The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1889-12-12


por,et VI, Sept. Is, 1866 aud vss the
obly sou Of T. d and J ". ames He
was ever a sludious and thoughtful boy.
Naturally Of pure thoughts, the impure
and yulgar among bis associates gave bin
N ucb pain. Ever thoughtful, be was with
oat deception. aud hence won the conf.
depce Of all who knew him. AT the age o
fifteen be entered upon three years col
leee preparatory course a, Troy Conference
Academy. ponl,ney. VI He graduated
there with distinction as student, carry
ing With him the same traits OF character
for fidelity and honesty as 10 his esIig
life, Here, also, be espoused the cause
OF bis Master; and bis christian life was
such as to leave an impression Tor good up
on his associates. Owing TO poor health
he remained at home one year after grad
Mating from the academy. He then enter
ed Cornell University aud completed tie
first three years Of bis course After sew
ersl weeks Of severe illness while a, home
be died. Sept. 90, 1888 His form was laid
TO rest 10 Dellwood Cemetry few miles
from his native place.
AT Cornell he attended the course IN
Civil Engineering, Alshough this is one
of the most difficult courses 10 the Univer-
sty be preserved an honorable average 10
bis work. He was a thorough student,
aud, as result OF bis close application,
acquitted himself 10 several branches with
marked distinction. Although OF retir
ing disposition he was well known among
the better class Of students with whom be
was popular and influential. In his per-
sonal relations with students be was always
manly and sincere. He had the confidence
OF all the professors under whom he work
ed.
But II is more especially Of bis relig
ions work and character that | wish TO
speak; for 10 that lay his strength, and in
that lies his Immortality From the very
beginning OF his course be placed Christ,
and his obligations to Him. first | well
rene m Der the first religious meeting OF the
Cornell students that he attended when he
placed himself on record for God. He
sid: 81 mean that my influence in col
legc shall be cast entirely for the Master. >
That testimony was prophetic Of his after
life at Cornell.
He Joined tho Christian Association at
time when it was unpopular having
mem bership Of not more that forty out OF
over six hundred students; but be lived to
see that same Association Gas q result OF
the continued earnest and prayeriu efforts
of himself and few otbers) become the
largest college Association 10 the World
lie was one OF the leading spirits in the
upbuilding OF the wonderful organization.
He was one OF the ten delegates sent to the
memorable gathering called together by
Mr.. Moody at Mt. Hermon in the summer
OF 1856. 1t was at this time that be re.
ceived spiritual upliit which never left
him. When he returned 10 Cornell he
was placed at the head Of the Bibe-study
work OF the Association the most impor
tsnt department Of the work. He held
this position for more than year. Who
can esiims ate the extent OF bis influence in
this exalted position2 At one time be had
Ill IT iat
we're kept on that line Of study wbieh
would At members directly for dealing
with the unconverted. He also prepared
q thorough course on the life OF Christ the
notes Of which have been preserved in his
own handwriting No one will ever know
how much time he spent in going here and
there stimulating the study OF that Word
which "endureth forever" What more
lasting work can msn do than tbisP For
over a year he wss corresponding secretary
OF the association, aud during that time
kept the religious movement a, Cornell in
close touch with the other colleges Of the
country.
His activities were not eopfoed to the
University. lie was ever loyal 10 bis
church. He Was never known TO miss the
regular Sunday service. and as often as bis
work permitted. be would attend the class
meeting. Moreover be threw bis soul IN
10 the Youue Peoples Society OF Christisn
Endesyor connected with the church. he
vas always listened to With ccse attention
for the young people had learned that be
never rose TO speak vi,hou, having some
deep truth to present His testimonies
aud celebrations sbounded in we'll appli
ed passages OF Scripture. He never lcs'
an opportunity 10 magnify the Word Of
God.
The Methodist, students Of the Univerti
~ sre grouped into an organization called
the Methodist Episcopal Alliance. II in.
eludes ., pressni probably over ore hun
drei members Winthrop Ames bad dur
ing bis last term 10 college. been elected
president OF this important society by
unanimous vote. which ~ striking testi
mony Of the high esteem 10 which be was
held by bis own denomination
His personal influence over bis class.
mates sas greater than be himself thought.
Notwithstanding the very humble opinion
be entertained concerning his Influence.
be soueht opportunities TO deal si,h men
personally ! nos recall one instance
where be bad earnest eonyerss;isn with
wandering clsssmsse 90 three successive
Sundays God honored bis Efforts Al
smother lime be wss instrumental chiefly
10 leading promiaen, student. 10 class
above bis own. TO Christ We shalt nsse'
knos how much work Iise this be did:
because be never di1 bis voft 20 be seen