Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-30

Of the sacred subject of the fine spirit
of kindness in his home and family.
In this he was carrying out one Of
the finer principles of Rotary.
One man emphasized the fact of
his spirit Of fairness. He seemed
anxious to have every transaction
carried out in a spirit which would
be absolutely fair to all concerned
NO one ever raised a question as to
his absolute honesty. Perhaps one Of
his finer qualities was his utmost
modesty. He was entirely unassum-
1ng-always willing to give a larger
part OF the credit to others. His alb
solute devotion to his business during
these 90 years. has been frequently
commented upon. Probably no man
In Waterville has given more person
al attention to his business duties
than has Oscar. This also Is a
Rotary principle.
Some of us as boys built our cas-
ties in the air. We looked forward to
the time when we might do some
great deed. to which men would point
ana say.THAT is the THING which
made him a great man in his COM
munlty. Most of us have passed the
time when we would be likely to do
great deeds and we have discovered
IN our own lives, as well as in the
lives Of all Of our associates, that
great deeds of unusual moment have
not been done. 1t has been true with
US as it was eminently true with
oscar, that splendid character is
bullt by the sum of an indefinite
number of small daily tasks, we'll
done, in spirit Of devotion to duty.
May we sum it up in those lines
which we learned in our youth
Little deeds CT kindness.
Little words of love,
Make this earth gIadness.
Like the Heaven above.
The next speaker was DR.. J. Fred
erlck Hill. one OF the closest friends.
and chum from early boyhood
days of the deaseased. He spoke as
friend. saying in part,
Il deem 1t great privilege to Of
fer my tribute to the memory of our
late brother kotarian, oscar q.
Springfield. For over 10 years We
have been very close friends. Our
acquaintance began at the age OF
eight years. The friendship then
formed during those years, has rip
ened and strengthened in the ad-
vancing years.
III. LII tilcH save SOIItC
tons of their boyhood experiences,
which exemplifed the genial dispos-
ttion and the kindness to everyone.
that Mr.. Springfield possessed.
ITO my knowledge he never show
ed impatience to anybody. We can
truthfully say that the world is bet
ter for his having lived in it" de-
clared the Doctor.
In closing he remarked, His
friendship l prize as one of my most
valued possessions"
The last speaker was Judge Char
les +. Johnson, who took up the life
of Mr.. Springfield as d citizen. His
tribute to the deceased was that his
death means a serious loss to the
community, leaving vacancy that
remains to be remembered always.
Following are the resolutions:
The death of Oscar Springfield is
to every member of the Waterville
Rotary club personal bereavement.
His cheerfulness. his kindness, his
unfailing friendliness. has greatly
endeared him to us all. There has
been no man among us who has bet
ter illustrated in his business, in his
social relations. and in his family
life, the foundation principles of Ro-
tary. The memory of Oscar Spring.
field which we shall always cherish,
will surely provide incentive and in
spiration for unselfish service of
others and for personal rectitude of
conduct.
To Mrs. Springfield, and her
daughters the members of the club
wish to offer the assurance of pro-
foundest sympathy. May they find
comfort in the knowledge that their
grief is widely and sincerely shared
in this whole community
ARTHUR ROBERTS,
LEON o. TEBBETTS,
SIDNEY A GREEN