Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-02
Funeral of Captain Brennan.

The funeral of the late Captain Maurice F. Brennan took place yesterday. The re- mains were taken to St. Mary's church at 9 B. m, under the direction Undertaken Mor- rissey, who had charge of the funeral. Sergeants F. J. Duffy and J. F. Brad ley, Corporal J. J. Kennedy and Privates M. J. Hayes, T. H. Finnegan, B. F. Reynolds, J. J. Howard and M. P Donahue acted as a guard of honor from the Sarsfield Guard. There was a large gathering of sorrowing friends despite the fast falling rain. The altar of the church was appropriately draped in mourning. The casket was borne to the head of the center aisle and beautiful floral offerings were placed upon it, on the lid rest sd the officers hat, sword and belt. On the plate detailing his age and name were the words: 'No cross, no crown" At the foot on another plate was ''Rest in peace" The deceased appeared life like and was laid out in his uniform. At 10 o'clock. the celebra- tion of 8 requiem high mass was begun, Rev. Father Mulholland officiating as celebrant Rev. Father Labor as deacon, Rev. Father Mulcahy as subdeacon and Rev. Father Mo- Giveney as master of ceremonies. There was beautiful music, vocal and instrumental, dur ing the services. Thomas Harrison sang ''Sweet spirit hear my prayer" at the offer tory, and Miss Mary Kivlan and Sister Germain sang the 70 salu, offerings were numerous and made in choice designs of the best exotics. They were laced on stands near the altaD rail. The veteran Sarsfelds sent an anchor in which was wrought "Comrade." The line officers of the Second regiment sent pillow with the words 70. N. G. comrade D." It was | kad hrro or1 "a iva fields sent large pillow bearing Captain. :" Other pieces were Corporal J. J. Kennedy, wreath around a representation of the com pany pin with sentiment, sFriend." He also sent large harp. Miss Mamie O'Conneu, large pillow inwrought with ''Uncle.'' J. F. Brennan, brother of deceased, large pillow, Brother" Truman s. Foote, crown. Judge York, harp with base of lilies. Jeremiah Sullivan, wreath, My Cousin.' Go. G. Waterbury, harp, accompanied by card : eve mourn our loss" Knights of St. Pat rick, harp.
 at about three o'clock It consisted of the city battalion, Second regiment Grays, Blues, Light Guard, City Guard and Sars- fields, Captain Tiesing, senior captain, in command. All the military wore crape on the left arm. Second Company Governors Foot Guard were represented by Captain Morse Colonel Graham was present with
 
 staff. From the Fourth regiment were Cap tain Sheridan and Leutenants Donnally and Glennon of Go. E.
 Captains Wood and Spencer, Quartermaster Redfeld and Lieutenant Lane of Company were also in attendance. The pall-bearers were: Captain Woods, Go. I, Meriden :; Captain Bannon, Go. G, Waterbury; Major Bannon, Captain Spencer, Go. A. Waterbury; Lieutenant Harrigan, Go. G, Waterbury |; Lieutenant Lane, Go. l, Meriden. The body bearers were: Sergeants Garrity, Creed and Bradley; Corporals Keegan, O'Oonner and Kennedy. The Sarsfelds were commanded by Lieutenant Carberry.
 After the services the procession moved in the following order Up Hillhouse avenue to Grove street, to Temple, to Elm, to Church, to Congress avenue, and through Columbus street to St. Bernard Cemetery. Police.
 Second Regiment Band. Company Rs City Guard. Company F. Grays. Company D, B1ues. Company E, Light Guard. Clergy in Carriage, Hearse. Relatives in Carriages. Sarsfield Guard Eacort.
 Veteran Sarsfields. Colonel Graham and Staff.
 Knights of St. Patrick Clan-Na-Gae1 Association. The remains were buried with military honors a large concourse of sorrowing peo- ple in attendance at the last sad ceremonies At meeting at the Sarsfelds' armory yes- terday noon, tributes to the worth of the deceased were made by ex-Captain James I. Hayes, ex-Maior Keefe, ex-Lientenant Finne- gan and others.