New-York tribune., 1878-02-16
YRIBUrES TO THEODORE ROOSEVELE
ADDRESS OF THE HON. JOHN JAY AT TIE UNION
IrAGrE CLUB-IHE LOSS TO The STATE CHARI-
TIES AID ASSOCIATION.

ADDRESS OF THE HON. JOHN JAY Al LIE CNAo'
LEAGUE CLUB-IHE LOSS TO The STATE CHARI-
TIES AID ASSOCIATION.
At the meeting OF the Union League Club
Thursday evening after the presentation OF the reSou
on in relation to the death Of Theodore Roosevelt tne
folloSving address was made by the Hon John Jay
Tho memory Of our associate lives IN the gratitude o
his unnunbercd benedciares. II lives III the lnstt
tons scientific, artistic and Humanitarian wmch nc
helped 20 aud to cherish. Ii lives III the regaru Oh
his counrymen when they read the record OF DIS career
Rut especially it lives. and Will live, in the
loving remembrance OF this club, where part
Of his work was done, and where we nave
known him long and wei Christian, gentleman, true
natriot earnest phiianhrophIst, and faithful friend
II is right that should add the fitting trDute' EN-
bodied In the resolutions teeDsly presented by MT
Choatc aud enforced by the letter oi Mr. DOde 10 'ne
chaplet that being laid upon his tomb II IS rsht tat
we should pay homage TO inc dgaly OF MS
character the beauty OF his lfeand we may add with
outexas.elation-thc glory Of his example.
We who have been his familiar associates, have known
what some his less intimate acduaniances mght NOT
have imagined. They saw our friend with his
Joyous temperament. his genial manners MS grace,
lul hospitality, surrounded IN the AlopI. 81 oi
ZONES by wealth and luxury, and ,igoyihs
with keen zest his unusual snare OF ai aoinSsuS i
and happiness. We know mat ne Dichoed WIN
these ras nature large and judgment so SOoho,
that scattered blessings as ne passed tnIyH2n rge
80 wide recall tho aucicnt wOrd. " Zen 'He ed
heard him then IL blessed hih and mheu 'le eyytsi
the past, some d~sl AMONG Us 70, to,uay' ,f'
with equally generous wealth WhDh tney Ete WIN tnc
same 0peInGnded G'nevolence But we do nor aIways
find us rce lcence tempered ss IN the ease o our
friend careful thoutht ANA wise provision IOf tne
eratnn- In tnis particular. his example rccainE IL
not surprising that OF Howard, is deserving OF attentive
Another trait not fully appreciated by the world at
large gave strength and noblnty TO ms character.
harmonic Win his bright suIrouuG!nss thrObbed "a
heart responsive 10 the call OF duty, wilh VIII tnaI
opposition bccame more defiant Ihat heroic u9it
was exhibited s3m' sM,c{n years ,,.sion. no me
ready referred to, 90 promote the wei are oi the
.', - n,,sI hnv .r.fnc,: ca led
forth tho resolve ahi the resources hece. ay 70 over
the acceptance aud tuhlment Ot TIE dlucu'i
aud complicated duties unexpectedly imposed
esty, the National ADMINISTRATOR again claimed
his ad. To-day, summoned IN ,he flush OF Ms manhood
aud The fuluess his usefulness, lie passed before
rs spirit and leaving Us to ieel how little OF
Eonor can be conferred BY place and ONCE rank ana
OF the Just whose good deeds survive 10 show tnat
the world Is happier and better for his having lived
CHARIIY'S LOSS.
A meeting OF tho state Charities Aid Associa-
tion, called in memory of its late vce-president,
Theodore Roosevelt. held yesterday afternoon, and
was largely attended Papers were read by Miss Schuy
ler president the association. and Mrs Lowell, men,
ber OF the state Board OF Charities and addresses were
made By Howard Potter, " L. Dodge, jrG gorge william
Ia, ID.
Choate and Others.
The following minute was adopted for entry on the
records of the association:
The members Of the State Charities Aid Association
desire To leave upon their records this minute, per-
mancn; memorial of their sincere sorrow for the death
OF their late associate, Theodore Roosevelt ana OF thcr
most afrctOnatc admiration and respect for MS per
soual character, and his great public services only
Hose who personally knew him could know how wise
counsellor, how friend he was Hc held hlmsrlt
and all that he had the service OF humanity and hs
fidelity 10 every duty was too sucere 10 permit any
merely formal discharge OF It. He was one OF the
strongest friends OF this association, and the sagacly
sympathy unassumug courage resolution and constant
devotion which he always displayed In MS cunnec-
tion with H. but one OF tAe lnnuinerahle
illustrations OF his public spirit and his private virtue
The direction OF charity s question OF vital I'M
pOrance modern society, and It's efficient treatment
demands unusual knowledge, unwearied tact attention
and energy. Bu there was no requirement. OF TINS knd
which friend did not fully satisfy and his death Is
loss of moral power executive efficiency which 10
community well spare. Yet, while his manly mod
aud cheerful presence gone, the Inspiring power
OF his character remains, and we may hope tnat oar
own greater fidelity IN the work that he loved ana tho
greater usefulness of tins association, VIII long show
that, although dead, he yet speaketh.