The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-04
ELF FAU[A HONORS
 LATE DR. WHARTON Inspiring Scene When Mon- ument Is Unveiled to
 Memory of Divine

v,ufaula June 3.-tSpecial i'm beautiful marble monument erected 1ere several months ago in memory of the late and deeply lamented Key pr M. B. Wharton was unveiled With interesting and impressive ceremonies st the First Baptist church yesteroay afternoon The structure which occples a nrettv site. fronting the building, IS crowned with a life-size statue or me continent divine in d standing charae- toristic attitude and is regarded by all who have seen it as masterpiece or workmanship.
 Promptly at the appointed hours, 4'oo o'clock, the exercises were opened "ilh an invocation by the Rev. J. A" ffeheh' Dr Wharton's successor here, who was ereo master of ceremonies, and chorus connosed of the best vocalists among the men and women sang a hymn' which was composed by the deceased minister, with great sweetness ana CT feet C. A. Covey then sang touch- ing solo and the address of pr. LaRslns Burrows of Americus, Ga, an lh'fnls 'e associate and warm personal friend or pr. Wharton, followed.
 1,r. Burrows spoke eloquently, euio- rtzing the distinguished minister ana commended the spirit of honorlng one whose calling was the noblest on earth' as being far more httlns t1ah 'ne licensed murders who distlnguisheu themselves in the bloody conflicts or warfare.
 Mrs c S. McDowell sang a solo, and a chorus of voices composed of men ana women sang composition of pr. Nhaf- ton adapted to the air of ''Tenting TO night" Brief euogies were contributed by the Rev. J. A. Peterson ofl ohloii Strings. the Rev. D. J. BiackWeh anu others who were associated With Dr. Wharton in the ministry here all or which were interesting and entertaining.
 Miss Marion Gay spoke on behaitsof the Alabama Brenau, Mrs. E. B. Weedon oii behalf of the Daughters of the Americdn revolution, and Mrs. T. l.. Moore on he- half of the United Daughters of the Con federacy. after which Col G. L. Conner arose and presented Mrs. c. M Thomp- son who heads the Wharton Memorial association here a beautiful loving cup a gift at the hands of the members Of the association.
 At this instance the Second regiment, who were outside the building. played the funeral dirge composed by their leader Prof. S. V. DeTrinnis, the same that was played during the funeral eNerciSt' pi iifi wharton in this city. The vast audience that crowded the spacious auditorium ot the church repaired to the outside. where the monument was unveiled by Miss Der tha Moore and little Miss Bessie Moore Mitchell, granddaughter and great-grand- daughter respectively, of pr. Wharton,
 Mayor Mcdowell. in beautiful speech eulogizing the deceased and commenting most highly Mrs c. M. Thompson, who was at the head of the movement, ac- repted the monument at the hands of the city. large gathering of school chill dre~ then gathered about the monument and sang a favorite composition of pr. Wharton's. adopted to the air, My Old Kentucky Home," with band accompani- ment.
 Taps were then sounded, after which pr. Burrows pronounced the benediction. Much worthy praise has been bestowed upon Mrs Thompson, who has been un- firing. in her efforts to bring about the re- suit and who has not only been con- spicuous figure in the association. but who has headed every movement and heen an untiring worker in the cause.
 Tn pursuance to a proclamation issued by the mayor, business was practically suspended, and not only the building, but the entire street. was thronged with cit lzons from he beginning to the close of the exercises.