Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-16

oee"ceH -FOUR ana nve years of
ase was out In the barnyard with ms father
among the sheep. 1 lacked him rhv the sheen
chewed their cuds. He answered me a. velI
As he could. l .was interested IN and
out all about this chewing of cuds. On
my way to school one day / noticed
toad sitting under q Dough and
suspected that he was chewing his cud.
iav upon the ground for some time WATCHING
nim. When | got to school l was late and
tue mistress asked me the reason of il. In
reply answered stopped to see a toad chew
DIS cuo. followed my inquiries until at the
age OF twelve years. was perfectly famiI-
lar with the mechanism of every bird or beast
IN my path. l knew all about the heart of an
animal and about parts names for which /
never learned until entered the dissect;np
room. troubled my parents verv much
win my Investigations. When twelve years
Oh age caught skunk in trap, the first
one mad ever seen. In order to investigate
nm cut little pole and poked him. finally
Ahiing MIN; and then dissecting him to as
certain the origin Of his musk" At the age
OF n1teen L went to live with physician.
Or. Baldwin. While with him | did all the
niling of his saddle bags; thought then |
should like to be doctor if | coulC ever
know enough. When seventeen years old
went to live with my grandfather who was
register OF deeds here, becoming a clerk in
ms once. remained four years with him,
out dih not give up my Investigations; went
INTO chemistry, philosophy and electricity,
ana studied Latin so that | could readily OBJ
tam certifica from Brunswick played
with the lightning and made
electric Jars for myself, dis
charging them into my body so as TO knock
me down l was induced by DR.. Gage of
this city, in 1881, to commence the study of
medicine with him. He made it all appear
very simple, and l remained with him about
year, afterwards studying with DIR. Amos
Nourse and DR.. Hubbard of Hallowell;
might have graduated at the end of three
years, but was not satisfied with myself and
determined to go and see who wrote the med
zeal books. So went to Philadelphia, going
IN the spring and returning in the fall; made
myself sick there so diligently did l apply
myself. then went to Brunswick and grad
uated in the school there in the spring of
1856. During all the years of my practice
nave endeavored to do the best | could, and
never turned my back upon anybody or any
thlng, and have responded to every call
whenever it was possible for me to do so.
Applause.
Absent Friepds.-Dr. Geo. w. Martin.
Letters OF regret at not being able to be pres
ent were read from Drs. 5. C. Gordon, Port
land; S. Laughton, Bangor; T. ii. Hubbard.
New York; l. 7. Dana, Portland.
Fifty Years Ago.-Hon. James w. Brad
bury.
The Medical School of Maine-She de.
serves no less of congratulation. in the moth
erhood Of such son than that which she is
both proud and happy to extend to him-the
guest or the evening Prof. Alfred Mitchell.
The Pbysioiau and cto in
the administration of law.-Judge A. Libbey.
Judge Libbey directed his remarks chiefly to
physicians testifyiny upon the witness stand
he cautioned them to be non-partisan and paid
a high tribute to DR. Hill, regarding him as
the ideal witness.
The Maine Medical Association; all honor
to its founders.-Dr. A. J. Fuller.
| The Maine General Hospital, the child of
| the Maine Medical Association may the
| toDdest hopes of it's founders be fully
realized.-Dr. S. II. Weeks
| The State of Maine; her possibilities are
| almost boundless; may her achievements be
great Hon. Orviile ID. Baker.
| The Surgeons of Maine in the war.-Sur-
geon General A Garcelon.
The Press.-Hon. Daniel T. Pike.
| The speakers were unanimous in testifving
to the worth and ability of DR.. Hill, and there
were frequent expressions of regard and es-
TEEN for the gentleman.
| After the sentiments had been disposed of
| DR.. Frederic Henry Gerrish read the fol-
lowing excellent poem composed for the o.
casion:
The orb that mounts the eastern sky at morn
Brings light and Joy where all was dark and cheer.
less
Makes blithe the beings which were erst forlorn.
And changes terror into courage fearless.
As forth upon the world his beams are cast,
The little birds fly out with happy singing.
So full of ecstasy that night has past,
They fling about their notes with music ringing.
Along the verdaut glades unfrighted wander
The slower cattle seek the lushy wales,
Contented MUNICH the grass. and low, and ponder.
And by these creatures not to be outdone,
The nerveless plants no longer seem insensate,
But raise their heads and spread towards the sun
Their glowing petals, which for voice compensate.
Throughout the day the glorious ball of flame
Revivifes the world with cheer and gladness,
Drives Off the doubts which in the darkness came,
The cold heart warns, and dries the well Of sad
ness.
And when, his chiefest ministry complete.
With magic art he marks his grand retreat,
Which sons OF earth, amazed may feast their eyes
And, even after he has left their sight,
They something of his radiance inherit;
The planets shine by his reflected light.
And not because Of their inherent merit.
Thus, when within our brotherhood Is found
genius with his wOndrous intuitions,
His thoughts spontaneous shine on all around,
And blessings bring to men of all conditions.
The gift is mis- to lift the heavy veil
Which shrouds great secrets from the common
vision;
Where others halt. to act with prompt decision.
All through his course he lightens weishty cares,
For ashes beauty gives, and life for dying;
To writing wretches quiet comfort bears;
Supplapts with grateful smiles respondent signing
And when the busy brain can think no more,
The hand no longer deity guide the calling,
The tongue, which uttered burning words before,
No longer speak in wisdom or in prattiing,
Still will be felt the power of the man,
The race by his benefceuce affected:
The light that in his intellect began
From deeds of other men will be reflected.
A full haf-century has passed away,
Since he, our Nestor entered on his mission
Disease to conquer, agony allay,
And save the well from physical perdition.
Upraised and quickened in thu r tagging forcesi
Bestowed, alike for penury and wealth,
Such skill and such original resources!
Rare combination of opposing traits:
Astounding glee behind visage stole,
A grim severity which sweetness mates,
< woman's tenderness with heart heroic
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