The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-12

with him all were alike. be he high or
low.
| The Impressive services were conducted
| by the Rev. J. NJ Lowden, who was as
sisted by an augmented choir which
rendered number OF especially selected
numbers.
There were very many handsome floral
tributes. the more prominent ones being
from Providence Lodge of Elks, being a
massive pillow bearing the letters. EXP.
r." for exalted ruler, that being the de-
ceased title in that organization. There
was large boquet from the children,
made up OF 63 pinks a large pillow bear
ing the word husband, from the grief
stricken widow n large boquet from the
grandchildren marked Grandpa" a
large wreath from the Olneyville Busi-
ness Mems association, beautiful wreath
from Faith lodge OF odd Ladies' cross
from the Ready, Willing. Working Aux
lary OF the last named lodge standing
star from the town officials OF Johnston,
wreath from George Hoylgale and
family.
Three links from Manufacturers lodge
Of odd Fellows. a large wreath from Mr..
and Mrs. Alexander Gilbert OF Woon-
socket. a standing wreath from w. l..
Polsey. a large fiat bouquet from An
thony Berry a beautiful fiat bouquet
from his mother a fiat bouquet from
Mrs. Silas b Wood and family. cres-
cent from Mrs. Horace p. Martin. a fiat
wreath from j. Driver. a wreath from
Miss McIaren. a fiat bouquet from Mrs.
Henry c. Allen( a large floral emblem
from Nara gansett lodge OF Workmen.
a wreath from the Union Aid society,
bouquet from Mr. and Mrs. BENJAMIN L.
Briggs. a wreath from c. s. Carpenter.
a handsome tribute Byron A. Smith. and
many others.
The bearers were Edward F. banners
and Harry w. Calender. representing the
order OF Elke: George r. A. Beane and
r. Parker. Manufacturers lodge; John
r. Thompson. the Business Mems asso-
citation and w. A. III. Grant. Narragan-
sett lodge Of Workmen.
The interment was at Locust grove.
where the Elks performed the impressive
burial ceremony Of their order.
OBSEQUIES OF CHAS A. HUBBARD
The funeral Of Mr. Charles A. Hubbard
the well known real estate dealer OF
this city. whose sudden death occurred
at Boyden Heights at the Masonic cele-
bration OF Tuesday. was held at his late
home on Cranston street. at l o'clock
today.
Here. despite the unusual severity OF
the weather. very large and saddened
company Of men and women gathered
to pay a last tribute of respect as well
as affection for the dead. Included In
the gathering were representatives Of
what Cheer lodge. A. r. and A. NJ. the
West Side club and the Masonic Veteran
association, Of all OF which organizations
the deceased was a beloved and honored
member
The casket rested in the large parlor
at the right OF the hall and not only was
II covered and surrounded with floral en-
blems OF great beauty but the room IT
self was partially filled with the most
beautiful flowers.
The mantel also was banked with fow-
ers and I'm every corner and on every
side were evidences Of the love for the
dead which found it's silent expression In
the flowers.
A very large wreath OF roses on stand
ard was the offering OF the West Side
club Extremely tasteful also were the
offerings OF what Cheer ladies and the |
Veteran Masonic organization; while
large wreath Of kalax leaves and pink
roses was from the officials OF the |
Providence custom house. Aside from all |
these. the family pieces and those from /
personal friends were OF great number /
and beauty OF design.
A great bank Of pink and white peonies /
with background OF ferns and also n /
of ferns were especially beau /
tful
The services were brief and simple I'm /
character there being no Masonic rites \
Rcv. willard G. Selleck. pastor of the \
Church OF the Mediator of which the /
deceased was a trustee. conducted the
services reading the burial ritual of the
church and closing with n
poem and prayer
Mr. Sellcck also offered a few fitting
words OF eulogy. relative 90 the life OF
the deceased. his many virtues and ster-
ling traits OF character
At the close Of the services many lin
gered 10 look once more upon the feat
urcs Of N true friend and brother
Interment occurred later in the after
noon at Swan Point cemetery. There
were no honorary bearers.