Evening journal., 1911-11-13
FRIENDS MOURN HOWARD PYLE

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ties 70 be found in all parts Of this
state, and we can all recall the scenes
OF ocean shore and ships and sands
and groves of peach trees, pictures
OF sluggish creeks and ponds, Of
house and tree. and rushing streams
and hills, already familiar to us.
which have now become familiar
throughout the world to readers Of
illustrated books and magazines.
Ten 10 fifteen years is a long time
in the life Of a young man striving
earnestly, to make his way in life at an
occupation, and yet students of MIR.
Pyle tell me that he and they have
estimated that he by that much has
shortened the time within which they
became self-supporting and successful
members Of society.
I'VE are not able to more ttan guess
what was the effect on his work of his
residence abroad. Florence. one Of the
great art centers Of the world, must
indeed be a most inspiring place to a
truly great artist
I'VE can imagine what that atmos-
'phere was to our friend and how much
at home he felt in that beautiful city,
where all things combine to develop
each artistic quality one possesses.
But we knew him in a different
way from people generally who are
only familiar with his books and pic
lures. We know him as the genial,
kindly, distinguished friend; we knew
him as a good citizen who sought
quietly and unobtrusively to do his
part as such here among us for the
good Of our city and the state, in its
public and political affairs as we'll as
those not so patent to people gener-
ally. BY nature retiring, he did not
hesitate upon occasion to declare
publicly and openly his beliefs and
his adherences to the right as h.
could see it, of political causes. and
his detestation Of wrong political ac-
tion."
Mr.. Schoonover said
ITO those friends of Mr.. Pyle who
are present, and those who are not,
there will always remain a gentle
memory Of a gentle man.
ITO those OF us who studied with
Mr.. Pyle, and who felt his hand on
our shoulders and heard his word of
encouragement, there existed a re-
latiouship as that of father TO n
SON." he said.
He told of the interest the artist
took in his pupils in their sport,
speaking Of the school at Chadd's
Ford where Mr.. Pyle and his pupils
we're next to nature; Of the bicycle
rides over the historic hills of VAL
ley Forge; Of the nutting expeditions
IN the fall Of the year, and then OF
how he drew upon these trips and
connected them with the beauty Of IL
lustration. "Thus he formed the hrsr
school Of illustration and the only
school of art in America" said Mr..
Schoonover.
He charged the members OF the
Pyle School with a vast work, that of
upholding the individuality of the
Pyle School, and carrying on the work
of their great teacher.
Devoted TO the Church.
At the morning service at the
Swedenborgian Church and at the
afternoon memorial. the Rev. Mr.
Dole spoke of Mr.. Pyle. In referring
10 the religious belief Of the artist.
which has not been spoken Of very
much. but whose strength was evil
dent to all who knew him, Mr. Dole
said.
"Mr. Pyle's mother was a devoted
New Church woman of affectionate
and beautiful character Her son
Howard became a member OF the
New Church. His devotion 10 the
church was supreme. having been an
officer and vestryman during my pas
torate Of seven years in Wilmington
/ You know of his most efficient work
in the choir II is not necessary for
me to recall his devotion in attend
ance and service at the altar. He was
that type when company came on the
! Sabbath not TO excuse himself from
service, but he brought his guests 10
his church.
"There is one tender scene that
doubtless has passed through our
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