The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-11
IN MEM0RIAM.
Deceased Brothers Remembered
by Veteran Citizens.

fali meeting at the Mathew
son Street NJ F. church yes
terday afternoon. After the reading Of
the records by Secretary Gallagher Presi-
dent Cook introduced Miss NJ Darling,
who read an original poem appropriate to
the memorial occasion. Mr.. Cook after
extending a cordial welcome 10 the large
audience then spoke of the gathering as
a memorial meeting and delivered an elo-
quent address on the life and service OF
the recently deceased president OF the as
sociation, Rev. Frederick Denison. lie
spoke of his literary and ministerial la
bors and his war record and then, at
length, on his connection with the as
sociation since May, 1883, as secretary
and president
with saddened hearts" said the
speaker. I'VE are come here today to
speak of one, the most constant and most
active member of this society His
readiness Of speech and breadth of knowl-
edge had no equal among us. He was
fond of literary work, poetry or prose.
From 1887 he was our president and, ir-
respective OF creed or nationality, gave
the right hand of friendship. In his
sickness. awaiting the Masters call. nc
said My work is done. dear ones; the
other side beckons me thither'
Let us, my friends, be hopeful in the
future; feeling that i'm Gods own good
time We shall enjoy the presence of the
dear ones again"
The following resolutions offered by J..
IA. Brown were adopted:
Whereas, Our Heavenly Father, in his
wisdom, has seen NJ TO take from us the
president OF the Veteran Citizens His
torical association, Rev. Frederick Dem
ison, and
Whereas. This society desires 20 es-
pecially notice the great loss IL has sus-
tained in the death of our beloved mem
ber and brother. therefore
Resolved, That while we humbly bow.
TO the will OF the Supreme, and all merci-
full Being, Potentate, and ruler OF all
earthly things we deeply feel and mourn
the loss OF our beloved president, the
faithful, beloved clergyman and chaplain
the brave. fearless solder--the devoted
earnest, patriot-the incorruptible citizen,
true TO right, TO justice, to truth and TO
his fellowman. in all the relations OF life.
and that we shall ever cherish. and hon
or the many noble traits of his life and
character.
Resolved. That We tender our sincerest
words OF sympathy and coincidence, to
the family OF our deceased brother and
that a copy of these resolutions be for
warded TO them, and that they be tran
scribed on the records, of this associa-
tion.
Mr.. Brown. remarked that he had
known DR.. Denison since his college
course; that he became acquainted then
with DR. Guild. DIR. II. l.. Wayland and
Dr. Denison. three great friends All
three received their education. inspiration.
and life training from DIR. Francis Way
land, the distinguished disciplinarian and
president for % years Of Brown Univer-
sity.
All three were the best product OF
Brown, all three had done noble work,
throughout their long and useful lives. As
a student. DIR. Guild said. Mr.. Denison
endured many hardships, and at one time
had only one chair. a small table and
slept on the floor. and sawed wood to pay
for his food and expenses and yet. with
honors. completed his college education.
Small wonder said veteran, such a man
was a brave soldier and. at one time in
the last war. with four officers captured
a company, and marched them prisoners
into canSp.
As a chaplain and minister he was
greatly beloved In every relation i'm life.
AS a poet, he has left large collection
of great value, all breathing the truest
patriotism. toleration and liberality. He
closed by reading one verse of favorite
poem from the large volume presented to
Pres. DR.. Denison by the association.
"Thou art gone to the grave-but 'twere
wrong to deplore thee.
Then God was thy ransom, thy guardian,
thy guide:
He gave thee, and took thee, and soon
will restore thee;
Where deaf. hath no sting, since the Sa-
ciour hath died"
Mr.. Gallagher then spoke at length of
DIR. Denison, as patriotic, public-spir-
tied citizen, a friend of our public schools,
public improvements, brave soldier, re-
ligious teacher and as pillar in the
temple"
Professor Gammell spoke OF him as
classmate, the beauty and geniality OF
his nature, character and disposition. his
uniform kindness. charity and courtesy
towards all, I'm every walk OF life.
Remarks were also made by Hon. Mr..
Laselle of woonsockot. Rev. DIR. Cush-
man of the Universalist church. Rev. Mr..
Cunz OF the Lutheran church and DIR.
Gould. At this point Mr.. Stone offered
the following resolution, which was adopt
ed:
Resolved. That this association, IN the
death OF Rev. Samuel Boyd. has lost a
true friend. the church an earnest work
er. for every good work.
Resolved, That this society extends Its
warmest sympathy TO all the family. and
that a copy. be furnished them, and also
preserved. on the records.
Mr. Stone said he had known him for
many years. and spoke I'm high terms of
his Christian life and labors. Further re-
marks were also made by Messrs. Cook.
Gallagher and Gammel.
A resolution was offered for a legisla-
tive committee and for a change OF So
ciety's name. and deferred. During the
services Miss Lucy ID. Carpenter 1daugh-
ter OF the late Hon. Charles r.. Carpen-
teri with Miss VI. Bowen. accompanist.
rendered two anthems. God Shall Wipe
Away All Tears and Eye Hath Not
Seen"
Colonel J. NJ. Narnum OF New York and
Hon. william Maxwell Greene Of Rhode
Island were elected honorary members.
y. u. Graham Of Brown University, Dr.
Forest O.. Eddy of Warwick. William N.
Luther. Mrs Mary E whltmsn and Mrs.
Clarence %. Carpenter were elected new
members.