The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-11-11
MoNDAY

| III IleHlOFy 0l lHe luulueT OI lnelf col
 lege. In response to cordial invita-
 ton from the authorities of Yale ou
 vicar is now taking part in the rejoic
 ings at New Haven. From MT. Palm CTS History of the Parish Church O.
 Wrexham' we find that Elihu Yale re
 sided at Plas Grono, Esclusham, Wrex ham, and that he was the son of Davit Yale, of Plas Grono, who was the sor of Thomas Yale of Chester. During
 his residence in this neighborhooG
 Elihu Yale gave literally to our church
 Tn 1707 he erected a gallery across the
 east end of the nave which took the
 place of the old rood loft. In 171S MT
 Yale removed this gallery to the west
 end of the nave. It is very probable
 that he also erected the beautiful
 wrought-iron chancel screen at his own
 cost, and he gave a pulpit and sound l ing board, a reading desk a clock dial 1 two fine pictures Gone of which still re-
 mains), and also did certain repairs to the chancel. The peculiar epitaph on
 his tomb is well known to you all, and
 is an object of great interest to visit ors to our church. The tomb was re- | stored by the authorities of Yale Col l lege in 1874 May the brotherly and kindly feeling which exists between the
 people of the United States and the
 British nation be further deepened, and it is by such gathering as this
 that the bond of union may be strength
 ened. In conclusion, may wish on be-
 half of all here that Yale College may
 long flourish"
 The Rev. Elliott Simpson, one of the curates of Wrexham, then placed a wreath of evergreens, tied with the
 Yale colors, or the tomb. MT S. AG. Allinson, church warden, placed a similar wreath, and third wreath was laid by MT. Thomas Bury, Town Clerk, representing the Corporation and burgesses of the borough
 The scholars of the National schools then sang "The Star Spangled Banner" and the ceremony concluded.
 The wreaths which were ordered by the Yale authorities were supplied by Messrs. Strachan and Evans, Wrex- ham. In accordance with instructions the wreaths consisted of laurels and other evergreens, with violets tied with the Yale blue ribbon.
 "E. M. J." writes: At this celebra- ton of Yale university's two hundredth birthday we may properly take notice of the lettering on Yale's tomb In Wrexham churchyard.
 The famous nine lines are on the north side of the stone. The earliest known copy appears to be in Remnants Tours in Wales published in 1910, and reads thus:
 Born in America, in Europe bred Tn Afric travel'd and in Asia wed; Where long he liv'd and thrivd, in
 London dead. Much good, some ill.,, he did, so hope
 all's even, And that his osul thro' mercy's gone to
 Heaven. You that survive and read, take care For this most certain exit to prepare; For only the actions Of the just Smell sweet and blossom in the dust
 Since 1910 several alterations have | been made-by whose authority does not appear and they are not imnrove- | nents. tEi4
 Tn line two "Afric" has been made Africa" "travell'd'' has been made travelled" b
 In line three 'liv'd' has been made 'lived;" "thriv'd' has been made 'thrlved'
 Tn line six the two words "this tale" lave been added
 In line eight the words are now, Where blest in peace the actions of he just"
 Tn line nine the words "the silent ave been added,ty at.f4
 The first three lines were braced in s10
 The following Is on the south side of he stone: MS Eliugh Yale Esq was uried the twent y-second of July the ear of our Lord MDCCxXI." On the west end is inscribed: Re tored by the authorities of Yale col ,ge, U S., 1874 and 1885,"
 The east end has no inscription. The revious stone was of a soft nature nd the surface had orumbled away. ( he lettering was as follows: "In the ear of our Lord MDCCCXx this tomb r nderwent general repair by the par 1 h to commemorate the memory of him | ho so literally contributed to the im- C 'ovement of this church." e Yale is now one of the two great un- A ersites of the United States It was nall and poor when Elihu Yale sent g present, and in spirit of gratitude e name of Yale was adopted. What , sent was but drop in a bucket mpared with their grand resources in ter times.
 A handsome volume was published in 99 in America, describing the univer- ty. It is in possession of Mir. Palmer, rexham. The chronology says: F '171s, Governor Yale sent to the col ge East India goods which sold for t 562 12s. Also three hundred books |, Id portrait of the king the latter Il Il III preserved). The name Yale col ye bestowed at commemoration upon e institution in recognition of the ee unty of Governor Yale n L721, Governor Yale died. .745, New Charter. The name of Yale Se' llege became legal title. b, -780, Dr. Daggett died from the ef- N ,ts of wounds received in resisting - g advance of the British at New Ha- n. :, 82S, Bread and butter rebellion. S87, The college was legally made a :. iversity." C Nav our town meeting last Sunday