Life — May 3, 1888 — page 12: what you’re looking at

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256 THE HEIGHT OF SELFISHNESS. N unpopular youth of Cologne, With a pain in his stomach did mogne : He heaved a great sigh And said, ‘‘I would digh, But the loss would be only my ogne.” A POINTED ATTENTION. AN AFFAIR IN HIGH LIFE, First Man of the World: Wat's THE MATTER, PLANTAGENET, WITH YOU AND MAUD; ARE YOU NO LONGER FRIENDS? Second Ditto: A TRIFLING MISUNDERSTANDING. I DROVE THE GOVERNOR'S COAL CART AROUND TO HER HOUSE LAST SUNDAY TO GIVE MAUD A DRIVE ON THE AVENUE. WHEN I REACHED THE DOOR THE THOUGHT STRUCK ME THAT THE HORSE, BEING A WHITE ONE, AND MAUD'S HAIR A BRIGHT RED— Third Ditto: AW, SHE THOUGHT: IT A PUT UP JOB? Second Ditto: :XACTLY ; AND WE HAVEN'T SPOKEN SINCE, ALTHOUGH, EGAD, I BELIEVE SHE LOVES ME STILL. THE UNDERTAKER’S OPPORTUNITY. T often occurs that the most ludicrously funny things are written in solemn and grave earnest, and one of the best illustrations of this phenomenon that has recently come to light is an article from a Con- necticut newspaper concerning the obsequies of an undertaker’s wife, from which we take the following extracts : The remains reposed in an elegant full circular solid cedar casket, covered with rich black silk plush with heavy bar handles covered with black textile silk with silver ears and tips. The casket was lined throughout with heavy white satin with rope moulding. It rested on two handsome oval pedestals procured by Mr. B. expressly for the occasion, These were massive, yet artistic in design. The body of each was covered with heavy tufted black satin with heavy black silk fringe drapery. The burial case was of cedar with silver tips and lined with red satin. ‘The casket and burial case came from the well-known firm of C. M. & Co., and is of their best work and latest design, The funeral ceremony was conducted by the Rev. R. G. S. N., of the South Congregational Church, in a very solemn and impressive manner. * * * The remains were borne to Mountain Grove Cemetery in the new and elegant hearse of Charles R., drawn by the handsome gray team belonging to Mr. B, ‘The committal service at the grave was read by Rev. E. L. W., of the Episcopal Church of Brookfield, a cousin of Mr. B, There was an unusual display of floral offerings contributed by loving friends and relations. Among them were a beautiful wreath of choice blossoms bearing the word ‘Grandma, from Bessie T. and William Bishop L., grandchildren of the deceased; a large and handsome Gates Ajar bearing the word ‘ Mother,” from Mr. and Mrs. Joseph N. L. ; a magnificent stand- ing clock showing the hour, six o'clock, when life took its flight, underneath it being a large open book in which blossoms bearing the words: ‘The hour has come,” and at the top of the book appeared the word “‘ Wife.” ‘The last named piece was abnut five feet in height, composed of white roses and Easter lilies, and was a beauti- . ful tribute to a departed loved one; a handsome basket of Easter lilies from the daughter Mamie L. B. ; a large and elegant standing cross of carnation pinks and Easter lilies with a crown of red pinks, from the employes of Mr. B., and a box of choice cut flowers from H. S., of Pittsburgh, Pa., ex-President of the National Funeral Directors’ Association. | The burial was under the supervision of Mr. B. C. P., of New Britain, an intimate friend of Mr. B. comicbooks.com