The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-18
Mr.. BAKERS
FUNERAL
IMPRESSIVE
Large Attendance al Service
Held at Late Residence Ma
sonic Delegations Present,

The funeral OF Edwin Baker was sol
cmnized az his late home. No. l Rhode
Island avenue, at o'clock this after
noon In the presence OF "a great number
of people. il was indeed a representa-
tive company that assembled there for
Mr. Baker was not only an honored cit
izen and a representative business man,
but distinguished Free Mason as wei.
Among the husred and saddened COM
pany were many prominent representa-
tives OF the different masonic bodies
with which MIR. Baker was connected
These included the Grand Master OF the
Grand Lodge OF Masons-Frederick a..
Stiles-also the Deputy Grand Master
the Senior Grand Warden and the Junior'
Grand Warden. n .t
Representatives were also present from
the Masonic Veterans society, from. the
What Cheer Assembly OF Good Fellows
and from the Royal Arcanum, in all of
which bodies Mr. Baker was not only
trusted officer but beloved brother and
co-worker. Many OF the older and more
prominent members OF the Benefcent
CongreRa tional church were present also
10 honor the memory OF a consistent
member who was formerly deacon OF
the church and great worker I'm the
Sunday school
posed in rich black casket i'm the par
lor, at the right Of the hall The casket
was surrounded by floral emblems or
great beauty which were contributed by
the various Masonic societies and other
organizations TO which Mr.. Baker be-
longed.
Aside from these. there were numerous
beautiful remebrances from personal
friends OF the deceased. the whole form
ing "A floral picture of unusual beauty.
All these. however could not, for a mo-
ment tighten the shadow OF death or ease
the burden of sorrow apparent I'm every
heart. The beauty OF the flowers could
only tell a silent tale OF love and remem-
brance.
brief and exceedingly SIMPLE, I'm accord
ance with the wishes of the bereaved
widow and family Rev. DR.. Vose offi-
ciated. reading comforting passages OF
scripture, poem and closing with a
touching prayer. Two musical selections.
Come INTO Me" and II Cannot Always
Trace the Way" by Dow, were rendered
with exquisite effect by the Masonic quar-
tet, composed OF Herbert Il. Brown. An
drew b. Eddy, ID. G. H. Tinkhsm and
John r.. Williams. with Charles l.. Ken
yon director.
There were no Masonic services at the
house. but at the conclusion of the brief
stTNltths the DouN WAS UpTUS ~ SWAN rum
cemetery and, buried with fun Masonic
honors. The Grand lodge and What
Cheer lodge with which Mr. Baker was
so prominently connected, escorted by
Calvary and ST. Johns Communicates.
were present at the services at the grave,
in full regaia.
Here Mr.. Frederick Stiles. the grand
master, read portion OF the beautiful
Masonic burial service. after which Mr..
Edward Mucahev. the worshipful master
OF What Cheer lodge. assumed charge Of
the services, which We're conducted with
great solemnity and distinct impressive
ness The music at the grave was rem
dered by the chorus Of Orpheus lodge,
A. +. and a. NJ. under the direction of
Musical Director Charles l.. Kenyon. The
selections were "Miserere.' by Gerrish,
and Peace and Rest, O Lord, by Hold
en-.
The bearers. all personal friends OF the
deceased. were Thomas 5. Hammond,
John Howland. Herbert y. Kimball and
Henry B Simmons.