -at the foot of the Cenotaph, a last tribute -t4, France's dead hero.
Triomphe to enable the body momentarily to rest betide that of the Unknown Soldier.
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