The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-28

THE FINAL TRIBUTE TO THE DEAD CONT
DAN-cxREMoxus IN ST. srxPHAs's CHURCH

THn FINAL TRIBUTE TO THE DEAD CONF
DAx--cxREMoxIxs IN ST. srxPHM's CHURCH
TO-DAY
Tho obsequies OF the lsto Mr.. Barney Williams will be
held In 81 Stephens church this morning At eleven
O'Clock No tickets OF admission have been issued, bus
the front VIII DO reserved for the family and rela
tves OF tho deceased and the body OF tho edice
for tho members OF tho profession OF which the dead
comedian was such an honorcd Representatives
Throughout the cns,re OF yesterday and in the
evening tho late residence Of MT Williams
was visited by many prominent artists, mer-
chants, Representatives Of the legal and medieval
profession, among all OF whom the deceased
had numerous friends, where they viewed tho remains
The features OF the genial noble-hcarted and
mirsh-provoking show much repose, and betray
nothing whatever OF tho terrible ordeal through which
no passed just prior to hts demise The look is calm
and the face which wont beam with satisfaction
~ the delight his artistic efforts Jailed TO create
would be readily recognized by those who know him.
however slight their acquaintance. Tastefully ar
ranged flowers cover the lid OF the receptacle which
the remains placed, and every hand are
striking evidences Of art 70 which the de-
ceased devotediy attached Mr.. W. J.
Florence who, in company with Mrs Florence,
temporarily quilted their engagement In Boston TO be
present the last sad sccncs has taken charge OF tho
preparations for the funeral Late in the afternoon
floral tributes began to arrive In great prufusion and
variety all tending to show tho respect In which his
memory 10 held. Conspicuous for It's beauty and arts
tic excellence is beautiful Egyptian pillar, four feet
and a bali high, presented by the Lotos Club and do
those OF the Temple Of Karnac CrcIing, in spiral
form, the white ground OF the pillar, is tho
word "lo'os," in v,os,s. on ma ! background os
tho capital is worked with representations OF
giant iotos leaves, in alternate colors Of
violet and crimson while between each pair OF
rises crimson pstil, topped with blue II is alto
gcther work OF artand most appropriate contrlbu-
Beautiful basket or flowers with the Inscription As
rest" in volcts, nom the Misses Kent; ivy cross,
from Mira Jonn Hoey beautiful cross, offered BY tho
last" IRON Mr.. and Mrs. Scott Shepherd; an ar-
nurses who attended the late Mr.. williams
during hts illness beautiful harp and dove,
% George M noay sayo o
and CROSSES from Mr. and Mrs. George +. Browne, from
Judge Brady and Mrs. Brady and Mrs. Judson Jarvis.
Mr.. Joseph Il. Tooker has sent beautiful pillow Of
nro white flowers surmountcd by star. Messrs.
Jarrett Palmer sent floral pillow made of roses
Gala iiIcs jessamines and curtyias, surmounted by
Tyre of delicate white pinks and camell,as, with Inc
inscription HE sleeps" The other offerings include
a M arranged pieces rom Mr. walass
church will doubtless be very largo, and Will include
the companies Of al the prominent theatres in the city
professions. Delegations IRON the Manhattan and
Lotos clubs. OF which Mr. Williams was member,
Will also DC present. me ISL OF pauochrers was
completed Inst evening and is folows:--ticnerai
Fremont Judge John X. Brady, Mr.. John Brougham,
O'Gornan, OF Newark; Nj. Hugh Hastings, Mr. Los
ter wallack, Mr. II. J. Montague Dr. Orlando Tomp
kns OF Boston, and Mr. j. D. Murphy. OF Philadelphia
There Will be ten ushers, under the direction Of
Mr. George Hoey, namely MIR. Holland Of walack's
Theatres Mr. Burroughs, OF the Union square rhcatrc
Mr. Drew, OF the Fifth Avenue Theatre Mr.. Seymour
Fitch, OF the walIack Club; Mr. Collier, Of Booths
Theatre; Mr.. Langley, OF the Park Theatre, Mr. Hall
and Mr.. Bates. Tho solemn requiem mass will COM
mence at eleven O'Clock, the Rev. Father Mcdonnell
Of St. Agnes church, officiating celebrant the Rev.
Father Pratt deacon aud the Rev. Father Antoine
subdeacon The music at ST. Stephens will include
the following selection :-Dirgc, Beethoven; Mozarps
grand requiem mass; oncrtory, "lnnammatus," from
R0ssini's ssStabat Mater slibcra " Rossini; drgc
Chopin. The double quartet consists OF MILE Rosctti
and Miss Gilbert, sopranos; Miles Municr and Romans,
contratos; Mcssrs Tec and Rcde tenors, and Messrs
Bacel and TRIGGER, bAssoa This quartet will be aug
mentcd by a full chorus Alter the ceremonies the
remains will DO conveyed TO Greenwood Cemetery.