The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-10
SERVICES AT THE GRAVE
story of Two Bronze Statues OF Him.
self Which Mr.. English Had
Made I'm Chicago.

Under the shadow OF a tall marble shaft,
surmounted by the figure OF his wife. lay
the mortal remains of William Hayden En-
glish. IL was his desire that he be laid
to rest in this spot. Within circular
space. probably sixty feet in diameter, sur
rounded by the loved ones who have gone
before. and with room for those who are
TO follow. the burial case was lowered yes
terday afternoon as the sun was sinking
in the West The spot is one OF the most
beautiful in Crown Hill. IL is near the
west side and stands somewhat higher
than the surrounding ground. A driveway
encircles the entire space. In its center is
the tall shaft, erected several years ago,
when Mr.. English's parents died. The
shaft is of pure white marble. and simple.
with the exception of tiny wreath that
entwines il from the base TO the feet OF
the surmounting figure. The monument
faces directly east, and the shadows of the
western sun fall upon the resting places
of Elisha G. and Mahala Eastin English.
parents OF the deceased, who rest side by
side. On the north side of the shaft is the
resting place of the wife, Emma Marduia
English. The morning sun falls upon the
grave of Marda j. walling. granddaugh-
ter OF Mr.. English, while on the south side
are the remains OF Annie Josephine En-
gIish, wife OF VIII Z. English.
The spot selected by Mr. English some
years ago for his own burial place is be-
tween his wife and his parents, in such q
position that nothing more can be placed
within that segment OF the circle. Thus
he will remain with naught to come be-
tween himself and those he loved best, his
| wife and parents.
The scene at the cemetery was most inn
mn
| other than the Masonic burial rites Mem
bers of Center Lodge, F.send A. NJ. pre-
| ceded the funeral procession from the gate
| of the cemetery to the grave, after having
| escorted the procession a part OF the way
| from the hotel When the final resting
| place was reached the Masons parted and
allowed the cortege to pass between them.
| The cask.t was lifted from the funeral car
and carried to the grave. The pallbearers
were Governor Matthews. Mayor Taggart,
| John c. New. Fred Knefier. Senator Tur-
| pie, John j. Curtis, John Coburn and John
| r. Wilson. and for the Masonic Order A
Izor. II. F. Gresh. Philip Reichwein, III. II.
| Hearsey John Van Stan, Charles Cooper.
| G. w. Bunting and i. d. Baldwin
| The full Masonic burial service was re-
| peatcd. A part of 1t is given below. After
| the casket had been placed in position,
| ready TO be lowered, the Masons gathered
| about the grave and the worshipful mastef
| repeats a prayer which is somewhat lengthy.
| During the prayer there are occasional re-
| sponses by the brothers asse embied. After
| the prayer the following invocations are
| given by the worshspful master, with re-
| sponses by those assembled:
| Master-May We be true and faithful and
| may we live and die in love.
| Response-So mote IL be.
| MGster-May we profess what is good.
and always act agreeabiy TO our profess
SION
Response-So mote il be.
Master-May the Lord bless us and keep
| and may all OF our good intentions be
| crowned with success.
| Response-So mote IL be.
Master-Glory be TO God in the highests
| on earth peace, good VIII toward men.
Response-So mote ii be, now, henceforth
and forever. Amen.
The Master then says: Il the resurs
rection and the life, saith the Lord; he
that believeth in me. though he were dead,
yet shall he live; and whosoever liveth
and believeth in me- shall never die"
The apron, the emblem OF Masonry.
which has up to this time been lying on
the coffin, is then handed TO the master.
and the coffin is lowered. As IL goes down
the master says: "Forasmuch as IL hath
pleased the Almighty God in His wise
soul OF our deceased brother, We there
fore commit mis- body TO the ground hsarth
TO earth ashes TO ashes, dust 10 dust; look
ing for the general resurrection in the
last day, when the earth and the sea snail
give up their dead.
This Is followed by an ode. and then
| the ceremony in which the apron Is
| dropped into the grave, together with the
| eyergreens that nave 10 this time been
| worn on the lapels Of the coats or the
| Arasons which signifies everlasting life.
| After few more lines by the master
| and responses by the brothers. and a con-
| Guiding prayer, the ceremony Is complete
Thus was the body Of william n. English
| consigned 20 its last resting place