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[Continued from Oth page. | in final examination for admission to the practice. His fitness for the work was unsurpassed. See! Mr. Barber was conscientious and thoroughly reliable in all his relations. He enjoyed the entire confidence of the Court and of every member of the Bar. His word was as good as his bond. No one stood higher in the con- fidence and esteem of those who best knew him. His loss to. this Court, Bar and community will be sincerely felt and sincerely regretted.” DR W. E. LOCKWOOD, ’83 S. William Ellison Lockwood, M.D., died in Redlands, California, June 23, 1897, at the age of 34 years. He was a graduate of Yale,=S.S.S., 783, and of the Yale Medical School, ’85. Dr., Lockwood was born in North Stamford, Conn. His early years were passed in the adjoining town of Stam- ford, where his father now resides. Entering college at the age of seven- teen, he was recognized by his instruc- tors as a diligent and thorough stu- dent, careful and exact in all his work, with an ambition that far excelled his strength, and with a will that knew no obstacles in his way to success. Hav- ing completed his medical studies and received his degree, he opened an office in New Haven and practiced medicine for two years. On June 30, 1887, he was married to Miss Sara E. Husted, a teacher in the New Haven High School and afterwards well known as the author of “Lockwood’s lessons in English,” a text-book published by Ginn & Co. For three years after his marriage Dr. Lockwood devoted much of his time to the special study of physiology, which he hoped to make his life-work. While prosecuting his studies for the degree of Ph.D., he was engaged as instructor in chemistry and later in physiology in the Yale Medical School. In 1891, he was appointed fellow in physiology at Clark University, Wor- cester, Mass., where he broke down in health from over-work, just as a suc- cessful scientific career seemed assured to him. So complete was the collapse that it resulted in the overthrow of all his plans and purposes—a disappoint- ment which he accepted with Christian fortitude and bore with heroic patience to the end. Several years before, he had met with an injury to his knee, from which he had never recovered; and during his long illness in Worcester it became ap- parent that tuberculosis had developed in the knee joint and that amputation of the leg above the knee-joint would be necessary to save his life. In June, 1892, the operation was performed at St. Luke’s Hospital, New York, with the result of great benefit to his gen- eral health. A few months later, Dr. Lockwood removed with his family to Redlands, Cal., in the hope that the mild climate and out-door occupation might prolong his davs. This hope was, in a measure, realized. For nearly five years he was spared to his family in a comfortable degree of health, and he found many opportunities of enjoyment and usefulness in his life of exile. He planted an orange grove and built a beautiful home on the heights’ over- looking the city of Redlands, devoting much of his time to the cultivation and improvement of his ranch, and winning the ‘respect and admiration of all who knew him by the manly courage with which he accepted the defeat of his cherished purposes and made the best of life under his hard limitations. He was deeply interested in the public schools of Redlands, and during nearly two terms of service as Trustee and Clerk of the Board he did much to advance their interests. For three years and a half he served as Clerk of the First Congregational Church, an office which he filled with his usual exactness and careful attention to de- tails. Thwarted in his life purposes, he ever remained true to his high sense of duty. He did what he could and did it well. His death was sudden, result- ing from a series of hemorrhages: but it was the death of a Christian. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Dr. S. R. Dennen, of Long Beach, Cal., formerly pastor of the old Third Church in New Haven, where the de- ceased was a regular attendant during his college days. Dr. Lockwood leaves a widow and two children—Lucy May, nearly seven years of age, and William Ellison, ar, aged three. The family will continue to reside in Redlands. TATE ALUMS 2 we ee DR. GUY V. THOMPSON. The death occured on Saturday, Oct. 2, at Boulder, Colorado, of Guy V. Thompson, who was for several years a member of the Latin Faculty of Yale. Death resulted from pulmonary tuber- culosis, of which symptoms developed last Spring. Dr. Thompson went to Colorado to restore his health, and be- came connected with the Latin Depart- ment of the University of Colorado. In the Summer, however, before begin- ning his work there, he had a relapse, after which he failed very rapidly. DR. GUY V. THOMPSON, Dr. Thompson was graduated from the University of Colorado in 1888, and a few years later took the degree of PhD at’ Yale.--In 1892 ‘he. was: ap: pointed to the Latin Faculty. On December last he was married in Berlin to Miss Uhl, daughter of former United States Ambassador Uhl. Students, members, of the Faculty, and very many other residents of New Haven, have joined in the expressions of very deep sorrow on the receipt of this news. Dr. Thompson could not fail to win the respect of those with whom he came in contact, by his, court- esy and his dignity of manner. His dis- position was a very social one, and he saw much of the younger men in the es inane and they were very fond of im. At the time the WEEKLY goes to press the details in regard to the funeral have not been received at New Haven. . JOSHUA W. ALLEN, ’88. On: Mitdaye Oct. ast, at aoa, ius occurred the death, at his home in Hartford, of Joshua W. Allen, ’88. This was after an illness of three months, whose exact nature was never understood by his physicians. It was some trouble with his head, and one operation was performed in July for the removal of a diseased nerve. This afforded very little relief and another operation was intended, if Mr. Allen’s condition should warrant it. Mr. Allen was graduated from the Hartford High School in the Class’ of Fighty-Three and from Yale College in Eighty-Eight. In 1889 he became con- nected with the Hartford Theological Seminary, first serving as Assistant Registrar and later as Secretary to the Executive Committee. Since 1889 his duties included the supervision of the Seminary buildings, care of many col- lections and accounts, and many details of administration on behalf of both Trustees and the Faculty. His work for the Seminary was so much appre- ciated that in June, 1806, he was elected a member of the Board of Trustees. He was very active in the manage- ment of the Choral Union of Hartford and later was chief promoter of the Hartford School of Music. He was a member of the Center Church and an active member of the Yale Alumni Association of Hartford County, one of the Executive Committee of the Rep- publican Club and a member of the Colonial Club. Mr. Allen leaves a wife who was Miss Lucy Mather Brace, and three children. The funeral services were at his father’s residence at three o’clock Mon- day afternoon. The facts here printed will show the position taken in Hartford by Mr. Allen. Mr. Henry C. Robinson, ’53, expressed the feeling towards him in a letter to the Hartford Courant, from which the following extract is made: He was sunny and scattered sun- shine about him: he was honest and scouted meanness and duplicity; he was generous and had little toleration for malice and selfishness. He was a sincere follower of his divine Master, but had no fellowship with the Phari- see. He was strong and affectionate in his many attachments, and unmis- takably earnest in his few antipathies. While broad and catholic in his ac- quaintance, he was discriminating in his friendships, and had no place in his intimacies for a scoundrel or a bully. He was respected and esteemed by his business associates, who called him Mr. Allen. He was loved by his large cir- cle of warm friends, who called him “Josh.” Less than two weeks ago the writer spent a half hour at his bedside. The grasp of his hand was strong, his hopes were buoyant, and his courage unbroken; he was natural in his dis- play of humor and in enjoying it. It seemed so unlikely then that he would so soon be with the dead. He was a manly fellow, a useful citizen, and a companion who added to the number of good things, and his life was a bless- ing to the world that he touched, and had fitted him for usefulness here; it has-fitted him, too, for the good activi- ties—whatever they may be—on _the other side.” EDWARD C. BISSELL, ’Q2. Edward C. Bissell died at his home at Lakeville, Conn., August 21, 18097. Mr. Bissell was graduated from the Academical Department in 1892 and in 1894 from the New York Law School. He was the son of Dr. William Bissell of the class of ’53. For about three years, Mr. Bissell has been in poor health. “ G. -W. BROWN, ’99. George William Brown, ’99, of Bos- ton, died of typhoid fever at Pittsfield, Mass., September 3. He had almost recovered, when a _ special exertion brought on a relapse. BENSON EVERETT, ’90. On Thursday, July 8th, at Kings- ton, New York, Benson Everett, Class of Ninety-Nine, was drowned while trying to rescue a boy of twelve, who had gotten beyond his depth. He reached the boy, but was not able to. bring him ashore, disappearing when he was about half way in. ies) iN OU ee Zz O [as ape “TRADE MARK’ 2 EINEN - ‘CHARLES T. PENNELL, - Successor to Wm. Franklin & Co., IMPORTING TAILOR, AO Center St., New Haven, Conn. J. EDWARD SOMERS, IMPORTING TAILOR, 63 Center Street, NEW HAVEN, - CONN. F. R. BLISS & CO., a TALOKS — = CHURCH AND CHAPEL STREETS, New Haven, Conn. Most of the Students of Yale are preparing to earn their own livelihood—some in professions— others in the BUSINESS WORLD. Many of these on leaving the University will want to know what will best promote their prospects in a business way. A young man receives the best general education at Yale, but even after graduating he may need to specialize in the vocation he intends to follow. In preparing for a business career it is of course advantageous for him to fit himself adequately for his chosen pursuit. | Many College men have found profit in taking one or more of our special courses, It is therefore not unreasonable to suppose thai others would be glad to know of >
