The Press., 1883-07-05
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(From the Hartford Times.A

(From the Hartford Times)
 Died in Holland, Conn.,, June 20, Will liam 0. Ladd, aged 63 years, son of Dr. Abiiah Ladd, who faithfully served his generation, as a physicien, in Holland. The subject of this notice gave early and earnest attention to the cultivation of his mind and commenced the work of & school teacher when IS years of age, in which he continued, with marked success, till he had taught thirty three terms. These faith full labors were bestowed mostly in Tol- land, Vernon and Windsor, where multi tudes of grateful pupils still bless his mem- legislature, and at different times filled all the important offices of the town except that of clerk. In connection with the school board he did long and faithful service. His decisions, as trial justice, think all will agree, were the result of careful ex- animation and incorruptible integrity. He was nurtured under Christian influences, and his mind was early established in the way of virtue, and when about eighteen years of age he met with that marked spir- itual change, to which he looked back as the years rolled on, as the crisis of his mor- al history. He subsequently, united with the Methodist Episcopal church, from the bosom of which he has now been trans lated to the church triumphant He took great delight in the worship of God, and was specially helpful in the singing, as he was called to lead the choir for several years. He was twice married first to Miss Harriet B. Johnson of South Wind sor, May 4th, 1845 second, to Miss Sarah M. Clark of Holland, June 1st, 1856, who survives to mourn her loss.I Four children survive him-William R., now of St. Paul, 4 Phelps December 2S, 1875; Hattie J., who was married to James l.. Weeks of Hartford Henry J., who was married to Der 4, 1877, and Emma J., who was mar ried to Frank P. Mack, now of South Man chester.
 Memorial services were held in the Methodist church, Holland, June "A, con- ducted by F. A. Crafts, the pastor, assist ed by Rev. Charles N. Seymour, pastor of the Congregational church, by special re- quest of MT. Ladd. Out of respect to his memory and a desire of the people of the entire community to participate in the services, the other churches in the place were closed. In the very large concourse of people who attended were many from other towns. The floral decorations were appropriate and beautiful particularly the large pillow on which was the word Father A beautiful motto in ink, inscribed, E1e Me maoriama, suitably draped, prepared by Mrs. F. A. Crafts, was hung near his place in the choir. Rev. MT. Seymour, in his address, gave touching expression of per sonal regard, and bore full testimony to the noble character and christian stead fastness of his associate on the school board. MT. Crafts drew lessons from the 1y # T 4o4 4<> different classes, especially for business importance of early devotion to all that is pure, and to the service of Christ, in whose truth and grace we find the uplifting and refining influence that make the moral des- erts to rejoice and blossom as the rose. sroRRs AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL.
 The graduating class exercises at the Storrs agricultural school were held in the Congregational church at Mansfield on Wednesday, June 27th. The church was handsomely decorated and there was a good sized audience present. The exer- cises opened with prayer by Rev. Mr. Hoisington. The members ol the gradu- ating class then read essays as follows Animal Parasites, by Fred Birge Brown of Gilead Seed Testing, by Charles Spencer Foster of Bristol Surveying, by Henry Richard Hoisington of North Coventry The Colorado Beetle, by Burke Hough of Weatogue; Fruits of the Farm, by Arthur Sherwood Hubbard of Glastonbury; and Fertilizers, by Andrew Keith Thompson oi West Cornwall. The essays were without exception very able papers, and evinced 8 thorough, practical knowledge of the sub. jects treated upon. The address in behalf ] of the trustees was made by MT. J. M. Hubbard of Middletown. Prof. Rooms conferred the diplomas upon the graduat- ing class, and made pleasant address in which he referred to the iberality of the Storrs brothers in their original gifts to
 the institution, and as an answer to un- founded criticism said that the donors had never offered word of advice or sugges.
 tion as to the management of the school
 Referring to the habits of the young men
 under his charge, Professor Rooms said
 that he had never known body of stu. dents more faithful and devoted to ther
 work. After an earnest address to the
 graduating class by Professor Rooms, the formal exercises were concluded with g
 benediction by Rev. MT. Beaeh.- WS1zi. .a1a0satie Journal. r,
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