The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-02-27


sufficient in every case, will be seen nor hearC
no more; he has fallen; and it may well bt
said of him. a was said of the famous Scot
fish chief:
"a single blast upon his horn
| We're worth a thousand men?
Mr.. A. F. Galbreath said that his acquaint
ance with Mr. Shure had not extended ovel
many years, but had been Of a most agreea
Bile character. He especially referred to his
kind hospitality how he placed his visitor
at perfect ease by his hearty welcome; anG
with the parting grasp of the hand made him
feel that he had been in the presence of a
kind-hearted and honorable gentleman.
His authority and influence over the entire
canal, within his control, was unbounded.-
Every one along the canal knew him, re-
spected him, and feared him in any wrong
doing. He related an instance of canal-boai
boys obslructing the passage-way at time
when the boats were tied up. He, MIR. Gal.
breath, was in haste to meet the cars, but
could not pass the horses. The boys defiant
ly demanded pay for allowing his carriage to
pass. He then said in a positive tone: boys,
| if you do not allow me to pass instantly, !
will report you TO Mr.. Shure within half an
hour !" These words, be said, fell like magic
upon their ears, the way was opened i'm
mediately, without another word from either
party. The incident showed him the won
dertul force OF command that Mr.. Shures
name carried with it to all who followed the
canal He concluded by saying that he
would be missed as Trustee ofthe Academy,
where he had always shown deep interest in
| its success, and in education generally.
Mr.. Isaac II. Thompson said that he per-
J haps, had known Mr.. Shure more intimately
| than any of the other managers; and his loss
was, to him, great personal sorrow. He
was his neighbor and his friend, and for
many years they were almost in daily inter-
course
| He said that Mr.. Shure's temperament was
naturally quick and hasty, and in the first
| years OF their acquaintanceship some un-
pleasant jars had occurred between them;
but there was better understanding after
they learned each others dispositions, and
had talk rs to the folly of neighbors en- ter.
| tanning unkind feelings towards each other
That settlement of misunderstanding occur
ed about twenty-five years ago; "and from
that day to this added Mr.. Thompson, there
has been perfect harmony between US, and
have regarded him as warm friend and one
of the kindest of neighbors"
Mr.. Thompson spoke at length in illustra-
ton of the excellent qualities of the man
whom all honored for his honesty and integ-
rity, and feeingly concluded by saying that
he had lost friend, good, kind and gener
Gus friend, whose place in his heart could
never be filled.
Mr.. Joseph R. Hopkins endorsed all of the
kind expressions that had been said in regard
to MIR. Shure.
For the past fifteen or twenty years he has
had more or less business connection with
him, especially in his capacity of supplying
beef and other fresh meat. This alone
brought him to Mr.. Shure's house twice
week, and when at home and with any de-
gree of leisure, he found his conversation
most interesting and instructive. He was an
entertaining man to talk with, ever full of
valuable Information; and he felt upon part
ing, after each interview, that he had learned
something worthy of being remembered. He
gave several illustrations of the strong midi
dividuality-of the positive character of the
man whose influence was all-powerful, and
far-reachng. He was a man among men;
and the prominent position before the world
which he has long occupied will for many
day to come remain untitled. He was good,
honest, upright man, of whom it may we'll be
said: well done, good and faithful ser
want"
Mr.. Joshua S. Gorrell, the remaining man.
ager, upon being asked by the President for
the expression of his views upon this solemn
occasion, said, briefly, that he always had
very high respect for Mr.. Shure; be had
known him, though not very intimately, for a
great many years; his closest acquaintance
with him had been during their eight or nine
years as Cemetery Managers. He had had
business transactions with him for many
years, and he always found him to be fair and
honorable in his dealings.
He was a man for whom he had always en-
tered the highest respect, because he knew
him ever to be just and honest. Mr.. Gorrell
concluded by saying in the most sympathet-
ic tone: Gentlemen, in thus speaking of
the loss of such good man, very much re-
greet that l am not better able to express my
self on this occasion"
After few further general remarks, espe-
ciaily by MIR. Scott, the President, upon the life
and services of Mr.. Shure Mr. Scott asked
the members to unite with him in prayer;
after which the meeting adjourned.
w. STUMP FoRwooD, Secretary.
Darlington, Md, Feb. 16, 1891.