Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-03
LAID AT REST.

LAID AT REST. A Deeply Impressfve occasion at the |
 United Church Yesterday-The Ob.
 sequies of Dr. Levi Ives-A Beauti-
 fuI Tribute Paid His Memory by Dr.
 E. l.. Clark.
 Yesterday afternoon all that was mortal of the late Dr. Levi Ives was consigned to the tomb. It was notable funeral oeca- sion. The public services were held at the old North church. The edifice was thronged. Nearly all the pews in the church on the main floor were occupied, and the assemblage was distinguished one, large and notable representation of the most honored and historic families of this city being present to pay homage to the departed. The medical profession, the bar, the clergy and the ranks of the schol- ars and men foremost in business and financial life were represented by many of their conspicuous lead CTS. The assemblage and the mani fest sorrow and emotion visible spoke far more deeply than words, that no com mon loss had been sustained, and that the casket which lay before the assemblage un- der the shadow of the pulpit and the out spreading branches of palm trees and palm
 plants contained the remains of one dear
 to many hearts; one whose life had left no
 ordinary impress upon the community;
 one not alone honored and esteemed, but
 beloved. It was qualification to all to see
 again the loved face of one of the for
 mer pastors of the church in the pulpit together with the present beloved pastor, 4r;1 1,u Rev. Edward l.. Clark was eloquent and feeling in the assembly and came from the
 heart to the hearts of his hearers. Dr.. Munger opened the impressive service with prayer and reading from the scrip ture, and Dr. Clark spoke of the man, his life and work, intervening with the sub- feet beautiful unst udied rhetorical passages full of the glow of feeling, as he touched
 with master hand upon the distin-
 gushing and peculiarly lovable qualities
 of him whose earthly tenement alone re-
 mained. Specially eloquent and touching
 were the passages when, in speaking of
 the Acts and of Luke, the beloved physi-
 clan, he recalled the simplicity of heart
 the genial and sunny face, and the inspir-
 ing presence of the deceased, especially in
 the sick room where loved ones lay
 
 have that subtle power so potent of min
 istering alike to mind and body, a power
 so helpful in the weakness and depression
 of the invalid and the disease-stricken: His
 life was forceful. Peter and John stood
 at the gate called beautiful, as he to-day
 stands. How sweetly refreshing were his
 ministrations among us. How was hope
 renewed as he stood by the bedside of our
 stricken ones. How sweet was our conf
 dence in his God given powers of healing.
 There is no nobler profession on earth
 than that of true physician. He died
 very rich. It is comfort to think how
 rich he was in the love of so many and what legacy he has left of sunny memories to so many. In every act of his, kindness pervaded. Out of his large heart he gave freely and in blessing others he was constantly more and more enriched. Part of the great treasure he gave returned to shine in refulgence upon his own soul We were glad to be indebted to him. The blessing came so brightly, with such sunshine, that it warmed our hearts with it's genial glow. Rich,
 gracious soul; what legacy, what wealth of loving memories he has left
 us. From first to last I do not remem- ber an act of his I would have had different. His was 8 gracious spirit. He ministered to many. He rests There are those who follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. Sweet thought that free from weakness and pain, he shall be ours again beyond the pearly gates, when God makes up his jewels. His large, genial soul is not lost to us. Our experiences of him are varied, , but all of us unite in the thought of how sweetly, serenely, he lived; how his life shone with brightness for all. Dr. Clark closed by reading beautiful poetic selection beginning, Farewell with whom my feet have trod." The choir, specially obtained for the occasion, beautifully sang, "Jesus Lover of My Soul," and later sang Asleep in Jesus." The deep toned organ then was heard and upon di- rection of Lieutenant Governor Merwin the bearers passed down the aisle. First l tor; then the actives, composed of younger men, all of the latter of the medical profes | sion.
 The entire large audience in solemn still ness stood and then, reseated, awaited the ! departure of the funeral procession from tht | church portal before passing out. The | funeral cortege was very large and i'm posing, the line of carriages reaching from | the North church to near Chapel street. Lieutenant Governor Merwin oficiateo | as master of ceremonies. The ushers a the church were Messrs J. K. Beach, F G. Beach and Leonard Daggett.
 The honorary bearers were Drs. D. L. | Daggett and Francis Bacon, ex-Governol c. R. Ingersoll and ex-Mayor Robertson Eli Whitney and William L. Kingsley. The active bearers were Drs. T. H. Rus sell, J. H. Townsend, W. w. Hawkes., o
 P. Lindsley, Charles Mailhouse, s. D 1 Gilbert, L. S. DeF Forest and W. G. Daggett l Following is the tribute paid to th'
 memory of the deceased by the medlca associations:
 ! At special meeting of the New Haven Medica association held at the house of Dr. SD. Gilbert the following minute was adopted
 "A full half century of active professional worl | has ended with the death of Levi Ives, M. | These many years he has been prominent in tn profession te which his life was devoted. We rec ognize in him practitioner of rare merit, excel
 ling in accurate diagnosis, in the skillful adapta ! tion of remedies and in faithful devotion to hi patients. None stood higher in the estimation o ! hIs brethren as an honorable, high-minded Chris ] tian gentleman, and no one more beloved il l this community, where his whole life was spent He inspired confidence and hope by his cheerfu l manner and was an ever welcome friend in ever, l household.
 l ssNone knew him but to love him, None named him but to praise.''
 | Resolved, That as mark of veneration for tn | deceasAd this association will attend the f1nera