The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-03-18
Souri, BERWICK, March 10, 1870.

EDITOR or UNION ARD JOURNAL: .ll.,s1
One of the prominent features Of the winter
here has been the encouragement aud develop
ment of native talent In the course Of lectures
delivered under tho auspices Of the So. Berwick
Library Association. Every one win bear mo
witness how interesting they have been. And
II shows what can be done by town to render
winter interesting and profitable without go
ing beyond the limits Of her own resources.
The first lecture by our own townsman was given
by c. G. Hobbs, esq, a young lawyer Of fine
education, q graduate Of Bowdoin College. He
chose for his theme that man Of Iron under
whom England attained point of greatness
and respect abroad which she never attained
before Oliver Crom,ceH. II was mastery
exposition and discussion Of the principles which
governed the "Great Protector" Of whose fol-
lowers II was said. when their allies were as
tonished ut the shout Of Joy with which his sol
diers went into battle, "That II was ever the
custom Of the stern soldiers Of Cromwell to
rejoice when they saw the foe" Il was .
scholarly production, evidently the result Of
great thought and research; showing the vigor
and decision Of Cromwell's character from his
earliest youth till he could say with Louis XIV.
of France, 'I am the state; until, still quoting
the lecturer, he became "The intrepid soldier,
the astute statesman, the conqueror of kings,
the disposer Of parliaments, the subducr Of
ireland, the absolute lord Of three kingdoms"
lie was followed by the able and successful Pre-
ccptor Of the Academy. lothian Clark. Sub
ject: Tho Pyramids. Our Preccptor sustained
bis reputation. The next lecture was given by
DR.. Jewett, Professor Of Medicine In the Medi-
cal School ct Bowdoin College. Was prevented
f-o,, l;sto,in, a., hts 1c.suve h,,t t undersford
Il was q splendid effort, and that he exactly
agresi with me on the subject Of "Sun and
Air" lie was followed by the Rev. Mr.. Scott,
Of the NJ. Il. church. It. Is well known that
Mr.. Scott Is "rising man." and fortunate h
the church that Is able 10 secure his services
His lecture, entitled "Peeps behind the Cur
show some of tho secrets which lead to great
ness. II engaged the fixed attention Of the
audience TIL the close. Following him came tho
lecture Of the Rev, Sylvanus Hayward, well
known as great worker. There 10 no man
knows the amount Of work he does. He has
been the chief mover In getting up the Library
Association In this town. His lecture was Q
poem, entitled "Brass and Brains," and from
the beginning to the Close, In which We were
assured that ''h
"Throagh the gates Of the Biesssd
There never should pass
The Light riSKLlSa crHRAL,'
Or the LOUD BOUNDING BRAss,'"
Il engaged the rapt attention Of the audience.
Mr.. Hayward stands In the front rank u leo
turcs. No audience can Gail 70 be interestsd
and profit who have the privilege Of listening
to him. Other towns could not do better than
10 secure his services a . lecturer. .Il
The monotouy Of our usu' lily quiet town was
broken night before last By an attempt 70 rob
the National Bank IN this village, IN account Of
which your looal columns will Of course give.
- Yours, tl " - A.