New Britain herald., 1924-06-11

uel SutCliffe, rector of St. Mark 1 Episcopal church; Rev. Henry W Maier, pastor of the First Congrega- l tional church: Rev. Dr. C. ". c. Hill
 pastor of the South Congregational church: Rev William B. Ross, pastor
 of the First Baptist church: Rev. Dr.
 John l.. Davis. pastor of the Trinity Methodist church.
 The clergymen were seated in fine sanctuary and in a reserved section near the remains of the deceased pas tor. A section was also reserved and was occupied by A sisters of Mercy from St. Mary's convent.
 Uniformed members of Bishop Tier ncy assembly. Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. escorted the other fra tcrnal representations. Charles Hay den was in charge of the honorary guard consisting of the following: Ed ward A. Mccarthy, Romeo Grise. P. !, smith. Harold Hart. James Tynan, r. !. n'Bricn and Dr. Henry k. Lasch.
 During the pontifical mass, the senior choir of st. Marys church un- der the direction of Organist John J. Crean sang the Gregorian Chant Chopin's Funeral March" was played as a processionaI. and Some Sweet Day was sung HIS recessional. At the offeratory Mrs. NJ. T. Crean, so- prano. James !. Donahue. baritone, and Fred nesrosiers, tenor sang "Jcsu Dec Nivi." Mrs. Crean sang Some Sweet Day" during the service this having been one of the last re- quests of the pastor before he died. At the Committal services at the grave the entire senior choir sang Lead Kindly Light"
 Eulo.y By Father McGurk
 Rev. William McGurk, at one time a curate at St. Mary's delivered the eulogy. In part, he said
 Tn the baptismal records Of St. Mary's church there is recorded the birth of John T. Winters. It records the first item in the history of life, the closing chapter Of which we are writing today. He was destined to be the successor of the officiating pastor at his baptism; he was to go forth and bring fruit, and that fruit was to remain
 "St Mary's seminary took the boy, stceped his soul in spiritual love and the love of God. During the long and weary years of preparation, deep- CT and deeper became hls ardent de- sire to celebrate mass in the name of tn Lord. During the darkness of dif- iculty he was chcered by the thought that the Master waits and watches. At last he was ordained and he went forth as a fisherman of souls.
 His first duties were at Colchester, whose distant missions offered splen- did opportunity for him to exercise his spirit of sacrifice. Priests in our day are seldom given chance to lay the foundation of three parishes, but such was his privilege.
 Tt is unnecessary for me to speak 10 you a word about his fruits. He went about doing good, following in the footsteps of his Master. He came here 10 St. Marys after a great pas tor had succumbod to the shock Of AIlt VI liis NhhiNhs sfAh3H was being celebrated In barnlike structure that in no way resembled n The people were discouraged. A new shepherd had come 10 guide the flock He knew there was no path too hard for good. Father Win tprs was trustfnl in Gods goodness and had faith in you. In a short timc st. Mary's rose up out of its ruins, mystic and sublime and endur- ing. n monument 10 your generosity and to his constructive ability! A school and convent followed quickly, also monuments tc his ability to build in Gods name. St. Mary's cemetery is another monument 10 his solicitude. So slkilful was he that he met all and led YOU from the bondage of parochial ucbt. What he suffered God alone knows and God will reward.
 God will surely give him the wages for which he lahored and which he rightly deserves, the wages of eternal blessing.
 Prom a life like his there are many outstanding features that would 1 command out attention. We're I 10 select some salient features I would | point out his Kindness 10 all. his char ty. which is the foundation Of our | eligion-beloved bv all, an enemy of | lona. In the hearts Of all of you he | 'nund ready access. your relations ! were those of mutual love. AS a he stood out among his . elbows, honest, sincere. correct and ! lignifcd. He enjoyed the confidence |. ,f his ecclesiastical superiors He 'amo here as tho successor Of illus rious pastors and he united his traits | with those of his predecessors. He . lad the simplicity and zeal of Father )aly, the dignity and the intellect of 'ather rsrmody. the kindness of 'athet Tiorney and tho zeal and ideal Sm of Father Hsrty. In the entire liorese he has carved a name Tor himself. ho has a shrine in the hearts f you. his people.
 "Ne commit his body 10 the iotine rms of Mother Earth. For you. his 'rople. hn lived, for you he prayed. or you he died
 'Gnd rect ypti. grant that on ypBr oui perpet1al light may shine: may our soul. good. kind. noble. generous oul. rest in peace"
 Af Inc grave in St Naiy'z retue- rrF ihe rhoi~ sang Nearer My God ' Thee ss several hundred nsrish- 'nrrT Of st. M-ry's church stood with oads bowcd