The Newtown bee., 1897-04-09

ly interested in whatever pertained to the welfare of Christ's kingdom in other churches. He scanned the papers to find interesting facts connected with other churches and-rejoiced in their prosperity, and in whatever pertained to the welfare of Christ's king dom. Of course he took 8 deep interest in the great benevolent objects of the present day and especially in the great missionary operations at home and abroad. He often remembered these objects in his prayers. He enjoyed reading the accounts of these great ar- nual meetings of these societies and he did not forget to contribute of his money to help sustain various missionary and benevolent objects. Home missions, for eign missions and missions among the colored people of the South especially in- terested him. He was also much inter ested in the Connecticut Bible Society.
 The cause of temperance also found a response in Dea Futile. He deplored the existence of the great evil of intemper- ance in our own community and in the 1 country generally. He often prayed for the removal of it. He believed in no li- cense and was ready to give his vote for 1t and he also contributed to sustain the Law and Order League in enforcing the law against those who violate the law in the sale of intoxicating liquors. He prayed for Gods blessing upon the W. c. T. U. in their efforts to suppress in- temperance, and was in sympathy with the great work of temperance reform. It is perhaps not necessary to say that be was a total abstainer from all kinds of intoxicating drinks, and that he
 l DID NOT USE TOBACCO IN ANY FORM. Another characteristic of Dea Futile was his great regard for the observance of the Sabbath day. The use of the Lords day for purposes of worldly pleas ures or amusements was great grief to him, and especially did he deplore the modern pleasure excursions on the rail. roads or on the trolley cars, and in other ways as wrong uTe of tine day which God had given for rest and worship. And he frequently referred to this evil in his prayers and in his conversation. The re. turn of the Sabbath was to him source of delight.
 Another characteristic was bis great desire for peace and harmony in the neighborhood and in the community. And especially did he deplore strife and contention in the church or among Chris tians. If all men were like Dea Futile there would be very little quarreling in the world. His motto seemed to be kind to everybody. He seemed to be watch ing to find some good quality in every one, and ready to say good word if it were possible. This did not mean that he was indifferent to the character of men, or that he approved of wrong hab- it's or the wrong acts of others. But he sought to do them good and win them through deeds of kindness. He was a friend of sinners in the same sense that Christ was, in seeking their good. He treated all courteously, whatever their character or however they might differ from him, and especially did he desire peace and unity among professing Chri : tians.
 He was kind and obliging neighbor, ready to do favor when he could. It was hard work for him to say no, to any one who asked favor of him. And he Appreciated any deed of kindness be- slowed dupon him.
 He was scrupulously honest and cor scientious in all business matters, no matter how small the sum involved. And very careful not to forget to fulal any pecuniary obligation.
 It is not claimed that he had no lnl- perfections. or that he made no mis-