New Britain herald., 1915-09-25


 the city. The congregation is fortunate in having had for the past twenty years a man of Dr. Ohman's calibre to lead them. His training, eloquence, unus- ual attachments have earned for him a reputation, not confined to the boundary lines of Connecticut or New England but one that has reached every state in the union. It is plain ly evident that Dr. and Mrs. Ohman are loved by the members of this church, but others outside the con gregation are interested in their well fare and many manifest their deep regard for them by their presence here this evening.
 pr. Ohman's co-workers in promot- ing and organizing the Commercial Trust company have sent a token of remembrance and appreciation and it Is now my pleasant privilege to pre- sent 1t and with it the hope of a long career of increasing happiness higher honors, and strengthened pow CTS of sympathy and love-"
 As he said the closing words Ex- with a silver coffee urn, the gift of tue ulFeCIOfS Ol tn0 COIIlHCiSidi Trust company. ..
 Dr. Youngert's Address.
 After the Arpi Sextette had rem dered another selection Rev. pr. S.. G. Youngert of Hartford spoke in Swedish and said that he and Dr. Oh man were schoolmates in Sweden, thirty years ago and that he knew pr. Ohman earlier than anyone else ex- cept his brothers and sisters. He re- counted some early school exper- fences. Dr. Ohman left the old fatn- erland before he did and they were separated, but only for a year, as twenty-nine years ago they met and have continued their friendship.
 'There is no need to express well wishes for you are always happy, but do congratulate the happy couple because of the blessing they nave re- ceived in the church and community" asserted the speaker. His own senti- ments are admirably presented in the 12Sth Psalm of David. Dr. Youngert here presented Dr. Ohman with purse and expressed himself thus: Tn behalf of the congregation and friends I hand to you some silver and hope that you will live long enough to celebrate your golden wedding in New Britain"
 Remarks were made by various representatives of the New England conference and each presented the happy couple with a silver gift Rev. J. Herman Olson gave a solo.
 Dr. Ohman expressed his heartiest thanks to all who had joined in eel ebrating the anniversary. He said that his appreciation could be best shown by the statement that if he could re- turn to twenty five years ago, he would live the same life over. The participants then adjourned to the basement, where luncheon was served by the ladies of the church.
 Sketch Of Dr. Ohman's Life.
 Rev. S. G. Ohman was born. in Sweden and attended the public schools in that country before coming to America thirty-two years ago. Inn after his arrival he entered college in Rock Island, Illinois, from which he graduated in 1886 with the degree of A. B.. He then entered the Theological Semi- nary connected with that institu- tion and received the degree of 1 D. D. in 1888. He was ordained to the | on June A of the same year and immediately assumed his first | pastorate at a Rockford, Illinois, | He remained there for six l years at the expiration of which he l had increased the mem bership of the l church from 200 to 1000. During l the following year he was super | ntendent of the Augustana hospital n Chicago, which is under the con- .rol of the Illinois Conference of the Lutheran Synod of America.
 pr. Ohman was called to New l Britain in 1895 and arrived here on | June IA of that year. At that time he Swedish Lutheran parish had ,nly 300 communicants and occupied l he church at the corner of Elm and i Chestnut streets, now Jewish Sym lgogue. Today 1900 members at- end services at the handsome build ng on Franklin square. This remark lble growth Is attributed solely to he untiring efforts of pr. Ohm an. The .hurch also boasts of a splendid new situated on Bassett street. |
 Dr. Ohman has been prominently | identified with civic activities as we'll | IS ecclesiastical work. At the found | ng of the New England conference our years ago he was chosen presi- lent and still holds that position. Often he acts as a representative of he Swedish people at various func- ions. He is a member of the execu- i've committee of the Red, Cross so- iety. Dr. Ohman is one of the ounders of the Commercial Trust ompany
 pr. and Mrs. Ohman were married t the home of Mrs. Ohman's par nts in Elgin, Illinois, on September