The Portland daily press., 1879-05-08
FuneraI at Ma.,er TayIor.


The funeral of Master George E. Taylor, late
principal of the Fourth Grammar School, took
place yesterday afternoon at Chestnut street
Methodist Episcopal church at 2. 80 p. M. Prior
to the public services. prayers were recited at
the house by Rev. G. J. Clark.
A procession was formed on Oxford street,
foot OF Chestnut, in the following order:
Platoon of Police,
under command of officer F. I. Merrill.
Chief Narshal-Joseph A. Locke.
Master Tay.or'S Glass in School.
School Committee and Teachers-A. K. Chase, Mar
shall.
Temperance organizatlons;-Dr. W. H. True, Mar
Young Mems Christian Association-J. B. Liscomb
Marshal
Mayor Walker and Alderman Waite.
BlanQuefort Commandery-H L. Paine E. C,
Portland Council r. & $. Masters-R. Galley,
Greenleaf Royal Arch Chapter G. R. Shaw, H. P
Portland Lodge-John H. Hall, W. M, escorting
Messrs. j. ". Ballou L. II. Leighton and E. q.
Fose, delegates from The Grand Lodge.
Pail Bearers-A K KIM h seo Gilman w. Eldridse
John l.. Shaw ami John Sculley, Of Portland
Lotge.
Carriages with Family and Friends.
A delegation of the Ancient Scottish Rite
was represented, and wore the violet ribbon,
their badge of mourning.
The procession marched to the church which
was already crowded, with the exception of the
body seats which had been reserved and were
quickly filled. The platform was occupied by
the choir, Presiding Elder Jacques, DR.. Smaller,
and Rev. c. j. Clark In front of the reading
desk was an anchor of superb flowers, Tyre
and pillow, and on the pillow was embroidered
in double violets on white ground "Rsst." On
the casket was placed triangle of beautiful
flowers from Dunlap Chapter Rose Croix, de-
lineative of Masonry, and an open Bible on
which were laid the square and compass.
The services commenced by the choir singing
the hymn commencing Brother thou art gone
to rest" Mr.. Clark then read the burial ser
vice. which was followed by the singing of
hymn 1886, Servant Of God well done''
DR.. Smaller then delivered an eloquent and
feeling address. DR.. Smaller said there is a
time when our friends depart, and we desire
no services since silence is the best eulogy.
There are other times when the deceased has
baen prominently before the community aud
his honorable life and the purity of his record
should be spoken Of, and such words of conso-
lation afforded as God in his wisdom might
ulIcCt. LILO spodh0r Lu6U I6I6fIeQ 10 MIR, IaV-
lor's admirable qualities as citizen, teacher and
man. He showed how faithful be was in bis
chosen profession, always seeking to improve
himself with the progress of science, never con.
sumed by petty jealousies, loving his associates
and pupils like brother and father, following
with interest the sitter ca,eer of all whom he
taught, and referring to the great congregation
that here testified to his worth. His life was a
banediction to all whom he met, and be had
gone where his activities would still be of use,
he closed with touching and glowing perors-
ton.
Prayer was then offered by Elder Jacques,
and the services closed with the anthem "Ur-
veil thy bosom faithful tomb" An opportunity
was then afforded oil who wished to look upon
the features of the deceased, and for half an
hour steady stream of old and young passed
10 front of the casket. The remains were then
escorted to the bridge, and from there the pro.
cession proceeded to Evergreen, where the
Masonic service was performed