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Show THOUSANDS PAY A LAST TRIBUTE T0DE AD SINGER Funeral of-Hcbcr, S. Goddard at (lie ' Tabernacle Is , an Impressive Ceremony. One of the largest and most Impressive Impres-sive funerals held In the city for years was, that of Heber S. dbddard at the Tabernacle Sunday. The great auditorium audito-rium was filled to Its capacity with friends who had come to pay their Jast resp'ects to the departed singer. The large organ was draped with white tulle, caught at Intervals with rosettes and sprays of Ivy. The railings around the choir loft and the pulpits were draped In the same manner, in front of the organ was a large picture of Mr. Goddard, which was handsomely draped. x The floral tributes were among- the handsomest every seen In this city. Prominent among them was a set piece. "My Darling- Boy," from the mother of the deceased. The opening hymn, "Rest," Vas sung by the choir, under the direction of Prof. Stephens, following which C. R. Savage offered prayer. A quartette composed of George D. Pyper, H. O. Whitney. Robert Patrick and John D. Spencer sang "Oh, Divine, Love." Mrs. Bessie Browning rendered a solo entitled enti-tled "Oh, My Divine Redeemer." H. G.. Whitney spoke in behalf of the musical organizations of the city. Referring Re-ferring to the daysi when he and the deceased were schoolmates together, and of Mr. Goddard's love for music when a boy and of his subsequent career ca-reer as a musician. W. E. Welhe rendered ren-dered a selection, "Trau merle," following follow-ing which Bishop O. F. Whitney addressed ad-dressed the congregation. Mr. Whitney said In part: "I recognize the necessity of death, .and the need of sorrow and pain in working out the problem of life, but J was not altogether prepared for the death of our friend. I knew him for many years and have watched his career ca-reer as a musician until I thought that I saw that he was on the verge of realizing re-alizing his hopes and ambitions as a singer. But It was not to be. I believe be-lieve that the Creator of all things has sent singers, poets, artists, sculptors and Inventors Into the world for a purpose. pur-pose. I believe that Brother Goddard was one of those singers sent by God to sing the praises of the Gospel. The Bible Bi-ble teaches us that It Is not all life to live and not all tfeath to die. The Gos-i Gos-i pel teaches us that there Is another life besides this earthly one. We know that Heber S. Goddard Is not dead, that his body will rest in earth for a little time and his spirit will rest In heaven." 'Prof. McClellan rendered "To My Wife" on the organ, and a quartette composed of Mrs. Bessie Browning, Mrs. Elsa Best, Fred Graham and Hugh Dougall sang "I Need Thee Every Hour." President Joseph F. Smith spoke In part as follows: "A short time ago I had the pleasure of attending a concert at Logan In which Brother Goddard took part. I was struck with the display of his vigor and energy. When I heard of his death I marveled and was indeed astonished, for I had felt that the singer was just commencing a long and glorious career. I have often wondered why those who lead noble and useful lives are cut down In the midst of their work by the grim reaper, while many of those whose lives seem to be almost useless are permitted per-mitted to serve out their allotted time on earth." - Following President Smith the Salt Lake Symphony orchestra of forty pieces, under the leadership of Arthur Shepard, played the funeral march. Bishop Pratt pronounced the benediction. benedic-tion. The long funeral procession moved to the City cemetery headed by Held's band. |