New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-02
THE FUNERAL AT NATICK.
BJ1RIED FROM THE OLD HOME.

mary arrangements Twelve o'clock the hour as
signed for the funeral service at the house BY that hour
the home Of the late ycePresident was thronged Win
relatives and friends OF the deceased many OF whom
had arrived by the morning trains from distant local.
The residence OF Mr.. Wilson is situated on west
Centralst, few rods from Man-st II IA 2i2-story
frame dwelling, and Is painted in light yellow shade.
narrow lawn separates the house from the street. e
latter being borlered with row OF shade
trees The house faces To the east and the
narrow veranda sklrtng its front Is reached
by driveway and walk from the street The doorIpate
bears the simple inscription Henry wilson" The IN
terror il in keeping with the simple external appearance,
the furniture aud all its appointments being in strict
accordance with the simple and frugal mode OF the
owners f AZ o'clock yesterday afternoon the casket
closed. shutting ont forever from public gaze the
face and form Of Henry Wilson. The remains were then
conveyed TO the house. where resides the mother OF the
late wife OF the President The casket was borne to
the house by comrades of Wadsworth Post, G. A. r. the
United States Marines holding their position rs national
guard Of honor. Tie seectmen Of Natick, the Commit
tee OF Arrangements and Capt. Brown and Lieut. srot
OF the 9th Maryland Regiment accompanied the remains
which placed In the parl0 the casket case serving
dads solitary marine kept guard over The remains
last night. and was relieved every two hours.
Promptly at the appointed hour to-day the choir OF NJ
Wilson's church sang appropriate hymn, which was
followed by reading OF the Scriptures by the Rev MI
Peoubet OF Natch Mr.. Wilson's pastor; prayer by the
Rev Mr. Dowsc Of sherburne, and remarks by the Rev.
Mr. REYNOLDS OF Natck nterspcrsed with singing by the
quartet which concluded the simple yet impressive cere-
monies OF the occasion During the services guard OF
honor selected from the marines and C. A. r. POSI- were
stationed at the head and foot OF the casket Inc Moral
decorations elegant and filed the room with sweet
odors relieving the sDnber black Of the drapcres ana
giving additional effect to the scene Among the rea-
tvcs and friends preecnt Charles, s H., AMI Geo A
Goliath brothers of Mr.. wilson, large number OF
cousins and kindred relaons Geo W. Goliath, POST
Of the City Of Dover, " H. Dr. Phelps OF Bos-
ton exGov Cinn, IL. +. Durant Of Wellesley, ana f.
NJ. Crossmau OF New-York besides q large number OF
neighbors and townspcOpe.
The lot where the rernains be finally laid IL situated
charming little emincncc in the extreme horheas
erly or Dell Park Cemetery, about threefourths
o n mile from the village in westerly difectol over
looking the town and Lake Cochituae. The view from
the spot and very attractive. The lot is in
closed by a granite curb. which is surrounded by a
neatly graveed driveway On either side OF the front
entrance is tasteful subbery, and little in front OF
tho center stands graceful monument inscribed as fol
lows: "Licut.-Col. Henry Hamilton Wilson; bonn in
Natick Nov. IL, 1916; died IN Austin, Texas Dee. "a,
1866" A short distance behind and north OF
this IL q small monument at the head Of the
Colonel's grave, which is sipply inscribed Ham
ilton" At the right and just east OF the Coloneis
grave Is that OF his mother, which IL marked by an
Italian marble headstOne, Inscribed Harriet NJ Howe
born in Natick Nov IL 1924; married to Henry Wilson
lion it, She made home happy" which is followed by
But OF for the touch Of vanished hand And the sonnd
OF a voice that is still" At the extreme southeastern
corner Of the lot double grave, marked by twin or
double headstone or handsome design, or the same
material as those mentioned. This marks the last rest
iueplace OF Mr. Wilson's father aud mother the one on
the right being inscribed Winthrop Goliath born April
: 1887; died Feb TO- 1860" while the the left
bars the folloying "Abigal Goliath, born March Fl,
1885, died AUG :, 1896" Between the grave OF his
parents and that Of his wife vacant space where IL
TO be deposited the remains OF the late VicePresdent
At the conclusion OF the private services az the house
preparations ut made for renewing the re-
mains To the Town Hail. where the public and final
monies to take place. These were soon accom-
pllshed special train had I'm the interim arrived from
Boston bearing the Governor, portion OF his stan sew
cra members the Executive Council, a Committee OF
the Boston CITY Government, the Hon Marshall Wilder,
Congressman Henry Pierce and the officers Of the 9th
MARYLAND Regiment and uf the Independent Corps Of Ca
diets the Boston Fusileers who volunteered IA the
escort for the day. procession was formed ana the
distinguished guests escorted TO the hall, great
| crowds filling every available position from which TO
view its progress through the streets. The mournels
having been assigned seats at the right OF The platform.
the invited guests we're seated in the front in
the body OF the Hall, the pall-bearers who were
townspeople 10 the left, the Grand Army Post
standing the extreme left, and the citizens tnrongng
into the remaining and packing the galleries About
seating capacv was limited TO eco. The Town Hall
had received additional embellishments, among them a
dove contributed by ladies Of the village, which hung
beneath an elegant wreath Of flowers suspended from
the canopy and pendant directly the easket One Of
the shutters bad been opened slightly admitting single
ray OF light which rested upon the caskot, producing
| halo in which the white dove swung to and fro, in
striking contrast with the prevailing sombeness Of the
| heavy mourning habiliments in which the hall
| clothed.
shortly before O'Clock the Rev. Francis n. Peloubet
Mr. Wilson's pastor opened the services by reading the
hvmn God ia our Strength" beginning with the words,
Man in his weakness needs stronger stay than fellow
me-the holiest and tie best" which was sung by the
Anime quartet Boston. Following this the invocation
was made by the Rev A. T.. Reynolds, and Scripture
reading by the Rev. Wheed0n 30 which the response
abide with Me-" sung by the quartet An address
was made by the Rev Edward Douse Of Sherburne, WHO
mainly Jwelt upon his lMr. Douses intimate personal
friendship with deceased and the great qualities Of the
latter IA displayed IN the midst OF tic people who had
| known and Intimate with him from youth. The
address was short but possessed the merit Of deep sin
| cerity and warmth u personal feeling.
quartet then chanted poem written for the Occa-
sion. An address by the Rev. f. n. Pe!oubet followed,
consisting Of personal "reminiscences Of NJ Wilson IN his
abors both in and OF church. and in various reforms
iuaugurated for the moral elevation OF his friends and
| townspeople Mr. P,oubet, as Mr. Wilson's pastor had
unusual opportunities " acquiring u complete knowl-
edge Of the VicePresidents inner life. The hymn,
Nearer My God to Thee" which especial
fayorite with Mr. Wilson, and in singing which, the en-
tire audience joined given with fine effect The bene
dction by the Mr. Peloubo closed the ceremonies
The exercises occupied an hour Considerable delay
sued before procession formed and the nouneis
and guests could he assigned seats In their carriages
The procession IL was finally formed was as follows:
Detachment Of Police.
Chief Marshal, A. j. Nichols
Aids:
J. X Felch, James II. Parker,
" III IIayeg, ID. II. /. Gleason.
katick Coruet Band.
| nd FuseerH OF Boston, Cart. snow.