Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-14
THE LAST RITES.

That was a grand and notable gath
erng In and around the Tabernacle on
Sunday to attend the funeral services
over the remains of President Lorenzo
Snow. The immense building was
crowded in every part, outside were
masses of people who could not find
room TO stand In the interior The
white draplngs, the floral offerings, the
casket elevated upon a white, flower
decked catafalque the full-length oil
painting OF the President on the orna-
mented organ. the vast congregation
and the presence Of the Church author
tiles. made an impressive scene, 70
which no picture by word or photo
graph can do anything like justice.
The addresses were appropriate to
the occasion. and were listened TO with
marked attention. The theme, how
ever, was one that could not be fully
presented. The life and labors OF the
departed leader In Israel were so
fraught with important events and use
full lessons, that only few incidents
and some traits in his character could
be touched upon. But all the speakers
Joined In a true estimate Of the worth
and greatness Of that man Of God, and
in praise OF his virtues and services.
The music was rendered In excellent
taste, and the favorite hymns Of the
departed President formed a charming
feature Of the solemn occasion.
The march to the depot, the journey
TO Brigham City, and the great demon
stration at that place were conducted
in an unexceptional manner. The special
train. kindly provided by the Oregon
Short Line moved over the smooth
road-bed almost without Jar and
with a rapldity that was remarkable
And the return journey was accom-
plished with even greater speed, the
time for the home trip being but an
hour and twenty minutes from Brig
hap City.
The number Of carriages provided by
the Box Elder Stake was matter Of
establishment to the visitors from this
city. The passengers were all provided
for and many vehicles were TO spare.
The Sunday school children, making
string OF healthy well-dressed and
intelligent Juveniles Of about mile
long, were very attractive, and the
fower-strewed path over which the pro-
cession moved 10 the cemetery, added to
the beauty OF the tribute paid by the
people there TO the memory OF their
deceased fellow-cltizen and lllustrious
chief.
The dedication services were all that
could be desired, and were witnessed by |
an immense throng. The mortal re-
mains OF one Of the chosen WORTHLESS OF |
the last dIspensation have found rest.
ing place near the city he loved SO
WELL" and which was for so long a |
time the sphere Of his spiritual and |
temporal efforts, for the advancement |
OF the people and the practical exem-
plihcatlon OF the principles that must |
one day receive embodiment, in the |
system that shall bring about that
unity in temporal things that is essen
tial to the perfection OF the latter-day |
work.
President Lorenzo Snow lived indeed |
TO a good old age, and accomplished
that which he was sent on earth to do.
He finished II with honor. and gained |
the admiration and respect Of friend |
and foe. His obseques were fitting to |
his splendid career, and while there was
nothing OF the gloom Of the grave at |
tending them, but rather a feeling Of
grateful satisfaction that he had ac-
oompllshed so much and remained on
earth so long, all hearts felt grief al
his departure, and realized that a |
grand and noble spirit had gone from
among them, whose presence and coun.
sci and Influence win long be missed |
In Israel, Peace be to his remains.
and comfort and consolation to his be-
reaved family!