New-York tribune., 1879-03-27
AN 1CTOR'S FUNERAL.
LAST HONORs TO BENJAMIN c. PoRTER-sERVfCEs
AT TnE CHURCH OF THE TRANSPORTATION
LARGE ATTENDANCE OF MEMBERS OF THE PRO-

LAST HONORs TO BENJAMIN c. PoRTER-sERVfCEs
AT TnE CHURCH OF THE TRANsFiGURAlloS-
LARGE ATTENDANCE OF MEMBERS OF THE PRO-
FEssIoN.
The remains of Benjamin G. Porter, the
actor who was shot by rulian In Texas,
were buried yesterday in Evergreen Cemetery,
in q lot purchased for tho purpose by the Dram
attic Fund Association, and contiguous to the large
lot owned by Society OF Elks. The simple and
impressive funeral services OF the Protestant Episcopal
Church held in the Church OF the CHARACTERIZATION
at III a. m and conducted by the Rev. Dr.
Houghton the pastor Many members Of the theatrical
profession and their friends were present, and the
church completely filed; but as no one was ad-
mitted without ticket, there was no confusion aud no
oyercrowdng. Half nOur before the time announced
the services persons began 10 assemble They were
admit ed by the doorkeepers f. g. Chamberlain, Welsh
Edwards. John Sheridan Thomas f. Morris and Francis
nnehl and conducted TO seats as they entered
by an Efficient corps OF ushers consisting OF owen
Fawcett, George c. Davenport. Oliver Wren, Nelson
Decker, E. NJ. Holland J. A. Brown, Francis Lamb.
Henry Duied j. Peters. BY IL o'clock the church
was full On the sidewalk opposite the church stood
large crowd of aud watching with curiosity
the groups vino entered.
Punctually at the hour named the remains arrived
the uuderakers 1t having been thought best not
have them taken TO private house first as had been
condionay proposed day or two ago. They were In
rosewood, and having simple sver-plated handles.
on silver plate were engraved the dead actors name
his age and the date OF his death. Upon the cohn lid
rested large floral pillow. composed OF cameInas
white and cala lilies. II had been sent by the PARK
Theatre Company. The bearse met at the church
yard gate by The pall-bcarers A. GsOrg Lewis Baker,
Francis Evans j. c. Barnes. A L. Roberts and william
Thompson. who bore the coffin on their shoulders into
the west entrance the church. toOwedby tne m0h"r,
widow and nlcce escorted by Colonel L. Aston Brown
and Jerry Liant. The rector, the Rev. Dr. HonghtOn'
ami his assistant the Rev. T.. c. Hougnton. led the
mournfu procession up the main aisle to the chanecl,
while the organ sounded forth solemn dirge. The
coffin placed in front OF the altar rail, and the
reading OF the service continued. The Choir con
sisng OF member Uf the b Oadway Theatre Plnafore
Company. sany he 1851 hymn. ,,
After the closing PRAYER Nearer, my God. to Thee"
was sung Miss Antonette Sanger, and the coffin was
borne through the aisle leading to the eastern door.
while ,nc orgaust payed Wilson's Funeral March Ast
mother OF the murdered PASSED from the cllrch 10
take her place Ia the carriage she wa- CONFUSED Win
grief and had TO be nearly supported by the gentlemen
affected controlled herself better The pall-bearrrs
were dismissed the church, and only the officiating
cergymcu chIef mourbers and few friends accom-.
panied the body 10 the grave, where the last words OF
the cuTch service were pronounced rs TIE eafth Iel
upon the coffin lid
Among the memhers Of the theatrical profession who
present at the church were; John Gilbert MISS
Sarah Jewett Mines Leyick. Mr1 Agnes Booth j. 3
r. J.. Stetson, James McClOskey, T.. NJ Holland
W. II. Lytel, Charles Rockwell, Barton M, @ Morr.s
Granger Joseph +. Jackson F. L. Tlton, Andrew Bache
George Roome, Mrs. Sol. Smith and daughter Joseph
W. Shannon. T. q. Riggs. Mrs. Tony Pastor, hr. aud
Mrs. william Birch John Shay, Miss Mary Boyd, Miss
Leonore Murat. Mrs Rose Watkins. Il. F. TAYLOR. MISS
Mauae HARRISON W. F. Owen mrs wd a. m dPer Hcndc[son Ma
James Wright, Hiram Fosberg, William West, +. Z.
ChamberlIn, Miss Henrietta Irynsi Mrs, Welsh & EG-
Miss Anna sawyer, Leon Ymcept. George Farren; OF
syracus Charlie; Bqckus Henry Lesler John p smith,
Many other ladies OF the profession were present;
the family Of the late Mr. Porter and areaGy have
tanned many contributions.