The Pharmaceutical era . y secular, the massive metal crucifix onthe coffin being the only sign of religion visible. The at-titude of the crowd at the cemetery, rather curious thanrespectful, drew forth a protest from M. Lafosse, thechemist, who was one of the mourners. The unfortunatewidow evidently felt her position keenly, and smellingsalts had to be administered to her more than once duringthe brief procession and last farewell. Prof. Blclcliers Funeral. Professor Bleiehers funeral was a public demonstra-tion of respect and admiration for the martyr of duty,who, (as M. Goderin, of the Scho
The Pharmaceutical era . y secular, the massive metal crucifix onthe coffin being the only sign of religion visible. The at-titude of the crowd at the cemetery, rather curious thanrespectful, drew forth a protest from M. Lafosse, thechemist, who was one of the mourners. The unfortunatewidow evidently felt her position keenly, and smellingsalts had to be administered to her more than once duringthe brief procession and last farewell. Prof. Blclcliers Funeral. Professor Bleiehers funeral was a public demonstra-tion of respect and admiration for the martyr of duty,who, (as M. Goderin, of the School of Pharmacy, saidin his graveside oration) had fallen like a soldier, on thefield of honor. It was in this spirit that General deCornulier Luciniere, commanding the Nancy garrison, or-dered the band of the 79th regiment to take part in thefuneral and expressed a desire that every regiment shouldsend a deputation. lAll official Nancy was gathered in front of the direc-tors residence when the funeral procession PKOF. Bl>telCllERS Bleicher folio \<t<i on foot. The procession ofjhe rarious faculties of thei university, dn their robes of office,were proceeded by the tffical mace bearer^ The^studentsof the umver»r - - ~ ~ sity, in velvet caps, were grouped aroundthe banner of their association. Three generals, manyofficer the mayor, the local bench, etc., were all repre-„nA. The pall-bearers included I»rotessor Godfrin, ofcne School of Pharmacy, the head of the faculties ofSciences, Law, Literature, and Medicine, the Prefect ofthe Department, and the head surgeon of the local armyCorps. Among the handsome wreaths borne behind the
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