Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-04
THE LATE HERBERT P. TANOIL.

Mr.. John NJ johnson, Who vas in
the Alfred street Biptisi Church on
Sunday, the Nth ultimo, during the
funeral services of the late Herbert T.
Tsncil, ha, sent the following to Rev.
Alexander Trustt, pastor of the church.
Mr.. johnson says that had he known
an Oppor unity would be afforded cili'
zens to add their testimonials to the
worth of the deceased, he would Ia'e
PREF Jared himself to add his tribute.
Nv hearers: It is impossible to do insti "a
to the character Of Herbert TanCil in the few
words 1 will have to say to you. OF course
can only speak Of his mortal life-thst is. the
| future life know nothing. That matter was
between him and his Maker.
The highest tribute that can be paid to any
m.n is to proclaim him gentleman. The
one word gentleman, you will understand,
emb aces Sill the higher, finer and nobler
qualities Of humsn nature; therefore, when 1t
| i, said of one, he is a gentleman, it means he
| is the posseScr Of such qualities
Itca1 be truthfully said Of Herbert Tsncil
| that he was perfect gentleman, or instinct
lively, that is, such by nature. or nature made
him gentlsmaD-for 1t was as natural for
| him at all times and under all circumstances
| to demeau himself like gentleman would,
| as it was for him TO breathe In the air 20 sus-
tain life.
IN his heart there was no envy, hatrel or
malice; on the contrary, his heart was full Of
kindness, tenderness and sympathy. During
nv mountaineering with him for more than
thirty years, and coming in daily contact
with him, | never heard or knew him to
speak i'll # anyone. de was franz, polite.
civil ami courteous to all alike. ] believe
him to have been flithful and conscientious
in performing every duty and In fulfill ng
every trust. Truthful and honest to himse
and toward his fellowmen, there was no
sham, pre- ense. atfectatiOn, Deceit or hypoc-
risy in his nature. His life and charact Is
fine example, for others to initiate.
In the words Of your preacher, His sun
has gone down." indeed But on all know
after s brilliant sunset beautiful twilight
fingers, So likewise with him; his pure life
has set, but the glory Of its twilight lipgeTs
still and will linger for some time, and when
it finally fades away, then memory will with
pleasure and delight recall him to US as be
was in life
hope it may not be out of harmrny with
this sat and solemn moment for o1e now
thee score years old to make few obserya-
lions personally to the members Of his family
| or rather TO his Sous and daughters. l want
| tn tell them that good name is more valu-
able than great riches. Your father may not
have left you goods and chattels, land and
money, but he has left you something more
/ precious than earthly possessions, for be has
| bequeathed to you good name. Il is an a.
! set or capital that YOU may use all through
| life if you be like him. Because you are q
son or daughter Cf Herbert Tancil, that fact
will be, as it were. a passport to obtain for
you the respect, confidence and support OF the
best people, white and eOlored, OF your city.
Remember your father and resolve TO deserve
the great distinction that came to him in life.
as thIs large congregation s presence at his
funeral bears testimony TO it.
A word more to my young hearers. Be
member Herbert Tsneil. Think Of his llts
and character-what he made it and what IL
was 10 this community. As far as possible
be like him; that is, be true and honest to
yourselves and toward your fellowmen. And
if you are il will make you not only MOI
self-respecting but more respected By others,
and thereo y you will improve the citizenship
OF our city.
IL conclusion, let US hope that the words
we have heard this afternoon with our out
ward ears and the impressions from these sa-
cred services may bring forth in ell oDr
hearts the fruits Of good living. So may it
be!
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