New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-09-06
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FUNERAL SERVICES OF THE LATE i. /. DAVENPORT.
A large concourse of people gathered at the
Rev Dr. Chapn's Church, at Fifth-ayc. and Fortyith-
ST. yesterday morning. witness the funeral services OF
the late Edward l.. Davenport. BY . O'Clock the
church was crowded with an audience whose
complexion was theatrical. Ushers from the fith
Avenue Theatre were in attendance. Curiosity
had evidently attracted many persons. but among
those whose presence was tribute TO the memo
~ of the dead actor were John Brougham W. j. floi-
ence L. A. sothern, George Roberts Henry Palmer
Henry Watkins Mrs Robert McCaulay. OF CINCINNATI;
Mrs G. II. Gilbert, J. T.. McDonough ana family OF
Philadelphia s. o. Abon, Of Boston; Charles FISHER
Miss Emily Ricl, Miss Ada Dyas Sol smith, stephen
Fske and Mrs. Fske, Miss Lily Eldridge, Mr.. and Mrs
Hoey. Sheridan Shook A. II. Palmer and Frank Chan
frau.
The funeral corte &c moved from the residence OF Miss
Fanny Davenport, III Tlty-Gfth-st., and entered the
church at halfpast Q. The palbcarers were ChefJus
tice DAY. Judge Brady. c. X. Goodwin, T. d. stephens
Col j. W. Forney +. H. Mayo c. Jarrett and Augustin
DAILY. The remains n a. cc0E COS red with black
CLOTH The silver plate the nscnpton, ." T. L. Day
export. Born 1S16. DcG September = 1877 Then
followed the mourning family aud ncaI relatives Miss
Davenport leaninr uu0n the arm c. t. Davenport her
uncle and Misses Florence aud STAY, with ther br0t9eI
Edgar. Mrs. Davenport and Mrs IhOrne' the maIrleu
daughter, were III. and were not aDle 70 AZ
tend The orher relatives were, J. W. Hale, W.
ID. Hale. T. ID. Hale. Mis- Hamilton Moody, anu
Edward Onantine. The ladies seemed much overcome
Flowers were in profusion. The coffin surmOunted
by wreath Of tea-roses heliotr0pc and white pinks
and upOn the lid floral crowns. crosses sickle ana
some blades Of ripe just within the cIince raI
ing communion table up0n winch STOOD the gts
OF many friends. pillow Of pinks tube-roses ana yea
roses, from jarrett d Palmer, bore TINS sentiment
Thou nOblcst Roman OF them ALL farewell" large
floral shield bore similar inscription. III was the ulD
ute OF Nj. and Mrs. stephen fiske There were many
other embems, among which was large ivory cross
surmounted by white dove, and bearing the "olds'
"Our Father" .. a..
Dr. Chapn read appropriate and short selections from
the Bible ana then made few remarks In conclusion
he said: a. have known the decea'ed ACTOR wen, par
tcuarly in the younger days OF my life. nave always
known hm TO be worthy OF love and respect lie was
faithful in his profession. lie studied his art cOnsceh
tiousy and achieved a noble fame aud reputation me
presence OF public here to-day is tribute to ms tai
ents and his worth and purity gentleman Inc pun
he gives honorable tribute but there remains the
pang in the hearts OF ms family"
While the Organst rendered MercadaDte's "Blutus
Flegia" introduced into julius Caesar by Operu, the
congregation approached the chancel to view the re-
mains. Tue body dressed in plain b c6 Tine arms
were thrown across the chest aud white dove, win an
ivy leaf in its BILL escaping from the right hand
Friends cf the dead found INN much changed ana
looking very old. Intimate friends seemed naturally 90
remain by the chance and served TO protect from TOO
public view the family. where the last farewell was
taken The eief Of the daughters az this time was hys
tcical Mis- Fanny Davenport allowed no one 10 tOuch
the dead al. C. she mad given last KISS
The procession hnaity moved 60 NOodlawn Cemetery
where the remains were placed in the receiving vault