The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-14

Last. Sad Rites Over tho Remains of Mr.
Charles w. HARDWOOD.

Charles w. HARDWOOD.
The mortal remains of Charles w. Har-
wood now rest In beautiful Hollywood.
In the presence OF large concoursc Of
sorrowing friends and brothers OF the
deceased. the last, sad rites were per-
formed on Sunday afternoon. The large
attendance at the obsequies Of Christian
brothers, Royal Arcanum and Golden
Chain brothers, Howitzor Association
comrades. Southern railway officers and
employees. and friends Of the deceased In
all the walks Of life. combined 10 cause 4
great demonstration Of the popularity OF
the dead.
Mccarthy Council. Of the Royal Area
mum, TO which the deceased belonged,
held called meeting at their hall in the
Lee Camp building. at o'clock The
Grand Council officers joined the band
at the han. and at half-past 3 o'clock a
line Of hacks containing the Grand Coun-
ell, McCarthy's large delegation, and II
large number OF Arcanumltes from Rich
mond and Manchester moved off from
Lee Camp Hall for Highland Park. The
evening was a beautiful one, and by tho
tlIle TINS procession FtdcNel the ltcUNa-
ton the citizens from Highland Park and
vicinity were rapidly filling the pretty
church building. while a large number Of
citizens from Richmond had already ar
rivel The Arcanumites ana delegation
from the order Of the Golden Chain, to-
gether with large number Of personal
friends and acquaintances OF the de-
ceased. went directly to the now saddened
home. and there gazed FOR the last time
on the face of the dead
At Z o'clock the fraterntes formed in
open column. extending from the gateway
10 the street beyond. and stood uncovered
as the pall-bearers conveyed the casket
laden with a profuson Of prettiest floral
designs. to the hearse. The clergy, the
Grand Codncil of the Arcanum, Mccarthy
Council and the several delegations OF
Arcanumites and Golden Chalmers now
marched TO the church in the order given,
and there formed in open column and re-
manned uncovered while the Caskct was
borne into the church Seats had been
preserved FOR the iraterntes. The spa
ciOus auditorium was crowded. not a
few having TO stand in the aislcs. while
many remained in the infant classroom
adjoining, but which opened into the
main auditorium. The pulpit was occu-
pied by Rev. j. y. Latham. pastor or
lnlS MtlNoulSl cuuICHf rev III " ~
Starr pastor of Broad-Street Methodist
and chaplain OF Mccarthy Council. and
Rev DR.. W. Y. Tudor, pastor OF Cen
tenary Methodist church. Dr. Starr wore
his insignia OF Office as chaplain Of his
council, and all the members Of the fra
ternities wore their appropriate badges.
the Grand Council officers having on their
beautiful diamond bestudded jewels, which
were indeed beautiful.
The choir sang softly and sweetly "Tis
Midnight, and on olives Brow Rev.
Mr.. Latham then read an appropriate
Psalm. Or. Starr next announced That
grand old Christian hymn, which he said
was favorite with the deceased. How
Firm a Foundation. ye Saints OF the
Lord" lie read this hymn In beauu-
ful. tender. and impressive manner, and
the excellent full choir sang 1t IN good
style. This was followed by a prayer by
DR.. Starr, prefaced by a statement that
in accordance with the expressed desire
of the deceased no word would be spoken
in the service outside OF the prescribed
burial service. The prayer was followed
by the hymn beginning, Il would not live
Away"
DR.. Tudor read a portion Of the Metho-
dist burial service and offered a feeling
and earnest prayer entirely appropriate TO
the occasion. and In which he asked the
blessings OF the Most High upon the
benevolent orders 70 which the deceased
was attached and which were so largely
represented on the sad occasion.
As the choir sang, abide ,Mlth Me,
the dust of Mr.. Harwood was tendery
borne from the church he so dearly loved,
and then the long procession was formed
for Hollywood. There were fourteen
HACKS OF fraternal orders ahead OF the
hearse and twenty-eight hacks and other
vehicles behind IT. The procession was SO
lengthy that il attracted much attention
all along the route.
In a beautiful portion Of lovely Holly
wood overlooking the picturesque ials
of the James. and which site commands
magnificent view of much Of the city
and suburban country, Mr. Harwood' S
remains were tendery consigned 10 the
tomb in the presence OF great throng.
Rev. DR.. Starr and Mr. Riley, regent or
Mccarthy Council. read the short and
beautiful Arcanum funeral service, ana
then Rev. j. y. Latham read the Metho-
dist burial service. after which Dr. Tudor
announced the benedictiOn and the great
crowd turned themselves homeward.
The floral designs We're numerous and
handsome
The occasion was truly a great demon
stration Of the great popularity Of the
deceased. no less than Of the beautiful
spirit Of fraternal regard that so evidently