Morning journal and courier., 1890-06-16
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 or she New Haven Division of Con- Aucsors-W0rds Of KuloGy spoken Evidences or Increased Harmony Between shc Company and Its Em- ployes-Some Fine Music.
 The New Haven division No. 1, Conduc- ora' association, held its second annual. me- morial service yesterday afternoon to pay respect and honor to the memory of its late members, Charles H. Stebbins, killed two years ago by @ collision on the Air Line; Amos H. Beers, who died of heart disease on his train on the Naugatuck road last 7Deoen- Der, and William Fl. Turner. the late super intendent of the New York division, who died of the grip last spring. The services were held in Masonic hall, corner Chapel and Union streets, and were of very impressive order. The room was dimly lighted and about the altar were handsome palms and l potted plants and also pillow of flowers with tho word Brother" inscribed, memorial to | the late Charles H. Stebbins. and similar l one to the memory of the late Amos Beers. | On either side was an extinguished conduo- l tors lantern ,signifying that their lfe's course was done. Upon the centerpiece of the room was placed a magnificent broken column of flowers in tribute to the memory of the late
 
 standards the three colored lights, green, red and white, lighted. The services were open- cd by w. W. Pardee, who feelingly made few remarks.
 It is needless to mention, he said, the req. son for which we are gathered here to-oay. The noble custom which was originated by the Grand Army of setting apart one day each year for memorial service to the de- parted members has become one universal with the Arnerfcxn people.
 Professor Thomas G. Shepard as prelude played Chopin's Funeral March on the organ, after which followed the memorial service by the New Haven division. All the mmbers marched in and formed in line on both sides and were addressed by Brother Conductor on his arm. He spoke briefly, and his words carried the deep feelings felt by him at the occasion with all that it representeds
 Some of our number, he said, have been summoned hence by call that we must all answer sooner or later. How fitting 1t is that we are assembled here in acknowledge ment of sacred ties now severed. Our broth. ers have finished their allotted task in the course of their life, but their virtues and | nobleness of character shall not go unrecord- ed. He concluded with prayer. Brothers and friends, said Conductor O. M. Phillips, have been asked to say few words upon Brother Stebbips, but what more can say that his every day life gave us an example. He was all thas was good and kind and at. yesterday an aged lady presented me with this bequet to place on his grave. She re- lated many an act of his of attention ehown toward the aged. He has gone, but we will surely meet him again.
 Words of eulogy on Amos s. Beers were pronounced by Conductor R. s. Beers. Two l of those, he said, who met with us In our hall AlA At.A~. z c with mingled pleasure and sadness that speak in eulogy of Amos s. Beers. He was tho oldest conductor in the employ of the company. I saw him the very morning of the day he died 90 suddenly. He was in the best of spirits and tho same bright, good hearted nature as was ever his wont. He was one of the best of men, bringing comfort full and just, and may he rest in peace, as his long years of faithfulness deserve.
 Fitting were the words of tribute uttered to the memory and praise of the late Wil- Ham H. Turner, superintendent of the New York division by Conductor A. s. Ostrander. He was man whose loss was deep sorrow to wide circle, but perhaps not felt more keenly than by those under him in the busi- ness of the road. Probably no superintend- ent, he said, ever assumed his duties under more difficulties than he, coming here total Istranger, and placed in such close contact with the employees. naturally suspicious and distrustful. That he succeeded so well in win- ming universal affection is most remarkable. | He was a man of marked business ability, could quickly grasp the situation and never r was obliged tO alter decision. His tact in governing his subordinates was wonderful . He was never known to use any harsh meas
 ures and in discipline was just and moderate. Many instances of kind : acts and words are held by those in his en : ploy in loving remembrance. To the con
 ductors and their association Mir. Turner wal warm friend He trusted and had warn regard for us. HeStaught us that the com T -panyis interests were our own and that oul ] interests were the company's. May we no hope that this work will continusa On behalf l of the conductors am authorized to say thai we will do our part.
 Assistant Superintendent w. J. Crosby spoke briefly. h the touching words ol eulogy that had bsen paid the late MT. Fur ner he thought there was @ deep significance | It shows, he said that hsrshnsss Is not necss sary on the part of the company towards it' | employees. In the past twenty-five yeari railway employers all over the country. and not little of this has been due to the in' fluence of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Conductors associations. The companies do not oppose but uphold thest organizations when they are managed 1T such true way from promoting harmony between employers and employed and ex tending the interlinked interests of both.
 The music rendered by Miss Jennie Thomal and the Yale quartette was superb. Mis- Thomas sang "Jerusalem" and "Nearsr My Fathers House." The selections by tho guar tette were "Asleep in Jesus" and "God1 Ways's are Best" The beautiful flora tributes, which were most tastefully ar ranged by Dickerman. the florist, will b. placed on the grave to-day. Among thu railway officials present were Presiden Clark, General Manager Luoius Futile Superintendent O. M. Shepherd, Agent J. 8 Scofield, General Ticket Agent J. N. States Comptroller Kochersperger, Auditor s. Q Fleetwood, Auditor James Msckerill. Anoni the others were sx-Judge Harrison, Genera Bradley, Lieutena1t Governor s. E. Merwil and Ward Nichols.