National Republican., 1876-04-03
DUsF To DUST.
Following the 70 40 to the Crawl.

1ohOWlnk tG0 ae " tAo okhN"
The mafn- ( the late Gengs Wright, who
died, lssr "wednesday, ct Fortress Monroe, Va,
o. lar .lysis Of the bra n arrived here last Sstur-
day morning BY tho steamer Lady Of the Lake,
which, on her ups ard trip, carried the Gags at
halEmast as token Of respect to the beloved
dead. Messrs. Z. G. Wheeler and Tnomas Cav
anaugh, Of st. Johns Lodge, No. II, T. A. A.
M, OF which the deceased had been q member,
and who went down to Fortress Monroe as repre-
sentatives Of the Lodge, returned with the body
to this city. In addition to this committee and
cOmpanied by Messrs. Q. II. Elliott, ]. A. Wat
Of Monitor Lodge, F. A. A. NJ, Of Fortress Mon
roe, and Messrs. J. g. Fulton, q. W. Topping,
Z. u: Woodward and g. T. Landseer. commit.
arrival OF the steamer at the Sixth street wharf
the body was met by many Of the warm and per-
MI. MI J. A. W. uiarvOe. Lisutsnant J. W. Cess
ford, George A. Abbott. z. Wilson, Louis E.
clements, J. T. Petty, Jos L. Pearson, H; A.
charge Of Mr.. r. +. Harvey, undertaken, and
t. ken to the Masonic Temple, from whence the
iO The body s was was sncased IN a handsome silver
mounted metallic. casket ard literally covered
with flowers, beautiful In their purity anu uakrng
the air heavy with their perfume. There was
large gathering Of relatives and friends and
members Of the different orders to which the de-
no open demonstration as q body, being debarred
on account OF the Masonic order having charge Of
the funeral ceremonies; they declining to par
tcipate with other secret societies IN any OBJ
sequies. This, however. did not obviate against
their being present, and, by their attending, be-
slowing the last tribute OF respect within their
power upon one who was near and dear to them
In life.
The pail bearers were Thomas Cavanaugh. Z.
q. Wheeler, J. A. W. Clarvoe, Lewis I. Glenn
ents, Zach Wilson and James Watkins
After the ceremonies at the Temple, which
were conducted by Rev; Q. z. Mesdor, the re-
mains, escorted by st. Johns Lodge and fol-
lowed by the relatives and numerous friends,
were taken to Congressional Cemetery, where
WoIshipful Master Charles 1. Gardner raed the
Masonic services appropriate TO the occasion, and
the interment followed.
THE FUNERAL OF WILLIAM BOND.
William Bond, formerly of PennsyIvsnis, but
for the past fifty years resident OF this city, and
Sn asi IN
in GlenBood cemetery. He resided at No. 1907 Z
street northwest, but his friends, knowing the
extensive acquaintanceship that the deceased
had enjoy 60 among the citizens OF this communi
ty, and the esteem which he was held, felt
Quate TO accommodate all that would attend, anu
the funeral services therefore took place from the
Mount Vernon NJ. l.. church. corner Of Ninth
auo X streets northwest, Rev. A. Wilson, pastor
officiating. The remains were encased in heavy
walnut casket, covered with black cloth, and or
namented with decorations Of black ebony and
silver. On the top was q silver plate bearing the
name Of the deceased and date Of death. Mr..
Buckley, the undertaken, had chsrge OF the
arrangements, and uoder his supervision every
thing worked satisfactorily.
The pail bearers were, on the part of the church,
George T Delany, Jesse Is. Wilson; Columbia
Lodge, b: b: Besll, John T. Whitemore; Grand
Lodge, W. q. Perry and Anon Duvall.
At the termination OF the religious services, the
cortege, headed by the Marine band, with Coluul-
bia and Grand Lodge, of which the deceased was
a member, as escort, and accompanied by the
relatives and friends, proceeded to the cemetery,
where the body was deposited in its hnal resting
place.
oBsLQUIES OF MRS. s. c. NICHOLSON.
The last sad tribute OF love and respect that
the living could bestow on a departed relative
and friend was paid TO Mrs. s. g. Nicholson last
Saturday morning. The funeral took place from
st. Peters church, on Capitol hill, which was
crowded with not only the relatives and friends
oil the family, but members OF the church cOngre-
cation. TO whom deceased had endeared herself
by her bright example and unostentatious chsri-
ties. There were present also delegations Of
Sacred Heart and other religious Institutions. I
Solemn Requiem Mass wss celebrated by Rev.
s Rsbbis, Rev. Fathers Barotti and Tara acting
as deacon and sub-deacon, and Rev. +. Z. Boyle
master OF ceremonies. In the sanctuary were
nearly twenty priests from Georgetown College
and the various churches in the city. At the
conclusion of the Mass the funeral service was
performed by Rev. +. Z. Boyle. who referred in
beautiful terms to the many virtues Of the de-
ceased.
The pallbearers were Mnssrs r. L. B. Clarke
L. Thompson, J. N. Young, X. G. Blaine, T. E.
Waggaman and ]. F. K. Appleby.
At the close OF the religious services the remains
were taken to Georgetown College cemetery,
where the remains were buried with those Of the
Carroll family.