Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-05-21

page of our country's history. and asso-
ciated also with the story of this town, as
one OF the many historic figures. we are
| accustomed TO venerate. There is no
one act of his. known to US, and as man
kind generally reckon such things, of
| phenominal heroism or merit, which, in
/ itself lifted him up. as il were. upon a
| pedestal, to be admired Of all.
| 1.-The current of his long life here was
not broken by any amazing whirlpool OF
| Circumstance or cataract OF incident
True, but it reflected. as nearly as is
given to the stream OF human life. many
of the beauties and glories OF the Heaven
| above. History makes haste TO record
| great deeds, but often neglects good
ones. There was nothing spectacular
in the preaching, or in the lite, or in the
character OF DR.. Southgate. His chaTac-
| ter was one of those that wear well,
and require time and trials to be thor
oughly appreciated. and his long minis.
| try of thirty years in Annapolis endeared
him to our people. as perhaps no one has
ever been endeared before. There was
"a daily beauty in his life. that became
more and more manifest and generally
recognized as time passed by. His popu-
| larity was not sentiment suddenly ac
| quired, but it was all the more enduring
| because of that fact. This community
learned to know him as having an in
flexible spirit. and yet a most tender
| heart; as being an indetatigable toiler
/ along the path OF every 'heavenward
duty as being filled with the true spirit
| of Christian humility and benevolence,
and as having. with i, all, certain sim
| pie, rugged manly strength of bearing
and of soul that inspired respect and
/ confidence in all. and that made him a
shelter in the storms OF trouble, and a
haven of rest. alike for men and for
women. for the old and for the young.
although DIR. Southgate was ripe
scholar and learned theologian, and
although he received frequent recogni-
ton as such in the councils and admins
uation of his own church. yet he rarely
preached doctrinal sermon
"He preached to all men. everywhere,
| The Gospel OF the Golden Rule
| The New commandment, given 10 men,
Thinking the Deed and not the Creed,
| Would help us in our utmost need"
"And his life conformed to this Gospel
of the Golden Rule He watched and
| prayed and felt tor all. His hand was
open as the day for melting charity.
and his thoughtfulness and helpfulness
we're as broad as the sky above him =
| Not until after his death was it generally
| known that his slender purse had. for a
long time, provided the ice which gave
| our public schools the comfort of ice
water during their sessions. The very
character which this memorial finally
| took, in the minds OF those who had the
matter in charge, had its origin in the
fact that DR.. Southgate had determined
| to erect, at his own expense, on this cir
Gle, drinking fountain for thirsting man
| and beast-a purpose, the carrying out
| OF which only his sudden death prevented.
| He had himself tasted of the Fountain
of Living Water This memorial is a
fit symbol of the refreshing grace OF his
life and his example.
This monument, then, is peculiar-it
| stands alone-not only here in Annap-
oils, but elsewhere. so far as we know, in
this II is public testimonial of public
admiration and affection for a quiet,
benehcent, truly good. private life.
Gentlemen of the City Government
We do not ask you, therefore, to accept
this memorial merely for the sake of per-
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Christian; and, most emphatically, we
do not ask you TO maintain il in this most
conspicuous position, because his partic-
ular religious views have received, or
have merited, your mendation, but
we do ask you to receive il as the public
property of the city, to care for j; and to
cherish it; so that il may keep fresh in
the minds OF all who knew him and may
teach those who are to walk these streets
after we are dead and gone. the lesson
of his life, the continuing influence of a
noble private character; and "that It may
be witness between US, and you, and
our generations after US; that we honor
and bless an unselfish, useful life. Let
it stand as the public expression of belief
in purity and serenity of life; in public
spirit and good citizenship; in tenderness
for the suffering and distressed; in devo-
ton to duty and principle; in Christian
manliness and in all embracing Charity.
The choir sang "In The Cross of
Christ Glory" after which the address
was made by Mr.. Robert Moss, City
Counsellor.
Mr.. MOSS ADDRESS.
Mr.. Moss said in part
1.-The City of Annapolis formally ac-
cepts this memorial to the memory of our
beloved dead, congratulates you all upon
the conclusion of your labors, and thanks
you for the interest you have taken in
the erection of this beautiful fountain.
For city no larger than Annapolis, the
offerings for this purpose have been most
generous. and the product of your labors.
credit to our city and fitting tribute
to testify the worth OF a man.
"More than thirty years have passed
since stranger came into our midst, a
plain, solid, good man. His purpose in
coming was to assume the rectorship of
one of the oldest and largest parishes of
| the Episcopal church in this country and
| the church records of this Parish tell
| something of his life's work in his special
calling. Any person of ordinury ability.
who has application can. in any of the
learned professions, command respect.
live useful life, and die and be soon
forgotten--except by the members of his
immediate family and the brethren of
his calling.