The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-07-08

& Edwin Perry Whipple was born In
Gloucester, Mass, on March 8, 1910. He
entered Salem bank as q clerk at the
age of fifteen. Three years later he ac-
cepted a similar position in a Boston
bank. His literary tendency developed
early. He was memb r of the Boston
Mercantile Library Association, and be-
came the leading spirit In a literary
club which WAS accustomed to meet
and discuss knOtty points in literature
and enjoy what they called Attic
Nights" Mr.. Whipple was a man of
thoroughly sunny temperament, and
whatever he had to do with was sure to
bear the impress of his genial spirit.
His literary bent was so we'll recognized
that he was appointed superintendent
of the Reading Room of the Merchants
Exchange at Its foundation, and he con-
tiuue1 to hold that Office until 1860.
He first appears In public as the author
of humorous poem which he read be-
fore the Mercantile Library Association.
Two years later he delivered the Fourth
of July grafton, and his essay on Wash
iDgtOn and the Principles of the Amer
lean Revolution" attracted great deal
of attention and APPRECIATION. Before
ullDy hO"ONClg hb hhu uhuO ul6 uldA NY
an essay on Macauley. It was apprecia-
tive, yet critical, and the subject Of it
testified his satisfaction with the work
by letter in which he spoke highly Of
Mr.. Whipple's performance. By this
time his literary judgment was fully
recognized, aud he was writing papers
! for the No tn American Review, the
Christian Examiner and several other
publications Of character to increase
the regard in which he was held. At q
later period he assembled the lecture
platform. His lectures were always
much admired, though the smOOthness
and grace Of his literary style not sell
dom deceived his hearers as to the rSdi-
calism of his utteranCes and the extent
| Of his icOnOclasm. His Published works,
/ consisting largely Of ets!ys and papers
collected from the periodicals In which
they first appeared, inc'uie Essays and
Reviews" e vols, l848); Lectures on
Subjects Connected with Literature and
Life" QS69), Drefixed to an edition of his
works, Character and Characteristic
Men, (1S6O, THE Literature of the Age
of Elizabeth" course of lectures de-
liVered before the Lowell Institute 1852
and a volume of essays (187D
The leading Characteristic of his
criticism is its geniality. Possessing
delicate discrimination and an original
way Of regarding matters, his endeaVOr
always was to bring together in one
focus every consideration which could
rightly tell upon the final estimate of
character or deeds; and the result was
a body of criticism so just, acute, pene-
trsting, catholic and cOnsiderate, that
his cOndemnatlOns leave little OppOT-
tunity for reversal of judgment or
appeal.
Mr.. Whipple spent his later years In a
pleasant home In Boston. He had formed
coDgenial circle of friends, and bis
hOspitable home was the Mecca of mary
a young pilgrim who was sure to re-
ceive kind words and helping hand.
The thoroughly sympathetic nature of
the man put him en- rapport with all
that deserved kindly consideration. His
friendship was held precious by many.
His advice and counsel were sought
eagerly and constantly. He was mod
est and never obtruded himself. He
died at his home on June 17th of pneu-
mOnia.