New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-08

ceorce Riplev was buried yesterday az
woodlovn after burial services in the Church
Of the Messiah. There was large attenu-
once at the church. notwithstanding the fac'
that many of Mr.. Ripley's friends were out
of the city Mt this season OF the year. Dr.
oollver made an address. which in tender
and touching way presented the distinguish
inc traits of Mr. Rpley's character and me-
THE SERVICES At THE CHURCH.
Nv IL a. IN. the body of the Church
Of the Messiah, with the exception OF Tue
news that were reserved for the relatives
of the dead man. the pall-bearers ana Tue
employes of THE TRIBUNE, was well nied.
Among those present were the Rev. Dr. Richard
s. s,orrs of Brooklyn; Richard Grant Whte.Char
TON r Lewis Calvert Vaux, Charles A. Dana, Cnarles
Rut,er George Jones, General Benham, Noah Brooks,
Cornelius A. Runkle and wife Charles d. Dickey' Oh
Brown Brothers & Co; Edward L. Burhngame'
Isaac w. England Junius Henri Browne and wife,
Or Titus NJ Coan Albert G. Browne and wife, DR..
Ell Dixon, W F. Buckley, John Elderkin, j. u
Derby of Scribner & Co.; Thomas McErath' once
the partner of Horace Greeley Edward spring.
Rufus F. Andrews. Mrs Martha j. Lamb Mrs. A
r. Iones;reet Mrs V. Botta and Mrs. Professor
Youmaus
Soon after IL o'clock the pal-bearers with
sashes of black and white over their shoulders en-
tered the church followed BY SIX men who carried
the coffin on their shoulders. The pal-bearers
were: President f. A. P. Barnard, George William
Curtis Joseph w. Harper, jr, Professor Botta
Professor Youmans. the Rev. DR.. Henry NJ. Field,
Professor Marine, Bernard Rocker, E. c. stedman,
and Whitelaw Reid. Mr.. George Bancroft ana
Mr. Parke God win, who were to have been OF the
number. were detained Mr. Goodwin, at Roslyn'
by suddeu Illness and Mr. Bancroft, at Newport,
lfah ha
in a private message " OF course it would be my
earnest desire to pay every honor 10 the
memory OF Mr.. Ripley, the Oldest
friend that remained TO me. But have hurt
ny ankle by a mixed sprain and confusion and am
not able at present 10 leave homc.'
After the body came the relatives and
Intimate friends Of Mr. Ripley Mrs. Rip
lev. who had watched devotedly at the
bedside Of her husband through his whole
Illness. had at last broken down when
the strain was removed and had been in
bed. seriously H. since Tuesday morning.
The physician peremptoriiy forbade her
attempting to lie present The fol
lowing ncphews and nieces Of NJ RIPLEY were The
chief lnourners: George R'pie, president Of The
National Hi.e and Leather Bank of Boston; Frank
lin r. Allen. Of Greenfield. Mass: Roger y. Allan.
Elizabeth W. Allen and CLarls ANen' Of Boston.
Two grand uephews, Charles J. Jones
and Henry Biodgett. Of Nev-York and
scco,d cousin, Laura Bradshaw, Of
Orange. v. J., were also present. The employees o.
The TMRUNE followed the relatives. ard were gwen
seats on either SIDE Of the main aisle. Owing TO
absence iIom the city and to the a geuces OF their
work many of THE TRIBUNE fcrc, were not able 60
be present, but The various depai;ments were rep
resented by about one-hundreJ aud fifty persons
They wore Grape on the eft ann.
The coffin VAS placed in the Broad aisle below tie
pulpit II was made of oak mounted with silver
and was llued with white satin. The plate bore tho
inscription. George Ripley. Born October 3.
1902 Died July T. 1850" o. tie Id lay -
leaves crossed, large. lO-sa lunch of roses,
and n wreath. Between The pulpit and The
coffin stood beautiful cross, with wreath for
a base made OF tu5eroses, immorte.les, lilies aud
white pnhs and near this lay other wreaths
crown, star. aud masses of white flowers arranged
IN other appropriate devices.
The exercises were begun with the following
hymn winch was q fayorte with Mr. Ripley, and
which sung at the request OF lLrs. Ripley:
Calmly, calmly. lay hun down!
lie hath fought noble hghl;
He hath battied for the IIHnt;
II hath won the fadeleSs crown.
VI ~, ries. all 700 bright Cor lrs.
crowd around us from "a p'*t;
lie was faithful to the a-1,-
Faithful through long, tO;l>oue years.
All that makes for human good
Freedom. n ghteOusHess and ruth,
These tar objects Of biz youth,
Unto age lac still pursued.
KIND aud gentle was his s1ul,
I,tif has glorious ms
Cl,uded minds IT I'll cd ..;h light,
Wounded spirits ~ maGe "I'ir.
Hoping lruetng lay hla dorn,
Many the realms above
Look for him with eyes II love,
Nrcathing his immortal Clown
Mr.. COILYER'S ADDRESS.
After tie hymn MIR. Coliyor Yea several selections
Ct scriptures. and thcn the choir aang Nearer my
God to The The address wh'ol came next was
a warm tribut, to the qualities 81 heart and slind
thar distinguished Mr.. Ripley. l. as follows:
cannot but fcel g touch Of regret as sraud by tie
dust OF friend tDs morning that some one OF his ola
comrades an IL long friends Is n)t here to take my
place. Bcc4us know That tAcre ale many still on the
earth such words tA"y could say would BE-
wecOIas aud II Tar create worth than any can
hone 10 say stranger as ! am Dc comparison 10 his
most intimate hfe and compelled FOR tins reason TO
speak ar pintul disadvantage. still may say this,
that have loved his many years ana felt was
Ms debtor though lives have Ian thousand miles
asurder-have louced nauy time TO nd some word TO
hm gratitude, but could never my way to do l.,
because | felt As soul was ike and dwelt
apart" aud II woGd be only intrusion. found
when came here TO live that utterly mistaken
my man, and that in my admiration
OF hts intellect 1 had not believed
as should have done In his great human heart
went 10 cali on him IN the Spring wondering before
had got 70 his house, what manner Of man he was.
Friends in nn had told me should not like lin
that mis- face flint and his heart stone. and scorn
and contempt OF his kind bis creed and catechisn
1t natura'. suppose, that these warnings should
come 10 the front ana stand guard when met him for
the first time NY life, and that should hold out my
hand with such hesaney as one has IN touching
che creatures we admire and fear. I ought TO have
known better Fifteen years he wrote some words
poor little venture made ia letters should
have taken that for utter proof Of his gentle and kindly