Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-09
VERNON.
The Funeral Of Eugene H. Akley.

Union church, many of whom were un-
able to obtain entrance, attested to the
love and esteem in which Eugene r.
Akley was held by his many friends and
business associates, at his funeral last
Sunday afternoon. The wide circle was
emphasized by attendance from SPRING
field and Bernardston, Mass. Townshend
Putney, Dummerston, Marlboro, Ches-
terrified, n. H., as well as the nearer
towns Of Gulford, Brattleboro, West
Brattleboro and Northheld, Mass The
casket was surrounded by many beauti,
full floral tributes from relatives and
friends Upon small tables were arranged
lovely floral emblems from the various
Masonic societies, Union church associ-
alton. ladies' circle, Pomona and Vernon
Oranges and Neighbors club Tender
and sympathetic were the words Of our
pastor, Rev. Delmar +. Trout, as he
spoke of the noble life all too soon ended
comforting us with the promise of his
last words, "Good-by till morning comes
again"
Mr.. Alley was an active worker in
every cause for the good of the commun-
lty and in his death we have lost a use
full citizen and the people of Vernon
mourn with the bereaved family In our
common sorrow.
The committal service by Beauseant
commandery. X. T., and singing by the
Masonic quartet were solemn and i'm
pressive. The burial was in the North
cemetery near his home as he wished
and we, his neighbors, are glad for this
expression of his love for us who loved
him well, but God loved best. The
bearers were II. a. Steten, T. Il. Stock
well, A A. Dunklee, a. c. Barnes S. s.
Pike and II. w Fairman.
Rev d. f. Trout said in part:
IF l were to choose a passage of scrip
would inc
saith the Lord This is a positive state
ment, most comforting in its message.
Especially at the time of bereavement,
does it bring cheer and help to our ach-
ing hearts. l would like to direct your
attention to three differences from this
text:
IAN souls are Gods in a common origin.
The real man is a soul. He Is more than
flesh and blood and muscles. As some
one has so fittingly said We are souls,
we have bodies Each man is a spirit,
though unseen and invisible. The soul is
| Ike God, because it comes from God.
We are created in the image of the Fa-
Their. and little lower than the angels.
! Within each one of us is potential per-
! lection and all are children of one Fa-
! ther. We have our root source and or
| igin in God
"All souls are Gods in common dis
! ciplne. All life, here and hereafter, is
! disciplinary and educative. The theory
! of evolution breaks down the barrier be-
! tween the natural and supernatural
! There is one God, one great family OF
mankind and one law, call it what you
will. God is indwellng in man and the
| world; a great dynamic force working
for the upbulding of his kingdom. Dis
| clipine comes to all of us. and life, though
! disciplined Is ever progressing, unfold
ing. Such a sadness as this, the sur
render of loved ones, is a common, uni
versal experience. The mysterious touch
carries our dear ones away. Death is q
| common fate.
"All souls are Gods in a common des.
tiny We must differentiate destiny
| being something from destination go.
! ing somewhere. The goal of life is Goo
and a crown of Righteousness which /;
gained by finding and realizing the high.
! est the holiest and noblest destiny here
and now, in this world. I believe The
same ultimate holiness Is reserved fol
| all. but the roads to it are very different
| AS we have n common origin and com
| mon discipline, so we have a common des
tiny. Jesus Christ the Saviour, reveals
the will and purpose of God He tell
us If I be lifted up I will draw all mel
unto me-.
st Paul said, Every knee shall bow
and every tongue confess that Jesu
Christ is Lord to the glory of God, tn
Father l believe We enter the mex
stage in the eternal progression of tn
soul as we leave this. with the same quail
tiles of being and the same character
and ever develop toward God. All soul
are the Fathers in an infinite love ant
eternity, and at last there shall be on
fold and one shepherd
such Il comforting truth Is ours to
day. We stand in the presence of 50
called death No words of mine ar
equal to this occasion nor to this life
You knew our brother as he lived an
walked and talked with you. His life
the best and most fitting eulogy. Wha
I say is a reminder of what all of 70
know to be true Our brother was hon
ored and loved by you; he had you
trust and your faith: he was a leader /
this community; he was an honest bus
ness man: he was a public spirited cit
zen who did not shirk the responsiblite
which devolved upon him as such; h
was interested in this church. where h
worshiped Sunday after Sunday; he wa
a fond husband and n devoted fathe
What more need be said More men lik
him are wanted. Those sterling quail
ties, which make a man in the best sens
; of the word man, characterized him. a
of us feel that his influence in the con
r. munity cannot be justly estimated, w
loath to part with him, but the ineNi
able compels surrender. May our sun
: render be one of faith in Gods mere
. and love and wisdom. May We feel tn;
our brother has not ceased to work ar
serve. even as he did here but that h
life is still active, unfolding and d.
veloping toward his Creator, his Go
his Father. We thank Thee, Coo. II
Y this life and this influence, and If bowt
4 down in this hour. may we trust TT
love and Thy wisdom OF our broth
!, we feel and believe the psalmists word
T. He shall give His angels charge ov
thee, to keep thee in all thy ways