The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-02-14
SONS OF VETERANS
Celebrate Lincoln's Birthday with
Appropriate Exercises.

As an organization, the Sons of Veterans
have no day particularly appropriated as
their own, therefore it seems to be eminent
ly fitting that they should have such an
one.
No day presents itself more clearly to all
than the 18th day of February, the anniver-
sary of the birth of the American patriot,
the maftyred Lincoln, who accomplished so
much for the advancement of civilization and
at SO great personal sacrifice.
Shepley Camp of this city held appropri-
ate services in commemoration of the birth
OF Lincoln last evening at their hall Re-
marks were made by Past Commander Dan
lei w. Scribner of Thatcher Post, G. A. R.,
who gave many incidents in the life of Lin
coin, also his patriotism and love for our
country.
These remarks were followed by a read
tain Robert l.. Whitcomb.
Past Commander Holman s. Melcher then
gave sketches of the life of Lincoln and de-
scribed how he while standing at a sspresent
arms, had caught his first glimpse of his
QUE commander as he, seated upon his
horse. rode up and down the lines.
remarks were also made by Commander
Hanson of Thatcher Post and Senior Vice
Commander Dunn of Bosworth Post
Mr.. Aubrey's Lecture on Gladstone.
The lecture last night in the Stockbridge
course Of entertainments, at City Hall. de-
livered by the English author and Liberal
statesman, Hon. W. II. S. Aubrey, LID.
on Gladstone" was an admirable one. and
commanded the undivided attention of a
large audience. The subject was handled in
mastery and very entertaining manner.
The characteristics, personality and career
of Mr.. Gladstone were described in a clear
and forcible address. Rev. L. ii Hallock
introduced Mr. Aubrey, who spoke for fully
an hour and half. The speaker said there
was great deal in common between the
people of this country and Mr.. Gladstone.
High moral aim, desire to assist people, to
help people to assist themselves. He watch
es, with great deal of interest, the develop
ment of this land. 1t is only natural that
the desire should exist among Americans to
know something about the man. So far as
the man is concerned, imagine man little
under the middle height; weight 14O to $50
pounds. There are very few of the marks of
age upon his countenance, but there are
lines of thought. One would be struck with
his magnificent head. It might be called
perfectly well-balanced. There is great
resemblance of conformation of his bead to
that OF your own great statesman, the late
Daniel Webster. His eyes are striking
feature; deep, flashing. I have seen him
when his eyes seemed to flash fire. The 28th
OF December last terminated his S0th year.
but he is well preserved. He is one of the
youngest old men l ever knew. You have
often been struck, presume, by the amount
of work he does. He seems to have per-
feet mania for work. he is not at ease nm
less at work 1t is his concentration on the
work Of the hour that has enabled him to
accomplish SO much. He has observed the
laws of health. OF his literary attainments.
ecclesiastical and other writings, his won,
derful public career, due mention was made.
Mr.. Gladstone's openness of mind copsti-
suites one of his great charms. He has been
Tor years the champion, exponent and de-
world. 1t is his trust in the people that has
given him the hold he has on the public. He
is great statesman. There is a vast differ
ence between statesman and a politician.
Inc statesman lives on broader, higher
you several hundred politicians, but I'M
derstand you have several thousand In your
own country that you would like to get rid
OF. lApplause.] Mr. Gladstone has shown
the high properties Of a statesman as distin-
guished from politician. No spot has been
formed on his moral character. His earnest
ness has given him his hold upon the House
Of Commons: he throws his whole soul in
to whatever he undertakes. He is a charm
ing host and an agreeable guest. He is al
ways drinking information. He is not a
monopolist in conversation-he is a good
listener as well as a good speaker He win
listen to any man who has anything worth
saying. He very rarely INDUCES in pathos.
His speeches are logical and argumentatiye.
He speaks strongly because he feels deeply.
IN regard to his Irish policy it may be said
that that the majority of the people are with
him. 1t is case of classes against masses.
For the last eighteen months Ireland has
been governed by the sword. There are 30
600 soldiers and 1000 constables stationed in
Ireland to enforce the law"
:. Or. Aubrey expressed, in closing, the be-
lief that the Irish difficulties will soon be
settled. and the hope that Mr.. Gladstone
would live to see the su ,cess of his great Ell
forts in behalf of Ireland.