The Washington times., 1907-04-18
REV. DR.. HAMLlN DEAD;
VICTIM OF AP0PLEXY
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lCOutlnued from FlrSL Rage.)
prominent men and women, politically
and socially, residing in the city. His
congregation, comprised in the main of
some OF WashingtOn's most wealthy
and influential citizens, has contributed
during his pastoratC nearly a million
B dollars toward missionary and Charita-
bic work The church has never had
since its formation any other pastor,
and as an indication of the esteem in
which DR.. Hamhn and family were held
by the members, may be cited the vol
untary gift last year OF 5000 and a
leave Of absence, IN order that DR.. and
Z Mrs. Hamlin might take trip abroad.
At the time of his death DR.. Hamlln
was sixty years of age. having been
born in Chenille, n. Y, on May 81 1877.
After graduating with hOnOrs at Union
-elected principal Of the high school OF
tYpsilanti Mich, and later OF the
HOughtOn Public School, of Detroit, re-
Z signing from the latter In order to take
mp theological studies IN the seminary
Fof the Reformed (Dutch) Church, III
New Brunswick. n. ]. He graduated
from the Union Theological Seminary in
ISL, soon afterward accepting the pas
Church, of Troy, N Y, where he Off
Ciated for thirteen years, when he &C
, cepted a call from Cincinnati as pastor
Of the Mount Auburn Presbyterian
Church, Of that city.
Distinguished rs Author.
In 1886 ne came TO Washington. ac-
acepting the pastorate Of the newly
formed Church Of the Covenant. AS its
first and onTy pastor he has increased
the membership tenfOld until today it
ranks as one Of the foremost churches
IN the country. During his ministerial
life DR.. Hamlin has been one OF the
university preachers Of Yale, Princeton,
Vassar. Cornell, and Amherst Colleges,
having what might be termed a ma
tional reputation. As a writer for news
papers, magazines, and reviews he has
been widely quoted. He was also the
author Of a comprehensive treatise, en-
tiled "Denomina tonalism VS.. Christian
Union"
DR.. Hamlin was a member OF the
board Of governors of the Government
Hospital for the Insane, a trustee Of
the United Society Of Christian En-
deavor, a member Of the American His
toTical Association and OF the Arch
aelogical Society nf America. president
Of the Open-air Workers Association of
America. vice president of the Memoir
lal Association Of the District of Co
trustees OF Howard University DR.
Hamlin was also a member of the Uni
versity Club Of New York and the
Chevy Chase and University Clubs OF
Washington.
An Energetic Citizen.
In speaking of Or. Hamlin's death
today Commissioner Aacfarland said:
''IIis death is not only a great loss to
the Church OF the Covenant and the
Presbyterian Church generally, but to
the National Capital and the country.
Devoted pastor as he was, efficient and
successful in the upbuilding of the
Church of the Covenant to an unusual
degree. and a leader in the Presbyterian
Church at large. he had a fine apprecia-
ton OF his duties as a citizen of Wash
ington and never failed to perform them
He took an interest in all our affairs and
gave generously OF his time and money
10 every civic endeavor. He left noble
reputation for altruisAtc service in many
fields, and q high example worthy to
be copied. Among the many men here
who always responded promptly TO
every call from the Commissioners for
public duty, none was more quick or
jealous In his response l cannot speak
OF our personal sorrow or sympathy
with his bereayed family