The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-04
OBTTU AR Y.
REV. DIR. BEERS.

REV. DIR. BEERS.
There are many who will grieve to hear of
the death of Rev. II. w. Beers, ID. D., late of
Trinity Episcopal Church of this city,
which event occurred al his home. two miles
from st. Helena, Napa County, at II 40
O'clock yesterday morning, after twenty
four hours of terrible suffering from
Bright's disease of the kidneys, at the age
of about Y years. His family were with
him at the time of his death, and bis de-
voted wife is completely Frustrated by the
blow which has fallen upon her. The body
will be brought down to the city to-day on
the train that will meet the 5 80 o'clock boat
this evening, and will be taken to the Nor
tuary Chapel at Trinity Church, where it
will rest until arrangements are comleted
Tor the funeral, which will, in all probable
ity, take place on Monday.
DR.. Beers life i'll the ministry has not only
been an active one but 1t has been one of
more than ordinary usefulness, and his
lab0rs have universally been crowned with
success. His earnestneSs of purpose, de-
votiJn to his work, his ability to say great
deal in the fewest words, these traits, to-
gether with his personal magnetism and his
ability to draw friends around him wher
ever his lot was cast, all contributed to his
success in the fields of labor into which he
entered. His work in the West commenced
with his call to Laudes, Iowa, as Il mission
airy, in 1856 While in that field he built
Grace Church. Il handsome structure, which
is still standing. In 1861 he was called
to Trinity Church, GAINESVILLE, Wis. He
strengthened the organization, raised the
necessary funds for enlarging and improv-
ing the church edifce and built new rec
tory. there having been none connected with
the church. In 1860 he was called to the
Church of the Ascension in Chicago. He
found congregation without building,
ana he set to work to remedy the evil. He
bought lot, built the church, and had the
satisfaction of seeing his charge occupy their
own building. From Chicago he went to
Fond du Lac, Wis, as rector of st. Johns
Church there. While In charge OF that
parish he secured several acres of land near
the church and built parish-scho0l, which
he carried on successfully in addition to at
tending to his duties as rector. From Fond
du Lac he went in 1870 to All Souls Church,
Milwaukee, and there, with his accustomed
energy, he secured grounds for church,
and enlarged the school accommodations for
boys and girls. At Ogdenshurg, Wis, where
be Was next called, the congregation were
already in pi session of handsome church
edifice, but the accommodations were too
limited to meet the requirements OF the
growing membership, so he eXerted himself
with such success that he had the satlSfac-
ton of seeing a beautiful two-story stone
edltice erected as an extension to the
church building proper. ST. PauPs Church,
Cincinnati, next called for his services, and
from there he went TO Trinity Church, Port
land, Oregon. He was alsoan lncOrpOr
OF All Souls Cathedral, Albany, n. Y. He
was called to Trinity Church in this city in
1875, and did faithful work until in 1890 the
inLrmities of age demanded rest, and his
congregation called TO his assistance the
Rev. j. Sanders Reed, who now occupies the
pulpit Of Trinity i'll ali emnently Satistac-
tory manner. But lie had so endeaTed him.
self 10 his charge that they did not propose
to retire him without showing him in a sub
stantial manner the place he held in their
hearts. He was Il ade Emeritus rector, and
they presented him with 5000 in cash and
gave him an allowance of 500 month dur
Ing life. DIR. Beers was member OF the
General Convention of the Protestant EpiS-
cOpal Church from 1868 TO 1888, inclusive,
ana the degree of ID. d. was conferred on
him by Racine College. Notice of his
funeral will be published as soon as the
necessary arrangements are made.
COLL DEANE.
Coll Deane, the wel-known stock broker,
and head OF the firm of Deane 81 Co., died
rather UNEXPECTEDLY yesterday, OF hemor-
rhage Of the stomach, at his residence, 323
Cole street The deceased was in appar-
entity perfect health the day previous, and
transacted all of his business in the board.
On returning home, however, ne complained
of not feeling well, and, as the evening grew
and his condition became alarming, his ply
stefan was sent for. and also his pastor, the
Rev. Father Lagan. The latter gentleman
administered all the sacrsments of the Cath
ole Church. after which he continued to sink
until O'Clock Yesterday afternoon, when
death relieved him from his troubles. The
deceased was a native of Ireland, 81 years
of age, and while an ardent admrer of the
Government of his adopted country never
lost his affection tor the land of his birth.
He leaves widow and SIX young children
to mourn his untimely end. The date has
not yet been set for the funeral, but the in
terment Will be in the Oakland cemetery, in
the family vault where the two brothers of
the deceased are already at rest. Mr.. Deane
will be mitch missed by the many charitable
societies, of which he was a consistent
patron, and by great numbers Of personal
friends and business associates.