The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-03
In DR.. TODD'S
MEMORY.
Chief Justice Lore, DR.. Ba-
ker and Others Ad-
dress q Grace Church
Meeting.

DR.. Baker, Chief Justice Lore Rev Al
fred Z. Scott. Rev. G. Wesley johnson,
Washington Hastings and Presiding FL
Grace Church last night In memory Of the
late David Todd.
| DR.. Baker said DR.. Todd's life was in
terwoven with the life of the church, and
he thought 1t fitting and appropriate that
members OF the congregation should voice
their sentiments OF regard for him.
Mr.. Scott spoke first, and said he was
the first to hear Dr. Todd at the commen.
cement Of his career In the church. He
knew Dr. Todd during oil OF his career
with the church. His sermons were al
ways marked with clearnSss AID accuracy,
and Mr.. Scott thought the last sermon he
ual and helpful He referred to the
strength Of mind aud the simplicity Of
character OF DR.. Todd and said his mem.
ory fingered with him, aud LIE would never
forget it.
Mr.. johnson said the service was sug-
gesiive and he could not feel that he was
doing his full duty to the memory OF Dr.
Todd without using some measure OF IL
cense His first sight of DR.. Todd was
thirty six years ago, when he was pointed
out to him In a street car in Philadelphia,
a slender clear cut, and somewhat ner-
vous man. Since that time he had met
DR.. Todd rs member Of the Philadelphia
Conference, and had been moro closely
associated with him as pastor of Grace
Church. He was strong man and knew
how to handle men successfully. bespoke
OF incidents in the life of Mr., Todd, In re-
lifting one Of which he said two women re-
preached the minister for not visiting them
when they were sick.
DR.. Todd told them that some members
Of tho congregation needed constant look
ing after, but there were others so true as
to mover waver in their belief, and among
them he classed these two women. The
sternness Of their features rolaxed and
they accepted his explanations. DR.. Todd
was strong in his loyalty to the church.
He had calls to churches of prominence
other than Methodist churches, but re-
mained true to the Methodist church to
which he said he owed the strongest alle-
glance and gratitude.
Chief Justice Lore said Dr. Todd's name
struck him as massive Often when speak
ing with others the name of Jacob Todd
had been mentioned as being In the first
rankin all respects. In his analysis and
mastery treatment OF subject he had
rarely met his equal DR.. Todd thor.
oughly understood his subjects and had
Ino poWef VI IDuhluk tiloHi pam W ooHeiss
In his illustration and mode Of treatment
of a subject he was perfect. He had unique
traits. When Justice Lore first met him.
tie impression made was that he was n dis
tnnt, cold man. But he found this was
only the outer crust Of the man. In his
inner nature he had big and warm heart.
He had vein of humor In his nature.
which, when touched ho had the happy
faculty Of leading just in that line.
Ordinarily such men as DR.. Todd have
no numerous vein. But with all Of his
traits Of character he always had that OF
Christian simplicity. His humor was
elevating, there was nothing base about
1t. There was want of confidence and
littleness of esteem for himself, but he was
greatest in simplicity Of character. His
great massive character was seen in COM
pleteness in tho simplicity of his own life.
Washington Hastings said DR.. Todd's
death was personal loss TO him and his
grief personal grief. He was thankful
for the opportunity to pay tribute of re-
speot to loved friend. He felt that any
effort at eulogy would be out of place with
him for that grateful task was in other
and abler hands. In the course of his talk
Mr.. Hastings recalled many personal rec
elections of DIR. Todd.
Presiding Elder Watt was the last speak
or. and, like those who had spoken before
him. paid an el qusnt tribute to the mem.
ory Of DR.. Todd. His acqaintancesbip with
DR.. Todd was but slight and he felt 1t was
necessary to know him and continue the
acquaintancsship rightly to appreciate his
life and character. Mr.. Watt related rec
ollections Of DIR. Todd and said he felt
greatly impressed with him ut first sight.
He always spoke words of wisdom. He had
heard him preach twice, much to his de-
light and profit.
He put his bearers in perfect sympathy
with himself. He was master of himself
was no nervousness nor apprehension on
the part Of his hearers, and no attempt at
display on his pnrt. 1t had been said OF Dr.
Todd that ''he wore no other man s collar
because 1t would not fit him."
At the conclusion of the addresses Pre-
siding Elder pronounced tho benediction.