The Washington herald., 1908-03-11
FUNERAL OF PASTOR
at Last Rites for
Rev. Charles A. Smith.
CLERGYMEN EULoGIzE DEAD
DR.. Wood Quotes Late DIR. HamIin's
Tribute to His CoadjutOr, THE
Man without an Enemy"-SOrrOH-
fuI Congregation Files Past Bier.
Interment in Newark, y. J.

More than 800 members of Peck Memoir
ial Chapel attended the funeral services
for Rev. Charles Alvin Smith. last even
ing, and listened to the words of eulogy
delivered by his former co-wOrkers and
fellow ministers.
Rev. DR.. Charles Wood. pastor OF the
Church OF the Covenant, oficiated, and
was assisted in the last rites of the Pres
byterian Church. by Rev. DR. Wallace
Radcliffe. pastor Of the New York Avenue
Presbyterian Church; Rev. Joseph T.
Kelly. of the Fourth Presbyterian Church:
Rev. DR.. RICHTER, OF HyattsvilIe, Md, and
Rev. George NJ. Cummings, OF Anacostia.
Flowers Surround Casket.
Before the pulpit from which he had
preached the word Of God for more than
twelve years. Rev. Mr.. Smiths casket
was surrounded by floral tributes that
completely hid the chancel
Throughout the course or the exercises
sobs were audible in the crowded audito-
rum. Strong men, as wen as frail
women, wept as the jealous efforts Of
the deceased pastor were re-told by the
cIergymen.
Long before O'Clock the police re-
serves from the Seventh precinct were
forced TO keep back the crowds from the
entrances. Fully 800 persons were unable
to gain admittance.
In opening the services Rev DR. Rad
cliffe briefly described the services rem
dered by Charles Alvin Smith, and told
of his loyalty 10 the church and congre-
cation. He offered the invocation and
read appropriate passages from Scripture.
"Man without an Enemy"
DR.. Wood. said in his sermon:
I'VE are gathered here tonight in a
house OF sadness. 1 had met your pastor
but a few times, but l felt I knew him,
and could readily understand why the
late Dr. Hamlin. often said: Charles Al
vim Smith is the only man ever met who
has no enemies
God has given his beloved sleep. He
has passed out Of this life into the sin
less city
Rev. Or. RICHTER. in his remarks. said
the life Of Charles Alvin Smith was not
only an example of inspiration TO his
flock. but to his brethren in the ministry
and synod well.
He was the highest type OF Presby-
terian minister. a man Of unsullied purity
in public and private life. He did the
Will of God and lives forever"
Grent Loss to His Life Work.
I'VE should have no sorrow for the
dead tonight" said Rev. Joseph T. Kelly.
We should has sorrow for the work
from which this graceful servant Of God
has been taken.
This man was fitted for the great
things OF this world. always holding
strongly to truth. He has honored the
ministry OF Jesus Christ
The tribute Of one who had been his
boyhood friend was given by Rev. George
VI. Cummings, OF AHacostla. He also led
in the final prayer. Benediction was pro-
nounced by Pew. Albert Evans.
Following the services, the congregation
approached the bier and took the last
look at the face Of their pastor
Wife and Children mt Bier.
Perhaps the most touching scene Of the
funeral services occurred as the congre-
cation dwindled from the church, when
tLiS NAhoNF Ms solAitls anu ueI CHlluTen
viewed for the last time the form OF the
husband and father.
Among those present al the exercises
were H. B. F. Macfarland, Mrs. Macfar-
land, Judge Peelle, Edward Turren, DR..
Wightmann. and Maj Quaiffe
Those who formed the guard that sat
through the night with the remains were
Z. A. Dugan, a. J. Jackson. Phillip Fauth.
j. William Brewer. !. J. Sullivan. W. 4.
Lenz. Herman a. Meyers. J. Vaughn
Dorley, II. /. Haller, W. NJ. DrummOnd.
James Clark. W. l.. Clapp, Leo Schoen-
thai w. s Berg. Edward Meyers. F. J.
Buckley, Edward Walker, Charles Schlos-
ser, Charles Thadden. c. c. Rollins. and
A. Evans
Accompanied by Mrs. Smith, her chill
dren, and Rev. Joseph T. Kelley. the re-
mains viii be conveyed to Newark. n.
J., at 10 o'clock this morning and viii
be buried from the home OF Mrs. Smiths
parents.
Floral tributes were sent by the Cove !
nant Lodge Of odd Fellows. the George !
Whiting Lodge OF Masons, the National |
Union. the Union of Boys Brigade of |
America, the Cuthbert Glass Club. and
the Senior Order OF American Mechanics. |
The congregation presented a large COL |
umn of roses. Beside these, many small
er pieces were arranged about the chan
eel railing