The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-29
REPOSES IN THE TOMB.
Funeral of Judge N. G. McFar-
land Held Today.
Large Attendance at the First
Presbyterian Church.
DR. z. S. McCabe and DR.. BIakesley
Conducted the Funeral
Services.

The funeral of Judge N. c. McFar-
land was held this morning at 10 o'clock
at the First Presbyterian church.
There was a large attendance, the
audience room of the spacious church
being over half filed. The remains of
Judge Mcfarland reposed in a hand
some plain black broadcloth casket
with silver handles. The deceased had
always admired plainess in everything
and his wishes were fully carried out
along this line in the funeral arrange
ments.
The floral offerings were elaborate
and beautiful. The Presbyterian
church quartette, composed of Mes
danes Geo. W. Parkhurst and F. E.
Wear and MeSsrs. w. r. Carrie and
H. V. Hinckley, sang three appropriate
hymns, all of which had been especial
favorites of Judge Mcfarland. They
were: Lead On, Kindly Light "Rock
of Ages and abide With Me-
Sitting near the immediate family
and relatives in the center seats were
the three cOlOred pOrters who had wait
ed on the deceased during the last
months of his life According to a
special request which Judge McFar-
land made before he died, a carriage
was provided for these young men to
the cemetery. Back of the mourners
the members of the Topeka Bar assO-
citation occupied seats.
The services were conducted by Rev.
LII. r. =. nCOaDo anu rev LII. 4411lUS
Blakesley, both having been intimate
friends of the deceased. Mr.. Blakes-
ley made the opening remarks, in which
he eulogized the life and works of the
respected man whom SO many loved.
He spoke of his personal acquaintance
with Judge Mcfarland and commended
his virtues.
DR.. F. S. McCabe, who had known
Judge Mcfarland for over thirty years,
then spoke of the deceased.
To-day remember him as first saw
him over 80 years ago." said he. He was
tall, erect, handsome. 1t was a form
which gave the world the assurance of
a man. He had a quiet reserve which
was sometimes construed as haughu-
ness, but was mOdeSty-far removed
from self esteem. In this strong, proud
frame was a heart as tender as a child's
1t was the tenderness of child He
had no regard for forms, was not
theolCgian, nor did he take a prominent
part i'm church forms. In him was in
tegrity, whOleneSs-absOlute integrity
He had talents, he had business quail
ties; everybody knew that His creed
was simple-faith in Jesus Christ. His
work was simple-in imitation of Jesus
Christ [ speak these few words for
our friend, man of reserve, a man of
unalterable integrity, man unspeak-
ably kind, a man caring little for forms.
He was constantly calling upon Christ
to strengthen his faith. How many of
you do that? I remember him the first
time I saw him, tall, erect, handsome
l saw him the other day. Beside his
immediate friends there was his son
whom have known almost from child
hood.
LAS he lay there he said: %. Christ,
Thou hast said, Come unto me, We who
are heavy laden. and I will give you
rest. Now, o Christ we come to Thee
to put Thee on the honor of Thy pledged
word. Lord, I believe, help Thou my
unbelief.' -
At the conclusion of the address the
quartette sang abide with Me" and
the funeral procession was formed The
pallbearers were selected from among
the deceased's intimate friends They
We're Judge John Guthrie, Judge w. A.
Johnston, Major VIM. Sims, c. E. Jew
ell. iona than Thomas and Col. John
Brier.
The funeral procession was a short
one, only relatives and intimate friends
going to the Topeka cemetery. A short
service was held at the grave The re-
mains were buried beside those of Mrs.