The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-04-23
THE BURIAL OF HAMPTON.
sNTY THOUSAND HONOR THE OCCASION
The Funeral Ceremonies Are Simple And
UnOstentatiOus.
ERANs FILL THE GRAVE WITH THEIR OWN HANDS.

was in sight except the carriages oc
cupied by the family of Gen. Hamp
ton, tho only ones permitted in tn
line Of march. On reaching the from
gate Of the church, the body was me
by Bishop Ellison Capers, who was IL
charge of the funeral services by spe
cial request of the family. Bishop
Capers, who has been lifelong friend
OF Gen. Hampton, was assisted in the
services by the rector, the Rev. Mr.
Satterlee and the Rev. Messrs. Wit
sell Thomas and Joyner. The same
good order that prevailed ON the pa
rade was carried out in the arrange
ments in the church. Trinity church
can at most accommodate 1900, and
after the full capacity had been util-
ed, others anxious to get into their
church were advised that they must
forego that prlvil ege. The Veterans,
Sons of Veterans and military had to
remain outside, as Trinity was already
full. The services were those urdi-
narily used in the Episcopal church.
Bishop Capers did not think the time
or the OCCASION suited for fuDeral
Grafton and he confined the services to
the letter of the prescribed service,
which is simple and impressive.
While the distinguished pall-bearers
bore the casket into the church the
surpliced choir sang {" Rock of Ages"
and as the refrain died away the Rev.
Mr.. Joyner read the lesson of the day.
After this the Rev. Mr.. Satterlee an
nounced the hymn, "Laad, Kindly
Light" which was the favorite hymn
OF Gen. Hampton, and which he asked
should be sung at his funeral.
Bishop Capers then with much feel
ing read the chapters of the Bible pre-
scribed in the liturgy. The Rev. Mr..
delivered the prayer and the
superb choir sang {" How Firm
Ye Saints of the Lord"
AT the conclusion of the services the
casket was borne out 10 the burial
ground.
After the bricklayers had completed
The masonry arch work the members
Of Camp Hampton, Confederate Vct-
Grams, took the spades and began fill
ng in the grave, while the Trinity
choir sang appropriate hymns.
Around the grave, besides the fam
ly, were assembled the iag-bearers of
he fourteen or fifteen camps of Con.
federate Veterans, each holding his
,at in his hand and his flag cat rest"
The services just at this point were
Impressive to the highest degree. One
of the Daughters of the Confederacy
'ainted under the nervous strain.
When the mound was completed
he magnificent floral Offering of Camp
Hampton was placed at the head of
he grave. This was in the shape of a
,ross, standing about six feel high,
made of white flag lilies entwined with
ed and white satin ribbon. The off,
,ial floral offerings were then laid up
IN the grave, arranged by the ladies of
he Wade Hampton chapter, u. d. c.,
If Columbia.
The floral tributes were 80 numerous
hat the crowd was pushed back and
he flowers were placed around the
mound about five or six feet on either
,ide. In the branches of the over
hanging cedar tree were hung many
beautiful wreaths.
When all the flowers had been
,laced Adjutsnt Newman gave the
for I" taps" Messrs.
e. Lightfoot and George M.
Kohn sounded taps as Glow and inn
Dressive as ever q soldier heard, and
hen Bishop Capers offered short
prayer and the funeral services were
THE FLORAL TRIBUTES TO HAMPTON.
The floral offerings which were sent
10 the house were positively beyond
count. The beautiful flowers were
banked deep upon chairs and tables in
both the parlors and the hall. The
family did not desire that the private
cards be published. Some Of these
we're among the handsomest. The
beauty of the formation of the floral
pieces, the exquisiteness of the blend
ing of colors and the variety of flowers
are positively incOnceivable by one
who did not see them. The sentiment
of the cards and the thoughts which
the senders expressed We're beautiful.
One of the handsomest of all the
floral offerings was an easel of pink
carnations and white bridesmaid rose
buds, entwined with maiden hair ferns
and smilax. In the centre was bunch
of calla lilies with asparagus ferns
and palm leaves. This Offering stood
about five feet high. On the left hand
top corner was magnificent bow of
white satin ribbon. On the extreme
top was white and red baby ribbon and
on the sides were two cards, one in
scribed: "Knightly soldier, wise states
man, typical Southern gentleman"
and the other was: From friends,
Augusta, Ga"