Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-02-19


sion understood each other perfectly.
President Bulge paid high tribute
to DR.. Maeser's integrity, nobility and
wortbiness.
DIR. ]. NJ. TANNER.
DR. ] M. Tanner then addressed the
congregation. He said choice qualities
of the venerable educator whose re-
mains were before the people, stood OUT
In bold relief among the Saints OF noh'
"If man can enjoy one talent above
another" said DR.. Tanner. Brother
Maeser certainly possessed the faculty
Of successfully teaching and Inspiring
the youth Of Zion" Said he was a
student OF Brother Maeser's and had
known him for twenty-five years. The
speaker said he had heard him express
himself as TO how he would Ike TO pass
from this mortal existence, and so It
was accorded him. Elder Tanner eu-
logIzed the great and noble character
OF the deceased.
DIR. JAMES Il. TALMAGE.
Dr. James u. Talmage followed Said
he, "A great man Is gone and the pe0-
pie mourn. yet our sorrow Is sanctifed
by thankfulness for having been
blessed by the association Of such
noble spirit" The speaker said he was
peculiarly adapted to the important
work his mission on earth ercompassed,
and how well he has succeeded let The
thousands among Israel testify. II,
Also" said DR.. Talmage. have heard
the deceased say he wished 10 die sur
rounded by his family and in the har-
ness, which was granted him. lie left
his Office last Thursday evening
having large number OF papers await
ing his signature on the day following"
would you rear a monument to his
memory II you would perpetual the
great work he has done" Said the
speaker. II almost envy the Curious
passing from this world Of our beloved
brother, but he was wanted on the other
side and there doubt not, he will be
just as active"
BY request Prof. Mcclellan rendered
on the great organ a German piece Of
music which Or. Maeser was very fond
Of in his lifetime II was enjoyed by
the vast eongregG tion and was heaven
~ in its character.
PRESIDENT BRTMHALL.
Elder George II. Bhimhall, president
Of the Brigham Young academy, was
called upon and paid a glorious tribute
of the departed. Prof. Brimhall was
also one Of Brother Maeser's early
students, He said the friends OF the
deceased was numbered by legion.
What is sorrow TO US in parting with
this our brother. Is JOY On the other
side by those who there Welcome him.
said the professor. We loved DIR.
Maeser," said he, but we never love
him as he loved u.s." His life was
made happy by his performing every
duty. He inspired us with his motto,
Lord whatever ! have 10 do at this
hour, help me TO accomplish IT," Also,
to the boys. he would say with great
force, Boys, don't be scrubs, and what
ever you do maintain your honor. for
some time in your life you will come
to forks In the road, and ever pray that
you may in such times choose to secure
God"
Elder Brimhall said the foundation of
the educational superstructure Brother
Maeser had laid was broad enough to
bear the building 60 be erected thereon.
He then read a poem written by Miss
Annie Pike a student Of the academy,
which fittingly portrayed the loving
character OF the departed teacher
Apostle Reed SmoOt one of DR.. Mae
ser's earliest pupils arose and spoke eu-
logistically Of the great man he rever-
enced He stated that he could heartily
endorse all that had been said Broth
er Maeser was strong in humility and
energetic in the service of God.
THE first thought that came into my
mind sad the speaker. upon hear
ing Of Brother Maeser's Ieath. was
what a great and happy meeting there
win be on the other side II believe
the memory OF this great man Will new
er die out among this people. as long as
education is desired" testified the
speaker "He has bequeathed a testi-
mony 20 every Sunday school child In
Zion that God lives" emphatically de-
clared Elder Smooth
Apostle Heber j. Grant followed and
said that Brother Maeser according 10
his desire had certainly died with the
harness on. Said he: THE Sunday
School Union Board held a meeting last
Thursday, and In the absence OF the
general superintendent Brother Maeser
presided Elder Grant said he loved
Brother Maeser and felt to thank God
for his acquaintance. Asked God TO
bless the family"
Apostle Lund said that last week
Brother Maeser came In 10
his office and said he would not at
tend certain board meeting. that
evening. hut that he would be present
at the next meeting. which were the
last words he heard fall from the noble
lips Of the deceased. He testified to
the sterling qualities ana noble char
acter of the departed. and said he was
the peer OF any educator In the land.
President George @ Cannon then ai-
dressed the vast assembly. The ven
cradle president said be had known the
deceased since 1858. He was a great
man" said President Cannon. "he had |
an overwhelming love for children and
I have looked around to see where we |
could get a man 20 succeed Brother |
Maeser. and II seemed as though Il |
was impossible. but I believe God will |
inspire some one else In Ike manner
The speaker said that so many good |
things had been said Of Brother Maeser |
and so well said that all had been sat |
isned DR. Mace" wa n-0fN"-ei" |
learned. yet so humble. and President |
ldIlllOil IoHtu lii' H'flAN - 'f'h WYNN
strive hard 10 emulate his most worthy |
life and labors.
The choir then rendered the |
HYMN REST. rest. weary soul"
which appropriately closed the exer-
rises 81 the memorable funeral services
Df a truly beloved man Elder Francis |
NJ. Lyman pronounced the benedioton.
The funeral procession formed on /
West Temple street which was made
lp Of a line Of carriages several blocks
In length. Col John Q. Cannon had |
,harge OF the movement Of the funeral
street cars were also In readiness at
he News" corner and took all those
who had not other conveyances and
desired 10 go TO the city cemetery where
nterment took place
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.
Faculty OF the Latter . day Saints
ColIege Met This Morning.