The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-02-29
UEsDAY MORNING., FEBRUARY %. 1876

FUNERAL OF MR.. u. b. D0WELL.- ine III.
neral Of this gentleman took place on Sun
day afternoon under the auspices OF Dove
Lodge, No. 81, A. F. and A. NJ, assisted by
the other Masonic lodges of the city, Rich.
mond Commandery, No. 2, Knights Temp
lar, and a delegation from Old Dominion
Commandery, No. 1, Knights Templar, from
Fredericksburg. The Masonic procession,
which was very long one, was formed in
the usual order under Marshals Lucien l..
Bass, OF Dove Lodge, No. 81; George &.
Pace, of No. 10, and Moses P. Handy, OF No.
81, aud proceeded to the residence Of the
deceased, where the remains were taken in
charge. a
There was profusion of beautiful flowers
strewn upon the coffin, some being made up
In appropriate designs. Prominent among
| them was the Masonic square formed of deli
cate pure white flowers. The most noted
and striking floral design, however. was the
one enblematieal Of the profession OF the
deceased, designed by Mausger Joseph
Hates, of this city, and made by Morton. It
represented two telegraph poles with cross
circuit. This exquisite tribute -was the of
fering of the telegraphers of the city and
visiting officials. Besides this there; wss q
crown of immortelles, tube-roses, japonicas,
| ETC., and handsome floral cross. =
Besides the officers and employees of the
telegraph Offices in this, city, there were
present Superintendent Hates and Manager
Paynter, OF Ricbmond.- Manager n. G.
Pamplip, Of Norfolk; Manager Barress, Of
Petersburg; Manager McCluer, OF Lynch
burg; Manager Walstrum, of Alexandria !;
Manager Ennis, of Fredericksburg, and
Manager Smithers, of Gordonsville. In the
procession they wore black suits, white
gloves, and on the left lapel Of the coat
| there was badge Of mourning made OF
white and black ribbon.
The procession, having been formed at
the house, moved down Franklin street to
Fifth, down Fifth to Grace, down Grace to
| Ninth and into Broad, down Broad to the
Broad. Street Methodist church. Opposite
Washington Hall, on Broad street, it was
Joined by the M. w. Grand Lodge of Vir-
ginia, General William B. Taliaferro, grand
| master. In the Grand Lodge we're many Of
the most venerable Masons of this jursdc-
tion, among them DR.. John Dove, grand
secretary Thomas U. Dudley, grand trea-
surer, and Colonel Thomas B. Bigger.
The church was crowded to its utmost
capacity by the Masonic fraternity and
friends of the deceased, and in the audience
we're many prominent citizens, among them
Mayor Kelley, members of the City Council,
and other city and State officials.
The services at the church were conducted
| by the Rev. George q. Ray, pastor Of the
Main.Steeet Methodist church, assisted by
the Rev. DR.. Bennett and Rev. George G.
Vanderslice-all of whom were intimate
| friends and brother Masons of the deceased.
The text selected by Mr.. Ray was taken
from Hebrews, 11th chapter and 4th verse !:
"And by 1t he being dead, yet speaketh."
The sermon was one of much eloquence,
| and quite different from the diseourses
usually heard on such occasions. 1t
was listened to with marked attention,
and created profound impression, many OF
the congregation being at times moved to
| tears. The music was rendered by the choir
| of the church.
Services at the church being concluded,
| the procession was reformed, and proceeded
to Hollywood Cemetery. Here the remain
ing ceremonies were conducted by Worship
full Alfred R. Courtney, of Dove Lodge.
| The lodge has appointed the following
committee to prepare suitable resolutions on
the death of the deceased: John A. LYMAN,
A. r. Courtney, D. W. Boho l.. L..
Bass, NJ. P. Handy, Benjamin 7. August.