Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-05-09
A sPRINaFIELU MAN BONOREp IN
INDIA,

The Rev. Lemon L. Uhl, n graduate OF
the literary and theological departments
Of Wittenberg College, lett this city for
India, for service as u missionary, eleven
years ago and is now on his way home,
having taken his leave Of his many friends
in Hindostan on the 10th of March. Be
fore starting from America Mr.. Uhl mar
ried Miss Mary Barr a native OF this city,
who, with daughter, returns with him.
In letter to the Lutheran Observer, pub
lished at Philadelphia (and edited by Rev.
+. W. Conrad, d. D., and Rev. Victor
l.. Conrad, both old residents Of this
city, the Rev. l.. b. Wolf, in a letter
from Guntoor, speaks in what we are sure,
are fitting terms Of the faithful work done
by Mr. Uhl as teacher and pastor, and
OF the honors bestowed upon him before
his departure for America. The last con
Ierence WIN MS OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES was
held at Guntoor, March 9th, and Mr.. Wolf
states that no part Of the work ever
escaped his notice. Ever patient Of
details, and full Of that charity that
beareth all things, he made the
councils with his brethren and CO.
workers effective. At meeting Of the
Guntoor congregation on Sunday, March
7th, the elugu Christian community was
addressed by Dr. Unangst, who was here,
not long ago, and is well.known here, and
others, and they spoke of Mr.. Uhrs SER
vices in the mission and the fidelity which
he showed in every position. Mr.. uhl had
preached for more than FIVE years to these
people, having taken charge OF the con-
gregation from DR.. Unangst, and among
those present on this occasion were many
Of his former and present pupils, so that his
words fell like those Of father. Thoughts
came quick and fast, as the speakers com.
ferred the state Of things at the time Mr..
Uhl arrived at Guntoor, eleven years ago,
with the present condition Of the work
aud its prospects
But the greatest honor of all came from
decidedly unexpected quarter 1t was
at farewell mass meeting held in the
grounds surrounding the church building
at Guntoor, on the l4th of March Every
community in the city-Brahman, Pariah
and all-was represented and all joined in
common expressions of appreciation, praise
and gratitude. After prayer was offered
by DR.. Unangst, the Mohammedans pre-
scented an address through one of the
teachers Of the High school, formerly
pupil of Mr.. Uhl, in which the work done
by Mr.. Uhl and the mission in opening a
class of Mussulman boys, was ittingly
spoken Of and appreciated. This class
has been growing in strength since the
opening OF the school to these boys, and,
although the Mussulman community is
much more backward in education than
the Hindu, still Ut this time the former are
being represented in nearly all, if not all.
the classes of the school.
Then Mr.. Tod, spoken of by Mr.. Wolf,
as the manager Of the Guntoor Munici.
pality," and whom we suppose to be the
mayor OF the city read an interesting ad-
dress in which tribute was paid to Mr..
UhPs abundant labors and fidelity.
Then followed several short recitations
by native boys, OF unwritable and unpro-
nouceable names, after which the regular,
official address Of the school boys-Mr.
UhPs old pupils-was read by X. Appialo
Deikshutulu, boy of the mstriculation
class, and is pronounced to have
been "a well-written English address,
for one Of his years and ex-
perienee." He spoke quite at length
OF Mr.. Uhl as gentleman, as q scholar
as al instructor Of youths, and as the
principal of the High School. He, as a
matter OF course, threw into the address
the opinions Of a pupil, and without doubt
gave expression to the sentiments of his
fellow-schoolmate in the most spprecia-
tive manner. The speaker did not fail to
hit the real secret of his teacher success.
viz, fidelity to duty and persistence in
carrying out his known duty, it mattered
not how hard it was. Pastor John then
read an excellent address on behalf of the
Christian church, which it has been Mr..
Uhfs privilege to help in building up.
He, of course, could speak especially of
the work of Mr.. Uhl in the boarding
school and in the Telugu congregation,
and in no timid way, considering the
fact that he was surrounded by Brahmas
and men more highly educated, did he lay
his tribute OF commendation upon the
wreath which was being worn in honor OF
fidelity aud patience
So tar the fitting words had been spoken,
but the generous act remained yet to be
done. spontaneously, encouraged by the