The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-14
SERVICE
WAS VERY
SIMPLE
Funeral Of Samuel A. Otis At
tended by Representatives
Of Many Secret Orders.

Extremely simple In character were the
funeral Of services of Samuel A. Otis
at his late home, 2O3 Adelaide avenue. at
IL o'clock today.
This was In accordance with his wishes
expressed 10 his family during his lifo
time. The large and beautiful residence.
was filled with those who came as last
tribute OF love and respect TO one whom
II was ever delight TO honor
As is well known Mr.. Otis was connect
ed with many organizations and lodges and
was a Mason Of high degree. These,
therefore, were very largely represented
at mis- funeral. among them being the
following:
Jencks lodge. A. +. and A. M. of Cen
trail Falls: ST. Johns commandory,' OF
Providence: Palestine Temple. order OF
the Mystic Shrine. Providence; Royal
Arch chapter, A. and A. S. Rite, Royal
Arcanum. knights of Pythias. Royal
West Side club. Pomham club. Besides
these many of the employees OF the firm
OF Harvey & Otis were present, together
with members OF the Union Congrega-
tional church, where the deceased had
worshipped.
The casket rested In the drawing room
OF the residence, which presented a scene
of great beauty, literally filled. as II was,
with floral emblems from various or
gani2ations and personal friends.
The bay window, nearby where the cas-
ket stood, was filled with palms, while
floral emblems above and below quite
hid the sombre black OF the bier and
made one almost forget. In the presence
OF so much beauty, that the shadow OF
death was over all.
Just above the head OF the casket was q
large and magnificent anchor composed
almost entirely of pink roses. This was
from the employees of the jewelry firm OF
Harvey a Otis, OF which Mr.. Otis was
the senior partner.
Another beautiful piece told its silent
tale OF love- This was from brothers
and sisters OF the deceased and bore the
word Brother" Another beautiful en-
blem from the aged mother of the. de-
ceased suggested world of pathos In the
simple words. MY Son"
Still another family piece bore the
words "Our Uncle" This was from the
nephews and nieces Of the deceased.
From the young people OF Rivervtew
came a handsome piece.
Among the organizations which sent
floral embems were the following; St
Johns lodge, A. f. and A. NJ, Jencks
lodge. A. +. and A. NJ, ST. Johns Com
mandery Scottish Rite. What Cheer As
semby. No. 20, Royal Society of Good
Fellows, Pomham club. West Side club.
Palestine Temple. Order of Mystic Shrine.
A beautiful remembrance came also
from the standing committee of the
Union Congregational church, and be-
sides all these there were scores of Of
ferings from personal friends.
Among those present was Mr.. William
H. Scott. grand master OF Masons of
Rhode Island. IL was Mr.. Scott who
performed the last sad office of the
ancient A. and A. q. Rite. In placing the
silver cross, the emblem OF the order.
on the breast Of the deceased
The brief services were conducted by
Rev. Il. g. Gould, assistant pastor OF
the Union Congregational church.
The services included only appropriate
passages of Scripture. followed by a
poem and prayer.
Interment was at Swan Point. There
were no honorary bearers.