The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-11-27
EASTON'S MEMORIAL.
SUNDAYS TRIBUTE TO REV D. j.
OGDEN.

UGUEN.
MEMORIAL SERVICE TO REV MIR OGDEN.
The tribute of a mans neighbors is
his incerest eulogy and the best key
note to his real character. That there is
genuine sorrow over the death of Rev ID.
j. Ogden was testified by the congregat-
ion that packed the Congregational
church, Sunday, so that chairs had to be
placed in the aisles and there were few
dry eyes. His catholic spirit was testi
fed to by the six clergymen who sat to-
gether on the platform, Rev A. Hamilton
of Emmanuel church, Lyons Plains
Rev r. H. Bowles of Tashua; Rev Mr.
Nance, formerly pastor of Stepney's
Baptist church; Rev j. F. Duinkerke of
Sport Hill; Rev T. e. Gilbert, now of
West Haven !, Rev j. F. Robertson of the
Stepney NJ. e. church. 1t was unfortu-
nate, to say the least, that Mr. Ogden's
own denomination was only represented
by letters of regret. MrOgden's sisters
WCAC pICoChb ftAu Lldhy uCAuCl
were made to their loss.
Rev Mr. Duinkerke was in charge of
the services and made the opening pray
er. Rev Messrs Bowles and Hamilton read
the appropriate hymns of Montgomery
selected for the occasion, Mr. Bowles
reading the impressive words of Paul in
the 10Th of 1st Corinthians and Mr. Ham
ilton pronouncing the benediction at the
close of the two-hours' service. Rev T..
E. Gilbert offered the second prayer.
Rev Mr. Duinkerke made the princi-
pal address and it was touchingly
effective, but there were also addresses
by Messrs Nance, Robertson and Gill
bert. Mr. Robertson touched the senti-
ment that inspired all, that Mr. Ogden
was Christian gentleman, humble, and
belittling Ills own attainments, but
thoughtful and self sacrificing for others.
His character was almost womanly in its
abnegation and self denial, arousing a
love in the hearts of men such as men
rarely feel toward one another.
Mr. Duinkerke sketched Mr. Ogden as
the true man, upright and manly in his
relations with man, with his spiritual
nature Christ like in thought and word
with a deep simplicity that was not
childish, but child like going about
like his Master, watching opportunities
to do good to others. His genial nature
warm affection, self sacrifice for the
nd affiliated nathn1iaifu IF iriI
and deep piety endeared him to all
His life was lovingly sketched, showing
. theological doubts on leaving the semi
nary, finally ending in peace and an or
thodoxy that could not receive the new
theology nor so called higher criticism
His sermons were simple, direct, effec
tive; not airing his learning, but ad
dressed to brothers and sisters. HI
deprecated his bachelor life as impairins
his ministerial influence.
His last service was a communion ser
vice with his own church, and, while
making the New Haven home comfort
able for the return of his sisters, he tool
cold and died of neuralgia of the heart
11C IIdu duHOuuCto SSiulOH lOI CIlt
next Sunday in his Easton church OF
the excuses of church members. Hi
sisters were commended to their Eide
, Brother, his church to the Good Shep
herd.
Warm letters of regret and affection
: were read from Rev N. IT. Merwin, hi
classmate at Yale; Rev F. c. Potter o
: Stanwich, who spoke of the joy Mr. Og
den had in Easton's union services; Mil
, ton S. Phillips; Rev w. J. Jennings o
Redding; Rev DR. G.. S. Plumley O
Greenfield Hill, who spoke of him a.
courteous, loving and endearing in min
isterial association; Rev Jabez Backus O.
Westport, who loved him for his yer,
goodness, all the time doing to max,
those about him happy, impossible TO
him to harbor i'll will toward any, mos
conscientious man he ever knew, with
| life of light, beauty and fragrance.
: Resolutions were also read prepared BY
the ministerial association of Easton ant
: Stepney and by the fellowship meeting
of the Fairfield West Consolation tina
: met at Southport, November IS.
Mr. Nance thought Mr. Ogden not ,
genius nor an orator, but a preacher O.
: Gods word. His excessive modesty KEEP
him orthodox. Rev Mr. Robertson sait
that he himself had rather meet an un
believing gentleman than Christian
boor, but Mr. Ogden was so gentle, ten
der and lovable that he made Mr. Robert
son love him. He could say forcibl
things so gently.
Rev T. E. Gilbert's tribute was warm
/ tender, sweet. Mr. Ogden's Acquaintance
, was benediction and his unselfisl
thoughtfulness was pictured. Even M
Gilbert's little girl lay down and criet
at hearing of the death. Mr. Ogden wa
seeking deeper conservation for the worl
Of God in the Easton church.
Daylight was fading as the exercises
closed, but all departed feeling that tn,
memorial tribute had been such warm
catholic, touching service as the great
loving heart of the dead pastor woulC
have desired.
EASTON.