The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-22
DIED IN HIS UNIFORM
CoMmANDrn JAMES PATRICK PEN-
 DER0AST SUDDENLY DIES.
Had Dressed Himself in Uniform Of the Csnfeaeracy to Attend the Funsral of . Deceased
 CeuaTade.
Advertiser Bureau,

Mobile, Dec 21.
 Commander James Patrick Pender- gast, commander of Camp Raphael semmes. No. II. United Confederate Veterans. died this morning a few minutes after 10 o'clock at his home. southwest corner of Cedar and Canal Streets.
 He died as he long wished to--in the Confederate uniform. Commander Pendergast was dressed to attend the funeral of his comrade, Captain Thom- as T. Roche, his last oficial order be- ing to the members of the camp to assemble at headquarters to attend the funeral of their comrade. He was>pre- pared to go to the armory when he was stricken and died before medical aid could be given him.
 Commander Pendergast was born in County Mayo. Ireland. in May. 1885, and came to Mobile before the war be- tween the States. At the call to arms for the Confederacy he enlisted in this city in Company A, Sth Alabama In- fantry, May 2s. 1881. and was in the siege of Yorktown, the battle of williamsburg. and at Gaines Mill. be- ing wounded at the latter engage ment He surrendered in this city in 1865. He was a gallant soldier and one of the first members of Camp Ra- phael Semmes, United Confederate Veterans.
 He was elected commander Of the camp on June 8. of this year and the major portion of his comrade knew nothing of his death until after they had started to Captain Roche's funeral He is survived by his wife, nee Mary McGrath, and one son, MT. Frank E. Pendergast. He has two sisters in London, England, and relatives in Troy, N. Y.. and New York City. The wife, and son have the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement
 Captain Rsche's Funeral
 The remains of Captain Thomas T. Roche were inferred in Magnolia Cem- etery this morning, followed there from his residence, No. 115 North La fayette Street, by a large concourse of sorrowing. friends.
 Large delega tions from the several Masonic Frternities, Alabama Lodge In- dependent Order of Odd Fellows and Camp Raphael Semmes. No. II, United Confederate Veterans, were in the cor tege. The veterans were in uniform and Camp Drummer Hamilton a wee tot of a lad. marked time for. the old Confederates. Bugler Drago blew Taps" at the grave. A profusion of floral designs were placed on the grave.
 The active pail bearers were J. w. Phillips, Richard A. Finch, George J. Sullivan, Charles Willoughby, Thomas Dorman, William J. Wizard, Michael ORourke and John l.. Ramsey.
 Honorary-Colonel Harvey E. Jones' F. L. Marechal, Jacob D. Bloch, John Cowley, John Quill, W. H. Minge. John Calmetti William H. Leinkauf Peter Burke, Jr, Richard H. Clarke, R. H. Duesberry. A. G. Levy. Adrian B. Dure. The funeral services were con- ducted by Rev. Matthew Brewster, rec task was a pleasure to him.
 tor of Christ Episcopal Church.
 B'nai B'rith Day.
 Hon. Joseph Hirsh of Vicksburg, Miss, is in the city. Last night he delivered an address in German Relief Hall before Beth Eur Lodge, I. O. B. B.. on the occasion of the celebration of B'nai Brith day. A delightful song service followed (the address. after which refreshments were served and dancing was in order
 MOtt-ward.
 Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Mott have issued invitations to the wedding of their Patrick Ward. Wednesday, December 2s. A reception will be held at the family home, No. 107 Old Shell Road from to Il o'clock.
 City Employees Get Cheeks.
 Pursuant to an order from Mayor Lyons, City Clerk Owen has been is- suing checks to city employees today in order that they can have funds for Christmas. A large amount was dis bursed by Clerk Owen. who said the
 The several city public schools have arranged for exhibitions on Friday