The University is once more called upon to mourn the loss of an honored son. This time it is W. C. Bryant of '80. An obituary will appear in our next issue, the meantime nothing more detailed can be given than the item in the St. Peter news budget of Wednesday's Pioneer Press, which is as follows: "Mr. William C. Bryant, son of Hon. C. S. Bryant, of St. Paul, died at the hospital in this city on Monday, of typhoid fever. Mr. Bryant was a graduate of the State University, and was a more than ordinarily well educated young man. His early life was passed in this city, where he has left many friends to mourn his death. The remains were taken to St. Paul. (Ariel, Vol. 7, Oct. 27, 1883, page 26)
Obituary
It is sometime since the columns of the Ariel announced the death of Wm. Cullen Bryant, youngest son of Hon. C. S. Bryant, but it is yet fitting that we pay one tribute to the memory of one so closely connected with the University, and so identified with all her interests.
Our classmate was born Feb. 13, 1857, at Fairmont, Ohio, now within the limits of Cincinnati. Two years later his parents removed to Minnesota, and in the spring of 1860 they located in the then frontier town of St. Peter, where his boyhood was spent.
After advancing through the grades of the public schools of St. Peter, he removed with his parents from that city, and entered the high school of Minneapolis in 1873, from which he graduated with credit in the class of '75. Taking a short interval of rest to recuperate his health and finances, Mr. Bryant then entered the University of Minnesota, and having in the meanwhile taught a village school one year, was graduated with the degree of B.A. in the class of '81.
Though warned by his friends, and oft repeated periods of almost complete physical prostration, that a constitution none too robust must have time to repair the inroads made by eight years of study and struggle in paying his own way through the high school and university, yet Mr. Bryant felt that he must press forward into his chosen profession of the ministry; and without loss of time, he entered Morgan Park Baptist Theological Seminary. Two years of the course, supplemented by arduous mission work, were finished, and the last year of the course—the last year before promised rest—was just at hand, when he was attacked by a fever from which he never recovered.
Will, as he was familiarly known, was perhaps the favorite boy (the youngest) of a large family, and in common with whom he inherited literary tendencies of no mean order.
Thoroughly conversant, through his father's teachings, with the early history of our state, he aimed to become an intelligent and useful citizen. As a student, he will be remembered as quick of reply, fearless of criticism, proverbial for puns, outspoken of opinion, forcible in argument, yet crushed by ridicule. As a member of the Hermean Society, he was ready in declamation, witty in debate, liberal in defraying expenses, ever willing to take a low place, and never persistent in seeking preferment.
Mr. Bryant was a constant attendant of the Olivet Baptist Church, of which he was a member, and his theological course at Morgan Park was watched with interest by that band of faithful workers.
In conclusion, no effort was spared, nor sacrifice withheld, to make the most of what God had given him, yet so soon was forced to lay by his earthly armor, and appear in the court of that Lord and master whom he would serve.
It is hard to analyze and label the traits of a departed friend's character, but we all have our frailties of disposition, whether due to our physical or mental constitution; but is a satisfaction that we may so easily forget their defects, and so kindly cherish their excellencies; and happy may we be if of us it may be said with equal truth, he was a worker whose word was truthful; whose action was independent; whose name bore no dishonor; whose memory leaves no sting.
Our friend and classmate has finished this world's struggle, and gone on before. His life was pure, and if those in the next world have cognizance of our efforts, his death should be an additional incentive to press on and persevere. A., '81. (The University of Minnesota, Ariel, Vol. 7, Dec. 21, 1883, page 54)
Obituary
It is sometime since the columns of the Ariel announced the death of Wm. Cullen Bryant, youngest son of Hon. C. S. Bryant, but it is yet fitting that we pay one tribute to the memory of one so closely connected with the University, and so identified with all her interests.
Our classmate was born Feb. 13, 1857, at Fairmont, Ohio, now within the limits of Cincinnati. Two years later his parents removed to Minnesota, and in the spring of 1860 they located in the then frontier town of St. Peter, where his boyhood was spent.
After advancing through the grades of the public schools of St. Peter, he removed with his parents from that city, and entered the high school of Minneapolis in 1873, from which he graduated with credit in the class of '75. Taking a short interval of rest to recuperate his health and finances, Mr. Bryant then entered the University of Minnesota, and having in the meanwhile taught a village school one year, was graduated with the degree of B.A. in the class of '81.
Though warned by his friends, and oft repeated periods of almost complete physical prostration, that a constitution none too robust must have time to repair the inroads made by eight years of study and struggle in paying his own way through the high school and university, yet Mr. Bryant felt that he must press forward into his chosen profession of the ministry; and without loss of time, he entered Morgan Park Baptist Theological Seminary. Two years of the course, supplemented by arduous mission work, were finished, and the last year of the course—the last year before promised rest—was just at hand, when he was attacked by a fever from which he never recovered.
Will, as he was familiarly known, was perhaps the favorite boy (the youngest) of a large family, and in common with whom he inherited literary tendencies of no mean order.
Thoroughly conversant, through his father's teachings, with the early history of our state, he aimed to become an intelligent and useful citizen. As a student, he will be remembered as quick of reply, fearless of criticism, proverbial for puns, outspoken of opinion, forcible in argument, yet crushed by ridicule. As a member of the Hermean Society, he was ready in declamation, witty in debate, liberal in defraying expenses, ever willing to take a low place, and never persistent in seeking preferment.
Mr. Bryant was a constant attendant of the Olivet Baptist Church, of which he was a member, and his theological course at Morgan Park was watched with interest by that band of faithful workers.
In conclusion, no effort was spared, nor sacrifice withheld, to make the most of what God had given him, yet so soon was forced to lay by his earthly armor, and appear in the court of that Lord and master whom he would serve.
It is hard to analyze and label the traits of a departed friend's character, but we all have our frailties of disposition, whether due to our physical or mental constitution; but is a satisfaction that we may so easily forget their defects, and so kindly cherish their excellencies; and happy may we be if of us it may be said with equal truth, he was a worker whose word was truthful; whose action was independent; whose name bore no dishonor; whose memory leaves no sting.
Our friend and classmate has finished this world's struggle, and gone on before. His life was pure, and if those in the next world have cognizance of our efforts, his death should be an additional incentive to press on and persevere. A., '81. (The University of Minnesota, Ariel, Vol. 7, Dec. 21, 1883, page 54)
The University is once more called upon to mourn the loss of an honored son. This time it is W. C. Bryant of '80. An obituary will appear in our next issue, the meantime nothing more detailed can be given than the item in the St. Peter news budget of Wednesday's Pioneer Press, which is as follows: "Mr. William C. Bryant, son of Hon. C. S. Bryant, of St. Paul, died at the hospital in this city on Monday, of typhoid fever. Mr. Bryant was a graduate of the State University, and was a more than ordinarily well educated young man. His early life was passed in this city, where he has left many friends to mourn his death. The remains were taken to St. Paul. (Ariel, Vol. 7, Oct. 27, 1883, page 26)
Obituary
It is sometime since the columns of the Ariel announced the death of Wm. Cullen Bryant, youngest son of Hon. C. S. Bryant, but it is yet fitting that we pay one tribute to the memory of one so closely connected with the University, and so identified with all her interests.
Our classmate was born Feb. 13, 1857, at Fairmont, Ohio, now within the limits of Cincinnati. Two years later his parents removed to Minnesota, and in the spring of 1860 they located in the then frontier town of St. Peter, where his boyhood was spent.
After advancing through the grades of the public schools of St. Peter, he removed with his parents from that city, and entered the high school of Minneapolis in 1873, from which he graduated with credit in the class of '75. Taking a short interval of rest to recuperate his health and finances, Mr. Bryant then entered the University of Minnesota, and having in the meanwhile taught a village school one year, was graduated with the degree of B.A. in the class of '81.
Though warned by his friends, and oft repeated periods of almost complete physical prostration, that a constitution none too robust must have time to repair the inroads made by eight years of study and struggle in paying his own way through the high school and university, yet Mr. Bryant felt that he must press forward into his chosen profession of the ministry; and without loss of time, he entered Morgan Park Baptist Theological Seminary. Two years of the course, supplemented by arduous mission work, were finished, and the last year of the course—the last year before promised rest—was just at hand, when he was attacked by a fever from which he never recovered.
Will, as he was familiarly known, was perhaps the favorite boy (the youngest) of a large family, and in common with whom he inherited literary tendencies of no mean order.
Thoroughly conversant, through his father's teachings, with the early history of our state, he aimed to become an intelligent and useful citizen. As a student, he will be remembered as quick of reply, fearless of criticism, proverbial for puns, outspoken of opinion, forcible in argument, yet crushed by ridicule. As a member of the Hermean Society, he was ready in declamation, witty in debate, liberal in defraying expenses, ever willing to take a low place, and never persistent in seeking preferment.
Mr. Bryant was a constant attendant of the Olivet Baptist Church, of which he was a member, and his theological course at Morgan Park was watched with interest by that band of faithful workers.
In conclusion, no effort was spared, nor sacrifice withheld, to make the most of what God had given him, yet so soon was forced to lay by his earthly armor, and appear in the court of that Lord and master whom he would serve.
It is hard to analyze and label the traits of a departed friend's character, but we all have our frailties of disposition, whether due to our physical or mental constitution; but is a satisfaction that we may so easily forget their defects, and so kindly cherish their excellencies; and happy may we be if of us it may be said with equal truth, he was a worker whose word was truthful; whose action was independent; whose name bore no dishonor; whose memory leaves no sting.
Our friend and classmate has finished this world's struggle, and gone on before. His life was pure, and if those in the next world have cognizance of our efforts, his death should be an additional incentive to press on and persevere. A., '81. (The University of Minnesota, Ariel, Vol. 7, Dec. 21, 1883, page 54)
Obituary
It is sometime since the columns of the Ariel announced the death of Wm. Cullen Bryant, youngest son of Hon. C. S. Bryant, but it is yet fitting that we pay one tribute to the memory of one so closely connected with the University, and so identified with all her interests.
Our classmate was born Feb. 13, 1857, at Fairmont, Ohio, now within the limits of Cincinnati. Two years later his parents removed to Minnesota, and in the spring of 1860 they located in the then frontier town of St. Peter, where his boyhood was spent.
After advancing through the grades of the public schools of St. Peter, he removed with his parents from that city, and entered the high school of Minneapolis in 1873, from which he graduated with credit in the class of '75. Taking a short interval of rest to recuperate his health and finances, Mr. Bryant then entered the University of Minnesota, and having in the meanwhile taught a village school one year, was graduated with the degree of B.A. in the class of '81.
Though warned by his friends, and oft repeated periods of almost complete physical prostration, that a constitution none too robust must have time to repair the inroads made by eight years of study and struggle in paying his own way through the high school and university, yet Mr. Bryant felt that he must press forward into his chosen profession of the ministry; and without loss of time, he entered Morgan Park Baptist Theological Seminary. Two years of the course, supplemented by arduous mission work, were finished, and the last year of the course—the last year before promised rest—was just at hand, when he was attacked by a fever from which he never recovered.
Will, as he was familiarly known, was perhaps the favorite boy (the youngest) of a large family, and in common with whom he inherited literary tendencies of no mean order.
Thoroughly conversant, through his father's teachings, with the early history of our state, he aimed to become an intelligent and useful citizen. As a student, he will be remembered as quick of reply, fearless of criticism, proverbial for puns, outspoken of opinion, forcible in argument, yet crushed by ridicule. As a member of the Hermean Society, he was ready in declamation, witty in debate, liberal in defraying expenses, ever willing to take a low place, and never persistent in seeking preferment.
Mr. Bryant was a constant attendant of the Olivet Baptist Church, of which he was a member, and his theological course at Morgan Park was watched with interest by that band of faithful workers.
In conclusion, no effort was spared, nor sacrifice withheld, to make the most of what God had given him, yet so soon was forced to lay by his earthly armor, and appear in the court of that Lord and master whom he would serve.
It is hard to analyze and label the traits of a departed friend's character, but we all have our frailties of disposition, whether due to our physical or mental constitution; but is a satisfaction that we may so easily forget their defects, and so kindly cherish their excellencies; and happy may we be if of us it may be said with equal truth, he was a worker whose word was truthful; whose action was independent; whose name bore no dishonor; whose memory leaves no sting.
Our friend and classmate has finished this world's struggle, and gone on before. His life was pure, and if those in the next world have cognizance of our efforts, his death should be an additional incentive to press on and persevere. A., '81. (The University of Minnesota, Ariel, Vol. 7, Dec. 21, 1883, page 54)
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