The Press., 1897-01-14

1864. REV. DANIEL E
 After less than two weeks illness, Rev. D. H. Lawlor, pastor of St. Edwards church, passed away at a. m., Monday
 He became i'll on the last day of the old year with an acute attack of Bright's dis ease, and on Sunday, the 3d inst, was re- ported in dangerous condition. He grew rapidly worse until Thursday, when an improvement began, and on last Sum- day very encouraging report was given out from the altar by Father O'Keefe, of Monson But about noon there came a decidAd change for the worse, and soon it became evident to Dr. Newton, the physician in charge, that nothing could save the sick priest. He struggled long with death, and must have suffered great ly, but he was cheerful even in his dying moments, and touchingly resigned. Sev- eral of his parishoners, who were anxious to see him when they heard that he was dying, were allowed to come to his bed- side. He knew them and gave them his blessing, and bade them and the world goodbye. He asked to be turned in his bed so that he could face the church, and in that position he peacefully expired. His death causes regret to every mem- Der of his parish, for during his short pas torate here, he had endeared himself to them all He was ever ready with a friendly word or a comforting suggestion for any and all, and no one could converse with him without feeling that the needs in the lives of mortals were his cares, and the anticipation of the higher life of inn mortality, his joy. He was stern and un- flinching in the direction of duty, but ex- ercised a kindly firmness withal. As a devoted priest, he was beloved by his own flock, and as generous large-heart- ed man, he was respected and admired by those outside of it.
 The last rites began Monday evening
 with the placing of the body in the church
 where it lay in state until the interment
 It rested in a massive black casket, anC
 was arrayed in full set of vestments The hands were folded on the breast anC
 held heavy brass crucifix. Large mum bers of people were always present, es
 pecially in the evening. Watches wel'
 shared by members of the A. o. H., ant St. Edwards T. A. & L. society on Mon
 day and Tuesday nights, respectively.
 The funeral services began at 10 arm. yesterday, but long before that time th'
 church was packed to the doors, and th' aisles were crowded. A special traiI from Willimantic brought about 25O peo pie and seats had been reserved for then in the center aisle. The church wa heavily draped in black. Long streamer
 of crape hung from the center beams
 in the ceiling, and wore caught up at thu
 around the walls. Inside the sanctuar!
 the drapery was most effective. The al
 tar was almost all black. On one sid' was the inscription, "Ave Crux," and ol
 the other, "Spes Unica" The taberna
 cle and upper part of the altar was furthe embellished by bands of purple and blacl
 silk, on which, in white letters, were in scriptions from the prayers for the dead The ceilings and walls of the sanctuar. were abundantly draped, and the window
 on either side of the altar were darkenet
 by strips of black. The remains wer . placed at the altar steps, in the cente aisle. Several beautiful floral pieces Ia,
 on the casket and steps. There was , pillow from the Children of Mary, ol
 which was the inscription, "Thy Will B ! Done." Ferns, bound with wreath o Q pansies, and floral cross, were from St l Anne's society; wreath of roses cam from St. Edwards T. A. & L. society ;
 beautiful piece was Gates Aiar, iron
 the A. o. H. There was also a wreat
 from the children, and one from the alta 2 boys, as we'll as several handsome bo
 quets from relatives and friends in Wind sor Locks and Willimantic.
 8 There were about a hundred priests i . attendance at the ceremony. Previous t SS the mass the office for the dead wa 9 chanted. The leaders were Bishop Tiel 5 ney, Rev. P. F. O'Keefe, of Jewett City 2 and l.. Fitzsimmons. The chanters wer
 Revs. J. Corcoren, of New Haven;
 Fitzgerald, of Springfield, and M. H. May
 of Colchester. The responses were req
 and chanted by the whole body of priests
 and were very impressive part of tn
 ceremony. The solemn high mass of re
 quiem was then celebrated, at which Bist \ vo$ xx}fh noooN
 Father Keenan, of Stamford; sub-deacor :, Father Cronan, of Wallingford deacon . of honor, Fathers Mclaughlin and Grady .- bof Springfield assistant priest, Rev. j C A. Mulcahy, of Hartford; masters of eel $ emonies, Revs. J. D. Coyle, of New Ha
 ven, and M. H. May, of Colchester; cer
 sor bearer, Rev. J. E. Clark, of Water
 bury. The main body of priests in al tendance filled all the available space i [. the sanctuary, in front of the small altar and outside the railings. At the conclr q sion of the mass the remains were blesse b by Bishop Tierney. Then followed tn j. funeral address, which was given by Rev l. w. J. McGuirk, of the cathedral in liar E ford He took for his text, "And l wi z raise me up faithful priest, who sha . do according to my soul" Kings, ii & l. He paid an eloquent tribute of praise }. the deceased; he spoke of him as one ( l, many-sided excellence, who followed carr 3 estly hls divine model in eloquent and al D pealing teaching of the gospel, in mini l' try to the poor and sick, and in persons = sacrifice. He spoke of Father Lawlor
 bright career while in college and sem
 nary, and called to witness his subsequel popularity to attest to his worth. If an
 one trait could be taken apart from all ! { possessed, Father McGuirk would choos