The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-04-10
The BRAVE PAsToR.-A special to the Tri-
bane thus speaks OF the brave pastor at Terence

AdE DHAFE TAsToh.-A special TO the 1rl-
buns thus speaks OF the brave pastor at Terence
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The Rev. MIR. Ancient, the brave man who
rescued Chief Officer Firth, is in the charge
of the church at the latter place Terence Bay.
Church Society. His people almost worship
him, and he is as good as he is brave. found
him yesterday at his home near the plain little
chapel on the hill. He is man about So
years Of age, an Englshman by birth, six feet
In height, and strongly built. He has genial
face, bright eye, clear head, and warm
heart. He speaks fuently, but so unpretend-
ingly that his noble action speaks more londlv
thap his own modest words: Since the wreck
ne ne mas t oesn pn;y enrying the dead performing
thing is done decently and in order
Yesterday GA were buried. The little church
was opened and the people, his poor but hon
est parishioners, came to pay the last tribute
vain to save. Mr.. Ancient simply read the
church service. There was no time for SER
mon. and none was needed. His example last
Wednesday was far more eloquent sermon to
his people than anything he could have
preached. @ 3
Mr.. Ancient's accoupt of the part he PLAYED
in the fearful tragedy was vivid and interesting
When he reached the wreck, which took place
about two miles from his house, most of the
saved had been landed. He songht to find
them shelter, till his attention was attracted by
the man and the woman in the rigging and a
boy on the wreck, He wont to Mr. Ryan, the
magistrate, and said, 1.-The water is smooth
enough; you can get alongside in q boat"
They were then hauling the boats on the shore.
"But you canrot get at them when you get out
there" said Mr.. Ryan. GIVE me a boat and
some some men; put me on board, and win get
neared the ship the men would not put him on
board. They loved their pastor, and thought
it certain death to put HIM on the vessel. Mr..
ancient as en .n;a them John" he said to
doomed won't hold you responsible. Put me
on board" While they were backing and f;il.
ing, the boy fell off They picked him nm
wrapped coat around him, and landed Ia
him. ,-,.. -""N'"
Finally the men agreed to put Mr.. Ancient
gle OF 90 degrees, and the fishermen have not
yet got over their admiration for their pastor's
skllI IN climolng it, and in running the rail he
found piece of one of the braces in the main
rigging, made one end fast and carried tie 9TH
er aioIg WIN MN: When he reached the out.
Yoa are an n cesr are ne man nn@ in the rigging
the reply. Then You know how to make a
bowline?.' "Yes, sir" Mr. Anciemt tbe,, a shrew
MN an end of the rope, first taking a tnrn
around the davit Now put Confidence in me
al sid In move when tell you." Mr. Firth follow
alon h. .ieoions, ana the minister led him
along oy the rope, taking in the slack as he
went. Whenever he slipped the turn around
Inc oaV!t and the strong arm of his rescuer held
lsa great sea swept over and washed the
pmcer OIL. 20 Lord" he cried ont, 81 have
broken my shns,I have broken my shins "Nev-
p mind your shins, man! it is your life we are
after" Finally he got him to the main rigging
and to the vessels side and let him into the
boat by rope, and the man was saved
Mr.. Ancient was formerly scripture reader
n the British navy, but has been at Prospect
or six years He passed his examination, and
,as taken orders, determined to become a fisher
If men. He is a man thoroughly in earnest
but not so serious that he could not laugh
heartily when he spoke of Officer Firth's soiiei:
Jude for his shins; Like the fisherman preach.
En- of the Sea of Galilee, he knews how to cast
bis net for souls, and if he is not Peter him.
self. he has in the most literal sense built he
church upon a rock; and may the gates Of hell
never prevail against It'll