The Portland daily press., 1888-01-16

.,s Funeral at DeerIng Yesterday.

The funeral of the late Henry A. Hart,
whose death resulted from the disaster
at Bradford, took place at his former resi-
dence at Aliens Corner, Deering, yesterday
afternoon. Although very stormy day, the
house was filed with the relatives and friends
of the deceased. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. Mr.. Dunn, of Free street
church, Portland assisted by Rev. DR.. A. X.
p. Small. of the First Baptist church of this
city, and Rev. w. II. Haskell, of the Fal
mouth Congregational church, who repre-
scented the people of that vicinity.
Rev. Mr.. Dunn gave a sketch of Mr. Harris
life and spoke of che successful character of
his pastorate at Rockland: but he said that
his chief work of late years had been at Al
lens Corner, where he will be greatly missed
in the Sunday School and in temperance mat
tiers.
Rev. DR.. Small spoke of Mr.. Harris prepar-
atory work for the ministry and during his
pastorates at Rockland and Yarmouth. He
said Mr.. Dunn had spoken of the deceased
by the records. He spoke of him from his
own observation and personal knowledge,
and from that cause he could not speak as
he would for his emotions overpowered him.
Rev. Mr.. Haskell spoke of Mr.. Harris re-
lgious and moral work which he had carried
on in that vicinity. He said his works were
always far in advance Of his pretensions,
and his sincerity and integrity in all his
transactions had never been questioned.
The music which was interspersed through
the services was very fine, and was given by
a quartette from the Sunday school, who
sang "Rest, brother, rest, Nearer, my God,
TO Thee" and christians, Good Night"
The floral offerings were magnificent and
were composed of the rarest flowers. Among
the numerous emblems was a superb "Gates
Ajar." from the Cumberland County Grange,
a floral harp from the Village Improvement
Society, a large wreath from Presumpscot
Grange a cross and crown from the Sunday
school and Maple Lodge of Good Templars,
and an elegant pillow from the employees in
the wool factory.
The pail bearers were Horace Milliken for
the Village Improvement Society, l.. Il. Den
nett, Arthur Walker and J. B. Hammond for
Pomona and Presumpscot Oranges, Charles
E. jackson and K. w. Knight for Maple
Lodge of Good Templars, and Arthur Berry
and William Berry for the Sunday school.
The admirable arrangements of the funeral
were perfectly carried out under the direc-
ton of Mr.. Storer S. Knight
Mr. Hart was born in Portland July 5,
1886, and his boyhood was passed in his ma
tive city. He was educated in the public
schools, graduating from the Portland High
School at an early age. He entered Colby
University (then Waterville College, at the
age of seventeen. He was the son of pious
parents and early experienced the Christian
religion, which guided all his after years. and
made him known and loved by all with
whom he came in contact. While in college
he became engaged to Miss Helen M. Han
son, whom he afterward made his wife. He
graduated in 1857. Among his friends of
that period, with whom he kept up life
long acquaintance, were President Pepper of
Colby University. Rev. G. Nj. p. King, SUI
perintendent Corthell of the State Normal
School at Gorham, the late Rev. DR.. Saw
telle, and others.
After his graduation from college Mr..
Hart entered Newton Theological Seminary
and before graduation received a call to be-
come the pastor of the First Baptist church
in Rockland, Maine. He completed his
course and Immediately upon graduation
was married in Portland to Miss Hanson
land. He remained with his first charge for
over three years, winning the love and re-
spect not only Of his own parishioners but of
all his townsmen, and today his loss Will be
deeply mourned by many lifelong and loved
friends there. One child. daughter, was
born in Rockland. He severed his church
relations there to accept the pastorate of the
Baptist church in Yarmouth, Maine Shortly
after his removal he met with the sad loss of
his wife, leaving him alone with his little
daughter. His pastorate in Yarmouth con-
tinued for five or more years.
In January, 1867, he married in Bangor,
Elizabeth. M. second daughter of Hon. A.
r. Hallowell, of Bangor, who survives him.
him to relinquish active pastoral duties and
enter business life. He became member
of the firm of Hart a. Co., wool dealers,
which continued under the old firm name I'M
til his death. He was interested in many re-
ligious and charitable objects, and was a
prominent Good Templar He was Master
of Cumberland County Grange, where his
loss will leave void not easily filled. His
was a retiring. loving disposition, and he
was always doing something in his quiet,
kindly, unostentatious way, to relieve or aid
anyone needing assistance. He was prom
inent temperance advocate, and was superin-
tendent of the Sunday school at Aliens Cor
ner, which he loved and fostered as only
missed also by the boys at the State Reform
School, to whom he preached for many years
and gave many kindly words of advice.
Mr.. Hart leaves wide circle Of business
friends and acquaintance in the wool trade
in Boston and New England, who will re-
greet the loss of business associate of such
sterling integrity and moral worth. He
leaves widow, widowed mother, wife of
the late Deacon Henry b. Hart, one son,
Henry B. Bart, daughter, Helen B.. wife
of Dudley M. Holman, and two sisters, the
eldest, Sarah E., wife of Hon. Albion Little,
and Alice H., wife of Holman S. Melcher,
all residents of Portland.