The Portland daily press., 1870-11-18
rryrnAf, or Rev DH BALLARD -Tha .

FryrRAL oF Rev. DR. BALLARD. The fu.
neral of the late Rev DR.. Ballard, rector Of St:
Paurs Church at Brunswick, took place in
that town yesterday forenoon. The desire to
unite in paying the last sad honofs to the good
man brought many friends from abroad. Port
land and Bath especially had large delegations
present, and among those from our own city
was quite number of ladies'. Bishop Nicely
and all the Episcopal clergymen of Portland,
excepting Rev. Frederick Nicely, were present.
The Bishop was far on his way to chicago
when the death of DR.. Ballard took place, and
he was summoned home by telegraph to con-
duct the funeral ceremonies, and Immediately
after their conclusion fastened back to fulfil
the engagements so sadly interrupted.
Tie pretty little church where the deceased
had officiated for SO many years was arpropri-
atey prepared for the occasion. The chancel
and organ were draped in black. On the wall
of the chance, above the altar, was raised a
white cross on the black ground, and on the
altar itself stood cross Of white flowers. The
font was filled with rare exotics, and on the
coffin was laid simple wreath of green leaves,
beautiful symbol of the loving remembrance
In which the venerable pastor will ever be held
by his people. The edifce was crowded, and
many gathered around the doors unable to nd
room within.
including Bishop Neely), assembled at the
| house of the deceased, with the relatives and
pall-bearers, AID after the carriages were taken,
| followed the body to the church as mourners.
Arrived at the church they proceeded to the
vestry, where they robed themselves in their
surpiices and returned in procession to the
church door, received the body, and with the
Bishop at their head preceded it up the aisle to
tho chancel, Rev. Mr.. Ogden of Bath reading
the sentences. After the clergy had passed
within the chancel rails, the Burial Anthem
was tenderly sung by special choir. Rev.
Mr. Dalton of Portland read the lesson, which
was followed by the hymn,
| "Brief life is here our portion"
sung by the choir and congregation. Bishop
Nicely then delivered an address which showed
deep and thorough appreciation and love for
the sainted dead. Several times the speakers
voice was broken and hushed by his emotions
Hymn 2O1,
Who are these in bright array?
Was sung and the service was ended by col
lects of prayer by the Bishop. The clergy ac-
| companed the coffin to the church door and
retired to the vestry and disrobed; then took
| their places in the procession, which moved to
the depot The remains were taken TO Hop
kinton, N. H., DR.. Ballard's native town, for
interment. Among the pall-bearers were sew
sral of the college faculty and other prominent
| citizens. ExPresdent Woods, parishioner
of DR.. Ballard's and warm friend and admir-
er OF him, was conspicuous in the assembly.
College and public school exercises we're sus-
pended, and the funeral Was attended by the
| college faculty, the school board and children
of the public-schools. AS the procession moved
through the streets the bells of the churches
were tolled in token of respect for the dece as
ed; and the whole community wore an aspect
of sorrow for good man suddenly removed
from their midst