New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-28

go Hancock-st He was seventy-slx years old
The expected visit OF Frederick MacMonnies to
Brooklyn was planned for the purpose Of seeing his
father and family as well trip to conduct
business affairs in connection with the scup:or's
art Mr.. MacMonnles had been comforted during
his Illness by the hope of seeing his son IN the
near future but the sculptor had been Obliged 10
postpone his departure from the other side and viii
not be able to get here in time for the funeral
William MacMonnies's Illness which had extended
through a number of years. had made necessary Two
unusually painful surgical operations. and his death
was not unexpected. month ago he was of the
opinion that he would not live much longer, ana
member OF the MacMonnies family told tribune
reporter recently in speaking OF the young seuip-
tors proposed trip. that the family did not believe
that Frederick would his father alive again
The disease from which Mr.. MacMonnles died he
contracted about years ago. in some way from
some horses in his charge and about four years ago
the disease began to give him constant pam ana ne
was under the of physician continually
Two years and a half ago III went TO Paris ana
there saw the leading physicians ana surgeons. put
was unable 10 obtain permanent relief. Amputatoh
OF his right arm performed successfully al,e'
his return from abroad by DR. Rushmore, OF st
Peters Hospital on November T. 1853. H. bore me
pain bravely and recuperated so rapidly from lls
weakening effects that about five weeks alter he wa
able to endure the amputat!on Of his ieft leg lie
was cheerful and sef-reant throughout his afiic-
his rolling chair as ne preferred 20 eat win IN"
family rather than have his meals taken 10 MS
room. r.,o =,
William MacMonnies was born on the Isle OF
Whthon Scotland. on August 81 1873 coming 10
America in lsi9. he became a citizen OF brooA!n'
with his business in New-fork. where toT yen year
ne was interested IN the expectation or gran Al
terward he was In the saddlery ana cutlery pusl.
nesses for number OF years. He took An Interest
In horses and outdoor recreation, huntlns shootns;
Yachting an! athletics In general. he was ono OF
mo seven founders OF the Atlantic Yacht clup am
a member OF 1t for several years AS treenason,
- Of mis- lodge. his vile was
Miss Jul!ana West who, with two sons sons, ana ia
daughter survives HIM His eldest sor ana com.
nanlor were drowned while boating trip a.
Shelter Island several years ago 49,, ..,,to
Mr. AfacMonnes felt a deep Interest IN the atIls.lo
tastes and studies OF his famous son: whom ne re-
o,risd with natural pride. When FREDERICK Mac
Nonnies was three years old he began to show me
bent OF his genius. He was encourage os lie III.
father who built for him the first studio ne eVvr
had in the garrett OF old house at 20 eis Ma oi
son In which the M.cMopnies family then llveu
The funeral Will take place at the Mac Mon ON b
home a. O'Clock tonight, and the services Wl.l os
Conducted bv the Rev Charles W. King. the pastor
~ he Bushwlck Avenue ConGregational IhurS en-
which the members Of tne Iam'iy naa H'e"'e' ~
years The burial will be In GREENWOOD