The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-14
MANY ATTEND.
Funeral Of Bernard McGuinness
Held in Holy Name Church.

The funeral OF the late Bernard Me-
Guinness was held at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Thomas Gilbane, at .
o'clock this morning. At 10 o'clock sol
emn high requiem mass was celebrated
at the Church of the Holy Name, on
Camp street "A great assemblage. which
completely filled the church, being pres
ent 10 honor the memory OF man who
was widely known and respected In the
community
Included I'm the great assemblage We're
many business and professional men of
the city; members of the city council and
city government together with hundreds
of men and women who had been asso-
ciated with the deceased for years, IN re-
ligious circles at both the Church of the
Immaculate Conception and the Holy
Name. i'm both OF which parishes the de-
ceased had been prominent figure.
Many strangers 10 the deceased We're
present, also, who came 20 honor the
memory OF a man who was the father OF
one whose memory is still fresh I'm the
hearts of thousands-Edwin ID. McGuin-
ness.
The Celebrant of the mass was Rev. J.
G. Walsh, pastor OF the Church OF the
Holy Name assisted by Rev. T. y. Grace,
deacon. Rev. John Harty as sub-deacon
and Rev Joseph Il. Hughes, master OF
ceremonies.
Seated in the chancel were the following
members OF the clergy: Rt. Rev Father
Doran, V. c., of st. Joseph's parish. Rev.
N. :. MCGEE OF st. Joseph's, Rev. George
! I; Mahoney.. of Woonsocket, Rev. John
O'Connor OF Attleboro. Rev. William
Pyne of St Patrick's of Providence, Rev.
Patrick MCGEE of the Cathedral. Rev.
William Nagle of Woonsocket. Rev. Will
liam simmons OF the Church OF the Bless
ed Sacrament, Providence: Rev NJ. Fitz-
gerald OF the Church OF the Immaculate te
Conception of Providence and Rev. q. +.
Clarke of st. Teresa's church of Provi-
dence.
The music of the grand old Gregorian
mass was most impressvely rendered by
the regular choir of the church, assisted
by Miss Mae Mopahan and Mr.. William
Virgin. Miss Sara Mccain presiding at
the organ.
Pie Jesu." by Gounod. was sweetly
rendered by Miss Monahan and at the
close OF the mass the always beautiful
"One Sweetly Solemn Thought was sung
with much feeling by Mr. Virgin.
The ushers at the church were John q.
Mulvey, Richard A. Hurley, &. Woodbury.
German, William II. Gilbane, Thomas +.
Ryan, }. Austin McGreevey.
At the close OF the deeply impressive
services the body was borne TO ST. Fran
els cemetery and there laid TO rest beside
/ his wife.
The honorary bearers were the follow
ing all old friends OF Mr.. McGumness,
with whom he had been intimately asso-
ciated during the years OF his residence
az the old North End Michael Greeley,
| Michael McHale. Fergus j. McOsker
| Hugh Bannon. William Gilbane. Timothy
| Mccarthy. Edward McCabe and John r.
| Hawkins. The pail bearers were Attor-
neys John Doran. John Flanagan and l.
J. Mccarthy Of this city, also Hon. VIII
! liam Rooney, postmaster OF Waltham,
| Mass: Patrick Carter of Providence. and
Timothy Mccarthy Of Providence.
The floral tributes from members OF the
| family, friends and business associates
| and from the West Side club. OF which
the deceased was "A member. were eXtcn.
sive and beautiful beyond description.