Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-28
LAID AT REST.

Funeral el Rev. pr. E. E. Beardsley
 at St. Thomas' Church Saturday-A
 Large Number of Clergymen Assist
 in the ObsequIes-Bishop Williams
 to Deliver a Memorial Address Here.
 after.
 In the midst of Christmas decoration mingled with the solemn draperies of mourning, the last sad rites over all that was mortal of the beloved rector of the church, Rev. E. E. Beardsley, were held in St. Thomas church Saturday afternoon. The services, which took place at 2:30 o'clock, were conducted by Rt. Rev. Bishop Williams, assisted by Rev. Drs. Vibbert,.and Harwood and were in accord ance with the simple, yet beautiful, rit- ual of the Episcopal church, of which the deceased had been for so many years faithful and devoted priest.
 About sixty Episcopal clergymen, most ly of the diocese, were present and took part in the services. The clergy entered the church from the vestry door and were followed by the choir of the church. Af- ter them came the honorary bearers, fol- lowed by the active bearers and Bishop Williams and the Rev. Drs. Harwood and Vibbert. The honorary bearers consisted of the four surviving members of the standing committee of the church of which Dr. Beardsley was member: Rev. Dr. Tatlock of Stamford, Rev. s. o. Sey- mour of Hartford, Rev. Professor Hart of Trinity college and Rev. MT. Lines of St. Paul's church, this city. In addition to the above Rev. Professor Beckwith of Trinity college and Rev. E. w. Babcock of New York city were also honorary bear CTS, while the active bearers were the war dens and vestry of St. Thomas church.
 The interment took place immediately after the service, and was of a private na- ture, being attended only by the relatives and by the wardens and vestrymen of the church.
 For about an hour prior to the begin ming of the service at the church the re- mains of the deceased rector lay in state in the vestibule of the church, and were viewed by several hundred members of the congregation and others. The body rested in plain oak casket with heavy oak cross on the top. The face of the dead preacher was most natural as he lay clothed in the robes of his office. On the foot of the coffin rested cross and wreath of oak leaves. There were also large number more of floral tributes.
 After the interment a meeting of the clergy was held in the church, and passed motion to draw up suitable resolution on the death of Rev. Dr. Beardsley. A committee was appointed to look after the matter, of which the Rev. Dr. Harwood is chairman. At some future date Bishop Williams will probably preach memorial sermon on Dr. Beardsley's life and services. Funeral of Colonel White. The funeral of Colonel George M. White occurred Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Brief services were held at his fate resi- dence, 70 Prince street. Dr. McLane Of the College street Congregational church oficiated. The service was private, and only relatives and his old comrades in the Fifteenth Connecticut volunteers were present. Dr. McLane spoke brief but comforting words to the bereaved family after which he read several passages from the scriptures. Rev. MT. Miller of Mystic chaplain of the regiment, made short ad dress. The remains were then taken to the College street church where they laid | in state until o'clock, the members ot | the Fifteenth acting as guard of honor. At 12:30 officers and ex-offcers of the state militia met at the New Haven house and marched to the church, followed by l the honorary bearers, Governor Morgan | G. Bulkeley, ex-Governor Henry B. liar rison, Judge A. B. Beers, General L. A Dickinson, the staff of Governor Bulke | ley and the staff of ex-Governor Harrison At the same time the members of Ad | miral Foote post met at their rooms anc | marched to the church. At 1 o'clock thu | ceremonies at the church were begun, Rev ! Willard of Westville conducting the ser l vices and Rev. Dr. McLsne and Rev. Dr
 Twitchell also making addresses. At thu conclusion of the services the members o
 the Foote post and the Fifteenth 0. ", es
 corted the remains to the Union depot
 where they were put aboard the 3:10 trail
 for Foxboro, Mass, where the intermen
 took place.
 The ushers at the funeral services o
 Colonel White at the church were as fol
 lows: L. B. Peck, Walter French, William
 Miller, H. F. Peck.