Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-11-29
THE FUNERAL or MISS MAGGIE
- FARRELL.


A I'm POaHnE ErVBcS8a0Hs
One Of the largest and most imposing
funeral professions ever witnessed here,
was that of Miss Maggie Farrell, OF Edge
field, on Sunday evening last
The deceased was one of the first mem
bers of the society organized by the Sisters
of Mercy, called 1.-THE Children of Mary"
and was, soon after, elected to the Office of
Vice President, which Office she held at the
time of her death. Notwithstanding she
had been unable to attend the monthly
meetings of the society Sor q long time
prior to her death, her associates, prompted
by the refined feelings which characterize
each and al of them, refused to elect one
in her stead, hoping, almost against hope,
that Maggie might again I'LL her seat
amongst them.
The two Godalities-the children of
Mary" and the "Aigel Guardian Society
thought it appropriate to pay fitting
tribute to the memory of dear compan4
ion, and were out in full numbers.
The procession left the convent on Ca-
dar street about o'clock, Miss Ellie Don
oyan leading, and bearing the banner of
Sodahty, Misses Josey Ryan and Hannah
Husse7 acting as tassel bearers; these were
followed by the psll-bearers in the follow
ing order: Misses
Annie Prerdergast, Annie Carr, +
Julia Farrell, Maggie Mastersoa,
Mary Carraher; Carrie Jacobs,
Margaret G. ConRors, Mary E. MARCEL,
and following these, also dressed in mourn
ing, and wearing the beautiful sashes Of the
Society, with the cape, were Misses
Mary Ann Quinn, Katie Brady,
Jane Breep, Kate GILMAN,
Mary Delee, Annie McGovern,
Katie Hussey, Della Smith,
Bridget Barr, Johanna Prendergast
Mary Ann Donovan.
Following these young ladies were near
" one hundred little girls, Miss Mary Mey-
er, of Edgefeld, carrying the banner, sup
ported on either side BY Misses Theresa
McKeon and Henrietta Hazar.
We scarcely need say the procession was
lovely and solemn one. With slow and
steady pace, and countenance betraying
their heartfelt grief, they marched through
Cedar street, the Square, and across the
bridge to Edgefeld, thence through Msin
street TO the residence of Mrs. Farrell
Hers they formed in single file, and thus
marched IN the room where the corpse lay,
paused moment TO take a last parting
look at the remains Of their late compan-
ion, and then passed out to make room for
others, their lips moving in prayer, while
their tears told plainly the emotions Of
their pure hearts.
The children led the solemn cortege to
the Cathedral, the psll-bearers walking on
either side of the hearse. On reaching
Che church, with quickuess and precision
worthy of well-drilled soldiers, they formed
in opsr order from the church door to the
opposite side OF the street, leaving room
for the coffin and pall-Sesrers to pass be-
tween. The corpse was received at the
door by the Right Rev. Bishop, Rev: NJ
Meagher and Rev. Father Vail, and in a
few moments the church was densely
crowded
The remarks By the Bishop we're exceed
ingly affecting, and drew tesrs from many
an eye.
The services being ended, all the yotibg
ladies named above, and about twenty Of
their companions preceded the funeral cor
tege to Mount Olivet Cemetery, where
they saw the remains of their loved com
panion deposited in the receiving vault,
When they returned to the convent, the
little ones having been returned TO the
good Sisters as soon az the ceremonies in
the church were ended.
Our venerable friend, Mr. E. Z Zones,
who had charge of the young ladies and
children, desires us to thank two excellent
policemen for efficient services, in keeping
the way clear for his loved ores.