Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-12-10
FUNERAL OF |. n. ToRp.
Regard Manifested for the Deceased
-Deceratisss, Ceremonies. FRO
e~ession. Ete.

Seldom has Virginia. famous for its
large funerals, witnessed q larger or
imposing one than that Of l.. II. Torp
this afternoon. The great regard in
which the man washeld by the people has
moi, probably been better evidenced than
by the vas, numbers which have, since
his body was placed in state in the Ma.
sonic Temple. visited the spot to take a
las: look at the remains. To-day the
number has been especially great aud
the feeling manifested most profound.
From early morning tll the hour set for
the funeral the stream 10 corners aud
go.rs was continual. Nor were these
visitors prompted by mere lille curiosity.
They were moved by a profound respect
for the man and many shed tears as they
took a last look at his face. Ii was n
notable fact, moreover. that they were of
all classes. None so high ~ not to do
him reverence. none 50 low as not to
show him respect.
The floral decorations OF the coffin.
which inclosed his remains. were the
richest and costliest ever seen on the
Comstock. At the head OF the coffin
stood a crown composed OF t~uberoses,
~iaponicas. white rose buds and im.
mortelles, into which were woven sprigs
OF phlox. On the foot lay u cross OF the
same rare and appropriate materials.
Over his breast was u beautiful wreath
and u bouquet was clasped in
his folded hands. The fragrance
from these flowers filled the whole
hall even as the remembrance
Of his many good deeds filed the multi.
tude. Between the cross and wreath
was the white apron. 1.-THE emblem OF
innocence and badge OF n Mason. more
ancient than the Golden Fleece or
Roman Eagle. aud more honorable than
the Star and Garter when worthily
worn" The coffin was OF rosewood
aud ornamented with square and CON-
pass" and other Masonic smbl.ms. The
hall was suitably draped and insignia OF
mourning were conspicuous upon all the
furniture OF the lodge from the Altar to
the Oriental Chair.
Atl:3O the brethren Of Virginia Lodge.
No. ). 4. and A. NJ. Of which deceased
was a member. and the visiting brethren
were called to order by the worshipful
Master. aud the lodge was,opened in due
form. after which all were admitted and
the beautiful and impressive funeral ser
vice Of the Masonic Order was per-
formed. Not one.fourth part Of those in
attendance could obtain admission to
the lodge room. II street being crowded
with anxious spectators. After the ser
vicss in the hall were over the procession
formed on ID street In the following
order:
Exempt Firemen.
Turn Verein
Odd Fellows.
Masons.
Hearse and pail bearers.
M%ourners.
County officials.
Carriages.
Citizens.
The procession was formed under
Dan. Fraser. Marshal. aud II. a. CASTOR,
Assistant Marshal. AMI was very long.
After forming as above the line Of
march was taken up Ii street to
TAYLOR, down Taylor to q aud down
q to the road leading TO the Gene
terry. As the procession started.
tho sun. which had been obscured by
clouds all day shone out beautifully and
the clouds were broken. The procession
was 50 long that when the head reached
the cemetery the rear was ut Union
street.
The ceremonies nj the grave were par
ticlpated in by n very large number aud
we're particularly solemn and impress
.iye. First came the beautiful aud APP
propriste burial rites Tor this Masonic
deal. durin, which the white apron ani
e~mblemaiic evergreen were deposited 10
the grave. Then the Odd Fellows iol-
lowed with their impressive ceremonies,
and the people turned sadly. solemnly
away from the last resting place OF n
who leaves behind him the fragrance OF
many a good deed aud charitable act.
II is but making suitable public ac-
Acknowledgement OF n beautiful and char
a~eteristic deed when mention Is made
that the cross aud rown above men,
toned were the gifts OF Mrs. James q.
Fair. who telegraphed below for them.
The other floral decorations were given
by the Daughters Of Rsbekah. The
cross and crown have been preserved
aud are to be presented TO Mrs. Torp.