, 1892-12-06
BOYD'S BURIAL.
Borne to the Grave by the Brother.
hood of ElkS.

Impressive Ceremonies over the
Casket-EuIOgIes by Judge N. $.
Porter and M. A. HOOt-TYPO-
graphical Union Represented.
The earthly remains Of Thomas Hender
son Boyd. encased in a handsome casket,
arrived from Seattle to-day at11 40. Elks,
clad in the insignia of their order, marched
behind the hearse to the hall. Friends of
the dead man soon crowded the stairway
and siderooms in search of an advan-
tageOus place from which to listen to the
ceremonies. The casket was placed in
front of the exalted rulers stand. Mem
bers of the typographical union occupied
seats on the north side of the room,
while the chairs on the south side
were taken by friends of the deceased.
Among the latter were number of ladies'.
Prof. w. H. Roberts presided at the
organ and rendered an appropriate selec-
ton as the Elks marched into the hall and
took their places in chairs reserved for
them. Meanwhile the crowd about the
door grew larger. Many persons were
oh iged TO stand.
George G. Mills, as exa ted ruler Of the
order, conducted the preliminary exercises
and declared the lodge of sorrow open.
!. Q. Horr, as chaplin, invoked the
divine blessing.
After a song in which all the members
joined while standing Judge N. s. Porter,
the first eulogist Of the occasion, was called
upon for his eulogy in behalf of the dc.
parted brother. He spoke principally of
his enterprising disposition, his energy
and his ability and pointed with pride TO
his achievements as journalist, as a citi-
zen and as a man.
M. A. Root the second eulogist, spoke
with much feeling. His deep emotion was
clearly revealed in the tremor of his voice.
He referred to the warm, generous, i'm
pulsive nature of Thomas Henderson Boyd,
and said now was the time TO deal
oharitably with the failings Of the dead.
In connection with this he said that
while dealing kindly with his memory,
it was well to remember to be kind
and charitable to the living. Mr.. Root
spoke impressiYely of the uncertainty of
this life and urged brother Elks to be al
ways ready to respond to the summons of
the exalted ruler above. ut is not for us
to Judge him." he said. "God alone is able
to judge him or any of us. And remem-
Der, too, that as we deal with others here,
so shall we be dealt with there"
Mr.. Roots eulogy was eloquent and
made deep impression.
at l2:45 the services ended and the
friends were dismissed.
The funeral procession formed in front
OF the hall. The Capital City band led,
followed by the pail bearers, consisting Of
M. E. Reed, DR.. q. p. Jento, @. r. LeaVen-
worth, f. A. Bailey G. B. Scammell, Alex
Drysdale, g. e. Blankenship, G. r. Carroll,
j. H. Norris, j. p. McManus, ]. III,
Fletcher, II. II. STEINER, Following the
heafse came carriages, Elks and members
OF the typographical union. Other friends
attended on the street cars. The body was
inferred in a lot at the Masonic cemetery.
A tribute to the dead worthy of special
mention was the act Of the S tate printing
office in allowing the compositors to quit
work at 1l:30 so they could attend In
body. The Olympian printers were all in
attendance together with the other en-
ployes of that paper.
During the services at the hall splendid
floral tributes decorated the coffin and lent
cheerful aspect TO The solemnity Of the
occasion.
1t was decided not to open the casket at
the hall, much to the sincere regret of
friends who desired one last look at the
face of the dead, but who we're unable to
accompany the remains TO the grave.
The closing rites of the interment were
conducted by the Elks in accordance with
the usages of that order.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
AeSSoAuvAOuo ASEdIuluB 1uOiudb I1euueI~
son Boyd were adopted by Typographical
Union No. 142, Sunday afternoon, as fol-
lows:
Whereas, by the startling tragedy that
occurred at Seattle on last Friday evening
Thomas Henderson Boyd was removed
from our midst by death
Resolved By Olympia typographical
Union No. 142 that we, who, by our trade,
were brought into constant and intimate
contact with the deceased, deem it appro-
pirate that we take this means Of express
ing the loss we have sustained in the death
Of an employer whose relations with us
have always been pleasant graced with a
gentlemanly and generous bearing toward
his employees a tolerant and charitable
spirit that made pleasant the thorny walks
OF every day work, and a man who leaves
behind him those who revert to his mem
ory only TO speak in heartfelt words of
commendation Of him who has been so
ruthlessly taken.
Resolved further, That these resolutions
be spread at length on the minutes of this
meeting of the union and that we ask the
publication of them as an evidence of the
relations sustained by MS with the de-
ceased