The Washington herald., 1908-02-22

and good cheer flowed freely from the
kitchen of the mansion. brought to the
hungry multitude by many helpful hands.
It was scene never 70 be forgotten by
those who were there. The veteran edl-
tor was the center OF il ALL Encomiums
were many and fulsome. but he bore his
part with the mOdesty characteristic Of
the man. and directed the thought of the
gathering away from himself 10 the day.
the association o fold people. and the
great country of which he was n proud
and happy citizen.
Mr. NOyes greatly enjoyed his summer
home. The mansion stands overshadowed
by big naples on the Sligo road, about
mile back from the Brightwood pike.
About the ample house are grounds Of
several hundred acres, in the highest
state of cultivation. and one of the happy
incidents of last Fourth of July was the
pride the pOssessOr took in showing some
Of the early guests around the house
grounds. pointing out some OF fthe trees
and shrubs and giving their history.
Took Pride I'm His Farm.
The editor took a worthy pride in his
farm. He lived there in sumner. driving
into town every day behind a young and
spirited horse Out the Brightwood road
there has been a saying for years that
nobody could with impunity throw
dust in the eyes of Crosby NOyes. No
horses owned by the country folk could
distance his. and when ne gave the road
ster the reins there was sometimes a
lively spurt Of speed along the historic
n.
behind. Mr.. NOyes was a good horse
man. and his pride in fast driving was
always tempered with the generosity and
good nature of the man
Mr.. Noyes felt the pulse Of public senti-
ment from his Office. No matter how
busy he might be he was approachable.
and took time 10 listen TO the views OF
friends or business acquaintance brought
TO him there. The editor was not per-
haps what would be called taIkative
man, but he was a good listener. and
in greatp art the policy of his paper was
formed through the democratic practice
Of talking with the plain people OF the
District OF Columbia.
Interest in GrIdiron Club.
Mr.. Noyes timed his midwinter visit to
California. which had become a fixed
custom, with reference TO the programme
OF the Gridiron Club, Of which he had
been a member for twenty years. He
remained in Washington until the annual
dinner of the club was over and then
departed for the Pacific Coast. Nothing
short of disabling illness availed TO pre-
vent his attendance at this annual event.
The youngest member never eniove9
these affairs more keenIy than he did.
ont fr.er al
banquet, with its special features of en-
tertainment with all the zest Of a youth.
II is even whispered that he has on oc-
easions taken part in the burIesques and
skits for which the Gridironers are
famous. Notwithstanding his eighty years
and more.
Young Despite His Years.
1t was this spirit Of enjoyment that
kept Crosby S. Noyes young despite his
years. He had mastered the knacK Of
letting go the plow handles at the right
time TO save his strength. He never re-
tired. In the sense that he turned his
back absolutely upon the active affairs
which had so long absorbed him. He
spent several hours each week at his
desk, while in Washington. and when
there he kept in touch with the work of
getting out the newspaper. He did not
write often in later years. but when he
did. there was no mist aking his idenTrFv
or the meaning of his words. Always
direct and fOrcefuI always square tn the
point, and never afraid 10 call things nv
the names that best described theu
Wherever Mr.. Moves took a hand In the
discussion OF public questions the readers
OF his paper were aware Of his vigorous
personality.
Was n Man of Method.
Mr.. Noyes was a man of method. He
regulated HIS life carefully Always of
the most abstemious habits. he saved his
strength. and. OF late years, sought those
surroundings which he knew TO be con-
genial and beneficial Thus, when the
summer grew warm he and Mrs. Moves
moved northward. with Poland Spring.
Me. as their objective There they re-
mained during the heated terrn and re-
turned to Washington early in September.
spending two months or so at Alton
Farm Early or late in November. ae
cording to the rigOr OF the season, they
moved into the city. where they made
their home with Theodore W. Moves. their
eldest son, at 1870 New Hanpsfire avar-I.
Next came the California trim. 10 avoid
the rawness OF February and March in
washington, with a return hither about
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