The New York herald., 1879-03-15
MARY II. SHERMAN.
Born July II. 1896.
Died March II, 1879.

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The floral tributes were numerous. Tho celebrant
At the solemn requiem was tho Rev. Father Clinton
The singing Of select choir was srikingly piaintve
In full accord with the mournful occasion. At tho
ofIertory .Angcis Ever Bright and Fair" was ably
rendered At the post communion the selection.
.The Three Calls. Sung by tenor voice. sent .
thrill of deep sympathy through the hearts OF the
mourning congregation. Immediately after the
mass Rev. Dr. Grace arrived in the sable robes OF his
office proceeded to the caafalque and gave the abso.
luton.
At the conclusion Of the prayers DR.. Grace adj
dressed the people from the text. Blessed are the
brethren" said the speaker, has made its appear
ancc in midst devoted Catholic is stricken
with Its fatal blow The link that held the soul ana
whom we have now offered the prayers OF our holy
Church hos taken its flight. we hope and trust. to
the loving embraces OF its God. Those eyes that
once reoiced mothers heart and indicated the deep
religious feeling Of that departed soul closed
in the arms of death. The tongue that hspei the
OF it's saviour in early years and gave utterance
to the kind feelings OF its heart will speak no more
The reverend speaker. after calling aten ion to the
graphic picture of the sudden death Of unrcfect-
ing sinner. and in contrast described In glowing
words the serene and happy death OF afaithtu sonl
Speaking OF the deceased, whose remains en-
closed in the casket before him. he said:-
''She was a convert to the catholic Church and
since her hnppy conversion had given ample prool s
her piety delity and zeal. often did She Ak the
flowers on the altar which is now draped in
mourning in memory Of her worth. Often at
this railing she received the body and blood
of her Divine Reteemer. and In Sickness and
in health in sunshine and in storm. she was true to
her convictions and practical In her worship. She
from father whose presence always inspired
respect and inherited tho strong convictions and
noble determination of he venerable Governor of one
the states of Union. Her illness was long and
painful but she bore It with Christian fortude aud
resignation and received the last sacrament OF the
Church in the most pious and edify,na manner Thus
having given home to her divine Saviour on this
earth. may not hope that she received one from
Him in return? Bear. then. these mortal remains
away; deposit them In holy aud consecratcd ground
They will one day burst asunter the bonds that now
confne thcn and tho eyes now closed will again be
opened. and tho tongue silent will speak once
more. But if there should remain something to he
atoned for-for the Last farthing must be
paid before enter Gods holy presence-pray.
brethren. that God In His infinite mercy may wash
out the stains and unite the departed spirit OF Mrs.
General sherman to the glory and Joy of the just.
Immediately after the sermon tho choir sang the
beautiful hymn. REST. spirit. rest, and tho funeral
corttge departed silently through the aisles of the
venerable edice and thence to the cemetery, where
the remains were temporarily entombed.