The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-08-03
HONORS TO GOV. CHASE
SERVICES N MEM0RIAM HELD YES
TERDAY AT BETHANY.
EuIogics by Eloquent speakers-Ac-
ton Worshipers Listen TO DIR. Sims
Officers Elected.

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were. perhaps, the most tender and pa
thetic exercises ever held at Bethany Park
The affectionate place held by Mr.. Chase
In the hearts OF all. and especially of those
OF the Christian Church, with whom he
was most intimately connected, was re-
veaied by the remarks of those who took
part in the exercises. Mrs. Chase and her
son Frank were the guests OF the assembly
during the day, and attended the services.
The pulpit OF the tabernacle, where the
exercises were held. was draped with the
stars and stripes and suspended from IL
was iife-like picture of Mr.. Chase A. NJ
Atkinson acted as chairman of the meeting
and in stating the occasion OF the gather
ing. said that it was which arouses all
that Is gracious. tender and beautiful in
life He stated that the first memorial
meeting ever held by the association was
that for o. a. Burgess. held at Island
Park The next was for the Rev. Love H.
jameson. but few years ago, and only
last year similar services were he'd for a
J. Hobbs. At chat meeting Ira J. Chase had
made very touching prayer
After G.. =. Van Arsdall of Wabash. read
a passage of scripture and a fervent prayer
had been offered by L. T. Lane, Of Leb-
anon. several appropriate songs were rem
dered by a special choir. w. ID. Starr, OF
Warsaw. was then introduced and made
short talk. He said. in part: "why do you
love Ira j. Chase? Why do men revere his
memory? Is it because he filled so large
place in the affairs OF men? Three men
were once gazing upon that greatest Of all
wonders. Niagara Falls. One was an artist,
and. with brush and pigment, transferred
TO canvas the glories OF the scene before
him. He succeeded and his work lived.
Why? Because he made it SO true to life
The second or the three, a poet, with pencil
and tablet, set forth in verse the sweet
cadence Of the music which filed his SOUL
And he, too, succeeded, and the third, a
mathematician. worked also with pencil
and paper, and, as a result, to-day the city
of Buffalo receives her motive power from
the great falls.
Jesus Christ was the greatest wonder
that ever lived. and he who copies that
life closest, will be the artist poet and
mathematician that succeeds. That is why
Ira j. Chase lives to-day. He was a true
poet In copying the beauties of the life of
Christ. Because he drew the noblest infiu-
ence from the life of Christ; because
wherever he went, he revered the name of
his God That is why you love him."
G. II. Brown, who was a Representative
from Morgan county in the Legislature, at
the time that Mr. Chase was Governor of
the State. spoke next. He said that, while
Mr.. Chase was related and connected with
the political affairs of the State, he never
of his bountifai heart he never h refused o an
opportunity TO do good. l.. Z. Murray, of
Ladoga, dwelt on the humility. frankness
ana generosity or the man, even while he
was an actor in the political arena. l.. L.
Carpenter who had been intimately. ac-
gesrntea NTH Mr.. Cnase Tor the last thirty
never once trembled. He told OF the time
while Mr.. Chase was preparing for his en-
after he had entered. and said that he
wanted to testify that he had always found
him faithful to his God. and that he al
never to deyiate from that which was right,
even to place aim In position which he so
Rev. u. c. Brewer. of Danvllle made the
only formal address. He said, in part
Amid the beauties of Crown Hill. beneath
among the nstrjous dead of i oe and
State, sleeps a friend and brother whose
name calls the Bethany. family together
to-day In tender and loving memorial. He
was one of the busiest men, an indefati-
gible worker. fulfilling that Scripture which
says. What thy. hand findeth to do. do
IL with thy might. His energy and ability
raised him from humble surroundings to
high place in the church and in the State.
As patriotic Christian citizen. he be-
lieved that he might serve the Nation and
the State as we'll the church, and wheth-
er as a private soldier in the ranks of the
army of the Union or the executive head
of a great State, he believed he was doing
Gods service. But in the midst of military,
political and official labors he did not for
get the church and Christian duty. When
the Lords day came, the burdens and cares
of high office were laid aside and he was
found somewhere preaching the Lords gos-
pei. He was the brother of all men. His
oxp lie n W nd
cause ever appealed to him In vain, If 1t was
possible for him to help.
He was the children's friend. winning
at once their confidence and friendships
sharing their childish joys and contributing
10 their enjoyments. L delight, Also to
think of him as benefactor OF young men.
many of whom he encouraged to aspire to
higher things.
His life and his death alike, in spite of
of his purposes. The last "u scripture e fe
quoted in public was, I am ready to be Of
fered and the time Of my departure is at
kept the faith. henceforth there is laid up
for me crown of righteousness He fell
bravely battling in the Kings service and
he fell with words of faith, and hope, and
victory on his lips"
Mr.. Atkinson then read a letter from N.
j; Aylesworth. of Auburn. n. Y. He ex-
associated with Mr.. Chase. first as a school
teacher, and later in the ministry. Mr..
Ayie sv i, was sr, Tor number Of years.
and later at Fort Wayne, this State. He is
now confined to his room with an afflic-
ton from which he will never recover The
letter was as follows:
From friendship with Brother and Sis
ter Ira J. Chase, extending over period
of more than third of a century I am
deeply interested in the success of the
Chase memorial fund. Brother Chase's own
liberality, his answering devotion and
commitment to the work OF the ministry,
and his long and valuable services to the
cause, together with the unfortunate con-
dition OF his estimable wife. (Mrs. Chase is
almost totally blind. render the undertake
ing to provide her with a comfortable
home a most fitting and worthy one
when last saw Brother Chase he spoke,
as he had done on other occasions. of
matter that caused him some concern. He
said that there was another occupation
which was not only congenial 10 his tastes
but I'm which he felt he had the qualifica-
tons to succeed. and which would yield
him a desirable financial return. in view
he was most tenderly devoted. the question
often pressed itself upon his mind, whether
he should not leave the ministry and seek
to make the needed provision for them i'm
some other way, but he said he had never
been able 10 feel that he would be justified
in ceasing TO preach the gospel His ex-
cellent health. giving promise that he should
be long spared to his family. seemed 10
give him added assurance in his chosen
course.
From an intimate association with him.
In which his inner life lay open to view
only man OF strong faith and guileless
purity OF character, but that the desire 10
aduonce the kfugdou1 of Christ the