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Prof. S.T. Greene, B.A.: Laid at rest, page 2

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i i Messrs, Denys and Ashley also spoke, being followed by Mr, A. W. Mason, of Toronto, and Chas. Davis, the latter rep- resenting the pupils. A poetical tribute "In memory of S. T. Greene1' by Mr. Thos. Wills, who modestly disclaims any special favors from the Muses* had been transcribed on the large slate above the platform and was rendered with much effect by Mr.Narse in pantomime language. From this tribute which, although hastily gotten up, was favorably commented upon, we extract the last verse : "Each mute in dear Ontario A part'Dg tear will shed to-day, Ami mourn tbat one they loved so Has from their presence passed ft way/5 Here commenced the religious service proper, Rev* Canon Burke officiating, as sisted by Rev. Mr. Bogart, both clergymen wearing cassock and surplice. Rev. Messrs, Daw and Powell were also present. The esteemed pastor of St. Thomas' prefaced the ceremony with words full of deep mean- ing and practical import. He enjoined up on the students to imitate the virtues of their teacher and friend and to so mould their lives that when their hour should come they might not be found unprepared. The service throughout was very solemn and impressive and was interpreted to the children by Prof. Goleman. This being over, the pupils and all present were per mitted to take a last look at the remains, But no, that look is not the last; We yet may meet where seraphs dwell Where love no more deplores the Nor breathes that withering word--farewell. The funeral cortege was then fortnedfa!l the larger boys under charge of officers preced- ing the hearse. The citizens were largely represented) thus testifying regard. The pall-bearers were ; CoL Strong, U. 8. Consul; A. Livingstone, of j the institution ; J. D. McKillop, ; A. W. Masoo, Artist, Toronto ; N. MeGil-1 livimy and J. Baizana, pupils of the | tution. Among the chief mourners we notice Howard, Prtof. Greene's own son, Mr Jacob Greene, President of the Hart fotd, Ooott., Life Insurance Ooup'y, his brother ; Mr. L Howard, Manager Mol- aon's Bank, Morns burg, brother of Mrs, Greene, and S. 8. Wallbridge, Bsq, Bar- rister, City. The thoughtful act of the deaf mutes of Toronto in sending delegates to the funeral speaks volumes for their intelligence and goodness of heart. These delegates were A. W. Mason, R. Riddeil and J. Gates. W. Walton, another deaf mate from Woodstock, was also here. Among the floral token*, we observed the emblematic *§Ancbor" superbly gotten up, rich in roses and lilies, the spontaneous j offering of Principal, teachers and officers, Mid which bofe the inscription : "Friend- ship's tribute." The affection of the deaf mutes of To- ronto also manifested itself in the presenta- tion of a floral wreath of much beauty and fragrance. A cross of white flowers of exquisite taste and freshness waa likewise sent by Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Stewart as an expression of deep regret and sympathy. irons* While the death 0f Prof. 8. T. Greene is felt snd regretted by tho general public, it has cacra special gioom orer the Imst̂ ution where he U best known, wad whew be wiU lie* soon be forgottea. \ At § meetis* of the teachers and officers, called by the TPnoeipai for tfce purpose, the following molutiiMi. were propoted aod «*gl*^̂>f^«^: lVhaaplea»d God mHism- scrutabledsa^os to remove Wto oar midst Samuel f . Cham* a taaober m thta instt-mmmi&^\\M^ (fV "ii tHe cfontih of ot»f ^f|«jtiied caMbofe -»fedK fjM»di* me h%fcjt4§* **** J^f k *rai te&ehfr And flitt|fttl^rk» ' ^^%ttt%iji*j .vfh«i|e sr«niiil manaerf! superior ^*4f*|fft^ "lk*a*i»p have IWflfi fuifllilf^itiied t^gkrd acd sfftfctifti, " -f^^^V^rilfBrtfe^feymwAbi i^hare- -t«y Hril^w i»t*d (fcwiHip!:' ! . (Aj ,Ttfcia*t erpi*** of > thrse reaolffib|i8 be I l-stnrf^^.Ats^airtiiiP? and r)io local prer-a/ | As » t n a ? k - of rei»pocfi .'^ w^» &^®® PTC)" I poeed tho leacliers, tffie m and pupih ; 1 shoi|Wf luring thirty daye, w.-sr a !^iJ«o of ; mourning, wb^b v'43 u tuan i rn f fU^Iy agreed I tO. : ^ !' , ! ^The k»t Utjie In tbe ptge of our friend a ^rth!f "bareef is written. That hi«r :plaine irtM-'bfecttor trwaif^rred to the Book of Kfeernai Life is at once otar h^pe and coniolalioii ! *TJIe"Ipdep€t3iierit Older of Foresters was iifipiwwwafced by Bros. John P. Thomas, lf.lir Ostfwni^ Wm« J hoson, J, H,Simp g^ T* Jt %>affordf Gfo. A, Skinner and Ota*. Obipp. • 1?M dity elferg¥men present were Rev, J/W. Ml A.f Bev. D. F. Bogart, \ Itev* 8/JD*w9.Rev. Mr, Powell and Rev. J. j MiHodson, B. A,

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