Morning journal and courier., 1886-11-01
A GOOD WI IAN.

The Funeral of the Late Thomas Al
ling Yesterday-A Large Assemblage
of Prominent Citizens and ether
Friends.
The funeral of the late Thomas Alling,
president of the Thomas Alling company of
Water street, took place yesterday afternoon
at 2 O'Clock from his late residence, 1889
Chapel street. The spacious residence was
filed to overlooking with relatives and
friends of the deceased, including many of
our citizens prominent in manufacturing,
mercantile, banking and other interests.
Over four hundred people attended to pay
the last sad token of respect to the deceased.
The services were deeply impressive. Rev.
Mr.. Samson, pastor of Calvary Baptist
church, of which the deceased was SO long q
leading member and deacon, oficiated. In
his remarks he said: It is said in Holy Writ
of Darnabas that he was good man, full of
faith and of the Holy Ghost. So with truth
it might be written on the tombstone of the
deceased-he was good man and full of the
Holy Ghost. The deceased was pre-eminent-
ly good man. From one end of the city to
the other those who knew him, whether in
his home, in his business or in the church,
will without exception and without reserve
pay his memory that tribute. He was ten
der hearted man. He had a mothers love
for his children, a woman's love for his
friends: and yet the elements were in him SO
mixed that one might stand up to all the
world and say he was a man. He was a
man of exceptional serenity of character,
self-poised and not easily moved; neither to
exultation when God gave him prosperity
nor to depression when God called upon him
to drink the bitter cup of sorrow and Attic
ton. He was exceptionally an unselfsh
man; consulting the comfort and con-
venience of others before his own.
He was a benevolent man-to the
church almost princely in his benefactions,
and contributor to every good cause, while
the poor and needy will hold his memory
blessed. He was man true to his convic-
tons, but if lie expressed difference of opin-
ion it was done in so tender and kindly
manner that it could give no offense. He
was man of excellent Judgment and his
judgment was sought for in the church and
in business. His life throughout gave evil
dence that he was actuated and inspired by
Christian principles. His life bore evidence
of the fruits of the spirit. yield the point
that on occasions like this there is the tempt
alton to unduly eulogize, but none can gain
say the proposition that the de-
ceased l., was D truly T., a a. good good N man,
the Holy Ghost. This quality was displayed
by him without display. He was converted
in early life. His was beautiful simplicity
of faith-ike that of child. Of him it may
be said in the words of the apostle: 81 have
fought the good fight. I have kept the faith.
Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown
of righteousness. Such man we bury to-
day We shall miss him more and more.
We shall be lonesome without him, but we
hear a voice saying: BLESSED are the dead
who died in the lord; they rest from their
labors and their works follow them" Our
brother rests, but his name, his memory and
influence will long survive him. Rev. Mr..
Samson closed with PRAYER in which he COM
mended the bereaved ones to Gods loving
care. Selections of scripture were previously
read by Mr.. Samson.
Fine singing was interspersed through the
exercises by the quartette of Calvary church,
the selections being ooh, Hearts that are
Weary" "Heavenward," with solo by Miss
Gaffney touchingly rendered, 'Thy Will be
Done" and 81 Would Not Live Away" The
remains wore the accustomed look of life.
Upon the casket lay a sheaf of wheat and |
beautiful large spray of roses; and other
floral emblems near were magnificent pillow
inscribed crest, Dear Uncle" and a lovely |
anchor. The burial was in Evergreen ceme-
terry at the convenience of the family. The |
bearers were: Deacons Moulthrop and Loom
is, representing Calvary Baptist church, Dea- |
con Briggs, representing Wooster Place |
church, hlessrs. Daniel Trowbridge and |
F. R. Bliss, representing the neighbors,
and John P. futile, representing the bust |
ness community. The remainder of the dea |
cons of Calvary church also accompanied the |
remains to the grave. Mr.. George T. Brad /
ley officiated at the funeral as master of Ger
smonies. Among those present at the funeral
besides the gentlemen above named were
Hon. H. M. WEIGH, Hon. G. L. English, Ma
jor Ruel P. Cowles, Colonel John E. Earle /
and Messrs. Frederick Mallory, c. A. Shell
don, Charles w. Allen, Drs. Chapman and
z
G. Johnson, Walter B. Law, Stephen M.
Wier, Lewis S. Manville, A. B. Jacocks, O. |
A. Bill, John G. North and many other we'll |
known citizens, including the following and 1
other master builders John H. Leeds, Clark /
& Thompson, James A. Church, Mr.. Nc |
Queen. A touching testimonial of esteem /
was the presence of a number of the men Il
amploYed in the Allinp mannfactorY