The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-01

OBITUARY.



,, gage are all filled with dangers that lead to
the grave The messenger of death comes
to all ages and ranks. To some after lin
gering illness TO others suddenly in the
vigor of opening manhood, which has
promise of long and useful life. In all
these conditions there is sadness, but when
the. summons comes to one in the flower of
youth, and one engaged in a course of
training for the activities of life, deeper
sadness envelopes the heart and conveys to
all more potent meaning, wider sorrow.
Such significance comes to us in the death
of the young man whose name stands at the
head of this article. -Four weeks ago this
morning, full of hope and expectation, he
left Rutland TOR Poughkeepsie, N. Y, to
enter upon course of instruction in East
mans Commercial college-with the design,
after its completion, of entering earnestly
upon active business life. week ago, a
disease of fearful import attacked him-1
cerebro spinal eningitis-which terminal
ed his life at 8 o'clock on Saturday morn
ing last
lie was kindly cared for by the family
in which he resided the best medical aid
was summoned but all in vain. His
father arrived two days before his death,
and gave him careful personal attention
until the last moment. His remains were
escorted to the train by the members of
literary club, of which he was member,
and arrived here in charge of Col. ]. NJ.
Putnam. on Saturday evening.
John Cramton Holden, son of L. l..
| Holden, was born in Shrewsbury, April
30, 1857. Since the age of IL years, he
has resided mainly with his uncle, John w.
Cramton, who has cared for him and su-
perintended his education. lie pur-
sued his studies in the graded school, and
for the last few years has been an attend
ant upon the high school. He proved a
bright, apt scholar. He appreciated and
improved the oppoi tunities offered him,
and was ever ambitious to do well. He
enjoyed the confidence and regard of his
teachers and won the respect of his associ-
ates.
lie was n young man of more than Ordi-
nary promise, possessing many rare and
essential traits Of character. He was con-
scentous in the performance of every
duty, of strict integrity, and felt the re-
sponsibility of every trust coniided to him.
No evil influences ever swervcd him from
the path of rcctitude and duty. Great
hopes were centcred in him by those who
had watched his course of life. These
hopes are suddenly blasted, but the re-
memberance of pleasant relations in life
remains to the Borrowing parents and rela-
tives of one who was dutiful, upright and
loving.
In more than an ordinary degree are the
sympathies of the community extended to
those who mourn. His associates and all
who knew him feel sense of personal loss
in the death of one they respected and
honored for his manly and consistent
character.
THE FUNERAL.
The funeral was attended at 9 O'Clock
on Sabbath afternoon from the Bardwell
House. There was a large gathering Of
relatives and friends from Clarendon,
Shrewsbury and of our own citizens, in |
consideration of the fact that no public no.
tice had been given of the funeral.
The services were opened with the sing
ing of the funeral anthem, "Brother thou
hast gone before us" by quartet. Seec-
tons of scriptures were read, prayer Of
fered, and brief funeral address pro-
nounced by Rev. n p. Gilbert, pastor of
the Congregational church in Clarendon.
He spoke substantially as follows.
Mr.. GILBERT's ADDRESS.
Rejoice, o young man, In thy youth and let |
thy heart cheer thee In the days OF thy YOUTH |
and walk in the ways OF thine heart, and In |
the sight of thine eyes but know thou, that
ior an these thlhgs Goa VIII bring thee into judy
ment. Eccl. Xi. o.
would moderate the ambition of youth
in some directions, aud spur it on in others.
would, in some things, check their hopes,
and in others stimulate them. In some
pleasures | would bid them be of good |
cheer, but in the banqueting hall of sinful |
pleasure l would hang over them the sword |
of Damocles. | would not repress all |
mirtb, neither refrain their feet from the |
house of mourning. / would have them |
engage with will in worldly occupation, |
but not to the neglect of spiritual things |
They should live in the present rs a part |
of it, but they should live for eternity. |
They should live as good neighbors while |
they travel Zionward as Christian pilgrims.
Though hoping to reach the spiritual |
Canaan thpv chnulI l,a ,,,hl;r u,,;r;toJ o;,;
zens of the earthly country in which |
they now sojourn. Though entering with
zest into worldly occupations let them
know that for all these things, God will |
bring them into judgment.
Vast numbers of our youth are in our
schools and colleges, full of emulation, am
bilious to excel. Some hope to distinguish |
themselves in the legal profession, others
in the healing art, Others in the ministry 4;
others again look forward to the accumu-
latlOn OF great riches-to becoming mer-
chant princes-some expect distinction IN
the arts, science and letters. So, too, in
the trades, the journeyman of to-day is
ambitious to become tomorrow master
workman and day after tomorrow to be-
come proprietor and manufacturer 1t
is just here that youthful hopes and am
billions need wholesome restraint. There is
great uncertainty about these anticipatons.
This must be so from the very nature of
the case and daily are we reminded of the
fact. Though health and opportunity IA
| vor, the necessary capacity may not be de-
| veloped. One may be entrusted with vast
business responsibilities but find himself
unable for the emergency. One enters the
| law but has not the acumen requisite ;
mounts the forum but eloquence comes not
at his call.
Life is voyage now upon smooth sea,
and now upon boisterous ocean, and man
does not know his strength till lie is tried
Life is struggle and man does not know
true life in its broad sense, till he has Crap
pied with some of its stern difficulties
How frequently sickness comes on apace,
and high hopes are disappointed and world.