The Portland daily press., 1884-01-18

1t is an event that not only saddens the
hearts of all his professional brethren but 1t
will bring sorrow and mourning TO many
household in this community. The gentle
ness and susvity OF his manners endesred him
TO all with whom he associated and especially
to all who sought relief at his hands in the
honr of sickness and suffering. Many eyes
will moi ten, many deep psng of regret will
be felt 10 the wide circle to which he has min
istered, as the tdipgs reach them that their
friend and beloved physician is no more. He
has died ripe in years, with an intellect I'M
clouded almost to the last moment, fully con-
scions of his situation and as fully resigned to
all that God in his infinite mercy mighGsee fit
to appoint for him.
Quite number of the gentlemen here pres
ent have been of late years more immediately
associated with him in sustaining and promot-
ing the objects of the great philanthropic in
stitution with which his name is SO intimately
connected, vet there is not one here present.
but myself think, who cnn speak from per-
sonal observation in regard to his whole career
as physician and surgeon in this city. I re-
member him well as he was first entering upon
his practice which was almost simultaneous
with my return from Europe and establish
ment as fellow laborer with him. In visit
ing him few days since he alluded to these
facts, calling me his good friend and speaking
pleasantly of the honorable rivalry that had
existed in those days. There never was any,
as both of US knew full well, of kind to dis.
tnrb for a moment the harmony of the rela-
tions at all times existing between us. In a
certa sense all members of the same profess
sion looking TO its honors and emoluments
may be said to be rivals, iDasmuch as they are
alike competitors for these honors.
be that as 1T may, my associations with him
have ever been OF the most agreeable and help
fnl character, and these became more frequent
aud if possible more free aud confdentiaI. az
one by one the older physicians, with whom he
naturally first associated the most, left this
scene OF their labors. In many ways we have
been thrown into communication with each
other, in private and confidential meetings. in
the formation and carrying on IF medical as
soclatlons That have long since ceased to exist
and in consultation at the bedside. And in
these and on all other occasions that have
called us to take counsel toge Their, have ever
found him the honorable, upright, true and
kind friend that we all at this moment ara
ready and eager to pronounce him. Ever af-
fable and urbane in his intercourse with all of
whatever degree, refined and gentle in his
manner, hospitable aud agreeable in all his
WAYS, honored and honorable as a physician he
leaves US IN the full maturity OF his YEA with
orr hearts filled with deep regrets and n, a all
ing mourning for his loss. We shall miss his
pleasant face upon the streets and his u;noino
voice IN all our communions, and the feeling
OF personal loss will loDg accompany us in
the pursuit OF the daily avocatious to which
duty calls u.s. A lingering aud a consoline
thought assures us that be has safely passed
the bourne which sooner or later We shall al.
reach. We not only honor him for al, that ia
beautiful and refined in his character, for all
that Is gentle and sympathetic in his inter-
&C urse with all classes and degrees of mankind.
for all his faithfulness in the performance of
his duties as an alleviator of sickness and
suffering, but We have especially to be CRATE
full Tor all that be has done in building and in
promoting the success of that great charity. to
which have already alluded, the Maine Cen
eral Hospital.
Whether he initiated the project or not am
not aware, though in all probability he did,
but IL is known of Us all that the early success
OF that noble institution is in the greatest de-
gree to be attributed to his untiring efforts in
arousiDg an interest in il in tho mind and heart
OF the great public, then in obtaining for il the
necessary funds for bringing il to its present
state OF usefulness. Upon this subject I will
not dwell, for it will more appropriately occupy
the pen of his biogTapher. l only aliude tot
as the browning effort of his useful-i;fa and
Nthe one with his name iii ever be- in
separately associated.
AT the close OF Dr. Woods remarks, upon
motion of DR.. Dana, committee of three
Drs. Dana, Weeks apd Thayer-was appointed
to prepare suitable resolutions which will be
published in the daily papers.
Doctors Wood, Dana, Weeks and Thayer
were elected pail bearers at the funeral and
it was voted that the physicians attend the
AnuOinA ia O bpuyt iA7otluZ ds tu5 loslQ6uC6 OIL
DR.. T. A. Foster, on Brown street, half an
hour previous to the services.
Several of the profession then spoke as fol.
lows:
DIR. T. A. FOSTER.
Gentlenaen.-I feel that should not do my
duty if allowed tits occasion to pass without
saying something. Ii is not often that we are
called upon to take action under circumstances
like the present. It is seldom that life 80
useful, so noble, SO rounded and complete, as
was that of DIR. Gilman's, is lived. SO, while
We all grieve at his loss, we have very much
to be thankful Cor, in consideration, not only
of the most excellent example he has set for
us, but also from the fact that his departure
was peaceful. quiet aud happy. Those of us,
who have been twenty years IN practice here,
can look back and see the intimate co-workerS
OF our departed friend as they then appeared
to us, men OF talent men of influence, men to
whom we looked for counsel aud direction.
One by one they have dropped asleep until our
worthy chairman alone is left to US. They
were all very near and dear to us, and we felt
their loss. But from longer and more iu-
innate relations had come to look upon DR..
Gilman as the model professional man, kind
hearted, gentle in spirit, ever ready to do
good deed or speak cheering word, a noble
gentleman under all circumstances, a neigh
Dor OF the best kind, an adviser who could be
safely followed, one whom no one could know
thoroughly without loving dearly. His life is
before us q grand monument TO our profession.
He has fallen asleep and is at rest. Let us SO
far as possible follow his example.
DIR. I. t. DANA.
Gentlenaen:-Dr. Gilman was the Nestor of
the Portland profession. After a very long,
useful and honorable life be has frosted from
his labors" and we may may truly say 'his
works do follow him. works of remarkable
importance and benefcence. / can never for
get his appearance and words the last time I
aa4u mr. maj hofn IN Ito1
Though very feeble in body, his mind was per-
fectly clear. He said to me. IT have had q
long and busy life. 1t has been full of flow ers,
and sunshine and happiness. Now am here,
but my mind is tranquil. have not fear, or
a care. | am entirely resigned to the will of
God don't think my life has been very
bad one, but that is not what l rely upon. NV
only trust is in the Lord jesus Christ, and,
| trusting in him am peaceful and happy"
Not only did Dr. Gilman enjoy the entire
respect and confidence of bis fellow citizens
generally, but he was respected and loved by
his professional brethren to degree wellnigh
unprecedented. 1t is therefore eminently fit
ting that the physicians of Portland should
make some public expression of their senti-
ments toward him.
DR.. s. H. WEEKS.
Gentlenen-I shall long remember the
WORDS that DIR. Gilman said to me, few
weeks before his death, as they beautifully in
| dictate heart at rest and calmly trusting ia
| the merits of the Redeemer. It was on nv
| first visit TO him during his last illness, when
| the lungs first showed signs of becoming in
volved, while in full possession of all his mem
tai faculties After abiding to his long life OF
| active practice in his profession, he said, 'My
work is nearly done, and 1 am prepared to
| meet whatever awaits me, with Christian
| faith and resignation" These words, spoken
SO fervently, l shall long remember, aud we
all shall delight to cherish his memory.
DIR. Meserve spoke in feeling terms OF the
deceased, and narrated an incident showing
the doctors resi- gnation to death.
| DR.. Tbayer, who was DR.. Gilman's physi-
clan, stated that short time previous to his
death, DR.. Gilman said, doctor, while / like
this world, aud while my life has been one OF
| joy, feel that my work is about done. / am
resting in the hands of Almighty God, and
have no fear, no care, no trouble" DR..
| Thayer referred briefly to the tender care OF
DIR. Gilmau's wife, who, throughout his sick
ness, had never tired in caring for him. She
had ministered to his every desire like an an