National Republican., 1873-05-27
THE LATE FATHER EARLY.
Funeral CercmonIcs Yesterday.

Never, ia the history OF Georgetown college,
were more solemn and impressive ceremonies
witnessed there than those which took place
yesterday morning, on the occasion OF the obse-
quies Of the late beloved president OF that yen-
erahle institution. la the long line Of presidents
OF the college, running back through three quar-
ters OF century, Father Early Is only the second
one who has died during his term OF once. Most
OF MS distinguished predecessors nave passed
away, but all, with these two exceptions, lived
TO welcome their successors and hand over the
symbols of authority IN person.
The tribute Yesterday 70 the memory Of the
Impressive. There were no words Of eulogy pro-
nonnced over his inanimate form. They were
not needed, for his whole life constituted his
so soon as the door Of the College chapel was
opened crowds OF sympathizlng friends gathered
around the CONN, which was placed In front OF
the altar, to take last look at the noble face OF
the deceased. Cad In the habit Of his Order he
repOsed as N In sweet slumber. Hands OF Af-
lection had strewn some pure lilies, emblematic
OF his character, over the plain and otherwise
unadOrned CONN that contained his remains.
Many fearful eye turned sOrrOWfully away from
the last sad, lingering look at the sanity features
The chapel presented touching scene. There,
IN presence OF oil that was mortal OF their late
esteemed president, were gathered the reverend
from all sections Of the country, who had been
so long accustomed TO listen 10 the wise coun-
sells Of voice now hushed In death; while hun
dreds OF men, women aud children 10 whom he
had indeed been Il friend and father were assem-
bed before his bier TO pay the last tribute Of
respect TO his memory. Within and around the
sanctuary were thlrty-elght clergymen, several
Of whom had come from distant points TO assist
at the funeral services. or our District Catholic
churches every one was represented by the pres
ence OF It's pastor, aud In several instances by
the assistant pastors In addition.
AmopS % me yysiSpg ysr1 SleTgyRsn q PnSdelPna
Rey. J.. A. stanton,O. 3. A.; Rev. ]. KeerAn, pas
tor OF 81. AIMS, Port Richmond; and Rev. T.. j,
Blenkensop, ;. j., pastor OF 81. Joseph's church.
From Baltimore there were In attendance Very
Rev. Jos. L. Keller, provincial Of the society (;
Rev. stephen Y. Kelly, president Of LOyoa Col
lege; Rev. w. y. Clarke and Rev. John MullAly
OF the same institution; Rev. John Foley, pastor
of 81. Martins church; Rev. John Galley, pas
tor OF st. Patricks; and Rev. John McManus
pastor OF st, Johns. There were also present
from Emmittsburg, Maryland, Rev; John MeClos.
the venerable Father Thomas O'Nelll, Of the
same college. Rev, Father Williams, OF Austria
liza, was also within the sanctuary. OF prominent
citizens OF Baltimore In attendance we noticed
Col. Geo. 7. Kane, NJ. j. Kelly, John 4. Grow,
Courtney jenkins, Michael Roach, J. W. Eaken,
John Murphy, Henry Bogue, J. W. jenkins and
Daniel Boone. OF our own citizens there were O
large number OF all denominations.
The funeral services, which commenced in the
chapel at 300 O'Clock, closed az the grave at ll.9O
Rev. Jas. z. Keller, =. j., assisted BY Father
Ciampl, 8, j., master OF ceremonies. Several
beautiful ehan,s were sweetly sung BY the Joint
cbolrs OF Trinity church and the College chapel.
AZ the conclusion Of the mass a PROCESSION was
formed, consisting Of acOytes, cross-6earer, the
corpse, lborne ON bier by six brothers OF the
soolety,) the reverend clergy, relatives Of Inc
deceased, the college students aud citizens, The
clergymen In line wore white surplices, and
each bore lighted candle. During tho solemn
march 20 the graveyard-located Ia beautiful
sequsstered spot OH the north side Of the col
lege-the clergy and choir Jointly sang the
"MlsereTo' and other impressive psalms. At the
grave Father Keller peffOl Olmed the last solemn
once Tor tue dead, IN which all the attending
clergy Joined, aud at 1880 O'Clock the clods Ol
remuins OF Father Early and his Snce manly
form forever hidden ffUHi earthly view,