The New York herald., 1871-08-13
THE LATE CAPTAIN WILLIAM F. LYONS.

Fonernl Ceremonies in BrookIyn Yesterday.
The funeral OF Captain william F. Lyons OF the
editorial stan of the NEW YORK HERALD, took place
from 81. Johns Roman Catholic church, G0wanus,
yesterday morning. solemn requiem mass was
celebrated for the repose Of the soul of the de-
ceased, the volunteer choir attached to the church
lending their harmony TO the occasion. Rev. Father
Michael Hickey ofnciated as celebrant assisted by
Father Corr1gan deacon, Father John Mcclure as
sup-deacon and Father John Barry, chaplain Of the
Knights OF st. Patrick, as master OF ceremonies.
There was very select congregation Of prominent
citizens of New York and Brooklyn present,
who were attracted there ont OF sincere af.
lection and respect for the memory OF the
deceased. Among the most prominent were the
members OF the Knights OF ST. Patrick, all OF whom
wore badges OF mourning, and the members Of the
NEW YORK HERALD Club. or the former organiza-
ton noticeable were John Butler, Martin Brown,
John Harnett, Thomas Dwyer, John Bourke John
Brosnan and the present presiding Judge Quin.
There was also present q delegation from the
Knights OF ST. Patrick, Of Jersey City consisting Of
hneas Fitzpatrick, President; James Crowley, John
lgnatius Cullen and p. E. U'Bren. There were
present also IN the sanctuary enclosure Rev. Eugene
Cassidy and Rev. Father Doran. Among the pail
bearers were John Mitchell, compatrot Of the de-
ceased in 1s4S; John 81. Harnett, Dr. John Dwyer.
Hugh Farrigan, OF the Knights and four gentlemen
OF the HERALD Club. Among those present were
Major General Sweeny, MAJOR p. M. Haverty,
Drs. p. O'Hanlon, George Argyle Plunkett and
J. Ambrose; Captains Foley and Atterdge
ana William K. Robinson together with several
other intimate friends Of the amented dead. At
the conclusion OF the mass very eloquent address
was delivered by Father Hickey, In which he dwelt
upon the bitterness OF death-a penalty which NOR
tality must pay-and upon The necessity for prepa-
ration for that dread period which will come to US
all. The life OF the deceased was beautifully de.
picted as being that OF true man; OF one who real
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the Creator had endowed him should,
as to contribute to the greater honor
and glory OF God. He had received the holy sacra-
ments OF his Church, which he revered with all the
intensity of faith and morals doubling alone his
w0rGhiness to partake OF so nesmable gift as the
body and blood, the soul and divinity OF Jesus
Christ, and it is TO be hoped, and the goOd priest
believed, that the God OF Infinite mercy and good
had received the conriton of heart on the part
of His servant, whose sins He had RENTED. II was
the duty OF those present TO offer UP their prayers
that the temporal punishment still due the sins OF the
deceased might be forgiven, that the measure OF his
reward may be great IN an eternity OF happiness.
Calling attention to the yauity OF the things of this
world, and urging the necessity OF fulfilling the
OF true followers OF Christ the reverend gen.
teman closed his remarks.
The casket. which was Of rosewood. nat top,
heavily silver mounted, bore the inscription:
WILLIAM +. LYONS,
DIED AUGUST g. 1871,
ACID 46 YEAKs, 10 MONTHS, DAY.
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1t was ornamented by beautiful star Of rare
Mowers, triDute rom the press The remains, fol-
lowed by long line OF carriages. were conveyed
to the Cemetery of the Holy cross where they were
deposited in the vault for temporary Keeping,