The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-17
HISBODYLAIDTO REST
Thousands Pay a Last Tribute
to Gov. Ferry.
CAsKET BURIED IN FLOWERS.
The Beautiful Episcopal Service at the
Church and Masonic Rites at
the Cemetery.

All the glory Of autumn was Yesterday
about the new-nade grave OF Tim who
had been the state OF Washington's FIRST
governor. IL seemed a fitting tine for a
man TO die. 1t was brown October. and
al nature seemed 10 say, This is the
end" The Yet soft-gloved hand of win
tsr had touched the heart of the grass,
but short time ago so fresh and green:
the verdure was gone, and there was left
bat the husks- The sun was sinking be-
hind the mountains. and its last rays
brought out the beauty OF the many-ttnt-
ed leaves from which the sap of life had
gone. The voices OF the earth and air
were singing the requiem of life, Earth
10 earth. dust 10 dust, ashes TO ashes
The funeral services over the remains
of ex-Gov. Ferry were solemn in their
impressiveneSs, beautiful in their sim
plicity. Friends of long standing had
gathered together from different parts OF
the state TO look for the last time upon
the face OF the one who had been taken
from them In the fullness Of his years.
There were flowers heaped in beautiful
profusion on the coffin, about the chancel
of the church and around the grave. The
obssquies began at Trin!ty Parish church,
with the Episcopal service. and were con-
cluded at Lakeview cemetery under the
auspices of Washington Chapter. Rose
Croix, No. !, Ancient and Accepted Scot
fish Rite.
The Procession TO the Church.
The members OF the order gathered at
the Masonic temple at noon, and shortly
afterwards marched in full regal.a 10 the
residence of Hon. John Leary, where they
took honorary charge of the body. From
the house the casket was carried by the
pallbearers, escorted by the honorary
pallbeareTs, to the hearse on Third street,
where carriages were in waiting FOR them
and members OF the family. The Knights
marched up in advance and divided into
two columns. between which the body was
conducted to the hearse. The procession
then started for Trinity church, the
knights in advance and followed by the
carriage OF the dead and the carriages of
the living. When the church was
reached the knights again formed in
line. in open ranks. the body was taken
from the hearse. and, accompanied by the
pallbearers and members of the family
and close friends, was gently laid on the
bier in front Of the altar. Preceding
came the supplied choristers, slow NOV
ing TO the strains of the quiet music.
There was no sermon. no address. but
only the beautiful burial service OF the
Episcopal church, conducted by Rev Ru-
fus s. Chase of Olympia, and Rev. z. L.
Hyland, OF Ballard.
80 when this corruptible shall have put
on interruption, and this Mortal shall
have put on immortality. then shall he
brought to pass the saying that is writ
ten, Death is swallowed up I'm victory. o
death. where is thy sting? o grave. where
is thy victory?"
The Church Services.
AS the words OF comfort came from the
lips of the minister they were instilled in
the hearts Of the Borrowing friends, and
they felt that what is. Is right" Fol-
lowing the reading, the beautiful harmony
of Cardinal Newman's hymn. Lead,
Kindly Light" filed the auditorium, CON-
ing from the threats of the boy singers.
Rev Mr.. Hyland then read again from
the Christians book OF books, the choir
sang abide With Me- in sweet harmony.
prayer was offered by Rev. Mr.. Chase.
and the service in the church was over.
The assembled friends were then given an
opportunity to look upon the still face in
the coffin. after which the procession was
formed again and the body escorted TO the
grave in Lakeview cemetery.
The Masonic Rites.
The services following were entirely un-
der the direction of the Scottish Rite.
Wise Master Il. +. Hussey, Senior War
den c. w. Sharpless and Master CT Cere-
monies I. IT. Coe officiating. The
fower-wreathed coffin was placed above
the grave. and was surrounded by the
knights. the members Of the family the
palibearers and all who were present to
Bowed and uncovered heads the people
stood while the brief but eloquent funeral
rites were spoken. Standing at the head
OF the coffin, Wise Master Hussey began
the service He said:
Brethren and Friends: Since ii has
pleased our Heavenly Father TO take from
this world Of discipline and trial our
brother. the good knight. Sir Elisha p.
Ferry, and 70 leave In our charge this
untenauted body, which was but little
while ago a part OF him. II now becomes
our duty. sorrowfully and reverently 10
commit II TO the earth, as, after little
time. It shall come to pass that others
shall DO the same for us"
4 little later came part Of the serv-
leo that was beautiful and impressive
Wise Master Hussey took from among the
flowers on tho coffin the jewel Of the ordgr
and addressing one OF the officers, sad
NY brother. return this jewel 10 his loved
ones. that they may keep II as a precious
souvenir OF our brother" The body was
gently lowered 70 its last resting place.
each Of the Knights took from his coat
laoel full-blown red rose and dropped 10
into the open grave, saying, REST in
Peace" Then standing with their arms
crossed on their breasts and bending low,
the Knights in solemn tones uttered the
last Farewell farewell farewell" With
unraised hand Wise Master Hussey spoke
the concluding words OF the service:
Tho peace OF our Lord, which passeth
understanding. be and remain with you all.
Let us so 1--we that we may deserve His
favor and benefit orr fellow men. Remem-
Der that II Is better 20 love than 20 hate;
that our duty is not 10 be better than our
brethren but n be better than ourselves
TIE rsace OF the Master be with you all.
Adisu''
Pallbearers and Visitors.
The honorary pallbearers were: Hon.
7 II. NcGraw. Chief Justice ]. P. Hoyt.
Fx-Gov. Eugene Semple. Hon. y. II. Ow-
ings Hon II. C. Struve. T. NJ. Reed, Jacob
Furth. Hon. Thomas Burke, NJ. S. Drew,
Col Granville .. Halter. Hen. r. :.
Greene II. +. GarretSon. n. r Mad
docks, J. n. Lowman. John Collins and
Senator Squire.
The active paIlbearers were: Hon. r.
C.. O'Brien. Mai r. .. Macdonald, Col.
Henry IAnfes, Lieut.. John L. Hayden. F..
c. Neufe.der A. a. Phillips. y. 5. Porter.
Among the others IN attendance were:
From Olynp!a- Hon. J. II Grimes. state
auditor: Hon James II. Price. secretary
- state. Hon W. /. Forrest. state land
commissioner: Hon. James Crawford. state
fish commissioner. Hon. ". G. Jones, at
,o-nev general: ten. Mckinney, ~. A.
Root NJ Kaufman. Brad Davis. r u.
F~rst. w L Bilrer. Gen. william No
sf3rken A Fsrtsock. Frank Z. ow.ngs.
Assistant Attorney General J. a. Halght.
J or. S-obex. r. I. Mckinney. 4. a.
TAFlEpz Hon p. ? Shaw. Vancouver:
Hon. c " Dorr, Watson. William IL
Ctsshu,an. Tacoma: capt. and Mrs. Cian@y.
Ts-o-ys. Alien G Mason, Tacoma