The Wichita daily eagle., 1893-03-09


On Yesterday the schools were dismissed
for the afternoon and the teachers with
the members OF the board OF education
and friends assembled at the High school
building to pay respect to the memory Of
the late DR.. r. ". Stevenson formerly su-
periutendent OF our city schools.
Services were opened with a hymn by
the teachers. followed with prayer By the
Rev. David Winters.
DR.. Richardson spoke first. He saii:
Il have known DR.. Stevenson for twenty
years and they have only added 10 my
respect and love for the man. DIR.
Stevenson belonged to that distinguished
group OF Ohio superinteudents and educa-
tors which numbered such men as White,
Hancock, Henkle and Harvey, and OF
which coterie only White survives
To the younger in the profession, DR..
Stevenson was ever ready to help, with
friendship as well as instruction, and 20
his peers he offered the association OF a
personality peculiarly refreshing"
Dr. Winters followed. He said: "As an
educator DR.. Stevenson was certainly 8
great man. l regretted exceedingly
to see him leave your schools.
but while this Is true / wish to say that
have come to trust his successor fully and
pledge him the heartiest support
DR.. Stevenson was a man of strong indi-
viduality, a fine specimen of the Scotch
Irish type. Generally. with him, a ques-
ton decided had reached final considera-
ton l delighted always in his company,
whether in our homes, at church or on the
street We differed in opinions sometimes
but we always pleasantly agreed to dis
agree.
Some OF the most encouraging words OF
my ministry have come from him. For
his success be depended not on his splen-
did abilities alone, but trusted ever in his
God-and we are sure that be has entered
into the re~ard OF the good man.
Principal DunkiI OF the Lincoln school
said: "I knew DR.. Stevenson as an sdu-
Gator before met him as my superiatend-
ens or came TO have him for my friend
regarded hiIo as one OF the greatest school
men OF the day. I was particularly i'm
pressed with his loyalty 70 teachers"
Miss Rowe, principal Of the normal
schooi. paid fine tribute 10 the worth,
personal and professional, ot Dr.. Steven
son.
Miss Bursi OF the Webster school spok.
briefly OF the kindness Of DR.. Stevenson 70
both teachers and pupils, CT the good
clesr and OF tie words of encouragement
be gave 20 all
Professor Shall followed. He remarked
fhe great car,.ial!ty q the man, % BIS
uniform cheerfulaess sad Of his ability 70
make all about him At ease
Mr.. Ward paid a glowing tribute 70 D..
Stevenson IN which he praised the
ulagnzrniusty Of bis soul aad tne kin adaess
Of his heart
Miss Mills, priactpsI G. IRE Webster
school also expressed her high regard for
ihA character aad ability c. DR.. S.svsaacn-
George { Campbell of th= .choO. beard
reviewed tie Lie of Dr.. Sssveasoo vaotn
be had known for years, and eloqGeatly
portrayed his many virtues
The following resolutions were tbea re-
ported % tie eOmrait;ss. Professor H :
MeNichasg aud Misses May z Rove.
Tfuage Cleveland, ~sSsis l. Clark ard
Eta Mason. znd unaaimoQsly passed.
whereas, IA the order CT Dlviae Proyi-
fe.ce cur former hoaored 81 y~riaieEcesr.
DR.. z w Sseve1soa. b&s Deea called from
abundant Labor - eternal reward. N@. tAs
teachers Ct Rl-asts. aeSir- % Par Gar
trthute Of rssp-c. 20 his memory
Resolved. That ia tie death of Dr.. z
" Steveasoa the cause OF ssGcstscn.
" aass e;sse8aacv Ae did much % proaaoss.
sief 70 = hose eS,1ni,sI. b= SrUEght mach
vvss5crg hzs sn.s n raos. y&lasol. friend
and supporss-.
Resolved, That ere rs-srobsr his za.-
form ksn6gess and eoasiaerasio1 arc pTs
a.-eoy express oa- deep se2ss os psrS1E4i
b~r-av-2-at
Resolved TIA. ne .ez1ez 20 rs s;rsckes