The evening times., 1896-07-28

Mr.. Broatz is now connected with the
Central Union Mission of this city. He
bears u marked resemblance TO lis Illus
tr'ous master, which he hus taken care to
accentuate by wearing his hair and beard
III the same style. Tho desire to look like
his dead patron in appearance is accom-
panied by an earnest desire TO resemble him
morally.
was the most perfect type of man that
he had ever met, and a man than whom
he could conceive of no better model for
emulation. ..4
II was ut his side every day for the last
seventeen years of his life,' continued Mr..
BroatZ, "and not once In all that time did
I see him act other wise than with the most
perfect courtesy to every one around him.
II has been said that no man is a hero
TO his valet, but the relationship which ex-
:sted between Mr.. Bancroft and myself
wills TO illustrate the faisity Of old say
ingsiB general, and OF this one IN particular.
Mymaster wasaIwaysmy idealofa a thorough
gentleman. Never by word or deed did be
give those around him cause TO lose one jot
of their respect for him.
Ills affable manner, together with a
gentle dignity and thorough seH-posses-
sion won Tor him the affection and Fever
ence OF all who met him.
LEFT GERMANY WITH HIM.
II will never forget the manner in
which came TO be employed by him, In
1874 Mr.. Bancroft had been released
from his duties as minister TO Germany
aud was about to start for home. Just
as he was on the point OF starting, how
ever, his valet, who had been with him
for ten years, was caught in an act of
dishonesty, which necessit ated his dis
missa!
Then the family We're in quaudary. AT
his great age-he was then seventy four
they would trust him only TO one 10 whom
they had the utmost confidence and who
knew bis personal habits. The other ser
wants, who were Germans, We're ap-
preached, but they refused to go, aging
that the historian was too old; they Were
afraid he would die on the way over.
Then Mrs. Bancroft applied to me. 1 was
at that time valet to Alexander Bliss, her
son by former marriage. She begged
me to go with them
Having already learned to love my
future employer, 1 was only too eager
to be as near to him as possible: SO I
accepted, and prepared to leave my father.
land
"On our way to America we stopped at
Paris and London, in order that MFR. Ban
croft might consult some original maui
scripts in the libraries of the Louvre and
the British Museum. While in England Mr.
be struck up close friendship The dean
came down to the docks to wish the party
bon voyage. While making his adieux he
said, Goodbye, until we meet on the
other side OF the water
This remark, made so jestingly, proved
veritable prophecy. Four years later,
In 1878, the dean made an unexpected
visit to the United States. Mr. Bancroft,
In welcoming him TO the Bancroft villa
In Newport, reminded him OF his fare
well words, and said, L am glad to see
Friend Stanley, that our meeting in Amer
lea has been more easily compasSed than
you supposed 1t would be-
Mr.. Bancroft insisted that the dean
should make his home at the Bancroft cot
tage during his stay, and when he icft tht
historian pressed upon him gigantic bou
quct OF roses,
A LOVER OF ROSES.
This was custom OF Mr.. Bancroft
never To let visitor leave without some
of the roses for which the cottage was
famous; for the rose was the historians
fayorite flower. His love for it knew nc
bounds. There were 5000 bushes scat
tered around the grounds, aud punches o
freshly y-plucked flowers were 10 be seer
in every corner of the house. No meal was
complete without bunch of Marechal Neil:
upon the table. while had orders to fill The
vase upon bis study desk with fresh one:
twice day.
The egrearestpunctuaiity and moderation
also distinguished Mr.. Bancroft. Every
thing about the house was as regular a.
clockwork. The family were expected tc
be at the table and the meals served at tl.t
very second. A minute too early or q min
ute too late was equally objectionable
The historian himself would come out oil
the veranda a little before meal time, ant
would walk about until the second hant
reached sixty, when he would take his sea
at the table.
This military precision was begotten o
thorough appreciation of the value o
time. The great writer was an indefatiga
bic worker, and endeavoreti to employever,
minute to tie best advantage. He began hi
day at Z, and used to work from then until
8, with hardly q break. Is.
From until be would read in bed
taking copious notes all the while. Ere
| quently. however, he would get up during
the night and make notes. On these occa
sions he wouIdemploy the hour before break
fastin composition. At O'Clock it was m,
duty to shave and dress him, so tnat lie wa
ready for breakfast at $50. Breakfas
| through. he. dictated his history to-two sec
retaries, alternately. keeping them both bus
until O'Clock, w hen his lunch was brourf,
| into his room
Hardly taking time TO eat, he would
start to work again. This lasted unit
3o'clnck. when he took his daily horseback
ride. This exercise was his one relaxation
Every AFTERNOON. no matter how threaten
Ing the weather. the gallant old gentleman
would mount his favorite horse. mag
| nificent bloodcd roan, and take teI-mili
gallop into the country. His usual coin
| panion on these trips. beside his colored at
fendant, was his most intimate friend
Librarian spofford of the Congressional
Library, from whom he WAS almost insep
arable.
A PLEASANT ENTERTAINER.
| ''IIc would arrive home from this rid,
] punctually at 6 O'Clock, when dinner wa
served. Then he indulgedin apost-prandia
siesta until 8. when he was ready I,
entertain any OF his friends who might coll
4 virits from friends were q source OF in
finite pleasure to him, and as Is not the cas-
with many great writer's. 1t was considers
q treat TO hear him talk, as he was