The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1888-08-07

DulCuluS bNoliNoo IL l'l'All NlllbIG !
curtailing the rights Or incurring the
ill will of any. Third, as a private
individual, as a friend | am proud |
to believe, rs | do, that was num-
bered among the friends of Samuel
G.. Wilder. L made his acquain-
lance in 1877 and the friendship !
which then commenced remained |
bright, warm and unbrolen till he .
was called to life beyond the
grave, where so many of our loved |
ones have preceded him, and where |
we shall all hope to meet with him |
when we also are called. l knew |
him intimately, and while others
may express their appreciation of |
his character in more fitting terms,
l am sure that none can more truth
fully say, mourn the loss of good
and true friend. The business men
of this country have lost an active,
energetic, upright competitor. The
Legislature has lost an able, honor
able co-laborer in the work of that
body. And we have all lost the
genial, hearty friend who was
ready to extend cordial smile to
every one, and a helping hand to
those who were in need of it. While
we all mourn our great loss let us
be consoled with the memories which
will remain with us, and while
dropping tear upon his grave that
his life was devoted to useful works,
and to loving friendship.
Noble Smith said:
Mr.. President: AS we think of
the death of Mr.. Wilder, who was
so lately one OF our number, q flood
of memories crowd upon us. 1t be-
comes difficult to express our feel
ings. We know that he would not
have us utter ford eulogies, or
speak extravaganza praise, but it is
due to his memory and to ourselves
that we pause and speak of our
friend and colleague. He has been
taken from the toll and strife, and
we remain. He has weathered the
storm and reached the haven, we
are still buffeting the waves. He
has passed "into the land of the
great departed, into the silent land'
and we are left to the noise and tu-
multi of life's battle. But no man
lives to himself alone, every life
leaves its impress, its footprints on
the sands of time" Every one with
whom we come in contact is influ-
enced by our lives. 1t is rs we pro-
fit by these lessons that we gain
wisdom and strength. While others
speak of the many thoughts which
come unbidden on this occasion, L
desire to aliude briefly to two which
have been present with me since his
disease. In contemplating the life
of Samuel Gardner Wilder, certain
prominent facts appear, amongst
the most marked of which were his
popularity, and his achievements in
great business enterprises. He en-
joyed the popular approval and es-
teen to degree shared by few. 1t
was not an evanescent or ephemeral
popularity, buta regard which stood
the test of years and held the public
confidence. Such personal popu-
larity is not the result of accident,
nor of power, nor of wealth. He
was admired for his courage and
success, and respected for his inte
gritty, but the personal esteem in
which he was held was based on his
kindness of heart and unselfishness.
The world the great human heart
demands that men shall be unselfish
before they receive personal affec-
ton and favor. Mr.. Wilder was
generous and kind of heart from ma
tural impulse, and not from special
principle or policy. He was syste-
matte, prompt, bold and persevering
in business; he was public spirited
and possessed rare executive ability,
but the elements which endeared
him to the people were his genuine
kindness and unsellishness. 1t is
too often the case that men are laid
away in their graves without receiv-
ing expressions of approval from
closed over them, and mean jealous
les have been vanquished by death
then the people do them honor
Songs are sung to their memory
and the words of praise which would
have done so much to cheer ant
strengthen them once, are poured
out when the need of them is PAST
1t is a matter for congratulatol
that this mean trait of human natur
received but limited illustration in tn
case of Mr.. Wilder. In his larg
enterprises and plans, and in hi
administration of public affairs, h
received the plaudits and encomi
ums of the people. For many o
the kindly acts rendered to others
tributes of affection and regar
were bestowed upon him. 1t is gra
tifying that this House had oppoI
tunity to tender him its last expires
sions of approval and sympathy be
fore it was too late. In his bushes
experiences and achievements on
lesson will impress all who are fam
liar with the facts: That was TIL
perseverance and courage wit
which he overcame obstacles. BIT
few men, under the circumstance