The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-17
A TRIPLE FUNERAL.

THE LAST SOLEMN RITES OVER THE VENERABLE
BROTHERS Observation-Disclosures SCENES IN
OLD TRINITY.
In Trinity church, the shadow OF whose tall
spire falls upon an ever-humming throng OF busy
workers and money seekers was solemnized yes
terday one OF the most remarkable funeral ser.
vices on record, either In the annals OF the old
church or OF the metropolis. Major Joseph Della
field, Henry Deafield and DR.. Edward Delaheld,
all well and favorably known in taeir various pro-
LESSONS and walks OF life, were the three last OF
nine brothers, the issue OF John Delaheld, who
came to this country In 1878.
Major Joseph Delafeld was at the time OF his
death aged eighty 1--we years; Mr.. Henry Delaned,
eirhty-three years, and DR.. Edward Delafed,
cighy-one years. They died within three days or
each other, ana all OF them of an affection OF the
lungs but not all OF Pneumonia as has been
enormously stated. DR.. Edward was i'll for nearl
year and q hall, and was not expected to re-
cover The other brothers were seized with
attacks Of well defined pneumonia, and their de-
cease was as sudden as 1t was distressing.
1t seems almost unnecessary to attempt any
thing in the way OF eulogy OF these three men,
distinguished as they all were. The example OF
their lives noble, unselffsn upright, persevering
will live and have Its effect long after their re-
mains nave crumbled into dust.
inc luneral SERVICES were announced TO take
place at twelve NJ, but long before that hour the
noble church was filed to its utmost capacity.
Every seat was occupied, the centre of the church
only being reserved for the afflicted family, and
in the aisles it was Impossible to obtain even
standing ROOM 1t was q throng, however. rep
resentative OF the wealth and intellect Of New
York, q company which had gathered together
to pay the last tribute OF respect to the memory
OF three venerable men whose high social position
aud moral worth had won Tor them the esteem,
confidence and love OF the entire community
There was none OF that indecorum which too
oIten mars a service to which the public are ad-
miteed- The very air seemed charged with sad
ness, and every countenance bore the impress or
sympathetic feeling FOR the family IN their be-
reavement.
rites performed With as little ostentaton as psssl-
Bile. There was nothing ike funeral procession,
separately, whittier the remains had preceded
them. The body oil Major Delaaeld had been con-
veyed to Irinlty on Tuesday, while those Of the
teraay morning. On the arrival OF the remains
they were placed In the vestoule or the church,
pending the arrival OF the pallbcarers. They
| were each enclosed in old fashioned mahogany
| coifins, with silver screws and handles. ON the
lids were silver plates bearing simply their names
and the dates OF their birth and death. The no ral
onerfngs we're proiuse and elegant consisting Of
crowns, crosses broken .,,, shafts, wreaths and
| vioets. One large wreath OF double violets In
/ voked special admiration by its beauty AID SIM
pllcty.
! Al few moments after twelve O'Clock the pail
| bearers, who were as foows:-For Mr.. Henry
Deladeld, Messrs. Robert J. Livingston. Frederick
/ Prime, James Lennox, Frederick Schuchardt,
| Robert Mason, Gordon W. Hammersley, Eugene
! A. Living tone, Alexander Hamilton, Jr., Henry
Il. Pierpont and Charles B. Fosdick; for DR.. Ed
ward Delaheld, Drs. AIonzo Clarke, Thomas
Markoe, willard G. Parker, Lindsey Sabine, and
Mcssrs. Royal PReps, Adrian H. Muller, BenJami n
! n. Field, stuart Brown ana Robert Ray; for Major
Joseph Deafeld Messrg. Frederick De Peyster,
( James W. Bcekman. joan G. Jay, N. r. Hassacx,
! william cullen Bryant, Cambridge Livingston, L..
=. Nash. John Campbell, George +. Tallman and
Mr.. Ogden-came out OF the vestry room and pro-
ceede down the centre aisle 70 the vcstibule,
where, after having taken up their burden,
they were met by the officiating clergy
Rignt Rev. Bishop Potter, the Rev. Nor.
gan Dix, Rev. DIR. s. II. weston, Rev. DR..
Wilson, OF Kngsnridgc; Rev. DR.. John Cotton
Smltn and Rev. DR.. ID. Hougbion. When the pro-
cesson had thus been formed IL moved slowly
through the aisle, when the remains were depos-
tied side by SIDE In the chancel at
the loot OF the stairs the rector, Rev.
Morgan DIX In the meantime reading the
Impressive service or the Episcopal ritual, COM
mencine, 81 am the resurrection and the ife."
\ The immense congregation meanwhile remained
standing The regular form OF service only was
performed. the clergy taxing part In turns There
/ was no funeral discourse or eulogy None was
necessary. The record these men left behind
them was far more effective sermon tnan any
! which could have been preached BY the most elo
quent DIVINE When that part Of the service was
reached In which occurs the sentence, 'Dust "a
| dust aud asheS 70 ashes.D = sOiemn stuness