The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-02-01
Funeral OF a Rabbi.
THE SIMPLE But IMPRESSIVE RITES AT THE
BURIAL OF REV. A. L. MAYER.
[Batimo-e American, 3lst

THE SIMPLE BUT IMPRESSIVE RITES AT THE
BURIAL OF REV. A. L. MAYER.
[Baitimo-e American, 3lstI
Rabbi Abraham l.. MAYER, the father OF
Mr.. Adolph Mayer, No. 3j Orleans street,
who died on Friday last OF lung disease, at
his sons residence, was buried yesterday IN
simple but most impressive manner. The
deceased was an advanced Reformed fie-
brew, but shortly before his death he re-
aursted that his funeral service be conduct
ed according to the simple manner OF the
orthodox sect. Accordingly, at 10 A. NJ.
the ceremonies took place, and were notice
ably devoid II any ostentation and Formally.
The attendance was so large that all could not
gain an entrance 10 the residence, ana many
were compelled TO stand on the pavement.
The parlor was tbrODged with prominent
Hebrews, as well as those OF the poorer
classes, TO whom the deceased was most
generous benefactor, and on all sides there
were manifold evidences OF the esteem IN
which he was held. The body OF the rabDl,
as required by the orthodox ritual, reposed
in White-pine coffin, resting on TWO
wooden chairs. The venerable gray Deard
and a portion OF the face only were visible
through the heavy folds OF the coarse whlte
.hroud, and presented an appearance OF I'M
pressiye grandeur, rendered all TIE more
| impressive by the simple surroundings. Al
the appointed hour those gathered around
| the body (all OF whom were mem SLOWLY
parted, and the family. making their
way TO the coffin, took farewell look
at the remains. Then friend advanced
and amid solemn stiffness placed over
each eve and upon the lips OF The de-
ceased n piece OF broken earthenware
and bound the head in a napkin. The
rough lid was then placed in position, with
out being fastened, and black cambria
nall thrown over the whole. This con-
cuded the preparations for the grave. Inc
na,l. hearers were Messrs. Louis Kaufman,
Isaac Reinacne, A dam Stein, and j. Schlon'
sjnker. OF Jrdidah Lodge, No. /, j. y. Is
B.. who raised the coffin in their arms and
bore il to the hearse through the large crowo
of friends and relatives cOpgregaled on Tue
sidewalk and street. The cOrtege proceed
ed 10 Har-Sirai cemetery, where the BODY
was lowered into the grave, the services be
ing read by Mr.. s. Delleyre, the clerk o.
the cemetery. The customary address OF
the life and character OF the deceased wa
omjtIed, in accordance with the wishes
of Rabbi Mayer expressed shortly before
his death. Among the prominent genie
men resent were Messrs. l.. Hartman, wh'
was well acquainted with the rabbi when h'
was In charge OF synagogue in Wheeling
w. Va, several years ago; Charles Ro1r
NJ. Hecbi. ID. Simon, NJ. Kellner,, and Mr.
Gundesheimer, formerly OF Richmond
The deceased was man OF high education
and an accomplished orator and rhetoriclan
He was native Of Westpbalia, and ha'
been twenty years in This country. A
rabbi OF synagogues 10 New York, Penn
sylvania, and The yirglnias, be was widel!
known. having taken a prominent part II
the introduction OF the Reformed worship
Ia the latter States. lie was sick but lev
DAYS, having contracted the violent coli
which resulted in his death at railroa'
station at Wheeling two weeks ago. IL
leaves one son, his wife having died tire
years ago.