The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-06-14

HanueTy NO. A. Inc Dand I'D the VeStDue OF the
City Hall then played solemn dirge, ana the pro-
cession was formed in the following Order:-
Grand Commandcry OF the State, headed by Grand
Commander Frank Howell.
Marshals OF the Grand Lodge.
Pail bearers
Body borne by ten Knight Templars
Son and friend OF Governor Orr.
Grand Lodge OF the State OF New York.
Common Council
When the body reached the foot OF the steps the
Fifth regiment drum corps sounded three long
rolls. The body was taken to the hearse, which
was drawn by six gray horses, while the Knight
Templars formed triangle into which the hearse
At this moment wherever the eye rested there
were masses OF people, showing by their silence
and good order, how solemnizing the spectacle
was. The vestibue over the City Hall was crowded
by ladies' and gentlemen. Owing to the excellency
OF the Masonic arrangements there was very little
delay in forming the procession, which moved
along Broadway to the church in the following
Order:-
Mounted Police under Sergeant westng.
Broadway Squad, with Inspector Dilks at their
Band.
Knights Templars surrounding the Body and Escort
as follows -
Band and Drum COrps.
Pallhearera in Coaches as fOllOws:-
7. G. MS Evans, Jenknson and Philip,
Pc. MS Simons, Waring and Johnson,
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M. W. G. Lodge Of New York.
Body.
The hearse containing the casket was drawn by
six white horses, covered with black netting, and
each led by q cOlOred groom.
The escort was headed by eight officers OF the
Mounted Squad, under Sergeant Westing, and
twenty-five officers OF the Broadway Squad under
Captain Alaire, Inspector Dilks having general
charge OF the police.
The route OF the procession was along Broadway
Along the line Of the streets there large con
course OF persons lining the sidewalks, and on
the public buildings Tags foated at hal-m At
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mourning, and masonic symbol was placed in the
front OF the building.
The procession was expected to arrive at the
church at four O'Clock, but It was not until after
doors The ARRANGEMENTS at the Church we're cone one
Quoted in admirable order under the direction OF
Messrs. Kent and Stiner. The body OF the church
was appropriated to the MasOns and to the govern
ment and municipal authorities. The consequence
Of this was that, when the doors were thrown open
to admit the procession, there no difficulty in
privilege OF entree
The different rows Of seats were reserved as fol-
lOws:+The rows In the centre aisle, Immediately
in front OF the platform, for the relatives OF the late
Russian Minister and his former intimate friends.
extreme right and lett for the Knights Templars.
Officers OF the army and navy were to be accommo-
recty behind the members OF the Common Conn
After all these were Seated the doors were thrown
open, and the privilege was largely used. Every
available standing place. was occupied, but there
was not the slightest indication OF confusion. The
body was met at the entrance by the Rev. DR..
the service Of the Episcopal Church with an erreot
portion Of the fifteenth chapter OF the FIRST Epstle
to the Corinthians the Rev. DR.. Hepworth deliv-
cred the following address,
DR. HEPwORTH's ADDRESS.
and at the same time too awful to express, they
need Of Interpretation by human lips-and this is
one OF them We are standing amid the awful
silence Of death. II teaches its one lesson
in such fashion that we cannot rid ourselves OF it.
1t will follow us wherever we go. II will reapPear
1t win breathe into our hearts its SADNESS, even
curing an and the rest % 9dnob the coming days
Of the anu uncertainty OF human TINS even.
are to-day our brother was a short time since,
and as our brother is to-day SO you ana will be
thought too closely TO his heart that we living,
BRETHREN In the midst OF uncertainty. No man
wealth and the riches OF thousand mines he
cannot buy a moment Though he be powerful,
with. hundred armies at his CALL II is nothing.
Death 0vertakes US when we little expect It, and
he Is always sure OF coming OFF at last the victor.
Ibeseechyou, brethren to remember this fact:--
To-day alone IS yours; tomorrow is not your
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dying pillow Is the humbcst laitn in the provi-
dence OF God. II is that alone which can stay the
tears when we stand face to face with the darkest
us the power to endure, and to endure
always and at all times, ut the hour or mid
night as well as at the hour OF midday,
and faith alone Is what we need. Let us have more
Of IT; let us live in IL; let us live by IT, so that
when we come to die we need not be afraid.
Think to-day, II you have never thought before, on
the question Of death. Initiate that noble man who
trusted in God always and never doubted. May
that Christian trust be yours, and your confidence
be in the everlasting Father, and may that be
yours and mine. May the anchor of hope be yours.
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us In the shape OF death with his level and lays us
low. May we not be afraid when the Junior warden
comes in the shape OF justice and tries us with his
Then we shall hear the call without alarm. We
shall look up to God and greet the great secret all
alone, without any fear and praying with His
blessing upon our lips always. We shall thank Him
for all the blessings OF this present time and be
afraid OF nothing that can come TO in the future.
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The musical arrangements were under the direc-
ton OF Mr.. Edward Hopkins The following was
rendered by quartet composed OF Mrs. g. Shep-
pard, Miss Sarah Barron, George simpson and j. X.
Thomas. G. W. Morgan, organist Mr. Edward
Hopkins, director. There was Masonic chorus OF
forty male voices.
Lord, Let Nc Know Mine End"
Funeral anthem Heard avoice."Morgan.
Jesus Lover Of My soul."-Thomas
Masonic Funeral Hymn-"Peace 10 Thy Memory rom
Masonic Orphcusn
Dead march rom SAUL
The Masonic funeral ceremonies followed those
OF the Episcopal church, and were performed by ID.
woodruff and X. w. Morrison. Prayers were
offered by Dr. Even ana Or. Schocmcker and the
benediction brought the services, which tasted two
The body was then taken from the church and,
after being placed in the hcarsc was given IN
charge VI the seventh regiment VINO were drawn