The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-28
DR. HANDLEY |
 MOURNED BSPEOPLE Many Expressions of Devotion Heard in Birmingham UNIVERSALLY LOVED The Funeral Will He Held From the Central Presbyterian Church To-
 morrow at II a. m.-Inter-
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The death ofthe Rev Dr. L. s. Handley mourn, and the sweetness and light of a life that has gone called forth many ut terances of tender remembrance and ap- preciation Dr. Handley was a member of the Masonic order the Knights of Pythias and Camp Hardee, United Con federate Veterans.
 Following the regular moi hing service at the First Presbyterian church yester day morning the pastor, Dr. John s. Foster, announced the death of Dr. Hand- ley to the congre gation. ''For 15 years he was pastor of this church" he said, "and Curing long and useful life has been a tower of strength and usefulness in the community"
 Upon Dr. Fosters suggestion a com mittee of elders, Dr. J. H. Phillips, chairman, was appointed to draw suitable resolutions expressing the sorrow of the congregation, and extending condolence to the family. The leacons were ip- structed by vote of the congregation to purchase a floral design to be sent in the name of the church.
 Patriotic Soldier
 "Dr. Handley was patriotic as a sol dier,n said Rev. pr. J. T. Plunket, church, Upright as man, intelligent and philosophical as a citizen, the friend of the poor. the comforter of the broken hearted, the ever zealous and effective minister of Jesus Christ.
 "He well more the title of 'Birming- hams First Citizen. Every movement looking toward Birmingham's upbuild- ing, especially its moral and spiritual betterment, found in him a s5rLpathizer and enthusiastic supporter His minis terial life was largely spent among her people, coming as he did, a ynung man and casting his lot with her.
 Among his ministeNaI brethren he was without pretense or assumption, guileless as a child. A man of mighty faith, utter ly destitute of self-seeking, he claimed nothing above his> brethren because of his greater age. experience or long pas torate in the city.
 To-day there are thousands of lives and homes that will be lonelier and sad der for his going. His life was beau tiful and his death was the summons from the King for the faithful servant to receive that reward prepared for those who are faithful unto death"
 Loss Is Personal
 Good old Dr. Handley," said Rabbi Morris Newfield of Temple Emanuel. .in my estimation, was one of the best in- nuences for good in this, our city. He did more in his life to exemplify true religion than did any other minister His loss is personal to us all.
 ''Ho was a broad humanitarian-the friend of the high and the low, the rich and the poor, the Jew and the Gentle. His loss will be felt more than the loss of great f1nancier, because he built not so much the material monuments as the monuments of the soul and of good whereby it follows that he was also a great force for material good"
 Dr. Eaves' Tribute
 pr. George Eaves. pastor of Pilgrim Congregational church, paid the following tribute to the memory of Dr. Handley: "Dr. Handley was very much beloved by me- When I first arrived in Birming- ham no one showed me more sympthy- more neighborly kindness. He was a most gentle, catholic hearted minister, a noble Christian gentleman. deplore his loss, but I rejoice in the splendor of his graces."
 pr. A. J. Dickinson
 pr. A. J. Dickinson. pastor of the First Baptist church. said: q have always re- garded Dr. Handley, as did all the other ministers of Birmingham, as the Nestor among us. He was a sincere. devout, godly man, the highest type of Christian; an intellectual man and preacher of ability. I have always loved him for the good he has done among us, and we have always elected him vice presi- dent of our conference as an honor we felt that was due him. His loss will be greatly felt in Birmingham. for he was one of the best of citizens
 The Rev. J. E. CoyIe
 The Rev. James E. Coyle, pastor of St. Pauls Catholic church: T was very much grieved to read in today's Age- Herald of the death of pr. Handley. I esteemed the deceased very highly. and found him always kindly, cordial and sympathetic.
 "When Mr. Joseph Devlin a few weeks ago made his eloquent appeal on be- half of the Irish parliamentary party Dr. Handley sat beside me on the stage of the Majestic theatre. He was then the picture of health, and we had a pleasant conversation, in the course of which he declared himself strongly in favor of self-government for Ireland. He jokingly said that we should arrange and take trip over to participate in the ceremony of reopening College Green. In his death Birmingham has lost a loy- al citizen, one who had ever the best interests of the city at heart, the south lend devoted son. a gentleman of the