The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-23
BIG PEACE
MEETING
AT MYSTIC

L ne annual VI AHf 'iA'NAF
Peace union and the Connecticut Chris
tisn Peace society is being held here to-
day and will continue until Friday. Rhode
Island s represented in part by Frarcis
Gallagher. who, being called upon 10 take
part in q memorial service in honor OF de-
ceased members of the union and or the
society rendered the following tribute
relative 10 the life, character and public
services OF the late Hon. Henry p. Met
calf OF Pavtucket. r. ].
Henry Brewer Metcaf was born In
Boston on April 2. 1929 and died at his
residence in Pawtucket. r. l.. oct g. 1904.
His early education was obtained In the
public schools Of his native city. At the
age of 15 he was apprentced to dry
goods importing and iebbiHe Arm In Res--
ton through which connection he became
informed about and interested In manu-
featuring and 20 which ne gave his atten-
| ton especially in the management ~ the
| Pawtucket Hair Cloth company and %
wooden mills
| He was a member OF tho Rhode Island
senate as Republican 1855. Prohibition
| candidate for vice president md for gov
ernor' bank trustee and president: promi-
neut in reorgaiizaticn OF Pawtucket town
! government and in the Introduction OF the
| city water system.
| Mr. Metcalf was known as promi-
| nent, esteemed end efficient member Of
| The rniversalist church located in Paw
| tucket which he served for nearly 90
years especially as its beloved Sunday
! school superintendent. He was also prssi-
dent Of the national organization OF the
! denominstio tor and was for many "Aars a
member OF the board OF trustees Of
! Tufts college and for two years served
! as president OF The college corporation.
He took practical interest I'm the work
Of various charitable and reformatory or
ganizatiors and aided churches other than
! those OF his faith He was active in be-
half OF peace and arbitra tion and thus felt
IT an honor 10 serve as vice presi-
| dent OF the Universal Peace union and to
be connected with other organizations OF
| like character.
He was an esteemed member OF the
! Rhode Island Veteran Citizens Historical
| association. He received much valued
token OF an apprecia ton OF services rem
dered the rational government 1S6l-65 and
| i'm behalf OF veteran soldiers and their
families. since that period by being chosen
| AN associate member OF Tower post,
| Grand Army OF the Republic Pawtucket,
| Il. l.
LACK OF APPRECIATION.
Mr. Metcalt as is the case with all
teformers and public servants. did not
| escape lack OF appreciate by the public
at large regarding what he thought was
but that fact did not cause him to "sulk
in his tent" but made him still more the
| brave soldier iehting for what he
! Thought aha -Lhe-right-- -hell2Xing- as he
did that "One with God Is a majority
He felt sure that although success
might be delayed. he could depend upon
the fulflment OF the promise given that
"IIe that goeth forth weeping bearing
| precious seed shall doubtless return aea In
| Hri y his sb with
him"
The spoken word the kindly act. the
encoura sinE smile which he so often be-
| slowed upon those needing aid. advice
and comfort finding expression from
generous hart like ray OF light through
| the window ~ n pure. kind and over-full
| soul becaue 20 many whom he served
tho implanted gem of an ennohled life.
Many persons with whom he came IN
contast during his varied duties. espec-
tally those who were m'mhers % his
church and SUNDAY school and who now
| occupy important and useful places In
| various walks ~ life realize with graft
| tude that what they have become IL IN
a large measure the resul, ~ his care for
their welfare The poor he never turned
| from his gate. and the widow and tho
fntherless arise and call him blessed
HEART REMAINED YOUNG
OF rare elevation and purity Of thought
and motive. high purpose. undaunted
courage, unwavering faith In the Infinite
goodness Mr.. Metcalf was an inspiration
| TO All who knew him and were capable
u understanding and apprcciatng true
nobility OF life and character. Decided
and incorporating In his own Views.
he was set charitable towards those who
differed from him and neither respected
nor loved a person less FOR being as he
! himself was true to hts own convictions
| end decided I'm maintaining them
In private and social lie he displayed
uncommon cheerfuluess. Kindness and
even sweetness Of disposition and urban
| lty of manners. though I'm all matters
~ conscience possessing infexible strict
ness and hrmness. he was most happy
I'm his domestic relations. with kind and
. vatchful devotion 10 tho interests ~
those committed ~ his love and cave
ITO was s'n-poised. strong and faithful
WI hls personal Friendships man upon
whom others could lean and IN whom
ths, could couads
Religion with him sat = matter - life
and conduct. aided hy strong undouhted