turn to Thee in this trying hour. Strengthen us now. Quicken our hearts in faith, that we may strive to be like Thee. Make us, as Thou hast commanded us to be, steadfast and immovable, and always abounding in the work of the Lord.
"O Father, pity those that mourn here. Have special compassion on the children of this home, whom Thou hast sorely grieved. Because Thou hast taken from the children of this family both father and mother, do Thou comfort them, Thou Divine Comforter. Grant unto them faith, hope and love, Thy Divine special gifts. Grant unto these bereaved ones the peace which this world, with all its treasures, does not give."
"Nearer, My God, to Thee" was then sung, after
which Dr. Paxton announced that the services would
be concluded at the grave in Woodlawn cemetery
the following day by Chancellor MacCracken.
He invited those present to take a look at their departed friend, whose soul had gone to its Maker. The line formed in the rear of the parlor and marched slowly by the casket, the upper part of the cover of which had been removed.
Among those who attended the services were the following:
Representing the Manhattan Elevated Company—Second Vice-President and General Manager F. K. Hain, Secretary and Treasurer D. W. McWilliams, Julien T. Davies and Charles A. Gardiner, the company's counsel.
Representing the Western Union Telegraph Company—President Norvin Green, Vice-President and General Manager Thomas T. Eckert, Vice-Presidents
