The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-11
Mr.. POPE'S FUNERIL TO-DAY
Bishop Van de Nyver VIII Pronounce the
Ab.oiution Amer Requiem High Mass

The funeral of Mr. John Pope. at 81.
Peters Cathedral this morning at IL
O'Clock. IL expected to be one OF the
largest congregations Of peOpic that has
ever occurred an Richmond
Requiem high mass VIII be celebrated
by Key. Father Ahern. and the Right
hev. Bishop Van de \yver Will pronounce
the absOIution. The regular choir of tnc
Cathedral will furnish the music, and
after ire religious service at the Catne-
ural the interIncnt VIII be made in Holly
wood Cemetery.
The central aisles of the Cathedral will
be reserved for the family, pall-bearcrs
a.d friends OF Mr.. Pope, including the
o.ncials OF the American Tobacco Com
iany, who VIII come from several points
IN the United States to attend the last
sad rites over their vice-president.
The eastern ana western galleries Of the
Cathedral will be occupied by the en-
ployes of the several houses Of the
American Tobacco Company In Richmond
who VIII attend the funeral In body
A beautiful mark Of respect 10 Mr.
Pope will be rendered by the Jefferson
orchestra, under the direction OF Mr.
Wiley l.. Swift. at the Cathedral to-day.
Mr.. Swifrs fine musicians Will render
funeral march, the we.l-knOwn "Marchc
Funebre' o. Chopin, and the touching
Largo" of Handel. the latter being an
exquisite composition, most appropriate
and timely.
SORROW OF LADIES.
The Virginia l1OSplldl IdultN 4NNlli-
airy met yesterday and adopted these rcso-
lutions Of respect TO the memory of Mr
John Pope.
Whereas death has deprived the Nir
ginia Hospital in the person OF Mr. John
Pope OF one OF its truest friends and
most earnest supDoiters. We wish to eN-
press the deep sense Of our loss ana
appreciation OF his worth; therefore be II
Resolved First That the Ladies - Y
Hilary Of the Virginia Hospital feel they
In. ms called
bear testimony TO the good deeds OF our
benefactor as we have been witnesses OF
the same since our organization. and the
number of sick whose healing he made
possible came under our personal observa-
ton Our loss Is great, but far more
deplorable Is the condition of the -ndi-
gent sick. on whose behalf he was never
appealed 10 In vain.
Resolved. Second That these resolutions
be spread on our minutes as a lasting
testimonial OF his worth, and copy OF
the same be sent To his bereaved family
and Major Ginter as Il token OF our
respect for tho deceased and sympathy
with them IN their afiiiction.
Richmond Va. April 10. 1895.
AT a meeting OF the directors OF the
Virginia Trust Company, held this day
The death OF Mr.. John Pope director
of the company was announced. IN
motion. the following resolutions was
adpted:
Resolved That in the death OF Mr.. John
Pope this company has lost valued
director. whose interest and zeal IN the
affairs Of the company were ever mani
fest: and this city citizen whose ann
and object was always 10 promote us
growth and prosperity. In common with
this community. We. his associates. desire
10 put on record our estimate OF his
energy. fidelity. and integrity.
Resolved. That We tender 10 his fam
iiy and friends our heartfelt sympathy.
ana deyire that copy OF these reso!u-
lions be forwarded 20 them. be pub
lshed In the city papers, ana be spread
upon the records OF this company
Secretary. President.
John Morton. JAS. n. BOYD.