The Portland daily press., 1884-10-10

bring their grateful testimony to generosity
which so many appealed to, and from which so
few were ever repulsed.
But it was not pecuniary gifts alone that
constituted the good deeds for which our
friend is so affectionately remembered. That
singular sagacity, that peculiar combination Of
enterprise and caution, which had go easily
wrought out his personal fortunes, were
always at the disposal OF his friends in the
way OF counsel and advice. How large his
chentage was-his unpaying elientage-of men
and women who went to him for advice as to
their purchases, their bargains and their busi-
ness, may be known by those who noted the
throngs of persons in all walks of life, who
frequented his Office, and whom he never
deceived by interested counsel, nor drove away
by indifference or hauteur. He was
gracious in his manners, so exuberant in
mirthfulness and good humor, that everybody
liked his society, and at the same time so SYM
pathetic in his feelings so quick and shrewd
in his judgment that everybody was glad to
avail themselves of his knowledge and expert
ence. Could his time be appraised at what it
actually enured to him, his gifts of it to other
men must be reckoned as Of more value than
all his pecuniary benefactions.
Before this body and in the fellowship of
this association it seems proper to speak of the
NtASSGfS oAN MI OptAuR Was always ItduJ "
give to the propagation of our Liberal faith.
He was one of the first corporators as well as
the president Of this association. He always
responded generously to appeals for aid in sus-
tanning and maintaining our form of worship
in this State, and within the sphere Of the
operations of the National conference. As
to Park street church, in connection with
whose services L came myself first well to know
him, for many years the maintenance Of its
worship lay almost wholly upon his shoulders,
and up to the time of his failing health he con-
tinued CONSTANT attendant upon its services.
MIR. Spring was a man of positive convic-
tons, OF pronounced and clear cut opinions as
well as Of strong prejudices. Some times in
the strength of his convictions he did injustice to
persons and failed to appreciate the good side
IN other parties which he disliked, the half
smothered truths in creeds which he re-
pudiated.
But In his antpathies, in his very resent
ments. he was open, frank, and guileless.
The censures he felt deserved, he administered
openly and to the face, and there was no Bit
terness left in his mind to flow out in accu-
sation and insinuations behind the back. He
was always won and made a friend Of by
magnanimous retraction, satisfactory
restitution.
Let us remember his virtues to initiate them.
Every death of good man makes a loud de-
mand upon us to reproduce in our lives
his goodness, so that the fashion of excellence
shall not perish from the world, Here among
ourselves it may not be presumptuous to say,
| that such men as Mr.. Spring are sure to EN-
brace the Liberal faith. 1t is not presumptu-
| GUS for us to say anywhere, that so far as we
can do it,the Liberal faith shall make such men.
The president of the conference and Ohas.
E. Jose, Esq, also added words Of apprscis-
tion of the high character and moral worth Of
| Mr.. Spring.
Mark P. Emery, Esq, presented resolution
which was adopted that the paper presented
by Mr.. Talbot be entered upon the records OF
the conference, and that q copy be sent to the
family of the deceased and to the daily press.
The death of Hon. Joseph Dane Of Ksnns-
bunk was referred to by Rev. Mr.. viHsl. who
paid fitting tribute to his memory:
The following resolutions offered by Rev
Mr.. Vinal were adopted unanimously:
| Whereas, 1t hath pleased our Heavenly Father to
remove by death since we last met the president Of
| this conference, Hon. Joseph Dane Of Kennebunk,
| and one who was president for ten years, Hon.
Samuel e: Spring of Portland.
| Resotred, That in their death the Unitarian
church of Maine has lost two of its prominent and
leading men, both of whom gave to the cause Ibsr-
| ally OF their time, strength and money.
Resolved, That his conference bears testimony 70
the able and efficient manner in which these officers
discharged their uties as presidents and sincerely
laments the loss of their influence men OF great
integrity Of character and liberal Christianity.
| Resol0ed That copy of these resolutions be sent
| to the families of the deceased.
A resolution appreciative of the hospitality
of their reception by the friends in Portland,
was passed, and of thanks to the railroad and
steamboat lines for reduction of fares, and the
conference then adjourned.
To complete the report of Wednesday after
noon, we should mention the meeting Of the
Woman's Auxiliary Association, at which
reports were presented of the work Of the
society, and the following board of officers
elected:
PresiGent-NIrs. Bartlett, of waterviIIe.
| Vice PresideDt-Mrs Dr. Nichols Saco.
Secretary-Mrs Edward @. Jordan, Portland.
Treasurer-Mrs. Nathan Fairfield, saco.