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 THE WEBSTER CLUB.

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��and his interest in all that relates to Club affairs continues unabated. His cheery voice is always welcome, and his fund of anecdote and incident is largely drawn upon for the entertain- ment of the usual evening company. Gen. J. N. Patterson, United States Marshal, and colonel of the present Third Regiment N.H. National Guard, was a gallant officer in the late war, and wears his brevet of general with becoming modesty. Another member, who served with honor in the War of the Rebellion, is John T. Batchelder, of the firm of Batchelder t\: Co., wholesale and retail grocers, and holds a position as paymaster on Col. Pat- terson's staff. He is an alderman from his ward, and a highly respected citi- zen. Capt. William Walker, a director of the First National Bank, and Dr. J. W. Barney, a former member of the state senate, are the eldest in years of the present members, but their minds are still fresh, and they engage in the social entertainments with the fresh- ness of youth. Both have been pre- vented by sickness from active par- ticipation in Club affairs, for a few months, and their hearts would glow with pleasure, could they listen to the many kindly references to their social qualities which are made in their absence. Col. E. L. Whitford, United States pension agent, is a devotee of business, and allows himself only little relaxation therefrom. His standing with the Pension Department at Wash- ington is superior to any other officer of the same line of duty, and the facil- ity and correctness with which he has discharged the duties of his position, have merited and received the encomi- ums of all. Similar complimentary al- lusions are due to Col. Solon A. Car- ter, our able state treasurer, whose uniform affability and cheerful temper- ament make him a valued companion in club circles. Charles C. Danforth is the present treasurer of the Club, and attends to the monthly collection of the dues, which are very moder- ate in amount, considering the extent of the privileges and advantages afford-

��ed. Mr. Danforth does a large insur- ance business, representing several of the best companies, and his losses are paid with the most commendable promptness. George O. Dickerman, traveling salesman for a wholesale grocery establishment in Boston, is a hale frequenter of the rooms. Lewis C. Barr is one of the new members. He is chief clerk at A. B. Sanborn's ready-made clothing house, in Con- cord. He is a very fine young man, else he would not be a member of this Club, inasmuch as the memberships are eagerly sought, but only very de- liberately and considerately placed. A. M. Shaw, the railroad contractor and manager, is also a member. Frank B. Scribner, of the hard -ware house of Walker & Co., an estimable gentleman and companion, takes great pride in his connection with the institution ; and so does Charles Foster, of the clerical force of the Fitchburg Rail- road.

Col. John A. White, Jacob H. Gal- linger, m. d., Chairman of the Republican State Committee, George A. Pillsbury, now of Minneapolis, Minn., George P. Cleaves, John N. McClintock, the editor and publisher of the Granite Monthly, ex- Gov. Natt Head, Dr. C. N. Towle, Edson J. Hill, Fred. H. Gould, John E. Robertson, Calvin C. Webster, Frank L. Sanders, James N. Lauder, George F. Underhill, James E. Larkin, E. F. Mann, Charles D. Warde, and many others, whose names are familiar words, have been members of this famous and influential organi- zation.

The following are the deceased members :

Charles C. Lund, Josiah Stevens, jr., Fred. B. Underhill, C. L. Cook, E. L. Knowlton, H. A. Taylor, Frank Newton, and Thomas A. Ambrose, each of whom is entitled to a eulogy beyond the space allotted to this ar- ticle.

In conclusion, it remains to be said that the Webster Club should go on with its good work, and we trust that it will long continue a power for right.

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