The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-31
THE LATE MR.. LIVERMORE.
IMPRESSIVE FUNERAL SERVICES
OVER HIS REMAINS.
A Large Concourse OF Friends in At
tendance and Wealth OF Floral
acknowledgements Views OF the
Grave.

An unusually large cortege followed the
remains Of the late A. S. LiyeTmore TO the
grave Sunday afternoon last, and ii was
meet and proper that the last tribute Of
respect TO the memory OF so useful and
prominent a citizen should attract so many
Of his surviving relatives and friends.
The deceased gentleman was held in
high esteem by the artisans of the city,
and more especially by those who earned
their living at the foundry and machine
works OF which he was the head. Evi.
dence Of this was the fact that the largest
or next 10 the largest floral offering ever
sent TO Elmwood was made up entirely
from the funds Of the workmen at the
foundry, not an officer OF the establish
ment being permitted 10 contribute n
penny. This was, OF course, not intended
M slight 10 the officers alluded 10, but
the workmen merely wished 10 testify
their great appreciation OF the leader
in the establishment TO which they belong.
The floral object mentioned was in the
form OF Gates Ajar," and II bore the
words, made up of flowers: "Our Presi-
dent" II was four feet or more in hight,
three feet or thereabout in width and cost
In the vicinity Of 500. There were other
large pieces sent as offerings, including n
mammoth harp and a variety OF attractive
designs, and the grave was literally hid
den beneath the profusion OF flowers
placed there rs tributes OF affection by
those who respected and loved the depart
ell citizen in life.
The pail bearers included Samuel Read,
/. J.. Barchus, VIM. Brooks, George ID.
Rudsill, 7. Y. Van Nleet, NJ. Burke, Ed
Hart and Peter Tracy.
In the presence Of large concoursc the
Rev. DR.. Buriord, Of Calvary Episcopal
church, ofliciatcd at the residence Of the
family OF the deceased on Linden street.
The ceremonies began little alter 8
o'clock in the afternoon and included the
full Episcopal service for the dead. Mrs.
4. r. Carncs and Miss Mary Mhoon sang
nm appropriate hymn, after which the
cortcge moved with the remains 20
Flmwood, tho Knights Templar in full
uniform being conspicuous in the line,
while the Knights OF Honor OF Diamond
Lodge had large representation. Al the
grave DR.. Buhord, in his clerical garb,
spoke at length aud in feeling manner
regarding the past life as we'll a. the future
Immortality OF the lamented deceased. lie
also chanted In clear baritone voice the
song, abide With Me-" after which the
knights Templar burial service was i'm
prcssively and solemnly rcciied by Sin
knights b. +. Price and II. J. Lynn.
The beautiful custom Of the dropping oi
palms, custom usual with the brothers oi
The mystic tie, at the graves OF their de-
parted brothers formed part Of the core
monies. Interpreted between the solemn
rites we're solemn hymns suitable Il
the occasion, rendered by noted amateur
vocalisis, which included Mr.. and Mn.
Gage, Miss Peake and Others.
Tho entire services at the grave occu
MED iully two hours, and those 10 attend
ancc watched them through With intense
interest.
on yesterday Photographic views Of the
grave oi the departed gentleman aud the
flowers which adorned II were taken with
a view Of preserving copies for distribution
among the surviving relatives aud friends
Ms well ns TO send copies TO a number al I
distance, who found II impossible 10 at
tend In person.