The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-06
~ JHE CHURCB.
The Impressive Services over the Remain
Of Major Ginfer.

Those who were entitled 10 admission
to the church BEGAN to arrive early. The
right-hand gallery was reserved for the
employees of the Allen & Ginter factory
while the men from the Locomotive
works occupied pews on the first floor
The left-hand gallery was opened TO the
public and was quickly iilled The
whole of the centre part OF the church
was reserved for the pall-bearers. rela-
tives, delegations from the various bod
les. members of Lee Camp and the SER
wants from Westbrook. There remained
seats for quite a number Of other per-
sons. Hon. Il. y. Munford and other
officers of the church were on duty at
the doors to look after the seating OF the
gathering. Captain Angle and the police
men under him held the crowd In hand
admirably and there was no rush TO get
into the church.
Shortly before the funeral procession
arrived. Hammonds vehicles brought
the floral offerings. They were taken
in the building and placed in an artistic
manner within the chancel. Never be-
fore was there such splendid display Of
floral offerings in old st. Paurs. The
lovely and costly design in the shape OF
a cross sent by the American Tobacco
Company was one Of the handsomest
offerings ever displayed I'm Richmond.
The members of Lee Camp about
tfnrty-five strong arrived shortly be-
fore the funeral procession. Col. r. T..
Pollard and Captain r. G. Morton head
ed the veterans. The Camps banner
was furled and bore emblems Of mourn
ing.
THE PROCESSION ENTERS.
Chief of Police Howard and Captain
Angle met the hearse as II came up 70
the front of the church, and kept back
the crowd, while the casket was tenderly
lifted out Of the vehicle and borne into
the building. There was a short wait for
the relatives Of the deceased, who had
become separated from each other, on
account of the crowded condition OF the
streets. Behind the casket walked Mr..
George Arents. escorting Miss Grace
Arents. Next came Mr.. John Ginter with
Miss Josie Arents. They were followed
by Mrs. Young and Mr. Albert Young
Miss Young and Mr.. Lewis Ginter Young,
and other relatives and very intimate
friends OF the deceased. and the colored
servants from Westbrook. The honorary
pall-bearers, American Tobacco Com
pany's officers, and various delegations
brought up the rear. General Fitz. Lee
was one of the honorary pall-bearers, and
walked side by side with Colonel w. Cor
don McCabe.
Rev. DR.. Hartley Carmichael met the
procession at the outer door, and as he
entered the centre aisle began reciting
the well-known Episcopal service, be-
ginning with the words. II am the Re-
surrection and the Life" As the pro-
cession entered Beethoven's funeral
march was played by Professor Jacob
Renhardt.
THE SERVICE.
Rev. Mr.. Semmes gave out the hymn,
Lead, Kindly Light" which was favor
lite of Major Ginter's. 1t was beautifully
sung by the full vested choir.
Rev. DR.. Moses ID. Hoge read The Psalm,
Lord. let me know mine end" the choir
chanting the verses after him. Or. Hoge
was at times deeply moved. and his voice
gave evidences of emotion. The lesson
was read nv DR.. Carmichael. and Mr.
Semmes gave out the hymn, Guide Me,
oh. Thou Great jehovah which was
sung by the choir. The prayers were read
by Rev. Preston Nash. and the service
was concluded with the hymn at Is Not
All of Death TO Die"
The service was beautifully and I'M
pressively conducted. each participant
seeming TO realize the extraordinary So
lemnity Of the occasion.
The procession left the church IN this
order: Members of Lee Camp. active pail
bearers. bearing the casket; relatives
honorary pall-bearers and delegations.