The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
MINUTE ADOPTED
ON ELISHA DYER

The Rhode Island Citizens Historical as
sociatlon has adopted and will place upon
| its records the following minute relative
| To tho lie and character OF The late Elisha
Dyer:
The unexpected death OF Hon Elisha
| Dyer has brought TO the membership
| OF the Rhode Island Citizens Historical
association. formerly the Rhode Island
Veteran Citizens Historical association.
| OF which his father was the honored
founder. and among its presidents, as was
| the son at a later period. sincere and
| heartfelt grief TO large circle OF friends
| and colaDorers, who admired and loved
him Tor his many excellent and sterling
60 out In tender sympathy In behalf OF tho
traits OF character Many warm hearts
members OF his household and all those
who with them realize the great loss occa-
stoned by the bereavement. Ii is found
difficult 10 reconcile the fact that one SO
loved and honored, and so well prepared
for needed service should be-and especial
ly under such sad and unusual circum-
stances-removed from among us. How
ever, We should be willing and glad to
leave the dear friend and colaborer In
our Heavenly Fathers tender care
with faith that on some bright day In
the future. and upon another shore all
Will be made clear.
Elisha Dyer lived and served during
an important period of the history OF
his native city and state. during which
time he faithfully performed the duties
OF citizenship being thus as In every
relation OF life, "A pillar In the temple
"A strong staff "A beautiful rod
Modest and retiring in his dlsposl.
ton. he was. nevertheless, true at all
time 10 his convictions. and never
swerved from the path of duty 10 court
temporary favor or partisan rewards.
No mans gold stained his hands. no
ftt satn n.alrl III.
kindly In disposition, making hosts OF
friends, and never losing the confidence
OF any who once became attached to
him, so pure was his character and SO
elevated We're his motives, that In po-
litical struggles his most active oppo-
nents never presumed to question his
integrity. He was possessed of a broad
and generous public spirit. was a friend
OF good government and of our public
schools, favored public Improvements
and desired the honor and the true pros
perty Of the people.
His religion was full of humanity as
of godliness. 1t was full OF kindness
toward the afflicted, the depressed, the
Nronged and the needy.
He was most happy in his domestic
relations, with kind and watchful de-
yotion TO the interests of those COM
mitted 10 his love and care. OF an ex.
cellent family and associated from his
youth with intelligent and polished peo-
pie, his manners received an ease. dig
nifty and refinement. None knew him
but 10 love him. none named him but TO
praise
by his departure a voice. an in
fluence, an example, has been removed
from the community, which in these
perilous times cannot well be spared.
He still lives in the grateful remem-
brance of many who are comforted. up
held and blessed by an example of faith
fu! and efficient service for God and hu-
manty.
"'Th01 leav'st us with a sense
OF hands upheld. and trials rendered
less
The unselhsh JOY which is in helpful
ness
Its own great recompense
Yea, more. the assurance strong
That love. which fails of perfect utter-
ance here.
Lives on to fill the heavenly atmosphere
With its immortal song"