The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-05-16


casket, were placed in the parlor. The casket
bore large silver plate engraved with the
name, date of birth aud death of deceased.
There were two superb crosses of white. camel
las, heath and roses, ons from the Rumford
Falls and Buckfield railroad the other I'M
marked, an elegant wreath from Mrs. j. p.
Baxter, and an ivy wreath from the family.
The services consisted of singing by the First
universalist choir, composed of Mrs. Halves,
Miss Weeks, Mr.. Hudson and Mr.. Lambert,
The opening selection was Crest" music by
Warren. Rev. Mr.. Blanchard read a portion
of the scriptures, after which the choir sang
"Cast thy burden on the Lord"
Rev. DR.. Bolles then spoke substantially as
follows:
ADDRESS OF DIR. bellies.
The value of the greatest works of art that
have come down to us from the bye-gone ages
lies in the fact that We feel the artist wrought
into his work something of his own private
life, and so today whatever voice may be lift
ed either in words of comfort, or praise or
sympathy, the undertone shall be the express
sion of our friendship-a friendship that has
made this death a personal sorrow and loss 10
every one of US. / can hardly speak as /
would today, for it seems as if some part Of
nay life was under a cloud The better por-
ton of my Ifs was spent in this community
and cannot think OF those years except ii be
to recall our friend. l knew him for many
years. knew him first when he was in ma
ture life, when his voice rang out for the
right like the notes of a trumpet, above the
strife of civil conflict, in those days when he
made for himself place in the history of his
country. / knew him better from the time
when he came here TO take his place in the
mercantile and commercial life Of this COM
munity. Not so very distant do those days
seem; and yet what changes. The old forms
have passed away; the familiar faces are seen
no more; and, now, be is gone.
The friendship that makes this experience of
sorrow at his loss a personal one shows the rare
power of his life. From first to last be was a
man to be honored. trusted and praised. He
knew no dishonorable days. He received with
his name-a name so honored and trusted in
this State; q name that was in itself recon-
mendation to public favor-a keen insight into
all that was most progressive, most honorable,
most necessary for the public good. Oontinu-
ing in the line of tradition his faith bore prae-
teal power. He took up his burdens and dis
charged his duty faithfully and well. His lib
eral views, his broad religion gave him power
among men. He was faithful to his religious
convictions, and while the spire OF our beloved
church shall stand against the sky shall feel
that no other name deserves to be more held
By us in high respect.
His was a culture, too, that made the rest OF
us seem but as beginners. He had taste for
literature that not little aided him in con-
tributing to the public work and life Of this
community. l venture TO say that no citizen of
Portland was over doing more for the advance
ment of its interest.
To say that such life has passed away sad
dens Us, yet IL but to express in a measure our
sense OF the great loss that we have sustained,
and standing in the midst OF this sorrowing
family we say "even for this life comes high
eF life, the life of heaven" This great life
could not develope here, IL needed the greater
privilege of that higher life. So they pass,
these children OF mortal day, and the ever
swinging portals give them access TO the JOY
beyond Yet the greater the joy the more BIT
ter the sorrow. Sad is the necessity of parting
Sad is the grave when covered with snow,
when exposed to the winter blast; sad is the
grave under the summer sun. Sad are the
hearts badges of mourning, that remain long
after we have put off the outward signs of
grief. All this demands comfort, the comfort
that comes from the eveT-loving Father. of
everlasting peace, the great comfort that comes
from the thought Of that unbroken home,
where the family will never be swept away BY
death
What do we think of Heaven? How picture
it? We cannot tell, but it will not be so
strange to Us when we are there, for who is
there OF Us who has not given part OF himself
to IL? Who is ther5 who does not look up 10 il
with prayer? There We shall meet them.
They who have gone before will be there God
will be there. Our Redeemer will be there.
The latter part of this life that We mourn as
eoded, was given to his family. His life was
glorifed by true domestic virtnes.
What family it was that gathered at that
Northern home. know 1t at its best, when
the fine, honored, grey-haired father was its
center, when the glad voices Of the brothers
rang out, voices that will never be heard on
earth again. What unity, pride, peace there
was in that household and this is the lesson and
example of that household, that so we shall be
united above. just as we have come to our
own house after wandering awhile, and have
lifted the latch and have gone into its light and
comfort. leaving behind the cold and the night,
SO shall We pass, as be passed to that better
home.
And to the family Of this man whose life has
been 80 hoDored. This man who drew around
him circle OF friends of whom king might
have been proud. This man who has been so
much In 80 many ways, go good, so true, 80
really great to them, let us say, "You have our
sympathy in this hour when you are called up
10 bear the cross. This, TOD, Is our sorrow.'
We ask for those who remain the comfort of
the HOLY Spirit, and at last for the rest Of that
heaven that through all the endless years Of
God shall be orr etern al home.
Rev. Mr.. Blanchard then offered prayer the
choir sang "Come We disconsolate," and the
benediction was pronounced by Mr.. Blanch-
ard
The body will be taken to Bangor today at ~
o'clock, where it will be buried in Mt. Hope
cemetery.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRADE.
AT meeting OF the Board OF Trade held
yesterday morning, President Wescott in the
chair, the President stated that the meeting
had been called to take action on the death of
Hon. Israel WashburD, Jr., Vice President Of
the Board Of Trade.
H. 49, III
letters:
PORTLAND, May IA, 1853.
~. N. Rich, Esq, Secretary Of Board d
Dear Sir--I am obliged to leave town to-
day. consequently cannot be present at the
meeting called tomorrow to express the deep
sorrow which pervades all hearts. This great
and sad affection although not unexpected" i.
has come apon us suddenly, and are called
upon to mourn the sudden departure of one Of
our most honored and highly esteemed mem
bers.
In the decease OF Hon. Israel Washburn, Jr.
the whole immunity is called upon to mourn
the loss of an upright and honorable citizen a
faithful public servant and man OF great
ability, who is loss not only to our own i'm
mediate vicinity and our State, but to the ma
ton.
would also offer my sympathy with others
to the bereaved family who were bound TO him
by other ties than friendship weaves.
Yours, CHAs. MCLAUGHLIN.
PORTLAND, Nav Is, 1888.
TO the Secretary Of the Board Of Trade:
Dear Sir i very much regret that prev-
Gus business engagement calling me away from
the city by early train will prevent me from
being present al the meeting Of the Board to-
dav 10 personally express the profound regrets
that /, in common with every other member
feel In the loss Of our assocatiate In Office, the
Hon. Israel Washburn, whose wise counsel,
sagaclous foresight and broad public enterprise
will make his loss so keenly felt In the COM
rnunity where he has so long resided CON
dole with you all and share most sincerely
with the people Of oar city and State in the
| general sorrow at the loss OF so good and dis
tinguished fellow citizen.
Sincerely yours,
WILLIAM g. DAVIS.
Charles s. FoSes, Esq, spoke of bis relations
with the deceased. He said that Mr.. Wash