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Show OIJSEQUES. A uiUOE number of relatives an J friends aisembled yeiterday afternoon after-noon at the residence of Brother Nelson A. Empey, on he ottatlon of the services over the remains of his wife, Mrs. Ella Young Empey. The room of the main floor of the building were crowded, while there were many on the lawn In front cf the premise?, being unable to galu admlttinre to the interior. The casket and Its surroundings vere I decorated with many beautiful floral emblems, tributes of affection to the memory of the deca-d from tlie hands of loving friends and relative. Tlie opening prayer was offered by ElderbeymourB.YouDg, and remarks delineating some of tbe noble traits of tbe departed and including e-omfurt and instruction in-struction to the bereaved and alt present, were made by Elders William Xaylor, Hamilton O. Park and John 2?ichoUoa. ITie lnc-dlctlou lnc-dlctlou wan pronounced by Elder Henry 1. Richard. A select choir, led by H. G. Whitney, rendered, very beautifully, the musical part of the exercises. Tho rrmal ns w ere followed to the grave by a large cortege. The dedicatory prayer was offered by Elder Joseph E. Taylor. The husband and other relative of Sister Empey feel deeply grateful for the sympathy exhibited by many kind friends in their bereavement. bereave-ment. . |