The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1894-12-01
BRO. SWANS SEVENTEEN ANN
VERSARY.

18th we reprinted DR.. Tuttles appre-
ciative sketch of Mr.. James HI. Swan,
of Chicago, who for forty years has been
widely known in this city as one of our
most prominent and beloved laymen.
Mr.. Swan was born in Haddam, Conn,
November 23d. 1924. His SEVENTEEN
anniversary therefore occurred on Fri
day of last week. The notable event
was made the occasion for gathering
that evening of some twenty five invited
guests and a birthday dinner at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Swan, 474O Kim
bark avenue. 1t was a delightful occa-
sion; the beautiful house was hand
somely decorated and exquisite taste was
manifested in all the adornments. The
dinner was served at half-past six, and
the guests assembled around table
that was poem in its beauty, and for
two hours enjoyed an elegant repast, and
much pleasant conversation.
The dinner ended, Mr.. Swan was
called upon to say something in regard
to his experience of life during the sew
enty years, and responded in character
istically pleasant and profitable style.
Then Rev. DR.. Garfield arose and sur
prised the company by reading a poem
in three parts, recounting in humorous
and at the same time thoughtful man
ner, the important events in the life of
Bro. Swan. The poem was quite
lengthy production, trimming over with
wit and genius. The closing portion of
the poetic episode was hymn to cele-
brate the 10th birthday, which after
reading, DIR. Cantwell was called upon
to lead the gathering in singing The
hymn was as follows, and it was sung
by the company standing. every voice
joining in the we'll known air:
(Tune, "America")
God bless James Swan, we say
God bless him every day,
And keep him we'll.
A man of just renown,
And sound from heel to crown:
No friend of his 1eed frown
His deeds to tell.
For him our hearts employ
Their gratitude and joy
In songs of praise.
To him wen point with PRIDE
If enemies deride
And faith is sorely tried,
While here he stsys.
Time cannot dim our love,
Which reacheth far above
The way he's trod.
When life with us shall close
Our souls will seek repOse
From all these 1eeting shows
Anchored in God.
DR.. Tuttle, OF Minneapolis, was next
called upon, and responded in feeling
and touching manner. expressing great
love and veneration for his friend of
thirty-h five years. He had come from
Minneapolis to join with the friends in
celebrating the anniversary and esteem
ed it privilege to unite his congratula-
tions with others of the company on the
joyous occasion. Our readers, who de-
sire to know just exactly how DR.. Tuttle
esteems hisfriend and former parishoner,
are referred to the article of November
18th, in which beautiful tribute is
paid to Bro. Swans Christian character
and fidelity to all the interests of our
Church.
Among the guests assembled on the
occasion, were the business partners of
Mr.. Swan; DIR. j. III. futile; DR.. and Mrs.
Garfield; DR.. and Mrs. Harris; DIR. and
Mrs. Cantwell, and Rev r. A. VIII to
and Mrs White, of Englewood; Miss
Sarah E. Hanson; Mr.. and Mrs Lawton,
and other intimate friends of the family.
Health, peace and prosperity to Bro.
Swan And at the end of another de-
cade may we be permitted to celebrate
his entrance upon the octogenerian pc
Rod.