Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-06
runrRAl OF ROBBERY s. LYNCH,
A Large outpouring of the People
Description of the Solemn oere
rnopfe,
trrom last Evenings Express. /


The funeral services in memory Of
Mr.. Robert s. Lynch, late city editor Of
the Los Angeles Daily Herald, were
conducted this forenoon in very i'm
pressive and notable manner. The re-
mains were placed in the undertaking
rooms Of Messrs. Ponet 4 Orr, ON Spring
street, to give an opportunity to his
large number of friends to take fare
well look at his noble and manly face,
that seemed placid rs if in sleep in the
land Of pleasant dreams.
For about two hours the members of
the Fire Department and large num-
ber Of persons took long lingering look
at the face of their departed friend,
whom they had long known and hon.
ored for his personal worth and gener-
Gus and affectionate nature. The cas-
ket was beautifully trimmed, and COW
cred with profusion OF beautiful
flowers, arranged by loving hands who
knew the fondness Of their now silent
friend for everything fair, innocent and
beautiful.
About ten O'Clock the solemn process
sion proceeded to the Church OF Oar
Lady Of the Angels in the following
order:
AMERICAN BAND.
Fire Department, with representatives
from all the companies in the city under
charge OF Frank r. Day, Assistant Chief
Engineer.
Employees Of the Herald, followed by
the Los Angeles Typographical Union.
the representatives of the city press and
the members Of the Society Of Pennsyl-
vanians.
The hearse followed next with the fol-
lowing gentlemen as pail bearers: j. DE
Barth Shorb. Esq.,; Hon. I. d. Mott;
Charles Il. Miles, County Recorder; A.
w. Potts, County Clerk; Walter 8.
Moore, Chief of the Fire Department; j..
G. Morgan, City Justice, with represent
atives from the various fire companies.
Following the hearse came carriages
containing the proprietor of the Herald,
Mr.. Joseph d. Lynch. brother OF the
deceased, and the former associates with
the deceased in the repertorial depart.
ment of the Herald and long line ol
carriages containing representative men
from all parts Of the city and county.
SERVICE AT THE CHURCH.
The remains were place on lofty cat
afalque in the transept Of the church and
solemn requiem mass was celebrated by
Father Peter Verdaguer. assisted by
Father Gaudon, deacon, and Father
Stotter, sub.deacon.
Themass sung was Schmidt's Requiem,
most exquisite composition, which
was rendered by the following we'll
known talented musicians and vocalists
Prof. Knell and wife, Mrs. o. W. Childs,
Miss Meyer. Prof Pfann and Dr. Fer
nandez, in mos admirable manner.
After the conclusion of the mass at the
church tho long procession slowly pro
ceeded to the Roman Catholic cemetery
| on Buena Vista street, where the last
sad rites were paid to the accomplished
| journalist and warm hearted friend
Father Gaudon performed the religious
rites at the cemetery, after which the
vast throng slowly and sadly dispersed.
The Fire Department was led back to
the city TO their various headquarters BY
the American Band. and dismissed.
The demonstration was most meinor
able, coming as 1t did come In the most
sultry part Of the day Of heated term, bu
yet the great Shrong neither hesitated
nor sbrunk from the ordeal, but showed
their profound respect by attention tt
the last.
The Superior Courts. OF which the de
ceased had been reporter for many
years, signified their regard for the faith
fulness and strictly honorable character
of his reports, by an Adjournment during
the funeral services and attendance OF
the same.
1t was gratifying to his colaborers o.
the press of the city to see such sincere
profound and affectionate regard paii
to one Of their number, who had beer
faithful 10 his trust, and always aimet
to digaify the profession OF which b
was an ornament. His career as
journalist was free from personal malic
and abuse, fair and Just to all, an
his memory will ever be cherished b,
his associates as one Of the NEST preciou
in their recollection. A noble soul ha
passed to his appointed rest, but his goo
nsme and blameless life will be guarde
with watchful care by his legion Q
friend that remain behind.