The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1891-11-20
THE LAST SAD RITES.

The late Capt George Gedge
was buried Wednesday afternoon by
Naval lodge, No. 81, +. aud A.
NJ, from the hall on Virginia street
The attendance was very large,
many who desired to gain admit
tance TO the hall being unable to do
so. Admiral Irwin and other officers
Of the navy yard were in attendance,
as were also many relatives and
friends from elsewhere, including
Col. A. Powell, Capt. Pool of the
Piedmont, A. 5. Carman aud X. A.
Williams, formerly of the navy.
The floral pieces were as numer-
Gus and as beautiful as we have
ever seen at funeral in Vallejo
and the designs included anchors,
pilot wheels, etc. Appropriate
music was furnished by quartet
consisting of Mr.. and Mrs. j. w.
Breed, Miss Anna Cassidy and
Prof. Green. Rev. Joseph Ham
ilton made q few suitable remarks
dwelling upon the noble traits and
exemplary character of the de-
ceased, and cautioning all to live
well that they may die well. Then
the brethren of the mystic tie, g..
A. Bergwall worthy master, per-
formed their solemn and beautiful
rites. A very large procession of
the people sorrowfully followed
the body to Union Cemetery, where
it was placed in the receiving
vault. The pall-bearers we're Geo.
Rounds, James Topley, H. d.
Lazelle, G. L. B. Hallin, DR.. An
derson, r. j. r. Alden, John
Brownie, r. j. McDaniels, John
Alden, S. Warford.
Captain George Gedge, son of
the late Admiral John Gedge of
the royal navy, was born at Var
mouth, England, on the 18th of
January, 1919. His elder brother,
John Gedge, followed his fathers
profession and became commander
in the royal navy at an early age,
but subsequently resigned and set
tied in New Orleans, soon becoming
chief justice of the supreme court of
Louisiana and grand master of the
grand lodge of Masons. George
Gedge became identified with the
profession of bis father and after
brilliant success was, before he
reached his majority, in command
of large troop ship on duty
among the Australia colonies.
While the East India company's
naval service was at the height Of
its proficiency, Captain Gedge held
a captains commission at an early
age and saw much active service
both in India and afterwards in
China during the rebellion and
bravely maintained the reputation of
his illustrious father. His life in
Australia and subsequently in New
Zealand, where for long time he
was held a prisoner among the
Maories, reads like a tale of the old
romances. He came to California
early in the forties and was more
or less associated with mercantile
and mining matters for many years,
all of which were unfortunately dis
astrous. He was one of the pioneers
of the Comstock lode, where he
located many claims and will be well
remembered by all the early pioneers
of that district, many of whom are
now mllionaires. In 1869 he ell
tered the service of the Southern
Pacific company and has since then
commanded many of their steamers.
Up to the time of the unfortunate
explosion Of the steamer Julia,
which he commanded, he enjoyed
the best of health, but has rapidly
failed since consequent to the
injuries he received. Besides his
widow Captain Gedge leaves six
sons, viz; Harry, Frank, George
William, Donald and Norman, anC
two daughters, Mrs. Capt. Fuller OF
Honolulu and Mrs. George L. Nc
Reynolds of Vallejo, besides numer
Gus grandchildren and one grea
grandson. Vallejo Weekly Times