None of Mr. Putney's pupils were more devoted and loyal to him, none
had more sincere love and affection for him, than the teachers who were
privileged to work with him. Mr. Putney's great aim was to make true men
and noble women and all those who were fortunate to be called his pupils
will bear his mark with them in their accomplishments, in their graces,
and in their power.
Many of his pupils will be inclined to virtue, holiness and peace,
because the teacher was the embodiment of these qualities. In all things
he had charity. Tolerance was of his nature. He respected in others the
qualities he himself possessed, sincerity of conviction and frankness of
expression.
His power over his pupils was marked and abiding because of his own
example, his profound scholarship, his humility, his absolute justice,
yet accompanied with sympathy and respect. His impulses were great,
earnest, simple, unostentatious. His is the old story of devotion to
duty, a religious sentiment and faith, serious determination,
cheerfulness and untiring effort.
"For he was a faithful man and feared God above many."