New-York tribune., 1899-06-20
AUGUSTIN DALY'S FUNERAL
GREAT CONGREGATION AT THE
CATHEDRAL.
CROWDS LARGER THAN THE CHURCH COULD HOLD


there of all the classes OF people and the walks
~ lie with which his long and useful career
thought him in contact. The stage was represented
most largely OF course and then came the news
naper world art. literature, the charities for which
Lugustin Daily did much. both through the work
~ his theatre AID from his private purse: the
church Itself 10 which he devoted. and the
many lesser callings with which he had had q more
or less direct relation.
The seats Of the Cathedral were all filed and
wherever people could be allowed TO stand there
were crowds, which remained patiently through
the long servi,N. Outside the church. too. there
were many VINO could not gain admission. but who
waited 10 the arrival and the departure OF the
procession The Cathedral not large enough
tor those who wished to pay their tribute 10 the
memory OF the dead manager in this manner. nor
wen FOR those who had some special right 10 do so
Nauy were doubtless greved at having 10 stay
,way No church could have held them all. and II
avery living person whose life Augustin DAILY has
helped brighten could have come 10 hts funeral
al the churches OF the city could not have held
them.
Across the front Of the chancel was line OF
eoral gifts from friends The altar of 81. Angus
in the gift OF Mr. DAILY 10 the Cathedral. was
eraped with purple and black and white. the can
dies were burning It, they have been ever
since the news OF his death came from Paris and
IN the middle of II large bunch OF Easter
lilies Mr.. Dalys pew. alone IN the whole church,
was empty and locked The bell ST. Augustin
,oled as the procession arrived at the door and
while the coffin brought up the aisle and
p,aced IN front OF the chancel rail
The body was brought from Mr. Daly's home.
No "A West Fiftieth-st., at $50 o'clock The pail
hearers who had been gathered IN the sacristy,
walked down the middle aisle 10 meet IT, They
we're Joseph Jefferson. Theodore Moss, william
winter John B. Schoenel, George Clarke, ex-
Judge Roger A. Pryor. Richard NJ Henry st.
Cair McKelway. Joseph Howard jr.. George B.
Robinson Richard Dorney, John D. Crimmlns,
Nelson G. Green, DR.. oliver l. Jones. Thomas
Hugh Kelly William r. Grace and Joseph j.
oDOnOhue.
The coffin was borne up the aisle preceded and
followed by the pallbearers. and was placed on
the pedestals in front OF the chancel As soon
Il was In position the procession entered the chan
cel First came the altar boys and then the cele-
b-art Of the mass. the Rev. Dr. Thomas J. Nc
Cuskey. followed by the deacons, the Rev. W. J.
B. DAILY and the Rev II. r Newey. and the mas
,ers u ceremonies. the Rev. J. NJ. Connolly and
the Rev 7. F. Myban.
Following the cross-bearer came Archbishop Cor
rigan escorted by the deacons Of honor. the Rev.
Walter Elliott and the Rev. John J. Hughes, and
altar boys
The Archbishop took his place upon the throne
and The mass was at once begun. 1t cee-
brated with ali due solemnity and pOmp and was
made additionally effective by the music Of the
organ and the choir, TO which was added an or
chestra furnished by the Musical Mutual Pro-
tec;lye Union The soloists were Mrs. De Chable,
soprano: Mrs Nickel. alto; Mr Kaiser, tenor, and
Mr S,einbuch. basso. The full musical programme
was follows:
Prelude Funeral March Beethoven
sanctas .cheruoni
To,taae. The I1et chord ................... suvsn
The Archbishop pronounced the benediction and
lowed by the sermon. which was delivered by the
Rev. J. Lavelle. the rector Of the Cathedral
lie spoke substantially follows:
The people of New-York honor themselves to-
day as mucn as they honor the memory Of Au-
Is death and by the multitude gathered here 10
attend MS funeral rites that. Whatever may De
VIDE and large appreciation for all that is best
Augustin DAILY was great man. He was great
a. an artist and great In his heroic devotion TO
The providence OF God has ordained some
men must be great, and that In every walk OF life
ST the pace for mis- fellows. or hold up ideals, or
Ike Ideals. which the world Is better, stronger
nO0er and happier from having seen and pos
Holy Writ itself records that it is the will Of the
Almighty that the race shall be upAtted by in
saw baforeband who shall be DISTINGUISHED Neither
rank nor wealth command greatness. II may
fstb -o,1e n hacksmifb's shop or carpenter's shop
and stand up the acknowledged leader, a noble
man among men. This essentially the case Of
Aueustin Days ideas high, but please
But these were only stepping stones 10 his para
mount idea which was 10 present plays perfect in
precation Of the beautiful and true God grant ne
may have many successors, and that the world
they try benefit may appreciate their labors and
give them that success whereby alone they can
accomplish their work.
The keen competition OF the nineteenth century
and the adapta,ion of his methods and plans BY
sSihers often caused him great worry and Anxiety
Many time was he advised 10 retire with com
petency. and give up the struggle, which was az
tines 80 uncertain and At times so nnsratetHL
But his art and MS work were TO MIN as tne
breath Of life and he could not live without them
his early death can be ascriDed IN no small meas
ure 70 his constant devotion 10 them
Augusiin DAILY greater still as man and
Christian. OF the simplest faith he believed in n God
and IN the life to come, and every action Q. MS
existence a stepping stone thereto. He was
ioWs is TO men 6 IN n gnefsood an A0
Aus1sn DAILY was remarkable IN his ten tenderness
fouf5 force 6fSe o wn1 or through their
own fault He OF the most charitable oi
young. the aged and the poor Of all ages once
demonstrated with him that perhaps he was giving
While ! have much l shall give much. II ! ever
have little shall give little. ana snoutu tnere mr.
nothing"
Take MIN all in an- he was, one Of the most & re-
trs o; the stage and also those who were lts
ESd m 5SG Ky03ons VIE
Hs name will doubtless go down in the annals OF
dramatic for many generations. II not for an
tine The gentleness and sweetness OF MS me- /
his love for his home and for those who were as,
ISOLATED with him in business would De mooei !
10 all
After the sermon the coffin was borne back 20 the /
door OF tho Cathedral attended by the pallbearers
and followed by ex-Judge Joseph F. DAILY, the /
mother and the wife Of the dead man; Mrs q ID.
Gilbert, James c. Dur and others OF Mr.. Daiy r
relatives ana immediate friends The burial was
nd
10 which Mr. DAILY belonged were represented by |
oeiegatons OF their members. well as some 10
hlch De did not belong.
Among he noral gifts were a large wreath ana /
pedestal o. roses and lilies sent By the Actors /
iTuggha; great wreath OF roses on pedestai OF
Ales sent by Joseph J. ODonohue; cross OF J
N1Ne roses on q pedestal OF lilies from Mrs /
DD0aohu'; OF Easter lilies. the gift OF OH
~ Livingston Jones wreath OF orchids from /
M- ~ NJ Ga.-LL H-raaih from lhe DrurA !