Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-13
FUNERALS.
James o'NeiII.

The final curtain descended Thursday on the last act of the greatest drama in which James O'Neill were played. In the midst ef hundreds of friends, the presence of several notables, and with solemn religious service, the funeral was held from St Josepn's church in New London. and the body of the great actor laid at rest in St. Mary's cemetery in that city. Members of the Father De- shon assembly of the Knights of Co., lunhus, in full regalia, acted as pall- bearers and the actor was buried with the baldrie and sword of fourth degree of the Knights of Columbus, of which he was a. member. A A~large delegation of New London lodge of EIks attended the ebseautes.
 Solemn high funeral mass was sung at the church. with Rev. William C. Fitz- simens as cslerant. Rev. Timothy N. Grath as sub-deacon and Rev. William J. Fex as master of eerenaoaies De- parting from his usual custom Father Fitssinens also attended the body at the grave and read the burial prayers. Edward D. White, chief justice of the United States supreme court, attended the church services and Mrs. M. Piatz of Cincinnati. the only surviving sister of the deceased actor, arrived just in time SeTV1C6S- The easlet was opened at the grave to permit Mrs. Piatz to have last look at her noted brother. William J. Connor, manager of MT. o'NeilI from 1880 to 1s02 William J. Burns the famous de- tective. Postmaster B. F, Mahan and. Senator William c. Fox were present.
 A great many telegrams of sympathy were received by the bereaved family, messages of coincidence being sent by The Lambs, The Players, The Green Room club of New York city, The Ac- ters Order of Friendship, William A. Brady, David Belasco, George c. Tyler CTS, MT. and Mrs. Frank Daniels, former stage friends of MT. O'Neill, and the St. Louis and San Francisco Elks.
 Floral tributes sent in memory of the deceased actor were handsome and nu- merous. There has never been any larger display in New London. There were wreaths of many sizes, forms rep resenting organizations and sprays rang ing in length from three to five feet. Among the many tributes was large standard of giadioii, roses and white and lavender asters, in the center of which was miniature white. clock, one foot in diameter made of tiny white rosebuds with hands of lavender pointing to the hour of eleven. This was sent by the New London lodge of Elks.
 Hundreds of friends viewed the body of the great actor for the last time as 1t lay in state at the residence of Mrs Mary Sheridan, 55 Charming street, on Thursday morning; and at 9.30 o'clock the family took their farewell. When the funeral cortege arrived at the doors of St. sJoseph's church great gathering had collected at the doors of the edihce and followed the casket into the church The funeral high mass was started im- mediately. and special solo, Rock of Ages was sung by James Kelley. Following the mass the funeral ser vice was read and the remains blessed for the last time. The delegation of Elks led the procession from the church, followed by a delegation of Seaside coun- cil of the Knights of Columbus with the fourth degree K. c. bearers in uni i form immediately proceeding the casket.
 Enrieo Bargnesi.
 The funeral of Enrica Bargnesi was | held Thursday morning from his home on Spring street with large attend anee of relatives and friends, including ! a delegation of 125 from the United ; Italian Society of which he was a member.
 l Services were held at St Patrick S l church, Rev. John H. Frederick, the
 rector, officiating. Two hymns were rendered by Mrs. Frank L. Farrell
 Prof. Farrell presiding at the organ
 Burial took place in St. Jeseph's eeme- tery, six members of the Italian society acting as bearers.
 | Undertakers Shea and Burke were in l charge of the funeral.
 Harris Pendleton.
 l Funeral services for Harris pand1A 1 ton, whose death occurred Tuesday, were held at his late residence, 228 Will
 Hams street. New London, at o'clock
 Thursday afternoon. Rev. Franklin G.
 McKeever, D. D., a former pastor of the First Baptist church of New London,
 now of Providence. officiated. Burial was l in Stonington. The bearers were four nephews of the deceased.