Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-31
IN MEMORIAm.
The Last Tribute Of Augusta to
Mr.. Blaine.
Impressive Services at the congre-
tioaal Church largely attended.
Elsausas Tributes IRON Messfs. Esalbury. No.
man. Baker and hesfA

Monday morning, while the great bell o!
the Congregational charch tolisd on. a re.
qaicm for the departed, his fellow citizens
u Augusta, in fact Of the whole kennebee
sadly and n,onrnfully entered the church In
fas; Increasing numbers. BY the hour Of
the services the buibiing sas crowded with
those who wished, by their provence. 10 pay
last tribute TO the memory Of their be-
loved townsman.
The services, in consideration Of his ex.
pressed wishes, were simple. bat their sim,
plicity vas heightened by the tender feel
ing manifest irto most impressive rites.
which indeIibiy printed upon the hearts Of
all present Il lasting picture Of their
soemnity and touching tenderness.
The Stars and Stripes drspea the pulpit
and served as mos. appropriate back
ground for a large portrait Of the dead
statesman. who loved every star and every
Fold of the beautiful emblem Of the nation,
and had devoted his life to its advance
meni, its glory and its defence.
In the body Of the church was single
vacant pew, covered with flowers and trail
ing green vines. carefully arranged by low
lag hands. II was here that Mr.. Blaine
ard his family. now so sadly reduced in
number, had sat for many years. 1t was a
sad but eloquent reminder Of his long
church membership and Of his long resi-
dence as a friend among them all.
The great congregation, composed of his
neighbors and associates for these many
years sat silently and reveren,ly. Every
thought related to his life and every heart
vas heavy with the realization that he had
gone from among them.
The services opened with the grand tones
of on organ voluntary. feelingiy rendered
by Miss Julia Folsom, and were then car
ried out in accordance with the following
programme
/. Organ Voluntary. Miss !. Folsom nrganlst.
Ksy. W. =. Livingston.
Choir Mrs. A. W. Case. nrs. +. W. chase,
Mr.. A. b. Ward, Mr.. q. y. Hawes.
:. Aoestles' Greed In eoneert). Rev !. G Res %.
o. Re'po"''' rev. ryaa = Sewber, F'''" NJ
6. Anthem {, hoir) Tell Me Winged Winds. "
= scripture Lesson H.y G. y Penney d. -.
o prsysr, Rev J. NJ wymau.
10. Anthem, when the Mists Have Role.
Mni. tlaar,et Mr.. a. u. Ward. Nj. c. :. Cook,
Mr.. J. j. Turner, Mr.. 4, {. Hunt.
II. Addresses. Hon. J. W Bradbary. Hon o. ID
Baker.
~ Hymn Quartet, "Arf Thou Weary. Art Thou
Lasgud. ART Thou sotr Distressed"
II. Addresses. Hon. II. NJ. Heath:
Rev. Joseph Kicker, d. u.
IL E.nedietion, Rev. j. :. Williamson,
The appearance of the clergymen OF
different denominations showed how uni
versal was the love and respect in which
Mr.. Blaine was held in his home.
Following the recitation of the Lords
prayer in concert by the Rev. w. +. Lir
ingston and the congregation, Rev. J. )
williamson, the pastor Of the church
stepped forward and said
AT this hour in the city in which he
ended his life, friends are gathered to ex-
press their respect for one of the most
Alnstrious of men, whom II was their privi
lege to love and admire. Here in Augusta
and in th,s church, where he took upon
himself the vows Of Christian brotherhood
It I. fitting that we, his friends AMI associ
ates. should gather TO express our love and
admiration for him aud our gratitude tc
God for what he was able to accomplish.
Mr.. Wymans prayer was eoucheh II
strong and moving language and was Z
thanksgiving for the light that has beer
vouchssfe Ii. and an earnest plea for th'
relief of the suffering family and friends