The Washington herald., 1907-04-19
Body OfNOted Pastor Brought
from New York.
FUNERAL SERVICES ON SUNDAY
VIII BE in Charge OF DIR. Wilton M.
smith, of New YOrk-PIans Made
for Memorial ExeFeises-Hfgh Trfb-
utes Paid Lamented Clergyman by
All of she Denominations.


trustees. and the deaeons Of the Church
of the Covenant awaited the body OF
Rev. Teunis S Hamlin. their pastor, at
the Pennsylvania Station last night. I'M
mediately after the arrival OF the train
bearing the casket they escorted it TO an
undertaking establishment. where il viii
remain until this morning.
Mrs. Hamlin ana her sons. Francis b.
and Ebert Hamlin, arrived on the Con-
gressional Limited an hour earlier. They
were met at the station by Mrs. Gardiner
G. Hubbard and Judge Stanton J. Peelle.
and taken in a carriage to the Hamlin
residence. at 1916 Connecticut avenue.
The body viii be taken 10 the minister
late home to-day, and remain at the resi-
dence until II Is buried from the Church
of the Covenant on Sunday afternoon at
o'clock. Mrs. Hamlin, who was in
formed Of her husbands critical illness
CARL Wednesday night. did not reach her
Eisasf LedSide until after the end.
Nsol. - heard from her son that he was
dead she swooned, and it was found
necessary to take her TO a hospital which
she was unable TO leave until the time
of her departure for this city. At her
home last night she appeared to be bear
ing up bravery. although the traces Of the
strain she has been subjected to we're
plainly evident, Her main consolation is
her two sons. who are doing everything
in their power to console her.
Was Stricken Suddenly.
DIT. Hamlin. who was known and
honOred by leaders of every denomination,
left here on Tuesday TO attend the Peace
Conference, in New York. in company
with John ". Foster. Wednesday morn
ing he had breakfast at the Yale Club,
and 10 his friends he appeared in excellent
health. AS he had often preached at both
the Brick and Fifth Avenue churches
there. he had many personal friends, and
he was surrounded by an interested circle
wherever he was seen. Later in the day
he went to the Peace Conference. where
he remained until noon. when he left for
the Office of his son. Ebert 3. Hamlin, at
50 Wall street
He reached the Office about I o'clock
and shortly afterward complained that his
foot had gone 10 sleep. A few minutes
later. without "a sound. he fell into the
arms OF mis- son. unconscious. Drs. VIII
liam II. Vandenburg and +. +. Smith
were Immediately summoned, and worked
over Dr. Hamlin until O'Clock. but fall
ing to restore him to consciousness, called
an ambulance and had him removed 10
Hahnemann Hospital From that time
on, with the assistance OF several Of the
institutions physicians, they resorted TO
every method 10 save his life, but. with
out ever regaining consciousness, he died
early yesterday morning.
Is Universally MOurned.
His death was source of deep regret
got only 10 his Washington friends. but
also 10 New Workers. as he was wei
acquainted there, as he was at Yale,
Princeton, Cornell, Amherst, and Vassar
colleges. where his lectures are remem-
bered with pleasure.
At a meeting held yesterday morning
of the sessions of the church It was an
nounced that the funeral services viii be
held on Sunday at + o'clock. In order
that there may be no confusion, it was
decided that no pews viii be reserved
after $50 o'clock. which win allow the
public to attend the funeral
DR. William Merle Smith, pastor Of the
Central Presbyterian Church, Of New
York, viii preach the sermon. He has
for many years been an intimate friend
of Dr.. Hamlin. and one who has a true
appreciation OF his worth. He vii be as
sisted By Rev Dr. Bittnger and Rev
Joseph 7. Kelley, members Of the Wash
ingtOn PresbyteTy. The ceremonies at the
church viii be in charge Of a committee.
OF which Judge Stanton ]. Peelle is the
chairman.
Judge PeeHe said last night that the
palbearers would be chosen from the ses-
sions, the board Of trustees, and the dea-
cons Of the church. but that they had not
as yet been selected
A committee from the board Of trustees
consisting of ". S. Carroll, William f.
Curtis. and W. J. Father, attended the
meeting of the sessions and co-operated
in making the final arrangements
Memorial Services Planned,
Services in memory of Dr. Hamlin, who
was held in the highest esteem by every
member Of his congregation, will be held
a week from Sunday, and the arrange
ments for these ceremonies viii be under
the direction of a committee Of which
John ". Foster, Dr. Hamlin's lifelong
friend is the chairman.
A meeting of the Presbyterian Minis
terial Association viii be called tomorrow
BY r. c. Davidson, president OF Falls
Church, Va. when arrangements viii be
made for that organization TO attend in
a body
Or. Hamlin was a member of the Me-
mortal Association of the District Of Co
lumbia. the board Of trustees of Howard
University, the United Society Of Christian
Endeav0r. the Government Hospital for
the Insane American Historical Society,
Archaeological Society Of america, Amer
lean Tract Society, the university clubs
OF New York and Washington, and the
Chevy Chase Club.
engagements Cancelled.
The news OF DIT. Hamlin's death came
from his son in New York to Mrs Ham
lin. who Immediately Cancelled a number
Of engagements in this city and left for
The bedside. The residence was thronged
with members of Dr.. Hamlin's church yes
terday. who called to leave cards and let
ters Of coincidence. The death OF the pas
tor came as a great surprise TO his friends,
many of whom did not know that he was
out Of the city. Although he had not been
in the best health of late his condition
was considered by no means serious, and
h left for New York in the best Of spirits.
Ia addition to his work as pastor DR..
Hamlin was interested in many other
projects Of a religious and humanitarian
character. During his long residence ia
this city he formed an acquaintance
among men Of all denominations and call
ings. and was especially well known in
scientific circles DR. Hamlin was. above
All, a Bible student and his deep l,nowl-
edge and tireless research made him an
authority or that s-biect
sent to Europe.