New-York tribune., 1896-11-18
MP sHEPARD TO THE CLUBS GUEST.

Edward NJ. Shepard was next introduced lie
received a generous ovation. and spoke in part as
follows
have never until now. said one thing TO Dr
Ike this where he cannot prevent. AS many, many
others can say the same II Is not 700 persona 81
nearly quarter of a century ago. wneh sfaH go
from the ritual of my own church to slt with,i mn
hearing Of YOUR words | shall never forget now
aglin and again, stilled with touch OF ecstary,
left those stone portals on HSnry,st, now tne,s t
opened 10 my young vision the glorious, thougi
solid roads of right how there shone aiar on hobI,
and cloud-cappsd towers nc, Of am6ion; Put xo, o.
had made more really than castles IN span
in pictures of the VOYAGE OF ne: lheSe lu.al'
nv thousands of companions and often, TOO oiteA
lei fan or break. The wear OF life and trial ana
weakness have cracked or even shattered men men
o,ten too often. Again and again, however, unti
We have taken them, and please Goo, we , siini
fg many years take them to na 80 sane nhs,I
aid rightfu glory
Principal Truman J. Backus Of Packer Institute
unde a speech which at first was purely humof'
ots. AS he proceeded. however. he became more
serious and spoke in eloquent terms OF Dr. Storrs
work In Brooklyn. After Professor Backus hac
s,sbed a telegram Of congratulation from the
Chamber of Commerce read. signed by AeXan
DIR f. Orr, president
Ex-City Works Commissioner White, VINO foi
loved was received with cheers. 1t was some
moments before he could speak and when he di'
h. said in part:
As look along the line Of those who voice th' 1
greetings of this club to Or. Storrs to-nighf an
Stuck with the fact that not one OF US can speds
fran his own recollection Of the BTSoEn Sanr@s ~ y
many and rapid as 10 confuse thought, II Is
cOnCr and rest We e na 9ne the chnrch
the Pilgrims that IL has been the centre IRE @ OF
eapRGy eoaG not loa1o eOnne Ne churcl
thai. under this, its only pastor. us ne ma M
seople are aa Written in the walls and are living
the work Of multitude OF other churches, o
tons for all the varied forms Of philanthropy.
And tonight we bring our greetings to the non
has never wished an assistant, who has held III
humber duties Of his high Office as joys TO b
hin that he has given announcement 10 tn
efforts Of other vineyards 70 secure this maste mast,
oth- ways. his loyalty not only to his church. bu
10 tie city Of his choice.
DR.. sTORRs WARMLY GREETED.
At he conclusion of Mr. Whites remarks toas
TO d. storrs drunk standing. President Nc
Keen then introduced the guest OF the evening. A
he arose there was a tremendous ovation. Professo
Franklin W. Hooper first on his feet, and fol
lowing n!m all presen; arose, waved their handker
chiefs and cheered. When they had taken tnei
seats tr Siorrs said, in part
~ Is hardly necessary for me 10 say that you VII
recognize al once that am not the person Wnos
picture . before you. That was some ancestor Q
UauehlssJ i am NJ mnfeigned.y and profoundi
nuno'ed ey the manifold and warm testimonials Q
o74Ss oHu sympathy from my It!IOW-cIAiZ'HS
nave come 10 me IN the recent days. and wnch com
10 me mere tonight do not recognize any specld
merit IN myself for having remained In BROOKLYN a
long as nave. and done whatever work came TO m
as % well a. could had good early training hay nav
always teen indebted 10 the hOnOred man who's
name mas peen mentioned. Mr.. Choate, who wa
kind TO me IN my youth. not only for instructions
tnat time but for the inspiration OF great an
animatng example. IN. example of a noble scholal
the EXAMPLE OF an unsurpassed advocate. the ex
ample OF man whose heart was tender as a child
and true - steel. came 10 Brooklyn after sucn
training, ana after familiarity with the Suffolk ia
and with impressions received there which hav
never forgotten.
But an grateful for the kind words which 20
have spoken this evening. and FOR the kind welcom
which you have given 10 me. | am the more CRATE
fu because you greet me as a neighbor and lrent
and as one from whom you have doubt. differe
many times But you recognize my right Of 'fre
opinion AMI free speech as recognize your right
an equal freedom Of judgment and an equal free
com OF speech. and every one Of us knows that n
man can be expected 10 be enthusiastically,
,heoogicaly, as politically sound and intelligent a
ne is himself N-auehter)
l. trust the club will on with their spirit sti
guiding ami quickening and elevating with the spir
OF the great soldier and iurst and statesman who's
name II bears md whose image II has set up beioi
tne eyes Of al who pass by as representative OF 1t
temper.