Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-06


jealous laborer, a worthy citizen and an
honest man. The finger of reproach has
never been lifted against him, nor could il
truthfully. Even more; his record comes
up TO the apostolic standard of having a
good name among those who are not Of
the Catholic Church. After this long and
arduous labor in which he ltayes no
earthly goods nor seeks the wealth which
perishes; after life devoted to his
duties; most earnestly given to your
instruction, both by word and example,
may we not confidently expect
that he can say, when the hour Of death
shall come. 81 have kept the faith,
henceforward there is laid up for me a
crown of righteousness His head is
covered by the snow of years; his heart
is however warm in your behalf. Your
prayers are asked for his perseverance,
and also, as tribute of gratitude fol
favors received from him which you cannot
otherwise repay. May we, at the sunset
of life, have similar noble record, is o
blessing / earnestly wish you all in the
name Of our heavenly Master, who is the
light of the world, and the only divine
teacher of mankind.
THE FUNERAL.
The remains lay in state from Monday
morning until Tuesday morning and
were viewed by very large throng.
Ats o'clock Tuesday morning the doors
were closed to all except societies, and
these filed in marching past the casket
until $50 when the sacred editice was re-
opened. All the unoccupied space was
quickly taken and in few minutes the
aisles and passage ways were closed up by
the crowds. Among the congregation
were numerous prominent citizens of the
Protestant as we'll as the Catholic faith,
and one or two colored people to whom
the priest had rendered some especial act
of kindness, found a place among the
throng.
Beside those as mentioned participating
in the ceremonies there were present
the Revs. Hugh Lane pastor of ST. Terisia
Church, Thomas Mullin, pastor of st.
AIMS, A. Gallagher pastor of the Cathe-
dral and james o'Neii, pastor of 81.
james, Philadelphia the Revs. Joseph
Barry and Father Gaifney, s. j., of Havre
de Grace, Md. the Revs Father Donaghy,
M. X. Fallon, M. McGrane, Father
Corbinian, @. s. B.; the Rev. Father
Marks, @. s. b.; John A. Lyons, James
L. Kelly Edward Brady. William ballard,
George s. Bradford, William Scott of
this diocese, the Revs. Dennis j. Finn,
assistant at st. Mary's, George Borneman
of Reading, Pa, and the Rev. Father
Meletns of Baltimore.
The body lay just outside of the altar
rail. and in the priestly habit il was en-
tirely natural and life like. About il
were numerous handsome floral offerings,
n noticeably pretty piece in addition to
the chalice and harp is the quite of gold in
white carnations. The gates stand open
wide, and ut the arch of the gate white
dove hovers with outstretched wings.
At 10 O'Clock the clergy entered the
church and were scented about the altar.
Pontihcal mass of requiem was celebrated
by the Right Reverend Thomas A. Becker,
d. d., bishop of this diocese with Patrick
Corrigan of Hoboken, N. j., and George
j. Kelly of st. Joseph's as deacon and
sub.deacon; the Revs. +. X. Schnitzer, O.
s. s. r., and 4. Fedigan, q. $. A., MS
deacons of honor and the Very Reverend
William Byrne, d. D., @. S., of Boston
MS assistant priest and the Rev. p. j.
Mulholland, pastor of st. Pntrick's
Church, Philadelphia and j. j. Tierney,
A. M, Vice President of Mt. ST. Mary's
College, as masters of ceremonies. The
ceremonies were most impressive and the
singing WINS also very fine.
Al the conclusion of the mass the Rev.
James McCallen of Baltimore, Nd, a
former pupil of the dead yicar-general,
delivered the funeral Grafton.
At the conclusion of the Grafton the
golden nbnlina WINS ramovnd from thp
hand of the dead priest, and the casket
lid adjusted. The organ breathed forth
slow, solemn funeral march to which
measures the casket enclosing the body OF
the venerated vicar general WINS taken
from the bier and borne by eight priests
to the church door where it was trans
ferred to the pall-bearers, who de-
posted it in the hearse, and the remains
were started on their journey to the New
Cathedral cemetery, where they were
deposited in the clerical vault. st. Mary's
bell pealed forth its solemn note as
the procession started, and bells were
tolled at st. Peters and st. Paul's
Churches as it passed. After impress
sive funeral services had been conducted
by the Rt. Rev. Bishop Becker the re-
mains were lowered into the sepulchre,
which was lined with brick.
The funeral was one of the largest eve,
occurring in this city. About the church
there were dense throngs of people
literally choking mp the streets and along
the course to the cemetery crowds Of
people lined the sidewalk. At the plac,
of burial there was also nm immense
throng of people.