Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-23
DEAD PASTOR MoURNED.
Hundreds Assist at Solemn High Macs of Requiem for Rev. Joseph A. N. Grenier.

monies at the funeral of Rev. Joseph A. N. Grenier in St. Joseph's church, of which he was the pastor, at Day vile, Saturday, were participated in many cities and towns in the state and attended by hundreds of sorrowing and by many Catholics from the nearby parishes.
 Long before the hour set for the ser vices, Il o'clock, many were at the church to view the face of the dead pastor for the last time, the body ly- ing in state in the church from 2 o'clock. At the beginning of the ser- vice every available space within the little church was occupied and many who had hoped to gain admittance were obliged to remain outside.
 The office for the dead was chantad by the clergymen present. Rev. c. H. Bedard of Hartford was celebrant of the solemn high mass of requiem, Rev. J. J. OsRielly of Montville deacon, Rev. J. P. Perreault of Bristol sub- deacon. censor bearer and Rev. J. D. Murray of Hartford, chancellor of the diocese, master of ceremonies.
 The Gregorian mass was sung by choir including Rev. U. o. Bellerose of Baltic, Rev. c. T. McCann of Norwich Town, Rev. Frederick Dessureault of Occum, Rev. Celestin Crozet of Daniel son and M. Berthiaume of Dayville, with J. J. Brennan of Danielson as organist.
 Throughout the. mass there was con- stant indication of the emotion felt by many of the congregation at the loss the parish has sustained. The eulogies, rich in expressed appreciation of one who was truly a holy man, and con- taining tributes to his answering zeal as an ordained follower of Christ, were pronounced by Rev. J. c. Mathieu Of Moosup and Rev. J. J. Papillon of Will limantic, formerly pastor at Dayyille, the former speaking in English and the latter in French.
 At the grave where the services were by Rev. John Van den Noort of Putnam, assisted by Rev. J. D. Mur- ray of Hartford, the psalm Benedtctus was chanted by the priests. Hundreds present knelt on the wet, cold ground to say the prayers for the dead.
 The honorary bearers were Rev. Thomas Cooney of Naugatuck. Rev. J. Van den Noort of Putnam, Rev. J. J. Papillon of Willimantic, Rev. J. D. Perreauit of Bristol, Rev. J. H. Staple sureault of Occum. The active bearers were Michael Grimshaw. Thomas Attawaugan. Peter Massey, Ballouville. Peter Kiley, Joseph Der thiaume, Dayvile, Alma FoTcier, Will Evansville, the villages they represented L
 Among other clergynen present were Rev. William Flynn. Hartford. assist ant chancellor of the diocese; Rev. A. A. Rizzic. Stamford; Rev. J. J. Lally. Poquonck; Rev. J. J. Smith, Rev. Thomas A. Grurniey, Norwich; Rev. Broderick, Moosup: Rev. J. H. Fitz- maurice. Jewstt City; Rev. Francis Kuster. Jewett City: Rev. Joseph E. Mccarthy, Wauregan: Rev. J. J. E7ty, Pomfret; Rev. Bernard M. Donnelley, Grosvenordale; Rev. Victor Faure, Rev. Rev. A. c. Decelles. Grosvenordaie; Rev. Arthur O'Keefe, Rev. Philtas Massicotte, Taftvilie; Rev. 1gnatius Kost, South Coventry Rev. J. c. Val dambrini Hartford.
 Louis F. Kennedy of Danieison was the funeral director in charge.
 In General
 Charles Morin was in Boston Friday.
 James c. Pearce Of Providence called on Danielson friends Friday.
 Mrs. William Reach of the West Side had the members of the Womans For eiKn Missionary society of the Meth odist church at her home far . meeting Friday afternoon.
 William Dixon of Worcester called on friends in Danielson Friday.
 Arthur James is to have a house erected on Spring street Work on the building was commenced last week.
 K. A. Darbie has been at Nashua. N. H., to attend the funeral of a rela- tive.
 Elder Thomas Feltman spoke at the Advent chapel Sunday afternoon. His subject was The Bible: Reasons for Believing It Inspired.
 Sidney Bard of Brooklyn and D Fred Kenworthy of Daniefscn were ir New Haven as delegates from MoriaE lodge. No. 15, to the meeting of the grand lodge.
 Representative Edwin H. Reach has been elected clerk of the committee or Interpretations in the legislature.
 Mill Closed During Funeral Hours.
 The Williamsville Manufacturing company closed it's plant in that viii lage at o'clock Saturday morning te permit the operatives to attend the funeral of Rev. J. A. N Grenier al Dayville. A delegation from Counei Gagnon, Union St. John Baptist, wal present from that place.
 Described Cities of Japan.
 Mrs James H. George, Jr., gave 2 very interesting talk on The Cities O Japan at the meeting of the member of the Ladies' Art ciur held in Wood: hall last week. Music during the af ternoon was by ouartette made III of Mrs. Hal R. Eaton, pianist; Mrs Sidney Perry, 'cellist, and Miss Sara Burlinganae and Everett 0. Wood, vio linists.
 FUNERAL.