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��Todd, superintendent of the Northern (N. H.) Railroad, both able managers and very agreeable companions. Then there is Col. John H. George, a prom- inent lawyer and public-spirited man, well known to this community ; and the bar is further represented by Sam- uel B. Page, a legal advocate of supe- rior qualifications ; and by Edgar H. Woodman, the present honored presi- dent of the Club ; Robert A. Ray, city-solicitor of Concord ; Henry Rob- inson and Frank S. Streeter, young attorneys, with ambition, ability and energy, and favorably known through- out the state. Henry Churchill, the present acting director of the Club, is a man of sterling qualities and the most unbending uprightness. He was one of the original members, and no man stands higher in the esteem and confidence of his associates. He was a brave soldier during the War of the Rebellion, and he has a proud record of valor upon many a bloody field. He now holds the very responsible position of general transfer mail agent at the Concord railway station. Col. Charles H. Roberts, a popular mem- ber, is a very remarkable man, as well as pleasant companion. For the twenty-five years last past he has been actively engaged in politics and the management of the Republican party, and although never an office-seeker himself, he has had much to do with the shaping of our state legislation. He is a trusted and experienced ad- viser in the inner counsels of the party. He has paid especial attention to the management of railroad affairs, and is a clear, cool-headed adviser, pos- sessed of the best practical sense and a shrewd comprehension of human na- ture. Edward A. Stockbridge is a book-binder by vocation, and for many years was associated with the late firm of Messrs. Morrill & Silsby, book- binders and stationers. He is a bright wit, a generous-hearted, whole-souled man. He has not held public office, which is due to the fact that he has not been a member of the dominant party, rather than to any lack of ample

��qualifications, for he has in an eminent degree many of the qualities that would fit him for almost any position of trust and honor to which he might aspire. Prescott F. Stevens and Charles H. Duncklee, of Messrs. Stevens & Duncklee, wholesale and retail dealers in stoves and tin ware, are perhaps as popular as any of their numerous as- sociates, and as influential and much respected in the community. They are not only good fellows, in the popu- lar sense, but first-class mechanics and dealers in their line, doing an immense business in Concord, and elsewhere. From a very humble beginning they have, through industry and persever- ance, attained to wealth in real estate and other valuable property, and to considerable influence within the circle of their acquaintance. Frank Mar- den, the well-known boot-and-shoe manufacturer, is closely attached to the organization, and he fully appre- ciates its many privileges and advan- tages. Being an unmarried man, of ex- cellent habits, he spends his leisure hours at the rooms, and as a partner at whist, or in a game of billiards, only few men can excel him. His humorous good nature is very attractive, and he is held in high regard. Capt. Daniel E. Howard is also a great lover of the Club, although very devoted to his family, and he enjoys a friendly con- test at cards with a hearty zest. He is no mean opponent at the billiard table, where he has made some brilliant shots. He takes pride in whatever he undertakes, and devotes himself with a will to the matter in hand. This is the secret of his success in the insurance business, wherein he is extensively en- gaged. It is a fact worthy of especial comment that the rooms are almost invariably deserted during business hours, but when the day's work is done, they are enlivened by the cheer- ful bearing and merry laugh of such estimable young men as Charles W. Woodward, William H. Davis, and Edward L. Peacock, all merchant- tailors, with excellent taste and judg ment ; and now and then drop in such

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