The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-30

aid he perceived they required, he, with
the aid of a Mr.. Collins, of Hartford,
Conn, opened up the Wild Country, one
mile and a half from Black Mountain,
in Buncombe county. under corporate
charter granted by the State Legisla-
ture. The character of this charter is
very unique. 1t permits the making of
local laws ard their enforcement by
properly constituted tribunals, and con-
fines the conditions under which the in
habitants may reside there to those of
sobriety and religion. The real property
was divided into lots, and quite num-
Der were sold to those who wished to
permanently reside there, and TO those
who wished a summer home. In order to
keep up the government of the place, the
sales were upon the plan of a lease, al
lowing a limited assessment, somewhat
in the nature of taxes, to be made by
the corporate government. The village
grew rapidly, and many attractive resi-
dences have been built, and others are
in the course of erection. The position
held by Mr.. Gales in this community
was that of general manager. During
the same year the first religious services
We're held, with many prominent speak
ers and singers present. Today, we De
hold, in the village of Montreal, monu-
ment to his zeal i'll a community devoted
solely to Christian work. Good roads
have been made, a church has been
erected, and all resulting from the IN
fiuence and energies of Mr.. Gales. Also,
Of Mnntrpof and
through the influence OF Mr. Gales, Mr..
John S Huyler, of New York, has bullt
q. fine modern hotel, thus affording ac-
commodation to those attending the re-
ligious meetings. 1t is to be remember
ed that the whole scope of the work Is
for charitable purposes, and that only
sufficient expense is imposed upon those
who are sufficiently able to pay to re-
lieye from expense those who are unable
to meet it.
Mr. Gales has held meetings for nearly
every denomination, and in almost every
State in the Union east of the Missis-
sippi and from Massachusetts to South
ern Florida. He was beloved by all who
came under his administrations. AT one
time the loss of health compelled him
temporarily to give up his work as evan
geIist. and upon again entering the field,
the great number of requests for his SER
vices from all places where he had
labored. bore witness to the efficiency
of his work
Special services were held in Mon
treat every summer and diyines, noted
for their ability and conservation TO
religious work, took part in them, such
as Mr.. Torrey, of the Bible Institute Of
Chicago; DR.. Quarlcs, of Washington
and Lee University: Willis E. Hotch-
kiss, OF East Central Africa: Rev. Mr..
Junkin, of Corea; Rev. l. S. Woodbridge,
of China: Rev. +. M. Lamb. of Salem,
Mass; Dr. Len. G. Broug'hton, of Att
lanta; Bishop J. M. Horner, of the Mis-
sionary jurisdiction of Asheville: l.. a.
Coulter, State Secretary Y. NJ. c. a.
of Virginia. and many others.
In Montreal. homeless children are
provided for in the Belle Green Home
for Destitute Children" A school, with
academic and kindergarten departments
subsequently added, provides for their
education, and for that of the mountain
children.
1t was a matter of comment that a
number of colleges for men and women
invited the services of Mr.. Gales; for
he was noted for his purity and refine
ment of speech, as well as for his clear
and lucid style. Among the colleges in
which Mr.. Gales has worked are Van
derbilt University, Nashville, Tenn; the
universities Of Tennessee, Georgia.
North Carolina, Virginia. Washington
and Lee University, Virginia; Converse
College and Clemson College, South
South Carolina; Presbyterian College for
Women, South Carolina: Hollins Insti-
tute Virginia, and others
Letters and kilograms were received
from his devoted friends during his last
hours and at his death, expressive of the
deepest sympathy Before his remains
were brought to Raleigh for interment,
very impressive services were held at
the church in Montreal, and ferveht re-
marks were made by Rev. Messrs. Rood,
Cadwallader, Keller and others.
En- route, his many friends at Sails
bury and Greensboro, with grief-stricken
faces, came to the depots, while his reia-
tives ard many friends assembled at the
Union station at Raleigh to receive his
remains. The casket, which had been
decorated with galax leaves by the low
ing hands of the mountain children, was
covered with beautiful flowers before
being borne to Christ church, where fun
eral services were conducted by Rev.
DR.. NJ NJ. Marshall assisted by Rev.
Dr. JOHN e. g. Smedes.
1t matters little that his heart is still
and that his hand is motionless in death,
whose heart in this life was warm. noble
and tender. and whose hand was open
and generous The spirit of such an one
continues to live, and causes thousands
and thousands of hearts to feel the truth
of the hymn which was sung while the
funeral cortege was leaving the church
for lakewood cemetery. Nearer, NJ
God, to Thee"