The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-08-09
OBITUARY.
cApr. JAmrs HANSEN.

GAFT. JAMEh hAN51Ns
On Wednesday last, at o'clock p. M. an
eraergent lodge, composed OF members Of
Cincinnati Lodge, No. 8. Free and Accepted
Masons of this city. was called to order by
rations made to proceed to the late dwell
ing place Of the decedent in Whippany and
assist in the ceremonies incident TO the
obsequies of the late Capt James Hansen.
A retinue of carriages and large omni-
bus left Masonic Hall about o'elock, filed
with an intelligent and respectable delega-
ton from Cincinnati Lodge, No. 8, and Madi-
son Lodge, No. 80, and arrived at Whippany
in due time. The day was delightful,
the air invigorating, the scenery enchant-
ing; yet the occasion was mournful and
sorrowful.
On arrival at the late residence of the
deceased, the fraternity of Masons formed
in line, marched reversely, and entered
the mansion uncovered. Passing through
the hall into the parlors, they viewed the
well-known features of their former friend
and brother with emotion and tokens Of
sadness. They reformed in open columns
in front of the dwelling. Soon the pail
bearers-Bros. John M. Moore, John That
cher. John Allen, Henry Barden, Stephen
V. Ohlen. and Henry Burnett bearing the
remains in a handsome casket, appeared
and, accompanied by the Germania Singing
Society (of which deceased was also mem
ber,) and long concourse of friends and
neighbors, slowly and sorrowfuliy wendell
their way, under the direction of Past
Master E. d. Allen to the Presbyterian
Church. A very touching and feeling
sermon was delivered by the Rev. ID. M.
Bardwell, Pastor of the Church, and
listened to with the enrapt attention
of all. He spoke of decedent's graces, his
integrity. and his charities, and hoped
all who listened to his voice would initiate
him in those virtues. After exhorting the
mourning widow to seek consolation and
refuge from Him alone, the reverend
speaker closed.
The Masons formed in line as before,
again looked upon the face of their de-
companion, and passed outside the Church,
where, again taking up the line of march,
the procession, considerably augmented in
numbers. walked mournfully and silently tt
the village graveyard. The usual cere.
monies at the grave were conducted by
Marshal Bro. I. w. Cory, in a feeling and
impressive manner; and after the sprig Of
acacia had been thrown into the grave by
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ton Of :" Alas! my brother = and the rem
dering of the Grand Masonic honors to the
memory of the departed, Rev. Bro. Van
Benschoten read the prayer in touching
strain; the Rev. Mr.. Bardwell uttered the
benediction, and the multitude dispersed
to their homes, while the fraternity re-
turned to the mansion, from whence, after
partaking of refreshments, they took their
carriages for this city and closed the
Lodge of Emergency, with the usual ritual
istic service.
Capt. James Hansen was native of Nor
mandy, was formerly a sea-faring man and
shipmaster; was member of Henry Clay
Lodge, No. 277, of New York City, and had
long been a resident of Whippany, where
he had charge of the cotton mills located
there and now lying idle from the strin-
gency of the times. He was a member of
the Lutheran Church. respected by all, and
loved for his many deeds of charity. He
died very suddenly on Sunday last, at his
residence. with disease of the heart. He
had frequently expressed to his neighbo1s
that he was firmly impressed with the idea
that he should soon die, and on the morn
ing of his decease he informed his wife that
he should very soon close his earthly career,
but that he was ready and prepared =
He leaves a widow to mourn his loss
Alas our brother!''
The casket was furnished by Undertaken
Cook of Hanover, and was of black walnut,
covered with fine black cloth, bordered
with velvet and silver cord; at the sides
were three heavy silver handles of chaste
design, and the top of the casket hore a
large silver plate, with the following IN
scription: