The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1882-10-20
Dedication of the Darlington Cemetery
"There is a calm for those who weep,
A rest for weary pilgrims found,
They softly lie and sweetly sleep
.JQneS M0ntaOn.

DeulchtlOh vi INC DarllhS TON cemetery.
There is calm for those who weep,
A rest for weary pilgrims found,
They softly lie and sweetly sleep
Low in the ground"
james Montgomery.
The formal dedication of the Darlington Gene
terry took place on the grounds on Sunday after
noon, october Sth, 1882.
The dedicatory services were opened by the in
troductory address of the President, Mr.. d. +.
Shure
This effort of the President was happy sue
cess and wps listened to by the large congrega-
ton assembled with marked attention and
unbounded satisfaction.
He referred in glowing terms to the harmony
OF Nature with the occasion, TO the soft sunlight
of the mild October day, falling upon the green
hills and charming valleys, smiling with rays of
approval upon mans good work in preparing such
lifting and so beautiful habitation for the
dead This spot would invite the footsteps of the
living, and charm them to lingor with soothing
medltatons.
He trusted that the friends OF the Cemetery
would see that the projected Improvements,
which were designed to be in full accord with
Natures grand and glorious surroundings were
carried TO completion as rapidly as circumstances
lie appropriately referred to the deep interest
taken and the large monied aid afforded by Mr..
King, OF kenton, from the beginning to the pres
ent progressed state of the cemetery; and warm
ly returned his own thanks and the thanks of
those whom he represented. He concluded with
the hope that harmony and united action would
prevail among those who were jointly interested
IN the successful progress of the good work ;and
that the prospects SO happily inaugurated, would
in Ihe iuture De July realized, and yield their
places made vacant by death, which we now oc-
eupy.
have not attempted to quote his language; we
only give brief sketch of some impressions left
upon us.
AT the conclusion of the President 8 address the
grand anthem, 1.-THE Earth is the Lords" was
beautifully rendered by the choirs of the Epsco-
pal ana Methodist Episcopal Churches, ably as
sisted by Prof. Woodrow and his accomplished
wife, of Havre de Grace.
Next came the prayer by the Rev. e. W. wroth,
Of Grace Memorial Church, Darlington. Many
of those who were qualified to pass Judgment,
and who had listened with rapt attention, after
ward remarked that the prayer was not only ex-
ceedingly appropriate TO the occasion, but in the
rare choice of language, and in the clear and i'm
prcssive information of the delivery, it surpassed
AZ efforts OF equal scope ever pronounced within
The choir and the congregation then united in
singing the beautiful hymn composed by j. II. b.
latrobe, Esq of Baltimore, TO the tune of "Old
Hundred" beginning
I'VE meet not now where piared asles
In long and dim perspective fade -
and was expressly wrltten.for the dedication of
GreGnmount Cemetery, Baltimore, in 1899
After this hymn the address of Mr.. Thomas
King, of kcnton, was delivered. Considering the
extraordinary interest which Mr.. King has taken
in the establishment of the cemetery, his address
was very properly regarded as the event of the
day. In the fulfllment of duties of the character
successful performance. The speaker although
accustomed to the stand, threw his whole soul
into the occasion, as he already had done in
the GOOD work, and surpassed, in the estimation
Of all, every previous effort of his life His adj
dress occupied the unflagging attention of the
auditors for about twenty minutes and teemed
with beautiful thoughts most happily Expressed
As 1t is believed that the entire speech will he
published at no distant day, we will not attempt
10 make extracts or quotations.
DIR. w. Stump Forwood then proceeded with
some remarks ar, appropriate to the occasion, and
space of sixteen minutes.
He hesitatcd in appearing in the character of
public speaker before such large and intelligent
body OF citizens; yet he remarked, his interest in
the cause was so deep and abiding that he felt
compelled by sense of duty to give expression
TO few of the thoughts with which his mind was
lie spoke of the unsurpas sed location of the
cemetery, the beautiful natural SURROUNDINGS
ana the extended and diversified view of land and
water. He also mentioned the names of Mr. w
u. II. Whiteford, Mr.. ID. Il. Shure and Mr. Isaac
II. thompson, as being among the first suggesting
inc necessity OF pubic cemetery for Darlington
and of Mr.. King, of Kenton, rs being the largest
contributor toward the purchase and embeliish-
He concluded by saying that this cemetery was
designed for the equal use of all denominations
of religious belief; and that its gates were OPEN
poor alike; and expressed the hope that the
monied friends of the cemetery, who wished to
east bread upon the waters" would literally
Tor carrying on the proposed improvements which
Will result In placing the Darlington cemetery in
equal rank in the beauty and finish, as is already
enjoyed in natural surroundings, with that of any
other cemetery in the country. The names Of
those who aid in this, praiseworthy- holy
cause-wlll be handed down in grateful and rev.
prpnt memory to generations yet unborn in CEN
turtles to come Everything connected with the
origin and progress of this cemetery will be re-
corded and preserved with the utmost care and
all contributions, largo or SMALL will be duly re-
glstercd to the credit of the donor on the roll of
good Works"-the fame of which will in all
probability, endure longer, and carry more conso-
lation to wounded hearts than any other applica-
ton Of like amount could possibly extend or
convey,
The venerable John w. Coale, of the original
Friends Meeting. of Darlington, now in his eigh-
platform, by request. and from memory repeated
four verses from "Gray's Elegy, Written in a
Country Churchyard," beginning with:
"Can storied urn or animated bust
Back TO Its mansion call the fleeting breath =?
Can Honor's voice provoke the silent dust?
Or Flattery soothe the dull, cold ear of Death p
Inese lines were exceedingly appropriate to the
befitting act in repeating them was highly appre-
ciated by the managers and tho audience.
, PrGt woodrow by request, then sung most
panment on the organ.
During al the other part Of thu musical enter
Memorial Church, and the organist Of the same,
preceded at tho organ and acquitted herself in a
higFhhi Hy S satisfactory Glory manner man
Mnhlenburg, ID. d., beginning, II Would Not Live
Away, and set to the tune of Home, Sweet
Home" 80 beautiful and so universally admired.
was now sung in glowing tones by the choir and
by the entire audience. - WIZ '''''' anu
This hymn very appropriately finished the mu-
steal performances of the day. In addition to the
voices OF Prof. woodrow and the Rev. Mr. Wroth
those OF Mr. Joseph Andrew, organist of the M
Il. Church, Darlington, his brother, Mr. Charles
A. Andrew, MIR. A. f. Galbreath, ana q number
of Others not known to or rememb ered by the
writer contributed toward the Accomplishment
Of DECIDED musical success.
AZ the absence of the Rev. John Wilson Smith
the minister In charge of the Darlington Metho-
dist Episcopal Church and Circuit, to whom had
been assigned the pronouncement OF the bene-
diction, and who was detained by service at his
ehurch, That oitoe was aeceptably filled by the
Rev. 4. A. Oolhurn, of Trinity p. e. Church,
Churchyile.
The congregation, which was estimated TO num-
her about hve hundred, and which represented
all OF tne neighboring churches and the largest
number OF our most honored citizens, then, after
many nearly congratulations, quietly dispersed
the enter1ainment having lasted about one hour
The day with its soft and cheerful sunlight, wa.
one of the mostd delightful of the beautiful autumn
season. The occasion, both as regards the smiles
or Nature and of man, proved most propitious
30 TAR az could be seen and heard every individual
present united In one voice Of praise, and in en-
tire satisfaction in the perfect fulfllment Of the
programme. SO gratifying did every portion OF
the proceedings appear to the large and intelli.
gent congregation that the managers of the GEM
ctery company have best grounds-the full ap-
proval OF our best citizens-for oonHIu lulatinp
themselves on this suspicious opening and solemn
dedication OF the beautiful darlington Cemetery
W.STpMP FORWQOD, NJ. D.,
secretary Darlington Cemetery Co.
From the Baltimore Day.
His Judgment Unset,
The judicial bee that has been buzzjnp In thf