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Dr. fihisseU (Enmurll R. Rt’SSKLL II. CONWELL, founder of Temple Iniversitv, ns born near Worthington, Mass., on February 15, 1848. His father was a stonemason. Russell was educated at Wil-braham Academy, Mass., from which he graduated in 1859. In 1800 he went to Vale, determined to work his way through. His college work was interrupted by the Civil War, which he entered in 1802. as Captain of the company known as the “Mountain Roys.” He was promoted later to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. When the war ended Col. Conwell entered the Law School at Albany I niversitv, X. Y. He graduated and was admitted to the bar. In 1805, he moved to Minneapolis, establishing there the V. M. C. A. of Minneapolis. He was made Immigration Agent to Germany for the State of Minnesota, hut after several years in Europe, he returned to Boston where he opened a law office. This was in 1870. Due to the sudden death of I)r. (’onwell’s first wife he turned his attention to religion, closed his law office, and became the preacher in the Baptist Church in Lexington, Mass. He attended Newton Theological Seminary and was ordained in 1879, then moved to Philadelphia three years later where he took over Grace Baptist Church. With the aid of the congregation, construction was started on the new Baptist Temple in 1889. The building was completed in 1891. The first classes of 'Temple I niversitv were held in the basement of the Temple. They were evening classes consisting mainly of working people. 'There was no fee charged. 'The classes enlarged to such an extent that in 1888 the institution was chartered. At that time there were 590 students. Temple I niversitv, through Dr. Conwell’s wise guidance, started what was later to become the Samaritan Hospital, and also the Greathcart and Garretson Hospitals. Dr. Russell II. Conwell, “Philadelphia's foremost citizen.” was author, lecturer, philanthropist. He spoke during his career to approximately ten million people, and at such places as the 'Taj Mahal, India, Stockholm. Hong Kong, and Stratford-on-Avon. His most famous lecture, “Acres of Diamonds,” was delivered more than six thousand times. A Chautauqua lecturer from the inception of the movement, Dr. Conwell lectured every summer from June until late in August. He wrote many hooks, including notable biographies. Always a great lover of music and literature, he knew many famous characters in all lines of business and art. Dr. Conwell received many honors during his lifetime, including the Bok Award in 1928. He died December (j, 1925. He left a vacancy at his beloved school, which no one can ever fill. 7'if teen
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Dear comrade, but a moment since Yon were rearm and near, A'() fear mirrored in your steadfast eyes, A or pale hope, mumbling kindly lies! 'I'he icords of Priest and Sire ring hollow 11V can only follow Our comrade to the grave. “God's will, and “God is good! Hut no Godly brood who loved you, ’Pom! Only men who never can forgive Death Or forget you! Futile words, to clothe our pain— In vain to call aloud, to cry: ’I'oo young . . . too young to die! We stoop to touch a cold still hand . . . Oh God, we cannot understand! Hitter with regret, 1IY can't forgive, we can't forget!
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