New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-12

ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE FUNERAL.
MANY EXPRESSIONS or SYMPATHY AND SORROW

MANY EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY AND SORROW
FROM THE ACTORS FRIENDS
The body OF James Lewis the actor who died on
Thursday morning WAS brought to this city yes
terday from westhampton. Long Island. 1t was
accompanied by Mrs. Lewis and was taken at
once TO her apartments at the Albany, at Broad
way and Ffty-second-st. few Of Mr.. Lews's
friends called there In the Of the day.
Among them were Augustn DAILY, OF whose COM
pany Mr. Lewis member for many
years; Richard Dorney. Mr.. Days manager;
Mrs. q. II. Gilbert. who was Mr.. Lews's associate
all through the time Of his membership in the
Daily company and who was so closely connected
with him in his artistic career. and John Drew.
In the afternoon meeting OF the DAILY COM
pany held at the theatre. Nearly all the
members OF the comian were present and John
Drew. no the leading man OF the company
for number of years. also attended. COM
mittee appointed prepare a suitable memo
rial and present 1t to Mr. DAILY for approval This
committee consists OF John Drew. Richard Dorney.
Herbert Gresham and Sidney Herbert.
The funeral will take place at the Church OF the
TRANSPORTATION. in East Twenty nnth-st. near
Flfth-ave. tomorrow at p. The service will
be conducted by the rector, the Rev. Dr. Hough-
ton. The pallbearers will be Augustin DAILY, George
Clarke. Sol Smith Russell. DR. Holbrook Curtis
Henry Miller John Schoefel John Drew and
fleNTy r.. AtDey. kicnarO DOTnel, fieTOcll TIeS-
ham. Sidney Herbert and John Craig will be
u.hers. There will be no vocal music at the ser
vice hut the organst Of the church will be as
sisted by the orchestra OF Days Theatre. led by
William Wi,hers. The burial will be at Wood
lawn.
1t is long time since the death OF actor has
caused such wide and deep and general sorrow as
that of James Lewis. 1t Is natural that such a
loss his should engross the attention and
of for he bt
the sincere feelings of regret spread far be
yond the bounds OF the actors own calling. The
sad occurrence was discussed yesterday by every
body who had been in the habit of enjoying the
became accustomed long ago 10 look upon James
Levis's appearance in each new part as a regular
and certain source OF happiness and to look upon
the man himself though they may have
known him of the stage. as personal friend and
beneiaCtOr. To these his death came as deep
bereavement. And this was not alone because II
deprived them OF long-accustomed source Of
man W no had been 10 them the cause OF so much
for the affection in which they held him and their
grief at his loss. Those who knew him personally
mred his artistic attachments and respected him
for the manner in which no did his part In uphold
Sumer os letters M" Of CONFIDENCE and sympathy
We're received Yesterday by Mrs Lewis and by Mr..
DAILY. Among them were the following:
Palmrook England September TO-
To Mrs. James Lewis
Just heard the sad news ] express heartfelt and
sincere sympathy ADA REHAN
Atlantic City. September a.
To Mr.. A DAILY
Ny wife and | unite IN your sorrow over the
friend JOHN RUSSELL YOUNG
New-York. September 10
To Mrs James Lewis.
Accept the heartfelt sympathy of Mrs. Russell
and myself We with you in YOUR great loss
SOL SMITH RUSSELL
Highlands OF Navesink. September H.
To Mrs James Lewis
ha4r n world
a great actor and | q sincere friend
STUART ROBSON
Manchester-by- the Sea, September TO-
To Mrs. James Lewis.
Love- sympathy and confidence Your friend.
AGNES BOOTH SCHOEFFEL.
New-York September TO-
To Mr. A. DAILY.
sad news OF Mr. Lewis's death just reached me.
If | be OF any possible use command me.
II. +. ABBEY
Southampton Long Island. September 10
To Mrs. James Lewis.
/ am terribly shocked al the sad news.
II. CURTIS
New-York, September 10.
To Mr.. A DAILY.
Accept this expression Of sympathy for the great
loss which you and the dramatic art have sus-
tained in the death OF Mr. Lewis, Of the great
est artists In the lind. HEINRICH CONRlED.