New Britain herald., 1930-10-27
CHURCH IN TRIBUTE
 TO WE, SESSIONS
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An impressive address, in which the memory of the late William B. Sessions was honored. was delivered by Rev. Arthur H. Goodenough of New Rochelle. N. Y. at the Pros pect Methodist church last evening. It's title was "A Personal Tribute" A handsome painting in oil by George E. .MacMannus. noted Hart ford artist was presented to the church by William Kenneth Ses- sions son of it's late benefactor, in behalf of the Sessions family. This portrait of Mir. Sessions was unvell- ed by Barbara Sessions, little daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Edwin Stewar: Sessions and great-granddaughter of the person in whose memory the service was arranged.
 Mir. Goodenough said: Tt is a high privilege to be with you this evening, and to assist in this im- pressive service. I believe that such services always make a good impress sion on the community where held. It is most fitting that such a service should be held in this church.
 There is an invisible audience with us tonight. William Edwin Sessions is soully here-so are many others whom we have known and loved in other days, and who are h. terested in what we are doing. That is my conviction, for l firmly be- lieve in life after death. The true soul never dies. It is a sure thing with me that there is spirit world and when God wills. we shall be citizens of that world.
 T cannot tell you anything about MT. Sessions you do not know. Yet you expect me to talk about him and I will. I did know him pretty well and it made my life larger and better. His presence was always felt and enjoyed. If l were to ask what would be a fitting subject for such an occasion as this. l would say The Beauty of Goodness The two out standing things about our friene were character and work. These two factors are always found in persons truly great and sincerely good.
 "Rev. pr. Posdick, one of New York's we'll known preachers, is al ways telling the people that beauty is major part of religion, an- that is so. God is the All Beautiful One. He has given us a world 0, beauty to live in and enjoy. Smart ness is neither goodness nor great. ness. Mere smartness is transitory fickle, passing. True greatness ]: permanent, enriching, eternal. 4 beautiful human life, in a cottage ol mansion--and you'll find it in botf places-is thing heaven smiles on
 Tells of BristoFs Beauty
 "The landscape about Bristol k beautiful. l take it that your owr lives take somewhat of the sur rounding country; beautiful country beautiful people. There are few things more beautiful than flowers Everybody loves rose. What is ii in a rose that so appeals to you Color, strength and sweetness. There were times when MT. Sessions ex- hibited the quality of a rose, and sc commanded the admiration of those about him. The violet is a tiny modest flower. There it is hiding its beauty with it's own leaves. But you could not stand near a bed of violets two minutes without knowing the sweet little blossom was near you Sometimes, MT. Sessions presence was as quiet, modest and beautiful as the violet, and perhaps those were the times that our friend was al his best and most useful.
 Men live in deeds, not years; not breaths. in feelings; not in figures on dial. We should not coun, time by heart throbs. He most lives who thinks most, wills the noblest and acts best
 William Sessions was truly re. ligious man. He was also a prodig. ous worker Honest work and plenty of it with him was religion. Lots oi people are coming to that way Of thinking. God is the Great Work CT. Socially, again, two things stand out prominently in his life