The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-10-23
N. F. TUpPER INTRODUCED.
THE GREAT ENGLJSH POET'S RE.tD
lag or ms GREIT rom
Despite the Tnpropitious weather, tho Grcnt
Tabernacle Packed with 1leu mud Women
who Wished to see aud tIeur tue tn'mor-
tai Author Of Z" ProyerbiaI Pbilo~ophy,'

Tabsrnn Packed with Meu mud Women
who Wished to see aud tIe1r tue in'mor-
tai Author Of Proversiai Philo~ophy."
The big pulpit choir in the Brooklyn
Tabernacle was nartislly occupied Yesterday
morning by Mr.. Martin Farduhar lupper' ~ Me-
for Mr.. upper, like our own Chiids' mas p'ch
awarded this honorary title on account Of MA
poetic cmneuce. The chair was not comfort
able for Mr.. Tupper It's legs are long While
his, notwithstanding the intellect they SUPPORT
and TRANSPORT are snort and stutupy Mr.. Tup-
per was therefore ooliged either to saciihce
comfort to dignity by balancing the end OF MS
spinal column on the edg" OF the chair cushion
that his feet might reach the ioor' or TO sacrl-
ice dignity to comfort and sit with his feet
swinging several inches ABOVE the carpet. The
alternative gave him considerable uneesiness.
In addition to this source of ANNOYANCE there
stood at Mr.. Jumpers elbow light stand with
Agoblet Of ice water upon It, and every motion
Of his arm threatened to upset the stand. spill
the water and smash tho glass. Finally, after
glancing surreptlti ouslv about to see II he was
observed. Mr.. 1upper slid down out VI his chair,
,eized the goblet, and deposited II upon the
door at a safe distance from his feet and then,
~ II 1t occurred to him that II might not be the
sustom In America to put goblets on the floor,
De blushed, picked il up again, and restored 1t
b. the stand.
mus the prOvefbidl poet laOoFeu tue
disadvantaee OF continual worriment all the
lime that Brother Talmage was splitting out
hvmns at the CONGREGATIONS and prayers ut the
Lord Almighty. The vast amphitheatre was
packed with people. II Is easy to understand
hat everybody who likes TO hear Brother Tai
mage preach would he sure OF enjoyment In
hearing Nr. Taper read one Of his own poems.
The privilege was 50 generally appreciated that
he nasty weather had no effect upon the size Of
Nj Iuppers auuieu q.
The Uoem to be read this morning Is a sermon
u blank verse. IL has gwen comfort and CON
iclatiou to hundreds & thousands. Many poems
sic ius pifcd by the vine cup. | believe THIS to
he ins pred from the throne OF God. have now
Me pleasure If introducing TO you the world-re-
oowned Cnristian poet Martin farquhar Iuppor
The world-renowned poet slid down out OF his
chair. waving Ina ndkerchief in one hand ana
bis gold-Oowed spect scies la the other. and
making a. eTies or queer little BOWS as ne came
al desire" said Nr. Tunper. az he smiled be-
nigny at the audience, Il desire absolutely TO
feuudiate all sef-see king on this occasion |
desire to speak sincerely and theoretically and
heartily as dying man to dying men about our
common immortality. | am a natural man.
THIS poem has now been forty years before the
pa, lic. egret that shall not have time to
read all OF H.. There are doubtless many keen
minds In this audience who will discover omis-
rions IN the argument. beg the keener minds
who may discover omissions which would seem
70 leave unanswered important skeptical argu-
ments to remember that these points are not
omitted IN the poem. but lett out here De-
pause there Isn't time TO read them"
Mr. Topper then alluded to Brother Talmage
put was overcome win emotion aud was unable
10 proceed. | think, he said, In conclusion,
that this poem on the Immortality OF the
Soul will do good 10 great many who are
In personal appearance Mr.. Upper is not un-
like James T.. Fields and not unlike Secor Ro1e-
BON, although he Is shorter and more squatty
than either. His hair and full beard are quite
gray: His checks and nose show good living.
Hts face, when I'm repose. is bl ndly benevolent.
While his eyes lack the fiery lustre Of impas-
stoned genius they calmly glow behind IBIS spec
tsoasbts The Plea head 81 Mr. Gppef as be ssoSa
was hardly above that OF the sit Ing brother
Tslmaee. The contrast between the Two men.
physically, was very marked. Intellectually
there Is strong bond OF union between them
they both. evertheless, are high priests in the
came temple Of orscular thought.
Mr.. Upper read for an hour. giving the greater
part OF bis widely-known poem, OF immortal
~. His voice Is UNEQUAL aud somewhat unrei-
able. with a tendency T. escape INTO the falsetso
liz the mildle ot The m 81 solemn passages. This,
In measure, ia compensated FIR 10y an exceed
iug impressveness Of manner, Mr. Tupoer's
assist IN the Interpretation OF the truths he ut
teIs.
tays. IN the beautiful language OF his poem. The
iore1ncer OF his right hand pointed at the audi
snce. signites siu. His left foot, raised little
And then suddenly planted, illustrates the idea
OF death shrinktpg OF the whole body and
by triumphant smile, express utter aohOrrence
Of sin and fearless Il, d nee Of death.
Again The reaulhg Ot the line,
VIA can Imagine Immortality or picture its ninitl
Die pruspectf
. accompanied by action and calculation that
render the meaning perfectly clear. Who can
imagine ImmOrtrlityf" Mr.. Tupper asks. glanc-
ng slowly ar und the church,, and pausinR long
snough 70 give any one the opportunity 10 re-
plV As nobudy answers, he continues. "or-
picture It's illinit Die prospectf" delivering
saoh word with great empnasis and delioeri-
non, meanwhile folding his arms and leaning
Iuon the reading desk ana gIZing with rant
tyes upon the chandelier overhead, which for
HE time being represents imu.eusity, lnCOmpre-
Feasibility. eternity.
Even the fingers OF the poet are made TO add
70 the effect Of MS recitation. " hen he repeu
Me pregnant line,
The DELICATE tissues OF Event are woven By the
lngeI. OF Uuiquliy,
ihe idea II dencacy Is expressed by the uplft-
lng OF HIS Hitle Niger. upon which a diamond
ring IL - ,rkllug, and tbs action ID succeeded
by rapid and energetic agitation OF al the
uigits OF both hands, as VI lie Was Cniquity in
tue act VI weaving the delicate Tissues Of
events.
hese facts in reference to Mr.. Tupper's
manner Of delivery are dwelt upon becaus they
bre Interesting. a. showing now an original
genius can illustrate Wel-hty thoughts In :, tie
u the dsadv utages Of an unIinposing presence.
ana an iHhdt qIate NOico.
After reading for little more tn an hour Mr..
Tupper closed tue cIe- andy bound COPY Of his
tompleis works that Law upon the d. SIX. aud
vi h a little spring up and backward, seated
himself gain Ia tue ing chair
IL 10 unnecessary to say that the audience
listened to the poet with + weren't attention..
Brother ialnage sat with MS urOw Knit IN active
tuuft - he u pace with Mr. lupper's argu-
ment ana Nodded approval AT tue hneT passages
la bis CONCLUDING PRAYER he thAnked tue Lofd
that Ne nad sent sir. Taper AitheT.
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