New Britain herald., 1916-09-12

M CAPT. JOHN c. O,BRIEN. M was in St. Mary's new Catholic ceme- # fery. These funeral services for the Forner leader of Engine Company No. # were the largest that have been held Tn this city in years. The presence E ot so many people who came from d Thompsonvi1le, testified to the high ' place Captain O'Brien and his family 8 have in the estimation of the city. Son Celebrates Mass.
 Rev. William F. O'Brien of Thonp- sonvflle, son of the fireman, cele- brated the requiem mass. Rev. Will liam A. Krause was deacon and Rev. William Downey was sub-deacon; I HeV J. E. Fay was master of cere- monies. The committal services at the grave were led bly, Rev. James B. Mi 1d of Bridgeport. Those who served as active pail bearers were P. c. Mo- Intyre, Police Officer John J. King. Patrick Tobin, Cornelius Loughery. Lieutenant Richard Forsythe and Fireman Patrick w. Kenney, the last two representing Engine Company No. 3. The honorary pail bearers were Captain James Grove of Engine Company Nc.1 4, and Captain Eurgene 3aEa1es of the hook and ladder c@gnpany. Many other firemen who could secure substitutes attended the funeral, among them the members of Captain O'Brien's company Chief Robert M Dame, Assistant Chief Will liam J. Noble and Chairman Edward c. Babcock of the safety board The flower bearers, all nephews Of the de- ceased, were John P. O'Brien, John T. j. O 'Brien, William O'Brien and James A. Tobin.
 Motor Pump Carries Flowers.
 Numerous and beautiful floral of ferings testified to the large friend ship enjoyed by Captain O'Brien and the big motor pumping engine, re- gently purchased by the fire depart nent, formed part of the funeral cor tege, conveying the floral tributes to # the cemetery. The big car was draped in mourning. Among the beautiful floral pieces was a vacant chair" from Engine Company Mo- 3, and Gates Ajar," with a floral tower and bell from the Firemen's Pension and Relief association. The Hartford fire department also sent floral piece as did the Holy Name society of Thompsonville, of which Father O'Brien is chaplain
 1 faIIler winters, Gives EulOgy 8s Rev. J. T. Winters,2S2 Rev William Krause and Rev. William Downev pronounced the last absolution and Father Winters delivered a eulogy.
 In referring to the hremen, Father Winters said that i've respect and honor these men who watch over and guard our premises. At times they are in peril and jeopardize their own lives for us and when one of their number passes it is an occasion for deep regret" The priest remark ed Captain O'Brien's faithful service to the city as a member of the fire de- partment and also his faithful service to his church, where, he was @ mem- Der of the church faculty and a pew collector. Furthermore Father Win ters said that people are continually passing on and are unnoticed, but "when we lose one who has served us and guarded us as do the firemen and policemen it is impossible to let 1t go unnoticed and some tribute of recognition is due him." He spoke words of sympathy for the bereaved
 family and said that he and the com
 munity at large joined with them in
 mourning their loss:
 Fifty-eight Priests Present
 mere were nGty-e1Sht priests from
 Ell over Connecticut present at the
 funeral and among those who sat in
 he sanctuary were the following:
 Rev. Sohn T. Winters, Rev. John
 F, Fay, Rev. William E. Krause, Rev
 William Downey, Rev. Patrick Daly
 Rev. J. L. Sullivan, Rev. Charles Cop
 pens. Rev. John McCabe, Rev Philir
 Coholan, Rev. Thomas Griffen, Rev
 John Doherty, Rev. William O'Dell
 Rev. James B. Nihil, Rev. John Con-
 way, Rev Edward Murphy, Rev. Ed
 ward Morrison Rev. Joseph Daly
 Rev. John Kennedy, Rev. James O'Brien, Rev. Robert Hurley Rev
 William Fitzgerald, Rev. John Moore ! Rev. Francis Nolan, Rev. Francis LalIy, Rev. Thomas Grumbly, Rev Edward V. Grikis, Rev Joseph Cour. mover, Rev. Bernard Mccarthy, Rev
 Patrick Do1an, Rev Joseph Barry
 Rev. Timothy Sullivan, Rev. M. T
 Ryan, Rev. Arthur Cavanaugh, Rev
 Maurice McAuliffe, Rev. William