The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-10-04

The funeral of Auditor Swan was
held in the Fifteenth ward meeting
house yesterday afternoon. the services
being simple, but very impressive Sor-
row held its place in the large congre-
cation, and the remarks Of the speak
ers could be classed only as one con-
tinual eulogy of the dead man. The
city officials attended the funeral in
body. occupying several seats to the
right of the hall and behind the mourn
ers, who comprised both the families
Of Auditor Swan and his widow, for
merly Mrs. Whittemore.
The remains We're reviewed al the
residence prior to. the services, and
when placed in the meeting house the
casket assumed the appearance of a
beautiful garden Of flowers. one OF the
prettlest tributes being offered by the
city officials. The meeting house was
decorated in white. a painting of the
resurrection in the forepart of the hall
presenting beautiful appearance with
its drapings.
The services commenced by the ward
choir singing the hymn, 20. Lord Re-
sponsive TO Thy Call Invocation was
offered by II. j. Richards, and the
choir rendered Come Ye to the Feast
of Love-"
& Man of Integrity.
Rodney Badger, counselor to Bishop
Morgan, was the first speaker. He re-
ferred to his long acquaintance with
the deceased. and from thai association
could characterize the departed as a
man of honesty, uprightness and stern
integrity TO accomplish everything he
undertook to do.
George Swan was a big-hearted
man. said Mr. Badger He was re-
sponsive TO any plea for aid; he always
had willing heart and willing purse.
But for a man of his uncommon intel
ligence he was backward He would
not put himself forward before his fell
low man, hence his great usefulness to
the community in which he lived. What
can be said of George Swan can be said
of but few. He never knowingly took
advantage of his fellow to gain for
himself And honesty was but one of
his noble traits"
Samuel Hills remarks were of the
doctrinal side Of death. Speaking of the
life of Auditor Swan. he said it was not
with regret that he had looked upon
the bereavement that had brought them
together on this occasion. George
Swan will meet as many friends on the
other side as knew him here" said he.
Il can say so after reviewing his past
and rejecting that his earlier associ-
ates. who knew ana loved him, have
nearly all preceded him to the great
beyond. May his family be as well pre-
pared to face death as was he"
~ Swan As Missionary.
John Nicholson recalled number OF
incidents in the career Of the deceased,
whom he had known in 1863 as a mis-
sionary to Great Britain. The speaker
paid this tribute to his memory: He
was the most majestic speaker in the
ministry at this time. He held his
hearers entranced and spread sunshine
and light upon all who crossed his path.
Like the balance of US, he had his
weaknesses. None of US are perfect,
but there is an opening to all of us to
that which is bright and beautiful. The
opportunities of rectification are not
confined to any man. And 1 expect to
see Brother Swan again, after he and
I have fully rectified ourselves in the
spirit. Then / shall shake his hand and
we will congratulate ourselves that we
are sharing those blessings
James Sharp spoke feelingly of the
old man as he had known him and Of
the pang his sudden demise had caused.
Death is a strange thing. he con-
tinued. 1T sometimes comes in a way
that shocks us; again, it grieves US, but
in this instance 1T came like the whis-
perings of angels. Without struggle
did this spirit pass behind the veil. But
is this all of Brother Swan? No. ] can
not believe it is. George Swan that was
is George Swan that is and shall be.
There was but one Brother Swan. and 1
can see it no other way. 1 see the sun
rise and set. but is that ali there is to
the sun? No. there is more. And so it
is with our departed broser. Life is
but a fraction of a circle That has no
end"
A Natural Gentleman.
Apostle George Teasdale spoke of the
deceased as a natural gentleman. hay
ing known him intimately in the mis-
sion field He felt thankful at being
one of those to pay last respects TO his
memory.
Apostle John Henry Smith followed
George Swan said he. was an un-
common mamie had intellectual force
and power, and was scholarly. He was
not without his mistakes. but when
think over the past, it is a joy TO me
that 1 knew George Swan. The man
who possesses elements that give eX-
ample to his fellows is always worthy
of our respect. This man was truly one
of the noblest works of God-an honest
man."
In closing, Apostle Smith referred to
Auditor Swans work in the church.
having devoted his young manhood to
the expounding of it's principles.
''rhe honest and dignified form Of
George Swan" he concluded, will ap-
pear before our Father when these
jewels are gathered.
The services closed by the choir sing
ing Mourn Not FOR Those Who Peace I
fully Lay Their Bodies Down and
benediction was pronounced by John
Sharp.