The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-03-28

when Mr.. Hersey was in the employ Of the
Grand Trunk road. He was highly esteemed
by all the employees of the road, with whom
he was great favorite.
The resolutions were unanimously adopted
by rising vote.
The Mayor announced that the funeral
would occur on Saturday afternoon at 2.30
at St. Luke's Cathedral, and that seats would
be reserved for the city government.
1t was voted that the council meet at the
city building at o'clock and attend the fun
eral in body.
In Common Council.
AfteI the Board had assembled president
Foss read the resolutions with the endorse
ment Of the upper board.
Mr.. Chapman moved the passage OF the
resolutions and spoke as follows:
Mr.. President and Gentlemen Of the Common
Council.
We are summoned here In accordance with
custom to take official action on the occasion
of the death of an officer Of our city govern
ment, but 1t Is not merely an official duty
that we, perform here tonight We are
gathered together in sorrow and in sadness
as at the grave Of friend.
1t has been my privilege to know Mr.. Her
sey during the past few years Of his life
only, and to be connected with him as
member Of the City Council little over
year. but mans character Is not the
when we look at perfect flower we know
that 1t Is the development from the seed, the
leaf and the plant to the blossom, so we
know that the kind heart. the generous
spirit. the readiness to speak well Of others,
II possible, TO say nothing rather than to say
evil, the regard and esteem In which Mr..
Hersey was held, by those who knew him.
and his reputation, not only In this com
munity, but in the state, was the fitting and
logical result of an upright and honorable
have said that 1t was not my fortune to
know Mr.. Hersey In the morning and mid
day Of his career. know not whether sun
shine has frightened or sorrow and ad-
him. as you have seen him going down into
the valley of his declining years as In the
beauty OF perfect sunset.
Mr.. President: Considering his business
capacity and qualifications, Mr.. Hersey
services that he performed, which was
materially lessened by generous response
TO tfe calls Of charity, quiet, as his life was
quiet. but no less far reaching in its benef-
cial results. He also G ombined those two
desirable and rare qualifications Of public
officer, thorough Knowledge and capability
In the performance of his duties. and, at the
same time, an appreciation of the fact that
he was public servant. No man, high or
low, rich or poor, ever met Mr.. Hersey In
the business Of his Office and did not meet
perfect gentleman.
AS token of respect, Mr.. President, l
move that the resolutions be passed In con-
currence with the upper board.
Mr.. McAleny rose to second the resolu-
tions. He said that it was with feelings Of
deep sorrow he stood here to second the
resolutions. He had known Mr.. Hersey
for twenty years and always as a courteous
gentleman. A gentleman who had been as
sociated with Mr. Hersey that length Of
time had told him that he never once saw
Mr.. Hersey lose his temper under the most
trying circumstances. He was always quiet
and gentlemanly. am not speech. maker.
said Mr. McAleny. and regret that 1t is not
in my power to properly express what feel.
Mr.. Hersey was my friend, and l shall pray
for him, for 1 pray for my friends, living
and dead. and hope we may meet him In
the world to come.
President Foss spoke Of meeting Mr.. Her
sey at Bridgton, last summer, whittier he
had gone with his sick wife. Mr..
Hersey and himself were caught In shower
and Mr.. Hersey wanted him to take his own
overcoat. That was a sample Of the man.
He told of reprobate who would not pay his
tax. and insulted Mr.. Hersey outrageously
in the office. The man was jailed for non
payment of taxes. Mr.. Hersey heard Of 1t
and he could not bear the idea. He paid the
mans tax and costs and had him released
from jail
At the conclusion of Mr.. Foss's remarks
the resolutions were passed unanimously, in
concurrence, by rising vote. and the board
adjourned.
The members of the City Government will
meet at City Building at 2 p. m. Saturday, to
attend the funeral Of Mr.. Hersey, which will
take place from st. Luke's Cathedral at 2S0
D. m.