The Tupelo journal., 1909-05-21
EULoGIzED DEAD BISHOP.
His Colleagues Pronounced Funeral Ora.
tions-Tributes Were Beautiful-Six
Thousand Attended the Obsequies.

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tions-Tributes Were Beautiful-Six
Thousand Attended the Obsequies.
Jackson, Miss.-In the presence of a
sorrowing concourse that filled every
richie OF the large edifice and overfiowed
the three streets surrounding, the funeral
OF the late Bishop Charles B. Galloway
took place at the First Methodist Church
at 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon, and
all that is mortal of the Southland's
most gifted divine now quietly sleeps
beneath the somber cedars and a flower
strewn mound in Greenwood Cemetery.
Never before inthe history of the cap
ital city or the commonwealth has there
been such a manifestation of universal
sorrow as that shown during the obse-
auies over the stilled remains OF this
most beloved churchman, statesman,
orator. educator and publieist, whose UNI
timely death has plunged a nation into
mourning, and whose passing away de-
priyes his church of its greatest leader.
Not less than 5000 people assembled
at the church and the cemetery, all man.
ner of business throughout the city was
suspended during the funeral hours, the
State. Federal, county and municipal de-
partments of government closed, courts
suspended their sittings and class exer-
cises in all educational institutions were
cancelled during the day, while the COM
-u..l lo..oI g., raxaranf trlbnfp IN
its most beloved and distinguished citi-
zen.
In announcing the order of exercises,
Mr.. Murrah feelingly alluded to the man.
ner in which Bishop Galloway had passed
away. He described the allnight vigil
at the bedside, the sweet, serene and
peaceful look his face assumed as day
light approached, and urged the friends
and loved ones of the dead divine not to
speak of him as dead, for those who serve
God as he did will never die.
Bishop Hendrix delivered the first fu'
neral grafton. He selected as his text
the first chapter of the Second Book OF
Samuel, Dayid's tribute to Jonathan.
"How are the mighty fallen"
Bishop Hendrix drew a striking com
parison between Prince Jonathan OF the
House of David and "Prince Charlie" as
Bishop Galloway was. a~fiectionately
known in the College of Bishops, saying
that he would speak on only two OF his
many great qualities renowned leader
and a passionate lover of mentor these
were his leading characteristics. 1t was
as a mighty leader that his church knew
him best. He was wonderfully efficient
as a pastor, brilliant as an editor, emf
nent as a bishop and wonderful as al
orator, whose voice was heard in all the
land, inspiring mel to better lives and
nobler action. 1t was as a lover, intense
loyal and devoted, that he was known
to thousands of friends.
Bishop Hendrix spoke at some length
O. the rare beauty of Bishop Galloway
personal character, of the love for hi
fellowmen with which his heart expand
ed. He was a great lover, not in hA
family alone, but his love was as broat
as the universe, full of the deepest ten
derness and love for mankind. No ont
can be a great lover of others who love!
himself. Bishop Galloway had a low
like unto that of Jonathan, which 1t
poured out lavishly, and we are lionel,
and broken-hearted today because n
loved us so.
Bishop Hendricks closing remarks
brought tears to every eye in the congre
CATION, and when he closed by saying
that sThere is but one place for a grea'
soul like this, and that is in the arm
of God" the scene in the church wa
deeply affecting.
Bishop Gambler Overcome.
Bishop Gambler was so overcome by MI
personal grief that he could not tint
words to speak the funeral Grafton tina
was in his heart. He said that he fel
more as a mourner han one called t.
speak at a funeral, and was unequal t.
the task. His tribute was brief but elo
quent, dealing with Bishop Galloway
life.
Pastor. editor, educator, missionar.
and statesman, and he compared tn
dead divine to David, for he was Away
magnanimous to those who opposed him
His. picture of Bishop Galloway wa
graphic and accurate. He spoke OF nj
wide sympathiss, of his graces OF pei
son, his universal love of mankind, 0
the friendship he inspired and he'll
among the people of all classes, n tn
the wonderful achievements he wrough
for the church.. In conclusion he said
"Our prince has gone over the seas, neve
to return. and we shall not see his lk
again"
Large Floral Designs.
There was a notably large number Q
elaborate floral designs sent by churc
boards. educational institutions, distrlc
, conferences, etc.
; One exceptionally beautiful design r.
} ceiyed at the residence shortly after tn
/ noon hour was from Lamar Lodge No. 81
Knights Of Pythias, of this city.
A Venerable Mourner.
J Levin Lake, of Oxford, Mississippi
: Oldest travelling man, who is now in hi
91st year, made an all-night journe
from his home in order to be present q
the funeral.
A beautiful affection existed betwee
this venerable knight Of the grip an