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AEE puLAR BIRTHOAYS = _ 4 HERES HOW STUYVESANT FISH Bom June 24, 1851 Mr. Stuyvesant Fish is generally and more internationally known as the husband of Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish—in itself an honor sufficient to permit him a permanent place. in the gallery of Lire’s immortals But, in addition to this, he has other claims upon our attention. He is a son of the dis- tinguished statesman, Hamilton Fish, who was—need we remar ecretary of State in President Grant's administration. With an education partly derived from Columbia College and partly from other parental sources he started his carcer as a railroad clerk and “ rose,’’ as the hack-writers have it, until he became president of the Illinois Central Railroad. From thence he became acquainted with Mr. LH. Harriman. Sir, your health! REBECCA HARDING DAVIS Bor June 24, 1831 The days when our literary women of distinction can be numbered on one’s hand have passed. Indeed, if an exact summary of American literature (assuming there is such a thing) should be made, it is probable that in weight of learn- ing and depth of popularity the women would outnumber the men. Possil as pure literature, we might have to take out William James or Winston Churchill, in order to make an even Lalince; but if, on the other hand, we threw in a few women astronomers and humorists: But this is foreign to our apotheosis, which is now engaged in the commemora- tion ef ihe birthday of a remarkable American woman, the author of a succession of worthy books and the mother of sons distinguished in literary life and prominent authors them- selves. Madam, we salute you with much respect! We lay at your feet a sprig of laurel; we honor you for your ancestry and your attainments, and we wish you many happy returns of the day. GEORGE VON LENGERKE MEYER Born June 24, 1858 The Honorable George Von Lengerke Meyer has had so many honors thrust upon him during his life that this birth- day novice comes as a fitting climax. He is, a graduate of Harvard and has been mem- ber of the Boston Common Council, member of the Massachusetts Legislature, Ambassa- dor both to Italy and Russia and Post master General. So much for his duty to his country. When it comes to plain ordi- nary business, he has, so far as we can judge, been president of everything that is worth while around Boston. The long list of your attainments, sir, fills = us with respectful awe. We trust that’ you will accept our homage May you continue for many years to come to bear your laurels with the same becoming modesty that has distinguished your attitude in the past. LYMAN JUDSON GAGE Born June 28, 1856 Mr. Gage has had many distinguished posts; he was presi- dent of the Board of Directors of the World's Exposition, twice president of the Civic Federation of Chicago and he was once (1897-1902) Secretary of the Treas- ury, piloting the Ship of State to the best of his ability through a troublous sea. As a financier his exploits have been highly com- mendable and he is no mean new thoughtist, although we understand he lays no claim in this direction. you have been remarkable for your extreme honesty, where there was “eventful day. cur: YOU'RE ALI. RUN DOWN, OLD MAN; YOU OUGHT To SEE A DOCTOR, every inclination not to be. We commend your example to others and wish you long and continued joy. ALGERON SIDNEY CRAPSEY Born June 28, 1847 Mr. Crapsey was born in Ohio, educated in New York State, and after joining the Episcopal Church (being or- dained_a_pricst_ in 1872) he was on the staff of Trinity Church in New York, and from thence went to Rochester, where he was rector of St. Andrews from 1879 to 1896. ~. Alas! that such a good man as this should { on the famous fourth of December, 1906, have been deposed for heresy. We wonder | if this could happen now, even when it is only four years later? We don’t know. The ways of all heresies are strange and immutable, We have never met personally a genuine heresy face to face, but we have al- ways respected them ‘And, sir, we respect the one that you had, and trust still have it! To be true to yourself is an admirable trait. In a clergyman it is especially to be commended. We therefore commend you, sir, and give you joy on this May you live long and continue to cherish healthy doubts. EMERSON HOUGH Born Juse 28, 1857 Author! To transpose Shakespeare, perhaps we may say of Mr. Hough that’ he sought the cannon reputa- tion at the Mississippi babble’s mouth. Well do we remember when that book (The Mississippi Bubble) first sprang into our ken, and the eagerness with which it was read. Excitement breathed from every pore. It was, as the reviewers say, “Tense '’ with human interest. Ah, welll Books may come and books may go, but Mississippi bubbles are ever rare.’ Mr. Hough, by the way, is a graduate of the State University of Iowa, and has bad a long career as a journalist and a writer of tales. He has even attracted the attention of Congress, and to him perhaps more than any other writer is due the protection now given by the government to the buffalo. You have done well, brother Hough. With youth and ideals before you what may you not yet accomplish! Mean- while, we rejoice that you are still with us, and give you good health. “T)ID you sweep your room, Bridget?’ Faith an’ I did, mum. 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