Evening star., 1896-12-26

two pedestals, Immediately In front Of the
pulpit platform. wrapped in the stars and
strlpes and covered under beautiful flow
ers. The service was conducted by the
pastor OF the church, Rev. DR.. Wallace
Radcline. and the choir rendered two Sc
iections, Lead, Kindly Light" and ASLEEP
IN Jesus. in most touching and beautt-
full manner.
DR.. Radcline's Address.
DR.. Radcliffe delivered an eloouen, ad.
dress. in which he paid a high tribute to
the memory of Capt Lemon as a soldier
and as citizen. Not all the heroes of the
late war. he said, died on the field of battle.
many of the bravest have lived Oh for more
than thirty years. to struggle against dis
ease and pain. Their every day has been
battle against suffering. though in the
end they must succumb. Capt. Lemons
most marked characteristics were his
patriotism. his courage. both in war and
peace and his kindness. His life was full
of thoughtful tenderness for others and he
was always quick to respond to the calls
or need He is mourned not only by those
who enjoyed his personal friendship but
by the poor and fatherless, whose pathways
were cheered by his goodness, and many
who were distressed now rise up to call him
blessed.
At the conclusion of the service the active
pallbearers carried the casket out to the
hearse, which was waiting it at the north
entrance to the church, and the line of
march was then taken up to the cemetery,
a large number of mourners attending the
body to its last resting place.
The members of Capt. Lemons immedi-
ate family in the city are his sister, Mrs
Emma H. Lewis; her daughter. Mrs. L. NJ.
Marble; Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. s. Lemon their
son. Mr.. George Lemon, and his wife. Mrs.
Lewis and Mrs. Jas. Lewis were prevented
by illness from attending the funeral.
prnf fhn of ha
graduate school of the Columbian Uni
versity. of which Capt. Lemon was grad
uate. represented the university at the fu-
neral today. Among the old friends of
Capt. Lemon who attended from distance
were Judge and Mrs. Blume Of Chicago and
Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Low of New York.
Lying In State.
Capt. Lemons body lay In state in his
apartments at the Shoreham for a couple
of hours this morning, and large number
of people took advantage of the opportuni-
ty of last look at the familiar features
of the dead man. The body was attired in
evening dress, and on the lapel Of the coat
were the button of the Loyal Legion and
the badge of the G. A. R., of both Of which
he was an active and prominent member
The body was taken to the church from
Capt. Lemons apartments at the Shore
ham. where 1t had lain since it's arrival
early yesterday morning. In the main par
sisting Of deputation from John A. Raw
Inns Post. G. A. R.. in uniform. The body
lay in a handsome casket, which was
covered with black cloth and heavily trim
med in silver. The solid silver plate bore
simply the inscription. George E. Lemon,
Born March TO- 1S43, Died December Is.
1886" The casket was draped in the flag
which was wrapped about the coffin of the
late Gen. Logan. and upon it rested Capt.
Lemons sword and belt. partially covered
with huge bunch of American beauty
roses from members Of the family and a
cross of lilies of the valley.
Floral Tributes.
Capt. Lemon occupied for many years
handsome suite of rooms at the Shore
ham. Today they were turned into a
perfect bower of floral tributes sent by
relatives. friends and organizations. Rare
ly Is such display seen at a private
funeral Not Only were there a large num-
ber of pieces, but each was Of particular
beauty. On the wall was hung the faded
silk flag of the company in which Capt.
Lemon served during the late War-Com-
pany G, 125th New York State Volunteers.
Among the floral tributes which filled
every available space in the parlor was a
magnificent wreath of white roses. lilies
OF the valley, violets and rare orchids from
the Loyal Legion. There was a big wreath
OF palm leaves, tied with heavy purple rib
bon. from Mrs. Logan. and a superb wreath
Of violets from Major and Mrs. >Wm F..
Tucker. Others were an immense bunch
of American beauties, from Mr.. Jere NJ.
Wilson; white roses, from Mr.. and Mrs. J.
w. Smith: a wreath of white roses lilies of
the valley and violets, from Mrs. Fanny
Barrett, Miss Barrett and Miss Flint;
pillow Of white roses. from Mr.. and Mrs.
Byron Andrews of New York; palms and
violets. from Mrs. Belknap and Miss Bel
knap. and handsome pieces from Master
George Edwin Tucker and General and
Mrs. Dudley.
Before leaving the Shoreham Acting
Chaplain Swallow of Rawlins Post offered
the body was taken to the church. accom-
panied by special guard of honor from the
G. A r.
The honorary pallbearers were Mr.. Jerc
NJ. Wilson. John W. Smith. Maj. William
F. Tucker. United States army; ex-senator
William Pitt Kellogg. DR.. Daniel B. Clarke
president of the Bank of the Republic;
Marshal A. A. Wilson. Col. l.. P. Wright
Gen. W. W. Dudley, ex-COmmssioEer NJ
NJ. Parker. Mai. John McElroy, Mr.. Byron
Andrews and Mr.. W. Beach Taylor. The
active pallbearers were Mr.. Bryce ]. Moses
and Mr; William II. Smith: representing
Crossman; Mr.. Charles T. Lowell and MIR.
Maurice Weigle. from Capt. Lemons Office,
and Messrs. NJ. Emmet Urell. Newton Fer
rec and Chris G. Bollinger Of John A.
Rawlins Post. Col. Parker was unable to
accompany the cortege to the cemetery and
his place as an honorary pallbearer was
taken by Mr.. E. 8. Yergason of New York.
To the Cemetery.
The line of carriages that ace ompanfed
the remains to the National cemetery was
q long one. numbering more than nifty.
The line of march was through the Sol
diers' Home grounds. When the gates of
the home were reached the procession was
met by the Soldiers Home Band AT the
| tomb of Gen. Logan. where the body 10 to
remain until the final interment = made
IN mausoIeum to be erected at Arlington,