MEMORIAL TABLET TO DOCTOR LEEDS

A bronze tablet, purchased by means of small subscriptions from friends, has been erected in the College Church to the memory of the late Doctor Samuel P. Leeds. The tablet, which was designed by Professor Keyes, has been placed in the panel between the pulpit and the entrance to the minister's room. The inscription is as follows: "To the Glory of God and in loving memory of Samuel Penniman Leeds, D.D., minister of this church and preacher to Dartmouth College from 1860 to 1900, minister emeritus from 1900 to 1910. Born in New York city, November 15, 1824; died in Hanover, June 25, 1910. For half a century as preacher, pastor, and friend to this community he met the test of, the changeful years and showed himself a thinker whose mind was ever open to receive new truth, whose own deep convictions were blended with a gracious tolerance, a.Christian whose spirit was buoyant with a ceaseless enthusiasm for the kingdom of God and His righteousness, whose brotherly kindness was unfailing, and whose piety was simple and sincere. A character whose strength shone in its gentleness and whose earnestness was enriched with kindly humor. In grateful appreciation of his labors, and to perpetuate the influence of his life, this tablet is erected by his friends."