Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1915-07-17
IN MEMORIAM.

This world could lily spare Aiexan-
der Burton Hagner. The rich halo
circling the beacon light OF his exam
pie was both model and encouragement
TO those who came Within the perph-
cry Of its pure and steadfast rays.
His presence carried benelictions to
all who came within the touch OF his
gracious personality. There was in
him that refinement OF bearing; that
gentleness OF speech; that broadness
OF mind; that depth OF goodwill: that
polish OF mind that fervency offriend-
ship: that grace Of heart; that earnest
ness Of spirit that elegance 81 name
which created IN the apprehension o.
his acquaintance the abiding con-
sciousness that in him was the Just
man whose pathway vas shining more
and nore untr the psrfcc. day
The warm and affectionate elements
Of strong, completed manhood never
cooled with him. The brilliancy of his
mental abilities never paled The
breadth Of his love for his fellow-maa
never narrowed. The courage Of his
soul in attacking wrong never falter-
ed Ills friendship for those he ad-
mired and loved increased with his
years His was the heart and hand
that delighted to sew a friend. II .sas
favor 10 him to extend afavor What
he undertook to do in kindness of
heart and anectionatc good viii. was
done with royal fervor and unfal.er-
ing fidelity
He was public servant OF honor.
capacity and faithfrlness. There was
no post Of political or judicial respon-
sibility that he would npt have filled
with credit to msclf and with benefit
to his country What he accomplish
ed in his official positions, he did wei
but it vii not be OF the high honors
justly conferred upon him, nor in his
faithful and admirable performance OF
the duties OF his Offices, nor of his 81
perior station in life, nor yet of those
splendid social qualities that made
him the associate of the great of the
Republic will be beloved aud remem
bered the most. While these give
pleasure and gratifcatitD TO know
that his noble qualities and superior
talents were appreciated by those OF
high posts and honorable place who
bestowed his public positions, yet il
viii be those personal virtues and at
tributes-his ability. his courtesy, his
sympathy, his generous assistance in
times of need. his earnestness i'm the
good cause, MS charm of civility and
comfy OF coucourse. his heartfelt
fritndliness. his devotion 10 the prin-
ciples he espoused. his never failing
tact, his affectionate kindness and his
chivalric Christian character. which
viii always rise up before his friends
acquaintance and intimates as a lus-
trous remembrance Of him whom they
loved in life. and will never cease to
cherish in death.
There is an unfathomable vacancy
created in the departure Of Judge AL
exander Burton Hagner to that realm
that lies beyond The vcii of time and
TO the rewards OF well-run and we'll
finished course Yet, while his friends
grieve at his absence from their cCm-
partnership, there is unmeasured So
lace in thinking of this splendid man
and devoted Christian as his gifts of
mind and graces of heart are recall
cd. Fortunate were those who had
his mountaineering To have known
known so knightly a soldier of the
Cross and to nave come within the
benefits Of his fellowship and affection
We're, and still will be, the fruitful
source of :he birth OF noble thoughts
and lofty aims. No one could know
Judge Hagner without feeling the in
spiration of his life and character.
There was benediction in the
heightened shadows of evening to the
long years f his m :rtial spirit. They
prolonged the epoch of his worth. ex
ample and helpfulness 10 his friends.
his acquaintance and to all who came
within his fortunate sphere of his use
full and exemplary life Age brought
no bitterness to him. Time sweeten-
ed and strengthened the glowing vir-
tues of his daily walk and converse
ton. To those who knew him well
and loved him, his memory is, and
ever viii be, a prompting to keep the
straight way; tender and loving rec
objection; a strong and enduring inn
pulse in pursuing the path of duty.
1t was a benediction to have known
Alexander Burton Hagner; delight
to have been his friend; an honor to
have enjoyed his friendship.
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