Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-07-21

The funeral of DR.. H. B. Smith in West
vile Sunday, an account of which was
given yesterday, was memorable one in
the village, conspicuous because of the
universal feeling of sorrow in the place
over the love of the promising and popu-
lar young physician and the outpouring of
people from all parts who attended the
church that the members of Olive Branch
lodge, F. and A. NJ, who were attending,
and many other friends, including some
of the medical men in attendance, were
unable to get into the edifce.
The Rev. A. N. Lewis, an intimate friend
of the deceased, and former rector of the
church, delivered a touching address, and
Rev. DR.. J. L. Willard spoke feelingly of
DIR. Smith as physician, friend and citi-
zen. He referred especially to his sunny
disposition and to his great skill as ply
stefan. He spoke at length Of the doctors
scientific attainment and his broad and
liberal culture; of his loyal friendship and
lovable character.
DR.. Lewis tribute was in part as fol-
lows:
"The beloved physician" whose mortal
remains we are about to commit TO the
dust, was man Of strong individuality.
His whole makeup was peculiar His
traits of character were loveable to de-
gree. He had his faults, and no one knew
them better or deplored them more than
he. But may not truly say that
''E'en his failings leaned to virtues sdes'
have known him more intimately, per-
haps, than any of you; and I certify to
you, friends and brethren, that I have
never known a man more free
hearted, more sympathetic, more thor
oughly unselfsh than Dr. Heman B.
Smith! I appeal to the poor, the sick and
the unfortunate for the truth of my asser-
ton. could, if it were fitting, recount
many deeds of charity and mercy; could
speak of homes which have been frightened
by his benefcence; of "friends in need" to
whom he has been a ''friend indeed :"
But it is not necessary. His benevolence
and charity were proverbial. If the prayers
of the poor could have raised him up, he
would not be in his coffin to-day!
It goes without saying that he was a
physician of great skill and knowledge
He was ardent1y in love with his profess
sion and earnestly devoted to his patients
The regard entertained for him and the
confidence reposed in him by those who
came under his ministrations will remain a
lasting memorial of his skill.
He had a deep sense of the beautiful.
He was an ardent student and lover of
nature. He could speak of "trees, from the
cedar-tree that is in Lebanon even unto
the hyssop that springeth out of the wall.
He spake also of beasts and of fowl and of
creeping things and fishes" He was a
botanist of no mean attainments. He was
learned in grasses and diatoms, and had
made many Investigations in chemistry
and the kindred sciences.
He was a lover of music and poetry. If
he had devoted himself to the former he
would have achieved distinction. He had
made considerable progress, much more
than the average amateur, in the study
and practice of music as science.
He was q friend, true and constant.
This no one knows better than he who now
addresses you! There was absolutely
nothing he would not do for friend. His
heart and purse opened together to friend
in distress. He was easily imposed upon;
and, unlike most men, would give again
when he knew he had been imposed upon!
He had wiry constitution, power of
physical endurance which ought to have
insured him long life. But, alas he
overrated that power; he did not and
yond MS strength; he was careless and i'm
prudent-and here he lies
must not omit to speak of his genius,
for he was genius There was almost
nothing he could not do. He could handle
tools better than many skilled mechanics
He could write verses of more than aver
age merit. He was learned and deeply
read in many scientific and philosophical
subjects. If he had devoted himself to
science believe he would have taken a
high rank among the sayants of to-day.
Said lady to me not long since: HE
was the soul of delicacy in the sick ROOM"
which Is the highest praise that could be
accorded to physician!
He will be missed in this community
among those who had had his sick minis
which he had served and supported SO
faithfully aud unhinchingly. He will be
missed in the fraternities Of which he was
an earnest and enthusiastic member. He
will be missed by his family, by his rela-
tives, by his father, who as yet is ignorant
of his loss; by the poor and the I'M
fortunate, whose wants he has SO gener-
ously and de1icately relieved, but by none
more than by the speaker, to whom his
death is personal bereavement.
Give saith the Holy Book, nor turn away
VII ass eF nGR thee
And freely of his goods gave day by day:
Both gold and silver, in their bright array,
And gifts of healing, costlier far, he had:
The sick man saw him enter and was glad,
For pain and suffering would his touch obey.
How many hopeless once. his praise could tell
And if he faltered, sometimes; il he fell
Ali who does not, here in this earthly night?
The Great Physician saw and loved him well,
And beckoned him from Darkness into Light!
The worst cases of scrofula, salt rheum-
and other diseases of the blood, are cured