National Republican., 1883-05-04
IMPRESSIVE oBsEoUIEs.
Funeral Services OF the Late DIR. Richard
Joseph at Epiphany Church.

Joseph at Epiphany Church.
The funeral of DIR. Richard Joseph, late
chief of the financial division and discussing
officer of the Interior department, took place
yesterday afternoon from the Episcopal
church. Long before the hour appointed the
church was filed, save the space reserved for
relatives and personal and official friends,and
in the audience were many Of the most promi-
nent persons in social and official circles. The
Sunday school, of which DIR. Joseph was su-
perintendent, occupied seats on the west side
of the church. Shortly after o'clock Rev.
DIR. Paret, rector of Epiphany church, Rev.
Mr.. Meade, pastor of the mission attached to
the Epiphany parish; Rev. DIR. Todd, of
Maryland and Rev. Mr.. Boss, all clad
in theirs Episcopal robes, entered the chan
eel from the vestry, and marched slowly
down tho center aisle to the door, where
they met the remains. In a moment
the clear voice of DIR. Paret was heard saying
II am the resurrection and the life," and
the procession passed down the aisle in the
following order First, the clergymcn then
the pail bearers, Mai. George NJ. Lockwood,
Hon. j. h McCammon Lewis j. Davis, Gen.
Parke, Il. s. Hutchinson, DIR. G. II. Evans
II. G. Swain, and George b. McCartee
Immediately following were, the remains
borne by w. L. Denison, G. w.
Pralle, d. A.. Pralle, w. L. DE
Vaughn, II. T. scheelc, and ]. Lowe. The
relatives the clerks in his late Office,
which might be called his official family,
headed by Mr.. George w. Evans, and
immediate friends came next, and as
they all moved slowly down the aisle
DR. Paret reading the impressive funeral SER
vice while the organ moaned muffled ac-
compartment, the vast congregation 1850 to
their feet and stood with heads reverently
bowed until the casket was deposited in front
of the chancel.
Tho service was simple, only tho regular
prayers for the dead and the lesson being
read, and the touching hymn ASLEEP in
Jesus" being sung. There was no address,
but the entire ceremony was severely plain
and unostentatious, as was the pure and un-
pretending life of the deceased.
The floral tributes were very numerous
and Of the most exquisite design. The casket
was literally covered with the fragrant offer
ings, while many pieces consisting of wreaths,
crowns crosses, and u tall column on the top
of which was perched dove, were placed
upon the altar steps
The secretary, assistant secretary, and
every bureau officer Of the Interior depart
ment and large number of the clerks, both
male and female; the trustees of the reform
school; many prominent in masonic circles,
and officials representing every government
department, were present at the obsequies.
The interment was at Oak Hill.
The following were the resolutions adopted
by the trustees of the ref rm school at their
special meeting to take official action relative
to the death of DIR. Joseph, their late presi-
dent:
Resoired That we deeply mourn the death OF
DR.. Richard Joseph, who for many years has been
our associate and for nearly year past our pre-.
siding officer.
Resoired That DIR. Joseph combined in rare
degree noble and gentle qualities that endeared
him to all who knew him, and deserve to be
fondly cherished. lie was u man of high aims OF
singular purity of life and personal modesty-a
true Christian gentleman. Ills long and faithful
service in connection with the administration OF
the affairs of this institution had but one object
the thorough reformation education, and eleva-
ton of every boy committed TO his charge, and to
this end all the officers ever had his Jealous aid
wise counsel and genial encouragement
Rtsoiusd That these resolutions be spread upon
the minutes of the board, and that, MS further
mark of respect, this board do attend his funeral
Tomorrow in body.
ORIGINAL Jubilees tonight, Congrega-