Sun Mar 20. At home this morning, and attended the funeral services of the late Bishop
Elias Morris at 2 pm at the Tabernacle. The QChoir sang "O my Father." Prayer by
B[isho]p Wm B. Preston. A club of singers sang "Not dead by [but] sleepeth." Bro. George
Wallace briefly addressed the meeting, followed by B[isho]p. Robt T. Burton and
Prest Angus M. Cannon each referring to the life and integrity of B[isho]p Morris.
Prest George Q Cannon spoke very impressivley for 45 minutes and I followed him
speaking 10 minutes. The choir sang "Rest, Rest, for the weary soul." Benediction
by Prest Joseph F. Smith. There were 45 carriages formed in the procession
to the Cemetry. I drove home from the Tabernacle.
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