Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-06
Clarence q. eurIeish.

leieh's life work of the past 20 odd
wears was so closely woven, words of
| comment respecting the man and his
achievement may seem superf1uous;
vet appreciation of a rich legacy surely
| is not amiss. He who is gone has left be-
hind that which is more eloquent and
enduring than any other comment
upon his character can possibly be-
There may, however, be somewhat of
interest and value in certain thoughts
suggested by an intimacy of nearly 20
years with M-. Burleigh, in youth and
in manhood. Such a knowledge of one,
whom none ever came to intimately
know without loving. is indeed a rich
heritage.
This acquaintance began with an
introduction on the campus of the fit
ting school. when the writer was be-
tArnities. The impression them received
and later verified was that 'Rurleigh."
as he was Familiarity called, possessed
the qualities of leadership among his
fellows No more Jealous frater ever
chanpiOned the cause of Il Fraternity
Loyalty was dominant characteris-
tic, which combined with the spirit OF
fellowship. love of his kind. Il fertile
and resourccful mind, energy and en-
qualities of leadership displayed by
him throughout his life Along with
THESE characteristics ne ever retained
a keen sense of humor, 4 combination
which inevitably led him into the fun
Of school life. And vet it may truth
fully be said that whatever part he
had in the escapades of school days.
he ever retained the respect of both
instructors and schoolfellows: and who
shall say that the schOOlboys' stand
ards of right and wrong are not as
vigorously adhered to as those of ma
ture years?
Al that time his aptitude and fond
| ness for writing were noticeably de-
vclOped, and to him, at New Hampton
| as later at Bowdoin. the school papers
I owed much of their success during his
connection with them. Then, as since,
the spirit of optimism, which charac-
terized his life even in fitness, perme-
ated everything he wrote and inspired
those associated with him.
The rewards of highest rank for it
self. and regardless Of the subject,
never seemed to appeal to him, yet
while eXcelling in some he was above
the average in all. But in matters per-
tanning to his class, his fraternity and
his relations with his mates he was
unquestioEably among the first. And
this grip on the affections Of his
schoolmates was wonderfully tena-
cious and was aptly expressed by
distant c!assmate in telegram to the
writer on learning the sad news: mo
death outside my family would have
hurt me So
l, is said of his altogether original
and unique history of his college class
by one eminently qualified to judge,
that from no other book ever written
coui stranger to the life of an
American college obtain such correct
impressions of the college atmosphere.
Whcn Mr.. Burleigh's work as Il
whole is considered, one is reminded
of this comment upon the life of a Gel
cbrated editor and publicist: If I
should seek to touch the inward source
of all his greatness, would lay my
hand upon his heart
Through love of country and kind.
and unfailng sympathy. he became
possessed of a comprehension of men
ana affairs, so clea DR. as to seem intui-
tive. TO this remarkable insight may
be attributed in a large degree his
many successes, and they were varied;
skillful shaping of newspaper policies.
the writing of books which snail be
read by future generations OF boys as
eagerly as now. his rare executive
ability and success in the public SER
vices he rendered. With what tact and
devotion he gave his valuable time and
utmost endeavor to the task OF estab-
fishing city hospital. Those left to
| long
- for the touch of vanished hand,
And the sound of a voice that is still.
| realize that he gave too lavishly. Be
cause his neart. his enthusiasm. his
| broad, sympathetic interest in affairs
all as fresh and strong as those OF
| generous and impulsive youth-read-
| lily responded to demands outside the
| incesSant ones of his vocation. many
came to denend on him for assistance,
and none appealed to him in vain.
How many difficulties have been
avoided. how many rough places made
smooth not only in the personal al
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