Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-05
FUNERAL OF Ex-MAYOR HARDWOOD
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church Filled with Relatives
and Friends-Eulogy by Rev. DR.. M. S. Kaufman
Knights Tempar Escort.

There was a brief service over the
remains of ex-Mayor Calvin l.. Har-
wood at his home in Washington street
Monday afternoon conducted by Rev.
DIR. Kaufman and at which Mrs. George
7. Lord sang Saved by Grace, favor
lite hymn of the deceased. At the pub
lie service in Trinity Methodist Epis-
copal church at 2.30 O'Clock, there
was very large attendance of rela-
tives and friends, those from out of
town including Charles r. Harwood
and family of Stafford Springs, Charles
w. White and family of New York,
and Mrs A III. Gates of New Haven
There was a representative gathering
of business men, including many OF
the grocers, wholesale and retail, as
we'll as representatives of the Norwich
Savings society, Merchants National
bank, court of common council, Sedg-
wick post No. /, G. A. r., and Citizens
corps, who, with the honorary bearers
and the knights Templar escort oceu-
pied seats on the east side of the
church. The ushers were Nelson ".
and Howard Porter.
The Masonic Temple quartette sang
Nearer, My God, to Thee, and Lead,
Kindly Light. There were handsome
floral tributes from relatives and the
various organizations to which he be-
longed, silent testimonials of the es-
TEEN in which he was held.
The following fitting eulogy was
made by Rev. DIR. NJ. s Kaufman, who
conducted the services:
Personally, it would be much more
in harmony with my feelings could
take my place today with those VINO
most keenly feel the loss which is sus-
tanned in the departure of our brother,
for very few men in all the passing
years have ever found so large and
warm a place in my heart as he, and
have regarded myself as highly ia
vored in being permitted to count him
among my truest and warmest friends
L shall miss him more than words
can express.
That we have met to pay our sincere
tribute of respect esteem, honor and
affection to a true man all will agree.
The press has characterized him as
Honorable Calvin L. HARDWOOD In his
case, this is no empty title Its emf
nent appreciateness is apparent to all
who knew him. Clearly he won him.
self the proud distinction of being
honorable in all his dealings with his
felowmen.
Mr.. Harwood was well born. In his
veins was the blood of a noble ances-
try, reaching far back into the very
best traditions of heroic and exalted
and sturdy Puritan life and character.
He did not boast of his favored line
age, but in it he recognized the SOL
emn obligation to make himself wor-
thy by his own volitions and efforts
of such a magnificent heritage
His grandfather Harwood was a
most influential Christian citizen in his
for those POLITICAL ethical and relig-
ious principles which are so indispen-
sable to social stability and progress.
Brother Harwood's parents were de-
vout and earnest Christians, bringing
up their children to fear God and
work righteousness. Their home was
ever open with warm hearted hospi-
tally to Gods ministers. Who can
question that that pure, sweet, whole
some atmosphere of Christian home
had much to do with the nurture and
development of our brothers noblest
traits?
1t is understood that 1t was while a
student at Wilbraham academy that
he made a definite decision to surren-
der his life to the mastery and guild
ance of Christ. To this supreme
teacher and guide-this great Saviour
md Lord, he ever aimed to be loyal.
until his earthly career came to its
close and he was called home.
AS a member of East Main Street
Episcopal church he was
the interested and efficient teacher of
4 large class of men in the Sunday
school, also the church treasurer, and
he served faithfully in other capaci-
ties. After the three churches were