The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-04-05
THOMAS b AMMoxp-rhe funeral Of the late

THOMAS BAMMoND.-The funeral of the late
Thomas Hammond, Esq, took place yesterday
afternoon from the Free street Baptist Church.
The flags on the City Government buildings
and on Mechanics Hall were displayed at nan
mast during the day as testimonial Of respect
to the deceased, and there were present on
this solemn occasion the members OF the City
Government, the Maine Charitable Mechanic
Association and the Directors OF the Canal
Bank, as we'll as many Of the prominent men
of the city, besides the family and intimate
friends The remains were inclosed in an ele-
CANT rosewood casket, on the lid of which was
placed superb cross and crown wrought OF
the rarest flowers, which was placed in front OF
the pulpit.
The services commenced with the singing OF
hymn by the choir, after which Rev. A. D."
p. Small, the pastor of the church, READ seiec
tions from the Scriptures. He then remarked
that there were present with him two other
CLERGYMAN who had known the deceased long
and we'll. and he would call upon them for
some remarks. The Rev. Thomas B. Ripley,
the fourth pastor of the church (who became
its pastor in 1916 and resigned in 1928, and is
now City Missionary then referred to the
high character of Mr.. Hammond, who came to
the city some fifty years ago and Immediately
became interested in the Society Of which he
was consistent member to the day of his
death. He had gone to his long home after a
life that extended over forescore years. and
which had been crowned with acts of kindness
and love. One of his last gifts was in favor of
the City Missions.
Rev. DR.. Smaller of the First Baptist Church
then addressed the mourners. He spoke Of
visiting the beautiful city of the dead that lies
30 near our doors and the recollections that
crossed his mind as he gazed upon the varied |
sculpture that attracted his attention The |
bud betokening the infants resting place, cut |
off before it had known the joys or sorrows OF |
existence; the bursting blossom that showed |
some young life was suddenly snatched away |
Just as it was expanding into usefulness; the /
broken column that betokened q career cut |
short in the prime Of life; and finally the tall
shaft that told of life's journey fully rounded
and completed. The life of the deceased had
been one that eulogised ITSELF It was a great
thing to have lived fifty years Of active bust
ness life in community and filled positions of
the highest trust and honor, and in all that
time to have left no blot upon his name or the
slightest suspicion affecting his honor. That
his life should teach lesson to all to strive not
only after wealth as a comforter in life and |
support in old age, together with the pleasure |
to be derived from deeds of charity, but also to |
strive after that peace which passeth under |
standing and that heavenly grace that fits the |
soul for the final hour whenever it may come.
Prayer followed by the pastor, Rev. Mr..
Small, after which the choir sang the cham
Thy will be DONE" An opportunity was then
afforded the congregation to gaze upon the
features of the deceased. after which the re-
mains were taken to Evergreen Cemetery for
interment,