Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-31
FUNERAL OF FATHER O'BRIEN.

\ Notable and Impressive Occasion
 solemn Ceremonies-Large Attend-
 ance of CIergymen-Eloquen Dis
 course by Rev. Christopher
 Hughes.
 St. Marys church was crowded yesterday morning, the large assemblage having gath cred to attend the concluding funeral ser vices over the remains of Rev. E. J. O'Brien It was very fitting that after the services in Hartford (which, as reported yesterday, were attended by so many people and clergymen) services should be held at St. Mary's, which he helped to found, and owing to his long pastor ate of St. Mary's, covering more than quarter of century. The older Catholics of this city well remember him when pastor here and retain high respect for his talents and use fitness. The display of flowers at St. Mary's yesterday was very beautiful sight. They were displayed near the catafa1que in which reposed the remains of the deceased. The solemnities of the scene in the church will be long remembered by the people present, and many eyes were dimmed with tears and spoke of loving regard for the dead pastor and friend. The mass, which was be- gun at 10 o'clock, was celebrated by Rev. MT. Lawlor of St. Mary's celebrant, Rev. MT. Fin negan of Providence deacon, Rev. MT. Lenahan of Hartford sub-deacon, Rev. MT. McGivney master of ceremonies, Rev. MT. Daily of St. Mary's assistant master of cere- monies. The visiting brethren of the clergy
 were T. J. Coleman, Fairfield, Conn.,; Thom- as Dunne, Danbury, Conn; J. Synnott, Mer- iden, Conn.,; J. A. Mulcahy, New Haven; J. Cooney, New Haven; J. J. Gleason, East Hartford, Conn; P. Heating, Westport; NJ. J. O'Donohoe, Cathedral, Hartford, Conn.,; IT. T. Aziens, Fsyville, Com; Rev P; Daggan, Torringson, Com; Conn land, New Haven; M. Tierney, New Britain, F. O'Donnell, Bridgeport; John H. Carroll, Westport; James J. Smith, Bridge port; Maurice J. Sheehan, Taftville; Charles J.. McElroy, St.. Petsr's, Hart ford; H. Treanor, Waterbury; James F. Kyle, St. Patrick's, New Haven; P. o'Con- Augustine's, Bridgeport; J. F. Rogers, Bridgeport; B. OR Sheridan, Middletown; J. F. Campbell, North Manchester; J. F. Quinn, Tarifville R. T. Moore, Southing- ton; T. R. Sweeney, Norwich; James P. Connolly, Wallingford; Nicholas E. K kin, Milford; J. B. Dougherty, Mystic; T. J. Maloney, New Haven; A. Briscoe, Westerly; J. OR. Sheridan, Windsor Locks, J. Hughes, V. G., Hartford; Hugh Mallon, Wallingford; F. D. O'Keefe, Jewett City; W. J. Doolan, Meriden; J. H. Frederick, southingt00n; Charles M H. Rsddngi mef4owan Th0mpsGnoills girmins ham; J. H. Dolan, New Britain; W. J. Crowley, Collinsville; T. J. Preston, Collinsville; M. Lynch, New Haven; W. J. Slocum, Norwalk; J. H. Duggan, Waterbury; J. H. Harding, New Haven; M. J. Daily, New Haven.
 The funeral discourse, which was very Io1i 1>x,t he ChTiS topher Hughes of Providence, R. l., one of the first young men whom the deceased start ed in the work of the ministry in this city, and between whom since that time close friendship like that of father and son had existed. Over the welfare of the young man joy and satisfaction his onward progress and advancement. The text was, Behold 8 great priest who in his day pleased God and was found just. /" The speaker eloquently spoke of tae changes which had elapsed in this growing city, among the flock over which the deceased had spiritual charge, since seven teen years ago when the speaker paid his last visit to St. Mary's church prior to his visit of yesterday. But to-day the people mourned for him as one, for his work was remember ed and not forgotten:
 The speaker paid further tribute to the life record and work of the deceased and spoke with deep feeling of the decay of his po"Clo SoASCdOCAiO uPOiA eiO HUI iCooo OA yoGAo and failure of his health. He closed with fine peroratien.
 After the discourse the audience were giv- en the last look at the face of the deceased. The body was clad in purple vestments. While the people were passing by the casket James Kivlan sang 'tPity, Oh Saviour" The plate on the casket had this inscription: "Rev. E. J. OBrien, died July 27, 1885, aged 65 years" The several floral pieces had to be carried to one side while the parishioners were filing by the bier. One of these floral tributes cross from relatives of the deceased. The Scapular society of St. Mary's church presented an open mass book made of flowers. It was one of the finest offerings. The inscription upon the design was as follows: "Thou art priest forever" A handsome cross came from the parishion- CTS of St. Joseph's cathedral in Hartford
 The choir of the church had 8 number of voices from other choirs with it, and the vo- cal and instrumental music was unusually excellent. The interment was in St. Bernard's cemetery. Many priests and people accom- panied the remains to their last resting place.