The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-29

a contribution.
 It has been stated that his. enthusi asm amidst debt-paying schemes benevolent undertakings and church re- building plans were not constant underwent uncomfortable changes.
 MT. Bradley was sometimes annoyed by indifference or impracticability and seemingly his enthusiasm would tenn porarily waver, but always he advocat- ed the best methods, helped and no hindered every endeavor which was progressive and practicable.
 Vim. J. Bradley sweet spirited-sensi- tive kind-honest-sympathetic, was 8 blessing to the church-a benediction tc his associates.
 During the prolonged weakness and suffering of the later days of his life, g feminine angel sat by his invalid chain or bedside even his wife.
 During all the years of my acquaint. ance sister attempted to minister tc his wants. Can there be a sweete1 name than wife or sister? Only one comparable, that of mother.
 And so our friend and brother was helped, comforted, stimulated by femin inc attention, care and influence.
 Brother William J. Bradley, gentle man, a. Christian beloved, beautiful died in November, 1905, in his seventy second year.
 The church lost large giver and constant helper. His companions a genial associate. His wife and sister a genuine husband and real brother.
 Wm. J. Bradley lives in the beyond. His memory will ever be fragrant. His life was consistent, without blemish, replete with living pictures of Christly doing.
 CHARLES l.. BALDWIN. MT. Baldwin was born Aug. 18th, 1922, and died March 15, 1906.
 In Brother Baldwin's death our church for the third time in a few months has been called to mourn the departure of one of its oldest and most valuable members.
 Verify the loss is great. Who will take up Chas, L. Baldwin's s mantle. Who by tact, wisdom and di- plomacy at our official meetings will hold the helm?
 Until Brother Baldwin had reached his eightieth year, possibly longer, he rarely missed church business meet ing.
 It has been well said that "wise men change their minds; fools, never"
 Chas. L. Baldwin although a per- sistent contender for the right as be saw it and usually his perception was accurate, was not stubborn.
 He would invariably listent to argu- ment, was prominently reasonable man-frequently changed his mind when a brothers method or suggestion com mended itself to his judgement.
 During my connection with this church since 1S77 can bear testimony to Brother Baldwin's great, helpfulness as superintendent of Sabbath school, chairman of committees orr in the rou- tine of official work,
 His services were practically indis- pensable.
 I am not to speak of his public work or business ocupation. These are re- cognized ill the city which was so long his home.
 I am not to refer to his long connec- tion with the immense Sargent factor ies as Secretary of the corporation.
 A man of Mr J. B. Sargent's saga city would not have so long retained him in a responsible position, had his services not been particularly valuable.
 MT. Sargent in public print testified to his usefulness and fidelity.
 I am not to speak of MT. Baldwin as a conscientious, public spirited honest. able citizen, but l am to speak and most briefly of Chas. L Baldwin as. a stalwart, christian gentleman. r Gifted beyond most of his fellows in administrative qualities-a thinker-a reader wide observer and traveller.
 Brother Baldwin was prominently fitted for the responsibilities which we gladly placed upon him.
 Nothing which made for the good of the church, that contributed to our financial or spiritual helpfulness even if laborious or possibly troublesome, was considered otherwise than an agre- able task.
 Again may I ask who among us will take up Chas L. Baldwin's mantle with equal painstaking energy-pa- tience-fidelity.
 You remember the Wesley tablet at Westminster Abbey God buries the workers but he carries on the work"
 Brother Baldwin was never pessi- mistic. He was not, however, optimistic in his largest sense.
 When I presented to him my Twen- tieth Century Wesleyan scheme for consideration, he saw a mountain of insurmountable difficulty. No one but he who by faith sees the sunlight through the blackness of the clouds and he to whom the call came could be expected to ally himself with a forlorn hope.
 My friend and brother plainly, clear~ ly saw the barriers and did not wish me to sacrifice strength and possibly health to accomplish a seeming im- possibility.
 This work was beyond the demands.