The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-15

issues. His philanthropy in connection
with the building of a permanent sum
mer home for teachers rang as true as
that which expresses itself in the found
ing of hospitals and asylums All of self
was effaced in his plans to secure for
those weary of mind and body the de-
lights of seaside retreat and
the stimulating contact with the most
eminent minds OF America. His rare
tact and tireless energy combined, with
unusual executive ability made this pos
sible, year after year. for hundreds of
teachers whose meagre salaries would
ordinarily have utterly debarred them
from such privileges.
Up to the time when his health had
been sacrificed, he was at once the intel
lectual inspiration of those gatherings,
and the trusted personal friend of each
individual teacher. No man ever wrought
in so large a field of usefulness without
meeting some antagonism of opinion.
Toward all who differed with him, his
bearing was magnanimous and courteous,
worthy of a gentleman and Christian.
If there was ever any criticism, it awak-
ened no unrighteous resentment, but fell
away from is noble spirit as naturally as
the soaring bier shakes fom it's wings
the tiny fiecks of dust He gave himself
great tasks. before which less heroic
souls would have failed but he was
| tenacious, brave and patient until his
designs were accomplished
When failing health decreed the adopt
ing of a home in a foreign cline, he
| choose to go in his country's service, the
| restless energy of his soul brooking no
seal arrest in his life-labors. See all of
his travels; he was accompanied by his
devoted son and the comradeshp existing
between them was striking and beautiful.
Tender tributes from those whose lives
touched his own closely in Cuba, China,
and that remote ultimate isle" of the
Pacific, where his mortal life was heathed
out, have come to the venerable parents
in their stricken home, telling them of
the lofty example of his life, of his H.
| deity everywhere, to his God, his coun-
try and his loved ones. In early youth
he took his stand upon the side of Christ
in this world and His church and HIS
cause were dear to him ever unto the
end
A letter from Captain Savage In
Manila, written to his wife's moter, FOR
whom ne ever cherished an affection as
dear as that sanctified by this ties Of
blood says
Il knew Captain HarrelI while con-
neetcd with the Seventh Amy Corps at
Savannah, Ga, and at Havana, Cuba.
Afterwards we served in China together,
and later renewed our friendship in
Manila where, through Captain Harrell's
gentleness, manhood and courtesy, all Of
us became friends. To me Eugene Har-
rell was a man among men-a true gen
tleman Not only honest and loyal but
courteous and gentle, and with ii all so
unassuming that his many excelIencies
Wet not fevnlorcd until one actually
became a friend. Among men he was
recognized as a good man. aithful and
loya and having that peculiar quality
of making friends, even among such a
Strange collection of r1en as IN Army
Division CATERS together Every one
recognized Eugene Haell as worthy
man and true, giving him their conf
dencc and tust All are sorrowed at his
passing away / can truly say that he
made no enemies and was one of the few
for whom every one had a good word to
say"
There he carried invioIate into the
rigid discipline of military life his herl-
tage of knightness Of manner and IN
failing consideration of where. and the
same qualities that grappled to him at
with hooks of STEEL hundreds of hearts
at home made friends in plenty for him
wherever his lot was cast.
Some one has truly said that in all
Gods designs there are no broken COL
umns. Eugene Harrell's life work was
done. In less than mans allotted time
many full, rich years had been given
that he might uplift theirs until they
caught his own outlook upon life, with
It's sublime possibilities, ILLUSTRATING
through it all the perfect duties of gen
tleness and cheerfulness. Strong-heart-
ed, unselish, catholic in sympathy and
charity, he has but passed to the full
- OF his highest powers to join
with glad acclaim.
The shouts of those who triumph,
The songs of those who feast"
May all of those so sorely bereft feel
the sweet, eternal faithfulness of Him
who hath said, II am the Resurrection
and the Life.
Those skies are not like earthly skies
With varying hues of shade and ligt,
Nor hath need of Dunno to rise
TO dissipate the gloom of night.
There sweeps no desolating wind
Across that calm, serene abode.
Ihe Wanderer there a home shall find
Within the Paradise of God"
MASONIC NOTICE.
Members of VIM. G. Hill Lodge 2tS
A F. and A. NJ, are hereby requested to
meet in their lodge room this Sunday
afternoon at 2:3O p. m, to attend the
funeral of our deceased, Bro. Eugene
Harrell; whose remains reached the city
this morning.
Members Of Hiram and Raleigh Lodges
and visiting brethren in the city are in
vited to join in paying the last tribute OF
respect to our deceased brother
By order of
j. H. MULLEN, w. NJ
]. c. BIRDSONG. Sec
Plans for Kinston's New Church.
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