..*~.. ^ Os.. i '*^'>- '^0«^> V. # t- Creation.—The most Noble in How ye father & Son great faverts. of Kn. Edwd. ye 2d., John How, Esqr. son to Jn. How of Hodinhull ye County of Warwk. AEM8 —He bear'th Gules, (Eed) a Chevron (pointed arch) ^r^/en*, (Silver) between 3 croscroslete Or, (Gold) Or & Vert 3 Wolfs heads of ye Same crest on a wrath (or wreath) a Wyvern orDragn. partd. per pale (Green) of wolfs are fams. arms, cross, for gt. accts. perced through ye mouth wth. arow, by ye Name How, ye ye ye said to have been from John Howe °The above is a' fac simile of the original Coat of Arms brought England by " in for over 150 about 1030, and adorned the walls of the Wayside Inn," or Howe Tavern, Sudbury, years. ^* Coat of Arms of I,ord ChedwortJi, (Senry FredericJc Sotve). THE HOWE FAMILY GATHERING iS JY ^ ^ Harmony Grove, South pRAMiNGH^tMr' THURSDAT, AUGUST 31, 1871. BY REV. ELIAS NASON, M.A. " Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity." PUBLISHED BY ELIAS HOWE, 103 COURT STREET, BOSTON. 18 7 1. pkice; fifty cents. -- '^ THE HOWE FAMILY GATHERING. IK AMERICA. Esq., of West Boylston, who died suddenly I. THB^OWB S-AMILT in April following, and was greatly lamented who bear the name The number of those by a large circle of relatives and friends. of How, or Howe, in America, is very great ; Some account of his life will be found in the most be traced to yet they may, for the part, Register of the Howe Family. broth- of James and Abraham Howe (perhaps In pursuance to a call for a meeting admitted freemen in Daniel ers), of Koxbury, the descendants of John, Abraham, to and Abraham Howe, of issued six of the de- 1637-38 ; Edward and Edward Howe, by Watertown; to Daniel and Edward Howe, scendants in the vicinity of Boston, there who was m of Lynn; and to John Howe, met at 289 Washington Street, Boston, about and who died m busi- Sudbury as early as 1638, twenty of the family, and the following Marlborough, in 1687. ness was transacted : — was the son Of these early settlers, James Mr. C. M. Howe, of Marlborough, opened Essex was of Eobert, of Hatfield, Broad Oak, the meeting by reading the call, which died in m 1702 ; Co., England, and Ipswich, as follows : True- Edward, of Lynn, came over in the issue Family. The de- love, in 1635, and died in 1639, leaving Howe from which most of the Howe families in PERSONAL.scendants of John, Abraham, Daniel of and Rox- Connecticnt have descended. Daniel, and Edward Howe, of Watertown in and Marl- after holding several public offices bury, afterward of Lynn, Sudbury Lynn, on about Massachusetts, removed to Southampton, boro' (who landed in this country meet at A. M. Leland's Long Island. They were all honest, hardy, 1634), are invited to the main, 289 Street, vigorous men, having, in large Pianoforte Rooms, Washington March 29, 1571, at families, which, multiplying and increasing Boston, on Wednesday, their to make for a from generation to generation, have, by 12 o'clock, M., arrangements and valor, aided in and celebration some industry, genius, probity family gathering public and in building up the summer. laying the foundations, time during coming of this ; and they the structure, Eepublic C. M. Howe, Marlborough ; in the various are now found busily engaged S. H. Howe, Bolton; and industries trades and professions, arts B. L. Howe, Groton Junction; section of the Union. of life, in almost every G. M. Howe, Framingham; them was ever So far as known, but one of Elias Howe, Boston; executed for a crime, and that was Mrs. WiLLARD Howe, South Framingham. Elizabeth Howe, of Ipswich, hung for witch- as those craft in 1692 ; but her virtues, just E. of New York, of her Master, sanctified the altar; Colonel Frank Howe, great and Edward Howe, and her name, now as the mists of supersti- was chosen Chairman, tion break away, becomes illustrious. of West Boylston, Secretary. After several speeches from some of the H. of gentlemen present, Mr. S. Howe, " meet-, Bolton, moved That the sense of the MEETING. taken whether we will have a celebra- II. — THE ORIGIN OF THE HOWE ing be tion or not." with a desire deeply im- In accordance Voied, That we have a celebration. in breast to know our kindred a Com- planted every Voted, That the Chairman appoint of a of some and to be known them, meeting mittee of three to nominate an Executive of the Howe was convened the ar- members family Committee of ten (10) to carry out Street, Boston, on the at 289 Washington rangement. of 1871. The sub- twenty-ninth day March, Colonel Howe appointed Messrs. S. H., C. of a meeting of the to nom- ject holding general M., and Willard Howe a Committee discussed, and Howes, in America, was fully who as follows, viz. : a inate, reported it was determined that such gather- finally Frank E. Howe, New York; be one of unusual interest, both Col. ing would Bolton of view that it S. H. Howe, ; in°a social and a moral point ; of Willard Howe, South Framingham ; was due to the good old friendly name Elias Howe, Boston; . Howe to hold such a reunion, and that ef- B. L. Howe, Ayer; fective measures should be taken to provide Elbridge Howe, Marlborough ; for it. of this A. L. Howe, Dedham ; The following account preliminary Boston William. G. Howe, ; meeting was drawn up by Edward Howe, (3) THE HOWE FAMILT GATHERING. whose branches form a Dr. George M.. Howe, Framingham ; nut-trees, spreading Eev. S. Stokrs Hoave, Iowa City, Iowa. dense and grateful shade. The squirrel leaps from bough to bough ; This was accepted and adopted. report the song-birds fill the air with melody. A Voted, That Grove, South Fra- Harmony depression in the grove affords an amphi- be the fs)r the celebration, mingham, place theatre in which a speaker's stand and seats and the time be left with the Executive Com- for several thousand people have been with instructions that it be holden in mittee, erected. Near by there is a commodious or as soon after as June, possible. hall for dancing. On the left of the main That the Executive Committee Voted, entrance to the grove, a green and level take such steps as they deem necessary in lawn spreads out for the erection of booths carrying out the objects of this meeting. and tents, and for athletic sports and games, Mr. Elias Howe, No. 103 Court Street, of such as may delight in them. On the Boston, was chosen Corresponding Secretary west, a broad and placid lake extends to the and Treasurer. distance of a mile or so for bathing and for Voted, The meeting do now adjourn sub- boating; and beyond it rises old Mount ject to the call of the Executive Committee. Edward Wait, renowned in Indian story; and still Howe, Secretary. farther on are seen the verdure-covered hills Names of the persons present at the first and spires of Framingham. at The itself is beautiful the sur- meeting, 289 Washington Street, Boston, grove ; March 29, 1871 : rounding country teems with charming vil- and verdant C. M. Howe, Marlborough; las, gentle knolls, sunny glades, orchards and WiLLARD Howe, South Framingham; meadows, gardens, forming landscapes which a Claude Lorraine might Edward Howe, West Boylston ; love to on canvas. A more Sidney Howe, Marlborough; put spot eligible for the meeting could not, probably, have Albert W. Howe, Danvers ; been selected. Elbridge Howe, Marlborough; S. H. Howe, Bolton; Benjamin L. Howe, Ayer; S. A. Howe, 2d, Marlborough; IT. — THE CIRCnLAR OE INVITATION TO THE B. S. Howe, Rowley; HOWE FAMILY. Elbridge Howe, Natick ; As soon as the Committee had fixed Euth E. upon HoAVE, ; Eowley the the and of the Elias time, place, plan meeting, Howe, Cambridge ; a circular was known the Allen L. Dedham prepared making Howe, ; and forwarded to as as 5,000 Frank E. Howe, New York; decision, many of the members and connections of the Howe Lindsay I. Howe, New York; family. The directories and other works Willard Howe, Danvers, Mass. ; were consulted for the purpose of ascertain- David Howe, 60 W. Cedar St., Boston. ing the names and residences of the kindred, and letters solicited in reply. After describ- ing the plan, the purpose, and the place of the circular this most III. • THE PLACE AND TIME OF THE GATH- meeting, presented cordial invitation to the festival : ERING. "To this beautiful 'Harmony Grove' Thus, after careful deliberation, it was every person bearing the name of Howe, or agreed to hold the meeting at Harmony How, as well as every one connected by ties Grove, South Framingham, and it was sub- of marriage with this family, or descended sequently voted that it should take place on from this family, is most cordially invited Thursday, the thirty-first day of August, for the purpose of spending the day above 1871, and that the services should commence mentioned 'in union sweet and dear esteem,' ' at 10 o'clock, A. M., of that day. of calling to mind the days of Auld Lang It was deemed advisable to hold the meet- Syne,' and of telling one another how we ing at South Framingham, because it is near love the good old family name of Howe. " the early soat of one of the Howe families, Should anyone possess any ancient rec- because several lines of railroad intersect at ords, portraits, or relics pertaining to the this point, and because in itself the place is family, let him not fail to bring them for the very beautiful, and affords accommodations ' Howe Cabinet,' to be exhibited on the for a multitude of people. occasion. It is the earnest desire of the Harmony Grove has long been celebrated Committee to extend an invitation to every as a favorite spot for picnics, rural assem- member, connection, and descendant of the blies, fetes champetres, and open-air conven- Howe family; but this is utterly impossible; tions. Nature and art combine to make it therefore let every one who may receive this worthy of its wide-spread reputation. circular consider himself a Committee es- " pecially appointed to extend this invitation Hie /j;elidi fontes, hie mollia prata, Lycori, to one who bears our or is in Hie nemus." — Virg. Ec. x. every name, any way related to our family. The word The grove itself consists of several acres is — Free! Come one, come all! Bring of " tall, majestic pine, oak, maple and chest- those of your name and kindred with you ! THE HOWE FAMILY GATHERING. " In answer to this Circular, many letters family of a brother, advertised for about the 1st of September." were received from all parts of country, tli^ Thanking you for the compliment conveyed in either an intention or a desire to signifying your invitation, I am. be at the present gathering ; and sometimes Very truly yours, Timothy O. Howe. containing photographs, genealogical, or Elias Howe, Esq. personal items of great interest. A few of these letters we here together with present, The next letter is from John F. Howe, several of the received sipce the hold- many President of the Pin Manufacturing Co. of ing of the meeting. Birmingham, Ct. He was present with his family on the occasion. Birmingham (Derby), Ct., July 19,^1871. Elias Howe, Esq., Sec'y : Dear Sir,—Your circular addressed to the Howe Manuf 'g Co. was duly received by me. 1 wi'ite this to the favor of to send one of them to Letters Received in Response to the request " you my brother, William Howe, North Salem, New Invitation. York." It is our purpose to attend the Gathering unless prevented by circumstances which we cannot The following letter is from the Hon. Jo- now foresee. seph Howe, in reply to one from Dr. Samuel Respectfully yours, John F. Howe. Gridley Howe, inviting him to be present and deliver an oration at the Howe Family In response to an invitation to be present, Gathering : 1871. Mr. Henry W. Longfellow, the poet, sent — Ottawa, May 8, My Dear Sik, Few things would give me more the following note : pleasure than to attend the proposed gathering of Nahant, Aug. 26, 1871. the Howes, and I will come if I possibly can. At My Dear Sir, — I have this morning had the present I know of nothing to prevent me. pleasure of receiving your very friendly and flatter- I do not know what to say about the Oration, but ing letter, and hasten to thank you for your most will think of it, and will let you know in time, kind invitation, which I am sorry to say it will not should anything occur to prevent my attendance. be in my power to accept. My engagements here With kind regards to Mrs. Howe and all your render it impossible. I can only seud you my circle. thanks and regrets, and my best wishes for a pleas- Believe me, ever truly yours, ant day in the groves of Framingham. Joseph Howe. I am, my dear sir, yours truly, Br. Howe, Boston, Henry W. Longfellow. Elias Howe, Esq. The following characteristic letters are The letter below from the Hon. Timothy O. Howe, U. S. very pleasantly plays upon the name Howe, and indicates the Senator, Wisconsin : promptitude with which the Howes supply 1871. Washington, May 29, material for the of the Howe Mv Deah Sir,— I have delayed answering your "Register invitation to the IIoweG-athering at South Framing- Family." If every one will do the same, ham on the 22d proximo. I did hope I could ac- the work will soon be finisbed. cept it. I would be glad to see a gathering of the clans. I don't know but little about them. The Terre Haute, Ind., Aug. 26, 1871. for only Howes I ever heard of, whom I cherished a Elias HOwe, Esq. : real admiration, were that Jemima Howe who was Dear Sir,-^ I regret exceedingly that I shall not captured by the Indians, and that Samuel G. Howe be able to attend the gathering of the Howe Family who was captured by Julia Ward. next week. If an excuse were needed from so hum- I admire she that Jemima because escaped ; and I ad- ble a member of the great family, I am sure I mire Dr. Samuel G. because he didn't escape. should be more than forgiven, even commended, if I suspect I ought to add to this number your it were known that my absence is due to an effort namesake, who worked out the problem of the sew- to add to the number, and the glory of this illustri- all of ing-machine ; but forms mechanism are such a ous race of the inquisitive patronymic, which effort profound mystery to me, that I never like to allude will probably be crowned with success about that to the subject. I am always afraid of making some time. May the interrogative branch of the human such mistake as an innocent townsman of my own family (we monopolize this honor, for who ever made once when I was a child. heard of the What family, or the When or Where He saw an umbrella for the first and he tim- families have a and demonstrate time, " ?) jolly good time, " idly expressed a wish to have the proprietor to the world that have been asking How" to " play they 8 tune on it I such a that are able to show all good purpose, they " But I regret to say I cannot come to Framingham the other branches of the human family How," next month. I have been kept here much longer better than else. While antiquaries anybody" your than I expected. Engagements made long since in will look after the previous question," .ind these Wisconsin wait performance, and I must go there. should be respectfully disposed of, yet let them not " But I wish you the very jolliest of meetings. I move the previous question" to the exclusion of hope you will discover that you are all brothers and present and coming ones. I have sent a complete sisters. family record of my branch to my brother, who, I beg you to remember that I claim you all for after filling some blanks, will forward the same to first cousins, and if any one disputes the claim let you. Let me know of all that is done, so far as re- him disprove it if he can. ported by the press, and assess me for expenses. Very truly yours, Long may these human interrogation points stand Timothy O. Howe. on the earth, and at the end may each prove that he Elias Howe, Esq. has learned How to go up higher. Yours fraternally, E. Frank Howe. Green Bay, Aug. 9, 1871. My Dear Sir,— I shall not be able to meet with cousins at on the 31st. my Harmony Grove It is hoped that the "six-foot sapling of There are several considerations which forbid it, summers," who the the most peremptory of which are a State Conven- twenty-four represents in the of and writes tion, to assemble on the 30th ; and a wedding in the family region Petroleum, THE HOWE FAMILY GATHERING. far memory. The records of our family are with the following pleasant letter, has, by this my oldest B. F. Howe, Esq., of New York. I " struck and that he will be brother, time, oil," pres- have livedPiin this place for the last thirty-three in the comeliness and love for name and is aa ent, "clothed vigor years ; yet my family fame intense as and the of descent has of connubial foliage," at the next Howe ever, purity my ever been my pride. gathering. I should be pleased to be furnished with any me- TITUSVILLE, Pa., Aug. 28, 1871. morial of the occasion referred to that may be gotten E. Chairman: the or medal that struck Col. Frank Howe, up by managers, any " maybe I beg lenve to present my sincere regrets that the off commemorative of it, and with The Genealog- only male representative of the Howe family in the ical Register" that is contemplated, or intended to conimercial capita! of the oil region should be un- be published. Any, or all of these sent by express, able to participate in your happy reunion in Har- C. O. D., will be attended to. mony Grove. Living at such a distance as I do, I have not been Eovje it so be The able to even a newspaper containing a fall happens may easily explained. procure" only branch of the family tree that has extended it- account of The Gathering." Enclosed I send 50 self to this locality, cannot put forth its leaves. It cents to purchase for me such papers as you can pro- has neither bud nor blossoms, but stands a six-foot cure for me, containing such proceedings. sapling of twenty-four summers, its tendrils of Any other information you can give me on these springing affection retarded by summer drouth. points will be greatly appreciated, and will oblige When the coming dews shall refresh it, and it shall Your obedient servant, be clothed in the comeliness and vigor of connubial R. D. Howe. foliage, putting forth twigs, boughs, and branches in emulation of its revered ancestry, its loftiest am- letter exhibits the interest bition will be gratified in transporting its trunks and The following limbs to every succeeding reunion of that celebrated taken in the festival, and the generosity and and ZToJO^-sehold, which yet no man hath ubiquitous liberality of all members of the Howe fam- numbered. I remain yours respectfully, Wm. Parker Howe. ily throughout the country : Akron, Sept. 23, 1871. Elias Howe, Esq. : It was to the Committee very gratifying Dear Sir,—Will you he kind enough to inform " " to receive the ensuing letter and its con- me if the proceedings of the Howe Gathering at will be in other form tents, evincing the liberality of the under- Framingham published anj' than that furnished the ? as well as the interest manifested in already by newspapers signed, If such is the case I would like a few copies, and the reunion : also to become a subscriber to any fund necessary Lowell, Sept. 2, 1871. to defray any expense of that kind' that has, or may, Elias Howe, Esq., 103 Court St., Boston : accrue. Dear Sir,—While enjoying the interesting exer- I should have been present at the meeting, but " " cises at the grand reunion on Thursday, the op- was taken sick at Hartford, on my way there, and portunity for me, and those who were with me, to could not attend. contribute any funds to the treasury, passed by un- I do not know of any of our branch of the Howe heeded till it was too late. family to have been present. I now enclose a check for twenty-three dollars, My great-grandfather was an early settler in St. which I to accept and appropriate towards Mary's County, Md. I can give a partial history of beg you " paying the expenses of the first Grand Howe Gath- some of his descendants when it is necessary. ering." Tours respectfully, My father, Richard Howe (aged 72), would like Edward B. Howe. very much to find out if any descendants are living of his uncles Richard and Joseph, who emigrated Mrs. Sally Howe, $-5.; Mrs. Clara W. Harwood, E. B. Miss Aurelia L. to Kentucky between the years 1800 and 1806, from $5. ; Howe, $10. ; Howe, $1. ; Yours Miss Laura F.Howe, $1.; Miss Martha W.Howe, $1. Maryland. truly, C. R. Howe. The following letter, from a member of A vast number of letters has been re- the in the far well ex- family South-west, ceived, and still they continue to come, in the interest which the Howes enter- presses relation to the "Gathering." They contain, tain for each and the records of their other, in many instances, genealogical information, ancestry : which will prove of invaluable service to " ViCKSBURG, Miss., Sept. 14, 1871. those engaged in preparing the Register ElL(VS Howe, Esq., of the Howe Family." Several of thera 103 Court Street, Boston : trace the descent back to the set- Dear Sir, — I deeply regret my inability to be original present at the Family Gathering, 31st ult. It was a tlers. One of them is from a descendant of said and very happy thought originating reunion, Mrs. Jemima Howe, who was, with her chil- doubtless many things were seen, many -words said, taken the Indians at Hins- and agreeable persons collected together that will dren, captive by render the 31st of August, 1871, memorable in the dale, N. H., in 1755. All of them express annals of "The Howe Family." I know to myself a lively interest in the Howe Family Gath- be a lineal descendant of John Howe, of Marlborough, in the tenth ering. They form of themselves a valuable generation. My father was Rev. Bezaleel " Howe, and his father was named Timothy. Thus Howe Library^" THE HOWE FAMILY GATHERING. laid in her native earth, whoso will letter of the Hon. "Wilson, lovely presence The Henry be missed in Mrs. the be read long Washington. Wilson, U. S. Senator, which follows, will wife of Senator Wilson, went out from among us in of the the fair and the which have with great pleasure by every member May days, places known her here so long and so pleasantly, will know her, Howe family, and especially the touching save in memoiy, no more forever. She was a gentle, to the and allusion, at the close, lovely pious Christian woman. I have never yet found words wife of the distinguished Senator. rich enough to tell all that such a woman is. My pen lingers lovingly upon her name. I would fain Oct. 1871. Natick, Mass., 7, say something of her who now lives beyond the Elias Howe, Esq.: , . , . .^ meed of all human praise, that would make her ex- return from a brief visit My Dear Sir,'— On my ample more beautiful and enduring to the living. invitation to be to Europe, I found your pressing For, in profounder intellectual development, result- intended present at, and participate in,tbe gathering ing from wider culture and larger opi'ortunity, are in of the Howe family at Framingham, August. we in no danger of losing sight of those graces of but be one of the Such a galhenng could Bot deepest the spirit, which, however exalted her fate, must were con- interest to all who bore that name, or remain to the end the supreme charm of woman ? to learn nected with it by kindred ties. I am glad There is nothing in all the universe so sweet as a was attended of that the meeting largely by persons Christian woman ; as she who has received into her from all sections of the the family name and blood, heart, till it shines forth in her character and life, the of country, and that the occasiop was full joyous love of the divine Master. " associations and fond recollections. Absence, alone, Such a woman was Mrs. Wilson in this gay cap- attendance. I from my native land, prevented my ital. When great sorrow fell upon her, and cease- to that I was regret, and shall long continue regret, less suffering, the light from the heavenly places fell to with those not permitted on that occasion mingle upon her face; with an angel patience, and a child- of one endeared to me the who bear the name by like smile, and an unfaltering faith, she went down ties of earth — of one of the holiest and tenderest into the vallej' of shadows. She possessed a keen that ever blessed kindred purest and loveliest spirits and wide intelligence. She was conversant with or left, in and friends by her presence , passing through and Interested in all those move- memories.* public questions, death to a higher life, more precious ments of the day in which her husband takes so Ever yours, prominent a part. Retiring by nature, she avoided i Henry "Wilson. instinctively all ostentatious display; but where help and encouragement was needed by another, the * The Hon. Henry Wilson was born in Farming- latent power of her character sprang into life, and ton, N. H., Feb. 16, 1812; and was married to Miss then she proved herself equal to great executive Harriet M. Howe, of Natick, Oct. 28, 1840. She was effort. No one can praise her so eloquently as he the daughter of Amasa and Mary (Tombs) Howe, who loved her and knew her best. To hear Senator of Framingham, and died greatly lamented, in May, Wilson speak of his wife when he taught her, a 1870. little girl in school; when he married her, 'the loveliest in all the ' when he received Their only son, Lt.-Col. Henry Hamilton Wilson, girl county ; at into his heart the of her bom in Natick, Nov. 11, 1846, died Austin, Texas, fragrance daily example ; to Dec. 24, 1866. Mrs. Wilson was a lady of unusual when he watched over her dying, only marvel at menital and personal attractions, blending grace with the endurance and sweetness and sunshine of her dignty in manner, and ornamenting, both in private patience, is to learn what a force for spiritual devel- a wife and in public life, the doctrines of her Lord and opihent, what ceaseless inspiration, was this Master. The following sketch, by Mrs. Mary Clem- to her husband. Precious to those who live, is the aaer Ames, will be read with interest: legacy of such a life." " Within the last week the body of one has been LETTER OE JAMES MURRAY HOWE. I have been much gratifled at having the oppor- sons; William, Estes, and Samuel, all of whom unity to meet so many of the Howe family. When became lawj-ers and judges in the States in which we New England families meet together after a scp- they resided. William in the State of Vermont, iration of years, we generally give an account of Estes in the State of New York, and Samuel, my vhat has occurred in the branches cf the family to father, in the State of Massachusetts. It is not vhich we severally belong, and at this great gatheiing common for three judges to come from one family, )f all the Howes it seems proper that the several much less was it in former days, when the title ofJudge iranches should report concerning their own imme- conveyed to every man's mind the idea of integrity, liate ancestry, and who they were, and what became uprightness, and justice. My father left sis chil- this I to three sons three )f them. In accordance with view propose dren ; and daughters, four of whom five you a little sketch of my own immediate family, are at Framingham to-day. kfy grandfather was Dr. Esies Howe, who lived and I am glad we have been so successful in gathering lied in Belchertown, Mass. He was a surgeon ii the Howes together, and hope at some future time he army, during the War of the Revolution, and we may have another meeting, doubting not that lerved upon the staff of General Gates. After the cousins Joseph of Halifax, Frank of New..York, and var was over he established himself in Belchertown, Ellas of Boston, will always be ready to resume the ind through a long life practised medicine in Bel- respective roles assumed by them to-day, so much to hertown and the neighboring towns. He had three the gratification of all the Howes. THE HOWE FAMILT GATHERING. is VI. DEATH OF A MEMBEK OF THE share the entertainment unknown. But COMMITTEE. in anticipation of a glorious gathering of the good old family of Howe, the work, with While in making preparations for engaged right good-will, was done. the festival, the sad intelligence of the death of a respected member of the committee who AT THE REVERE HOUSE. had taken a lively interest and an active part VIII. LEVEE in the cast a shadow over every proceedings, As several distinguished members of the and anew the lesson that our heart, taught Howe family had arrived in Boston season- here are but preparatory to the meetings ably to attend the gathering, it was deemed in a lovelier land and that what meetings ; advisable that a reunion, where they might is to be done here must be nobly quickly, become acquainted with each other, and per- done. Mr. L. of Benjamin Howe, Ayer, fect the arrangements for the ensuing day, died in that town on the Mass., twenty- should be held at the Revere House on the fourth of June, 1871, aged 55 years. day evening of the thirtieth day of August, and He was a man of a cheer- ability, possessing a notice to this effect was given in the pub- ful temper of mind, and enjoying the con- lic prints. Owing to a drenching rain, the fidence and respect of his fellow-citizens. limited the number present was quite ; yet He was, at the time of his decease. Deputy utmost harmony, cordiality, and good-will State Constable and Deputy Sheriff of Mid- prevailed. The meeting was entirely infor- dlesex and one of the School Com- County, mal, and, after mutual greetings, wit and mittee of the town in which he lived. His wisdom flowed forth naturally from almost funeral was very largely attended, the cor- over one hundred every tongue. tege numbering carriages. The Hon. Joseph Howe was full of A more extended account of him will be " sprightliness and mirth. Colonel Frank E. given in the Register of the Howe Fam- Howe — who is, by the by, quite courtly in now in course of Messrs. ily," preparation by his bearing — made happy hits. Thos. Trask and many Nason, Temple. P. Howe, Counsellor, of New York, re- counted well the struggles of Elias Howe in out his invention; James VII. PEELIMINARY ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE bringing great of and James MEETING. Murray Howe, Boston, Howe, President of the Eagle Lead Works, Brook- fam- In order to entertain the large Howe lyn, N. Y., were full of good-humor. The ily and its connections physically, socially, Hon. William Wirt Howe, youthful in ap- and intellectually, the committee engaged pearance for a judge, conversed quite elo- Yale's mammoth tent, whose ample folds quently, and Mrs. Julia Ward Howe, Avith would cover at least eight thousand people, her quick imagination, proved an even and a caterer, to provide therein a dinner match for him.' for the company. Arrangements were made "Do they make out these Smithsonian for special accommodations with the various forecasts of the weather," she inquired, in " railroads leading to the place of meeting. reference to the rain^ then falling, by The Hon. Joseph Howe, Secretary of the mathematics or by guess?" "By guess, I Dominion of Canada, was ergaged to deliver think," returned the judge. "Oh, yes!" " " of the ! the principal oration day. Others replied the poetess, and that takes erain were invited to make addresses and remarks The Hon. H. S. Howe, of Bolton, enter- appropriate to the Gathering. The services tained the guests in his usual happy man- the of Hall's celebrated band, augmented by ner, and at an early hour the company several Metropolitan, were secured, and retired, all pleased, no doubt, with the new original odes, adapted to some well-known acquaintances they had formed, the agree- airs, were composed by members of the fam- able tete-a-tetes they had enjoyed, and the Cabinet of Curiosities ily for the occasion. A hope of seeing the whole "Howe Clan" to- was formed, and blank-books prepared for gether in the morning. registering names : swings, boats, balls, etc., were in readiness for the amusement of got OF the IX. HARMONY GROVE ON THE MORNING young. THE GATHERING. A very beautiful badge of blue satin rib- bon, bearing the Howe family coat-of-arms, The sky, on the morning of the tlu. 'v-first " with the words in gold, Howe Family of August, was overcast; but the c. 'ds Gathering, Harmony Grove, South Fra- slowly rolled away, the sun shone forth ii. the MiNGHAM, August 31, 1871," was prepared, splendor, and there followed one of to be worn at the meeting, and to be pre- clearest and serenest days of the whole served as a memento of the day; and an season. elaborate programme of the services of the The heavy rains of the preceding evening day, with the words and music to be sung, had purified the atmosphere, and given it an was printed. exhilarating freshness, so that it was just a Only those experienced in such matters luxury to breathe and feel one's self alive know what time, what forecast, and what upon that peerless day. The shower had outlay such arrangements call for, especi- oleansed the grove, and brightened every ally when the number of persons who will leaf and flower; and as the sunbeams fell THE HOWE FAMILY GATHERING. in golden flashes here and there through were present taking notes, and here and openings in the oak and chestnixt-trees, the there were standing groups of interested their sweetest the birds poured forth carolings ; spectators from neighboring towns. the insects sparkled in the light, and ren- It was a beautiful and touching sight, the ovated Nature seemed herself to extend a assembling of these people of a kindred cordial welcome to the company. Over the blood from homes so distant and so varied, main western entrance to the grove were in- and as they met beneath the grateful shades scribed, in bold red letters: "Howe Fam- pf Harmony Grove, and interchanged con- " ily Gatheking ! Wklcojie I gratulations on this delicious morning, light On the green plateau beside the grove the beaming in every eye, and joy in every mammoth tent, adorned withflags and stream- heart, the universal sentiment appeared to " " fine near it an- be that the time erg, made a appearance ; stood good spoken of had ac- other tent, large and commodious, bearing tually come. on its front "The Howe Cabinet"; and The ends of the earth seemed to meet to- in close by still another tent, for the use of the gether this grand family gathering : A Finance Committee. The speaker's stand Howe from Canada shakes hands with one was handsomely decorated with flowers, with from Oregon; a missionary, Mrs. Benton, flags of the United States and England, and nee Howe, from Syria, salutes one of her in the front was the inscription, made in ru- kindred from the Sandwich Islands. All " " bric, of the simple word — Howe ! seemed to be well acquainted with each Blank-books were opened on a stand for other. Inquiries for the absent ones pass from to stories registering the names of the family, and a lip lip ; of the exploits and circular and of ancestors are related re- large swing, nine-pins, boats suff'erings ; new upon the lake, were in readiness for the lationships are discovered; pedigrees and amusement of the younger members of the matrimonial alliances traced out; personal incidents recounted family. Huge boxes of viands, fruits, etc., ; names and addresses the were continually arriving for the furnishing interchanged ; and pleasure of the pres- of the tables, which were already decorated ent meeting, and the hope of one to come, with rich bouquets of flowers. is everywhere expressed. The dancing-hall was swept and garnished, On every side the sounds arise: "How " " " and a restaurant near the entrance to the are you, cousin ? How is your mother ? grove was well stored with icocreams, pies "Where do you now live?" "To which " " and cakes, and tea and cofi'ee, and the like, Howe family do you belong? Was your for the refreshment of the multitude. ancestor John or James, Edward or Abra- ham?" "Shall I introduce you to my brother, M. G. Howe?" "Whom did your " " sister Mary marry? Isn't this a splendid " X. THE GATHEKING OP THE HOWE FAMILY. day?" "A grand good gathering? Yes, it was a grand good gathering! The At about nine o'clock in the morning the hearts of the Howes were opened ; the ten- trains began to arrive from the diff'erent derest chords of feeling touched; the holier points of the compass, freighted with the sentiments of the soul awakened ; the golden members, male and female, old and young, ties of fraternity strengthened ; and loftier of the Howe family. Some had come from aspirations entertained of adding pc?- virtu- the immediate neighborhood, Sudbury, tem some fresh lustre to the good old sur- Marlborough, Hudson, Lowell, Haverhill, name Howe. some Ipswich, Cambridge, Boston; from Sometimes life is New a of years most surpris- Connecticut, Maine, Hampshire ; some ingly compressed into a single day. So Avas from the distant cities and of the prairies it with some persons in that company. They West; some from southern some climes; met their kindred face to face; they saw from the British Provinces. Among them themselves surrounded a host of friends by ; be seen the with his might sturdy yeoman, they saw that heart responded unto healthful wife and sons hearty bright-eyed and and to felt that eye eye ; they they were not the daughters ; intelligent mechanic, with alone " in this widcAvorld; they gained new his well-dressed and the "- companion baby" ; for the battle-fields life courage of ; and thus the merchant, with his bland address the ; in those brief, joyous hours of social con- minister of serious the mien; physician, verse, mutual congratulation and fraternal lawyer, statesman; the old man, with his sympathy, they lived long years; and to whitening locks, like Jacob, on his leaning them memory will revert with pleasure till staff; the maiden in her bloom and beauty ; the beating of the pulse shall cease. Even the laughing the led boy, prattling child, by by an indifl'erent spectator, were any spec- its tender mother.* of the Reporters press tator cynical enough to be indifferent, such a scene of family affection and can * The was Everett Chase felicity youngest person present never be The flowers themselves Howe, aged live months and four days, of Marlbor- forgotten. ough, and the oldest person there, bearing the Howe may fade and perish, but the aroma still name, was Edward Howe, Esq., formerly a merchant remains. of Portland, Me., born July 12, 1783, and conse- quently in his He still writes a eighty-ninth year. As the now decorated with steady, clear, round hand, as his autograph in the crowd, the Register of the day attests. beautiful badges in blue and gold, swelled to THE HOWE FAMILY GATHERING. * it became a with and for the lip to thousands in the gi-ove, played, great beauty effect, source of to look over welcome to the grounds, the "Wedding exquisite pleasure " it and trace the similarity, the family like- March of Mendelssohn, which was fol- " ness, in the form and features of the people. lowed by the overture of the Poet and the beautiful Liglit complexions, long and oval faces, Peasant," by Suppe; air, " characterized by Eoman noses, everywhere Her bright smile haunts me still," Black and hair were the prevailed. eyes and several other favorite pieces. Col. Howe ex- exceptions. A peculiar pleasant Frank E. Howe, President of the day, and characterized almost coun- pression every other officers, then, at ten o'clock, ascended of' which the face of the Hon. tenance, the platform, in company with the Hon. be taken as and Joseph Howe might one, Joseph Howe, the orator, and Mrs. Powers, E. as another that of Col. Frank Howe of Boston, together with the Hon. William Even the intonations of the voice type. Wirt Howe and faiDily of Louisiana, Mrs. to have a character appeared peculiarly Julia Ward Howe, and other distinguished their which indicated own, unmistakably members of the Howe family. descent. The here the Howe genealogist Among those advanced in life we noticed could in a moment see that the Eev. Moses Howe, of New Bedford; Mr. " 'Tis not all in " bringing up ; Edward Howe, of Portland, who took great but still there's something in the blood. interest in the festival, and Mrs. Amasa Seldom has it been our privilege to look Howe, the mother of the late accomplished upon such a healthful, well-dressed, well- wife of Senator Wilson, now in Paris. Her behaved and happy throng of people. We eye still sparkles with the glow of youth, saw no dandies, loafers, shabby-genteel and her faculties are as yet unimpaired by to Col. political brawlers ; but every one seemed age. James Brown, of Framingham, have come here from a happy and well-or- almost ninety years of age, was still in good dered home. The Howes — and would that health, and seemed greatly to enjoy the fes- we were one of them — need surely never be tival. ashamed to meet their kindred. Decorated as the stage was with flags and wreaths of flowers, touched now and then by some stray beam of sunshine XI. EXERCISES AT THE GROVE. stealing through the overarching oaks and pines, and As soon as the was seated in company containing, as it did, so many of the celebri- the the and amphitheatre, large beautifully ties of the family in a single group, it drew was a printed programme distributed, part and held, as if by fascination, every eye of of which we below : give the vast throng surrounding it. The follow- PEOGEAMME. ing unique and congratulatory telegram now brought forth cheers from the vast 1. Pratek. hearty concourse : 2. Opening Address, by Col. Prank E. President of the "Lafayette, Ind., Aug. 31, 1871. Howe, Day, of New " York. Jb Col. Fraiik E. Howe., flarmony Grove : 3. Song, words by Mrs. Julia Ward Howe, "The undersigned, an infinitesimal por- of Boston. tion of the Howe family residing out here in Hoosier 4. Oration, by the Hon. Joseph Howe, land, sends his greetings, with the information that he Secretary of State of the New Do- first saw daylight under minion. the shadow of old Moosilauk, N. H. At the 6. Song, words by Caroline Dana Howe, age of seven he was removed to near the of Portland, Me. Hub, and educated to pulling waxed ends and 6. Address, by Mrs. Julia Ward Howe. pegging boots. At sixteen, he left the 7. Music by the Band. land of steady habits. Alone he paddled his 8. Address, by the Hon. Wm. Wirt own canoe to the valley of the Wabash, Howe, of New Orleans. where he has resided for the last twenty- 9. Song, words by Mrs. Mary Howe eight years. His better-half and children are Hinckley, of San Francisco. present with you to-day. Long live the 10. Other Speakers. everlasting Howe family! May their num- ber never — 11. Dinner in the Mammoth Tent, at grow less including the Howe one p. m. Sewing Machine. o'clock, " 12. Amusements and Sports, after 2.30 Ira G. Howe." p. M. After this, the Eev. William A. Houghton, The bands,t led by David Culver Hall, W. A. Owen, W. E. Owen, D. H. Moore, G. H. Brown, H. French, S. K. Conant, A. P. Holden, J. *It is estimated that upwards of three thousand M. BuUard; Metropolitan Brass Band, Arthur Hall, persons were on the grounds during the day. One Leader, and the following select members : Charles reporter sets the number as high as thirty-five hun- H. Ball. J. Riley, I. H. Odell, G. W. Metoalf, J. W. dred. Among them we noticed one person deaf and Plummer, William Briggs, William Barker. E. N. dumb, who continually pointed to heaven as the up Catlin, the talented leader of the orchestra at the place for the final meeting. Boston Museum ; Wm. H. Whiddon, second leader, combined fThe bands consisted of Hall's Brass and O. A. Whitmore, solo clarionetist, of the St. Band, D. C. Hall, and the Leader, following select James Theatre : together forming an array of mu- members : Rhodolph Hall, T. L. Allen, H. D, Brooks, sical talent unsurpassed. THE HOWE FAMILY GATHERING. II of Berlin, addressed the throne of grace in sents; also upon the land of our birth; and an earnest and appropriate prayer, during he prayed that the smile of God might con- which he rendered thanks for the beautiful tinue to rest upon us and our children, until day; for the social gathering; for mercies gathered to the first-born in heaven. the for At the conclusion of the Col. vouchsafed to the fathers of family ; prayer, the honorable record which they bore. He Frank E. Howe, of New York, rose, and implored the divine blessing upon the chil- gracefully addressed the audience as fol- dren here and those absent, upon the speaker lows : of the day, and the nation which he repre- INTEODUCTORY AND CONGRATULATORY ADDRESS BY COL. FRANK E. HOWE. Kinsfolk and Friends : The sentiment of such a reunion is no mere it is more sa- Beckoned by shadowy hands, a family holiday affair; deeper, cred and tender. Attachment to soil numbering thousands conies to circle a the the ashes of their fondness a hearth to-day; bending their steps back holding fathers, for the scenes and the associations of their to the roof-tree again, come kinsmen who have cast out their fortunes over a con- childhood, affection for the localities iden- tified with their ancestors, in all tinent — some of them treading easily upon have, ages and been characteristics of man- the eminences of a realm on which, it has climes, kind. The with hu- been said, the sun never sets. feeling hardly stops animated Pilgrims to the shrine of home, you have manity. Throughout nature, some such instinct seems to — it is left life's din for a day, to freshen fading mem- prevail not ancestral but a to ories, to grasp hands with hearts in them, pride alone, longing back to the the and the to know each other better, and to brighten go places, visions, of and home. and strengthen the links of that chain things infancy early The Eomans beasts of the field and which binds you together. It is my priv- brought fowls of the air from distant ilege, uttering the voice of all, to pronounce many regions, and with a the salutation and welcome of all to all. brought each measure of its and it was one of Rome's tra- It will be fitting in me to claim only a little parent soil; that when in the space of your time, making way for others ditions, placed amphithe» these mute and exiled who have added lustre to our name. My atre, captives sought each its handful of native land. discourse shall be mainly brilliant flashes Even inanimate creation of silence. Home Tooke told the judge seeras to share this that the business of the Court was not to human yearning, and things that but to the crier order and have no sense or touch or motion cling to talk, help keep ; the memories of birth and to the associa- no doubt a presiding, officer should be as tions of childhood. Weird of this silent as a judge — perhaps he should be as symbols human longing are strewn on Time's banks soJ)er, too. My brief words to you cannot — be all and shoals trees sometimes will bend all of mirth and gladness ; something sub- their branches back to earth and the little dued hushes merriment. A gladness^that ; carried far from its ocean is not gay issues from these scenes and sea-shell, away memories. We meet each other and the home, still ever murmurs of the billows and the storm. All these unite in cheek puts on a smile, a smile that comes things from the heart but the thoughts, emotions, and mysteries of ; sighs and sadness come this filial and fraternal also, because of day. diverse in " How character and lot are The graves that have grown green, " those I see around me ! How fate ha3 And the looks that have grown grey I made us all unlike, and divorced and ex- Many are here — the good, the gifted, iled far and wide the descendants of a sin- and the true — many whom Heaven has gle parentage ! Distinct, like the waves, crowned with graces and with genius, many to-day, at least, we are one, like the sea. whom Earth has crowned with honors and Of those who wore the name before us, riches and attainments still ; but solitude and inscribed it on the roll of useful and and loneliness enter these precincts; some remembered names, I would gladly speak, are not their here, places are vacant, and but this grateful task belongs of right to they will not return again to us. others, and I forbear. All that language " need do will be done to remind us Oh, for the touch of a vanished hand, of their And the sound of a voice that is still." trials and their labors, and to inspire us 12 THE HOWE FAMILY GATHERING. the nants two nationalities with emulation of the patriotism and personify great ; virtues which adorned their lives. these blended colors, those who sit beneath We are liere for hardly more than one them, the spectacle on which we gaze, the little hour — like him of old wrestling with very rites we pay — all are emblems of an the angel, let us hold it fast, nor let it go era in the civilization of the world. The till it blesses us, and leaves fond and fra- two English-speaking nations have conse- grant memories to abide with us, and bring crated the year 1871 to fraternity and inter- us back again and again in after years, to nationality. America and Great Britain lay new offerings upon our ancestral shrine. have made this an epoch of Anglo-Saxon brotherhood. " Col. Howe's address was delivered in a Our distinguished kinsman is here in clear and distinct voice, and was warmly double friendship. Enjoying the confi- applauded during the delivery, and at the dence, and wearing the honors of his close. sovereign, he comes to us ; we twine our The audience then most heartily joined flag with his, and hail him for the lineage in the following admirable song of wel- he bears, for the name he honors, and also come, written by Mrs. Julia Ward Howe, as the harbinger of international recon- " and adapted to the familiar tune of Home, ciliation, of peace on earth, good will Sweet Home." next toward men. [See page.] " At the close of this song the President I present to you the Hon. Joseph introduced to the audience, in the ensuing Howe, some time of Canada, in the New Do- very neat and felicitous speech, the Hon, minion, but just now of Massachusetts, in Joseph Howe, as the orator of the day : New England." "I shall have the pleasure to present to The orator rose amid the continued accla- you, in a moment, one who, before he utters mations of the assembly. He is a well- a word, expresses a thought, and whose built, solid man, of something more than mute presence only would herald an idea sixty years, with a frank, open, good- hopeful to all the nations of the earth. natured expression of countenance, an England's ensign and the flag of stars earnest, searching voice, and an English stream over us together — symbols of a manner of address. His eloquent words world-wide sway, they canopy this platform were listened to with profound attention, with an archway of unity as unbroken as and they elicited frequent expressions of the sky that bends above us. These pen- applause. SONG OP WELCOME. Sung at the Howe Family Gathering and Qelebration, Harmony Grove, Sout h Framingham ,Maa8. .-,«__ -Aug. 31s<, 1871. Composed expressly for the occasion, by Mrs. JTJLIA 'WARD HOWE. Music, "Home, Sweet Home," Moderato. ^^ * — J- e ——1.11.1 ^ ^ -e^»-W ^ jf Qo- ff — —g—-|_ ( dim. -^-^ t —1*^ ^- ^-=t:- i^^a^^- " ^^ j/..i-\/- '/—^— 1. The year that flings her blossoms wide As spendthrifts cast their gold, Collects her ripened ^il3^^ii^^Sii^E^lG-lssJi3EfiE|3$ «• -9- -O- •«• -«^ -*•• ^ -|B- : ~f *< s^ 91 V- d-=t-^- f3H?3E;;iES J ? r^ 7 * fruit with pride,From summer's fiery mould. The winged seeds are carried far On -0- ~>^'~°1 —H""^ -I- J ^»"'^4- H""^ H"*^—I Even thus the souls of humankind Blest was the freedom that enlarged On Will's strong currents fly, Our youth's unfolding powers, And their appointed limit find, The daring impulse that surcharged. To fall, and fructify. With life, our pilgrim hours. has his blast But Love blown to-day But happier yet the sacred bond the Beneath glittering dome, That doth our presence claim, should feel within his That we sway, That conjures memories full and fond The deathless joy of home. With one ancestral name. And this one comes from desert wastes, Freedom and love are welded both ties of kindred blood And this from sunny isles, In ; And this one,crowned with sorrows,hastes, So let us, thankful, pledge our troth And this one crowned with smiles. To human brotherhood ORATION OP HON. JOSEPH HOWE, Secretary of State of the Dominion of Canada. structures, and fosters national pride and Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen : — love of country, by perpetual references to To be invited to address such an audience the sacrifices and glories of the past. But, as this, in the centre of intellectual New divide the nation by households, and under England, I regard as a great distinction. every roof you will find, let national pride Yet the position has its drawbacks. The be ever so strong, that family pride, the in- committee have announced an "Oration"; terest in the narrower circle that bears a but a simple and good-humored introduction common name, is quite as active. Our lit- to the business of the day is all that I shall erature is filled with types of the septs, and attempt. If disposed to be more ambitious, clans, and families into which the wide and to try a bolder flight, I should be afraid world is divided, and who cling to their old to risk comparisons that you would not fail recollections and traditions with marvellous to institute, and which I am not vain enough tenacity. to challenge. You have not forgotten the In the British Islands this family senti- stately and nervous arguments of Webster, ment finds vent, and expands itself with or the polished elocution and silvery voice great luxuriance and grace, under the shel- of Everett; and though those masters of the ter of the law of primogeniture. Emerson, art have passed awa}"", you can still sit at the in his delightful book on England, tells us feet of Emerson, listen to the fiery decla- that there are "three hundred palaces" mation of Phillips, wonder at Lowell's mar- scattered all over the face of that country. vellous felicity of phrase and luxuriance of A great many of these are comparatively illustration, and fold to your hearts, -with a modern structures, reared by the merchant love akin to worship, our good friend Oliver princes and great manufacturers of England, Wendell Holmes. Let us thank God for who, in comparatively modern times, have these great lights, which have diffused, or been enriched by the abounding commerce are still shedding their radiance over the and restless industry of a great and prosper- industrial and intellectual life of a great ous empire. nation but this is a and as a far the number are the ; family party, But by larger of the I of centuries " the homes of member family, throw myself upon growth ; stately your indulgence. We are here not to make England," where her historic families, many a parade of our eloquence, if we have any, of them older than the Conquest, store up but to spend a day in holy brotherhood and and preserve all that can illustrate the bril- sweet communion. liant and heroic qualities of the race, and Drawn from many States and Provinces, prompt to the highest order of emulation. but springing from a comjnon stock, we meet Many of these old structures, such as War- for peaceful and legitimate to wick Castle, the stronghold of the king- purposes, grasp " each other's hands, to look into each other's maker, and Alnwick, the seat of the stout faces, to study each other's forms, and to Earls of Northumberland," though converted mark how the fine original structure of the into luxurious modern residences, and em- race has borne change of aliment, diversity bellished with all that high art in these of climate, and the wear and tear of seden- recent times can furnish, occupy the com- tary or active life, amidst the rapid mental manding sites which made them formidable and.bodily movement of the fast age in which centuries ago, and wear the outward sem- we live. blance of strong medieeval fortresses, from These family gatherings were, I believe, which a stone has scarcely been removed. first suggested in New England, and their In many other cases the stern front of war success is to be traced to the natural out- has been softened and toned down by the crop of feelings that are very rational. A gradual process of decay, the luxuriance of wise nation preserves its records, gathers up vegetation, or by improvements, which have its muniments, decorates the tombs of its placed modei-n structures, of vast propor- illustrious dead, repairs its great public tions, upon the old feudal sites, replete with (I 4) THE HOWE FAMILY GATHERING. 15 every convenience for ease and comfort, dence of these United States. How few of which, from the thickness of the yalls, and all the able and distinguished men, who, on the defensive character of the design, could your side, led in that great struggle, have not always be commanded in the old feudal left behind them homes that have been pre- castles. served, properties still undivided, or com- But whether the style of the structure be mon centres, where their pictures, books, ancient or modern, it is surrounded by an and family muniments have been treasured estate, which, from generation—to generation, up, to keep alive for succeeding generations has belonged to one family, been known the memory of their martial or diplomatic by one name, — and the house, whatever achievements ! By the personal exertions the style of architecture may be, is filled of Everett, Mount Vernon has been pre- to their it with all that can illustrate the manhood and served ; and, honor be spoken, the intellectual vigor of that family, from its the Adams family, by a rare exhibition of rise, amidst the convulsions of some shadowy hereditary qualities, have held their prop- by-gone age, down to the hour in which, erty and maintained their positions in the with mingled wonder and admiration, we highest circles of political and social ele- survey the marvellous results of a system vation. But nearly all the others, though not recognized by the institutions under honorably known to history, have passed which we live. away, and have left no property to embellish That those families should desire to pre- the scenery, no rally ing-places for their serve their estates intact, and gather around descendants, no familiar evidences of their them the evidences of their antiquity and existence. achievements, is not at all surprising, when In the heart of Oxfordshire stands Wrox- we reflect that a very large proportion of ton Abbey, the seat of the Norths. It is an them are inseparably interwoven with the old ecclesiastical structure, turned into a great events which have made the history modern residence of surpassing beauty, of their country memorable; and the val- where all that is antique is preserved with uable services rendered to the nation by religious care, and gracefully interwoven many of these families, not only throw with whatever can administer to refined lux- around their country seats and personal rel- ury and convenience. It is surrounded by- ies an indescribable charm, but give them a forty thousand acres of the best land in Eng- strong hold on the affections of the people. land. The outlying farms are cultivated by A Stanley won the field of Flodden. One a prosperous tenantry, whose families have of the Talbots, who led the English forces occupied the same lands for centuries, many in France, and fought against Joan of Arc, of whom keep hunters worth five hundred was the victor in forty-seven battles and dan- guineas, and pay a thousand sovereigns a gerous skirmishes. The Percys have seven year of annual rent. Ancestral trees, older times driven back the tide of foreign inva- than the Abbey, fling their shadows down sion, and for eight hundred years have stood upon sinuous walks and carriage-drives that resistance to : whilst in the front of regal tyranny appear almost endless ; every window and, the writers from whom I quote,* in the lipuse looks out upon verdant lawns, " say One Eussell has staked his head for the well-kept gardens, or clumps of tree-roses, Protestant faith; a second the family es- interspersed with masses of evergreens, the in resistance to a a of is so favored tates successful despot ; preservation which much third has died on the scaffold for the liber- by the moist climate of England. ties. of Englishmen; a fourth has aided ma- The Baroness North, granddaughter of terially in the revolution which substituted Lord North of the Revolutionary War, and fifth reside this law for the will of the sovereigns ; a her husband, Colonel North, on life spent his in resisting the attempt of the beautiful estate ; and while distinguished for House of Brunswick to rebuild the power the latgeness of heart and great hospitality of the throne, and gave one of the first ex- which become their stations, are not un- amples of just religious government in Ire- mindful of the hereditary obligation which land; and a sixth organized and carried devolves upon them to treasure, to enlarge, through a bloodless but complete transfer and to transmit to their descendants, all that of power from his own order to the middle can illustrate the daily life, the personal classes." traits, or the distinguished services of the These are eminent services, and we can- house to which they belong, in all its not wonder that the family seats, where such branches. men were bred, are religiously preserved by You are aware that the family of the their descendants, and regarded with deep Norths was interwoven with the Guild- interest by the nation. fords and Greys. The hundred rooms and There is no name more familiar to Amer- long corridors of Wroxton tell the family icans than that of Lord North, who, under story, from its foundation in 1496 to the George the Tliird, conducted, for many present hour. Beautiful women, in the cos- years, the disastrous war which was only tume of the period in which they flourished closed by the establishment of the indepen- — children of all ages — eminent Lawyers, Privy Councillors, Soldiers, Ambassadors, * and line the walls of staircase Sanford and Townshend's Governing Families judges, every of England. and of every room. i6 THE HOWE FAMILY GATHERING. Many of these pictures are valuable as in all our States and Provinces. The uni- •works of art, but their cliief value is in the versal feeling sustains this condition of the law entails are and fortunes record they supply of forms long passed ; discouraged, away — of features that cannot be repro- are earned only to be distributed, often with duced, and for the facilities they afford to a rapidity that far outruns the process of every rising generation to study and trans- accumulation. A spendthrift is too apt to rait the family story, by the aid of authentic follow a miser, and the thriftless, bred in materials, which in our countries, and under luxurious homes, often seem to have come our systems, we can very rarely supply. into the world for no other purpose than to Two or three rooms in this old house scatter what the industrious have earned, deeply interested me. One was Lord and to disperse, without a thought of name North's Library, in which every book that or race, all that their fathers prized; and in he had ever owned or handled has been pre- which their descendants, if not below the served. Though unsuccessful as a War ordinary scale of humanity, Avould be sure Minister, he was a scholar and a wit, and to take an interest. many of the volumes are rare editions, or The democratic system, which prevails all presentation copies, enriched by autographs over this continent, cannot be changed. It or annotations. has its advantages, and the evils arising from A small room, opening from the library, the law of primogeniture cannot be veiled, was Lord North's study. A very remark- even by the graceful surroundings to which ' likeness of and looks I have referred the able him overhangs ; and practical question down on the table at which he wrote his des- which we have met here to endeavor to patches. The inkstand, and I might almost solve is this : Can we, without disturbing add the pens, with which they were written, the law, or disregarding the common sen- have been preserved. timent of the continent, keep alive our fam- A bed-room in this fine old edifice inter- ily name — trace back our family story, and. ested me even more deeply. I slept one while dividing our property among our chil- night in it without knowing to whom it had dren, divide with them also all that we have belonged. It was a stately chamber, hung been able to learn, to authenticate, and to with arras, greatly faded, with quaint old transmit, of the family from which they andirons in an open fireplace, a low bed- have sprung? stead with and all the we not do more ? not so high posts ; furniture, May May we though admirably preserved, bearing the un- pass this day as to make it a festival in the mistakable impress of antiquity. To my finest sense of the term — to the repetition great surprise I was told, on coming down of which the thousands who bear our name to breakfast on the following morning, that will look forward with intense delight? I had occupied the apartment of Lady Jane In England, the Howes have lived and Grey, and slept in her bed, nothing having flourished for centuries. The Howe banner been changed in the room, since her death, hangs as high, in Henry VII. 's chapel, as any but the bed-linen, which had worn out. I other evidence of honorable service, and the am not quite sure that I ever slept so soundly battle of the first of June will be remem- in the same apartment a second night as I bered so long as the naval annals of England did the first. Visions of the beautiful mar- last. In the old French wars, for the pos- tyr to misplaced ambition seemed ever flit- session of this continent, one Ho\ve fell at ting round me, and I sometimes fancied that Ticonderoga, and another was killed on the the grim headsman, with his axe, was linger- Nova Scotia frontier. In the Kevolutionary ing in the long shadows flung out by the War, the Howes were not fortunate. I have massive walls. heard cay father describe Sir William, as A volume might be written descriptive of he saw him leading up the British forces at the beauties of Wroxton, and of the treas- the battle of Bunker Hill, with the bullets ures of art and of biography which it con- flying like hail around him. But I am ap- tains, and yet it is a comparatively modern prehensive that in that old war God was not " edifice, nor do the Norths trace back their on the side of the strongest columns," and lineage nearly so far as many of the great that the time had arrived when the peopling historic families of England. and development of a continent could not But I have taken this single house to show be postponed by the agencies of fleets and you how_ strong is the family sentiment in armies. our mother country, and to answer, in ad- The Howes, who have been ennobled, trace vance, those who would smile at our humble their family back to the reign of Henry endeavors to engraft upon our democratic VIII., and seem to have held estates in institutions some graceful forms of develop- Somersetshire, Gloucester, Wiltshire, Not- ment for a yearning that is universal, and tingham, and Fermanagh, in Ireland. Jack for the outcrop of feelings as old as history. Howe, as he was familiarly called, who was Neither in the United States, nor in Can- a member of Parliament in the reigns of ada, is any provision made for this develop- William and Anne, was a fluent speaker, ment. By our old laws two-thirds of the and, like a good many other people in those real estate were to the eldest son dislike to armies. given ; but days, had a great standing modern legislation has swept this provision His son, who sat for Nottingham in the Con- away, and property is cow equally divided vention Parliament, was one of those who THE HOWE FAMILT GATHERING. 17 established the liberties of England, in four. Two of them, Joseph, of Boston, and 1G88. Abraham, of ^Yatertown, may have been But many branches of the family are scat- sons of some of the otiiers, if they married three which is but I take the list tered all about England. I fouml early, probable ; as I find and to me it is full of interest. Howes, bearing my own family Christian it, was the Old World about when these names, lying side by side in the churchyard What ? did come ? at Newport, in the Isle of Wiglit, and I men came to America Why they learned tliat in the western end of the Island are questions that naturally occur to us. In I. dissolved his a family of honest farmers, who are all 1629, Charles Parliament, called in till the Howes, have been living there on the same and no other was England Parliament met in 1640. the land, beyond the memory of man. Long During I found three others, all males, lying just eleven years which intervened, we all know on in Laud was inside the graveyard at Berwick-on-Tweed. what was going Engl'and. I could not hear of any Howes in the neigh- Archbishop of Canterbury, Strafford was borhood, and I took it for granted that they first Minister, and that hopeful experiment must have been killed in some old border was being tried of ruling witliout Parlia- which ended in the wreck and ruia fight, which is not at all improbable if they ments, came from the south side of the stream. of the monarchy. Within tliese eleven years But, passing over the nobles and the ple- five of tlie seven Howes were settled in beians of England, I must confess that there New England, and the reasonable presump- too hot is one Howe of whom we may all be proud. tion is that they found old England This is .John Howe, who was Chaplain to for them. Oliver Cromwell, and whose fine form and They had no fancy for paying ship-money noble features are preserved in some of the on compulsion, for having their ears cropped, old engravings. He must have been an elo- or for standing in the pillory for the free ex- his a of foresee- quent preach.er, for he won place by pression opinions ; and, perhaps sermon which the Protector happened to ing wliat was coming, they accomplished hear. That he was a fine scholar and learned what it is said Cromwell, Hampden, and theologian is proved by the body of divinity, others at one time meditated, and reached written in classic English, which he has left America before the Civil War began. The behind him. That he was a noble man is earlier battles of Worcester and Edgehill in before this five of proved, also, by a single anecdote which is were fought 1642, and preserved to us. On one occasion he was the Howes had made good their lodgement in If date 1652 soliciting aid or patronage for some person America. the two who from whom he thought deserving, when Cromwell and 1657 were not born in this country, they have taken tlie field but of the fact turned sharply round, and, by a single ques- may ; tion, let a liood of light in upon the disin- we have no authentic record. terestedness and amiability of his character, It is enough for us to know that these an- whiefi will illuminate it in all time to come. cestors of ours were God-fearing, worthy "John," said the Protector, "you are always men, sprung from the sturdy middle class of fellow civic and rural life, who left their asking something for some poor ; why English " did not love do you never ask anytliing for yourself? native country not because they but because could not tliere My father's name was John, and I have it, they stay often tried to trace him back to this good without mean compliance and tame submis- Christian, whose character in many points sion to usurped authority. We would per- his own so much resembled. I may hazard haps have been just as well pleased had they one observation, before passing from the remained behind, and struck a few manful : blows for the liberties of but we English Howes, and it is this that the pres- England ; ent possessor of the peerage had better bestir must accept the record as we find it, with himself, and do something to add lustre to this source of consolation, that no brother's his coronet, or else we Howes in America blood was upon their hands when they landed will begin to think it has dropped on an in- in America. That they were men of worth ' active brain. He fights no battles, he writes and intelligence there is proof enough. no books, he makes no speeciies, and, al- They were freemen and proprietors in the though I believe he is a very amiable person, townships where they settled; selectmen, and was a great friend of the late Queen representatives, officers, Indian commission- Dowager, I beg to enter my protest against ers, and seem to have brought from the old the apparent want of patriotism, or mental country, in fair measure, the common sense, activity, which this very supine recipient of industry, and thrift so much needed by the em- hereditary rank seems to display. igrant. That they were men of fine propor- But, passing over the Howes who have fig- tions and of sound constitutions, I may infer ured, or still dwell, on the other side of the from the audience before me, and from the Atlantic, I take it for granted that tlie whole fact, which your secretary has recorded, that of this vast audience are descended from five of these old worthies left forty-four chil- " those who settled in New between dren behind them. That those forefathers England " • 1630 and 1657. It would appear, by the cir- of our hamlets set us a good example, their cular kindly sent to me by your secretary, simple records prove. Thatthe Howe women that there were seven of tliese, although my have been fruitful, and the men vigorous, is father used to tell me that there were but consistent with all I know of tlieir descend- iS' THE HOWE FAMILT GATHERING. " ants on this continent and this vast audience, the heirs," says Professor Greenwood, "of where forms of manly beauty and female all the ages in the foremost files of time." ' " loveliness abound, shows me that in physical Knowledge," Disraeli tells us, is like the proportions and feminine attraction the race mystic ladder in the Patriarch's dream.— Its has been well preserved. But in tliese sound base rests on the primeval earth its crest bodies are there sound minds? What of the is lost in the shadowy splendor of the em- intellectual qualities and mental develop- pyrean; while the great authors, wiio, for ment of the family? Plave our women traditionary ages, have held the chain of " been born to suckle fools, and chronicle science and philosophy, of poesy and erudi- small beer"? Have the men displaj^ed the tion, are the angels ascending and descend- energy and capacity for affairs demanded ing the sacred scale, and maintaining, as it of them by the free and rapidi}' expanding were, the communication between man and communities in which they lived? It is Heaven." only by the nuitual interchange of fact and But we must not be mere students. This thouglit, at such a gathering as this, that we is not an age wherein people. should be con- can answer these questions to our own s.at- tent to see visions and dream dreams. The if I the work of the world is before us on this isfaction. But were challenged by ; and transatlantic branches of the family to bear continent there is work enough and to spare testimony upon these points, I think, even for centuries to come. We must do our with my limited knowledge of your coun- share of it, and the family will be judged try, I could produce a group of eloquent by the style and manner in which it is done. '• senators, eminent soldiers, distinguished The Scotch have a familiar phrase : Put a " and successful business stout heart to a stiff brae and Goethe philanthropists, " ; men, to prove conclusively that, in these tells us : All I had to do I have done in United States, the race has not declined. kingly fashion. I let tongues wng. What In turning to the Provinces it must be I saw to be the right thing that I did." Maj'' " " borne in mind that but one of all the Howes your hearts be "stout" when the braes " in these States took the British side in the are stiff." Let the world take note of you Eevolutionary War. Of my father I spoke, that you are good husbands, good fathers, some at Faneuil and and true and honorable men years ago, Hall; my good citizens, ; good friend Lorenzo Sabine (one of the best that your descendants may come up here to writers and most accomplished statesmen Framingham, looking back at this festival produced in the Eastern States) has kindly as thougl:, from its fruits, it were worth a embodied what was said in the second edi- repetition; and come, not to glorify a mere " tion of his Lives of the Loyalists," to name that has no significance, but to see which I must refer those who take interest that an honorable name which they inherit in the British- American branch of the fam- is kept untarnished, and transmitted with ily. To-day I have leisure to say only this : new lustre to t/heir children. that if it be permitted to the saints in But let us hope that these family meet- Heaven to revisit the scenes they loved, and ings may be made to subserve a higher pur- to hover over the innocent reunions of their pose than the mere renewal of broken ties kindred, ray father's spirit will be here, of relationship in limited circles. May they to see that the divided not a wider ascend a gratified familj"-, by embrace range, t,o the Revolution, is again united, and that higher elevation, and have a tendency to his son, to use the language which Burns draw together, not only single families, but puts into the mouth of the peasant woman that great family that the unhappy events " in his "Cotter's Saturday Night," is re- which led to the Revolutionarjr War divided spected like the lave." into three branches ? Germany had its Seven Of the past liistoiry of the family, on both Years' War, and its Thirty Yeai's' War, to sides of the Atlantic, wc may be justly say 'nothing of centuries of rivalries and di- proud. That the present is full of hope and visions, and yet a common sentiment, "the promise this great festival assures us. For Fatherland," is rapidlj'- uniting all who speak the future I have no fears. We meet to its language, love its literature, and are gather up the fragmentary biographies of proud of its martial achievements. The Civil the' family, and to encourage each other in Wars of France have been endless, and yet well-doing that the family may not decline. the common ties of literature and language, B}' honest industry and manly exercises we however rudely those of brotherhood are must see to it tiiat the race is well preserved, broken at times, draw the whole people to- and bj' careful cultivation that the brain is gether; find though kings and emperors, re- well developed. Savage, in his Genealog- publics and comi^afunes, pass away, under ical Dictionary, tells us that seven of the them all the common sentiment is, "Vive " Howes, prior to 1834:, had graduated at Har- la France ! and tiiis is the cry of a united vard University, and twenty-three at other people, when each system in its turn has colleges in New England. Nearly all the been overthrown. Howes that I have ever known were dear Great Britain and the L'nited States have lovers of books, and reasonablj'- intelligent. had eleven years of war, eight at the llevo- To keep abreast with the active intellect of lution, and three in tlie foolisli struggle which the age we must be students still. We lasted from 1812 to 1815. What are eleven inherit a rich and noble language. We are years in history? Your own Civil War THE HOWE FAMTLY GATHERING. 19 lasted nearly four, and more men were killed yesterday is represented by a ton of ship- in if than Great Britain and the United States ping that was built before it was born. .could ever put into the field in those old con- But are the British Islands so decrepit and tests, which sensible men everywhere remem- effete as we sometimes hear in this country? ber only to regret. You hope to be, and I Is the empire which is sustained by the two trust the hope may be realized, a unit^ other branches of the family, unworthy of people. Why should not the three groat the friendship of these United States ? Would branches of the British family unite, our it not bring its sliare of everything that con- old wars and divisions to the contrary not- stitutes national greatness into the union of " withstanding? Tliis is a consummation which I have spoken ? Republican America, devoutly to be wislied." Ocean steamers, impoverished by the war of Independence, railroads, cheap postage, and telegraphs, loaded with debt, having a great country to and such finances to institutions make a union possible ; gatherings explore, reorganize, as this may hasten on the time, when, living to consolidate, and a navy to create, has under different forms of government, and done her work in the face of the world in a each loyal to the institutions it prefers, tlie manner that challenges its respect and ad- the British miration. Her contributions to three great branches of family , literature, may not only live in perpetual amity, her able judges, sagacious statesmen, elo- but combine to develop free institutions quent orators, acute diplomatists, and emi- everywhere, and to keep the peace of the nent soldiers and sailors, have won for her a world. place in civilization and history, which all Such a union, to be permanent, must be British Americans and Englishmen proudly " based on mutual respect, and on a just ap- acknowledge. You are bone of our bone," preciation of the position and resources of and as one of your Commodores exclaimed, each branch of the Great Family. The when lending a helping hand to Englishmen '• marvellous growth and vast resources of in the Chinese rivers, blood is thicker than water" and the laurels and the tri- these United States are frankly acknowl- ; you win, edged by every rational English and British- umphs you achieve, even at our expense, American man that I know. That your but illustrate tlie versatility and vigor of the country contains nearly forty millions of life-currents whicli we share. people, as intelligent, industrious, inventive, Now let us see what the elder branch of and martial, as any other equal number on the family has been about for the last eighty the face of the eartli, we frankly admit; but years, and whether, as we approach the I am often amused at th(5 style of exagger- fountain-head, the stream shows less anima- ation adopted in this country, and at the tion. At the beginning of the seventeenth mode in which we Britishers are talked of century, all London was built of wood, and on platforms, and in circles not over well- thirty years after the Howes settled in New informed. Four millions of freemen on the England, four hundred streets and thirteen other side of the line, who govern them- thousand houses were consumed in the great selves, and who can change their rulers fire. In 1783, the population did not exceed when Parliament sits, any night ofi the year, six hundred thousand, and the docks were by a simple resolution — who could declare not yet constructed. By tlie time I saw their independence to-morrow, or join these London first, in 1831>, the population had in- United States, if so inclined — are often creased to a miUion and a half; but within spoken of as serfs and bondmen, because the last third of a century the numbers have they do not care to rupture old relations, swelled to about four millions, so that the and go in search of political guaranties, metropolis of our empire is nearly as large which, by their own firmness and practical as the cities of New York, Brooklyn, sagacity, they have already secured. That Philadelphia, St. Louis, Chicago, Baltimore, we ai'e not laggards and idlers over the bor- Boston, Cincinnati, New Orleans, San Fran- der, may be gathered from the growth of our cisco, and Buffixlo, all put together. cities, and from the rapid development of our At the close of the Revolutionary War, industry in all its branches. Though but a the British Empire was assumed to be on handful of people commenced to clear up the decline. Thirteen noble provinces had our country at the close of the Revolutionary just been lost. She had been humiliated by War, we have already a population more land and sea. Her power on the American numerous than Scotland, and have peace- Continent had been shaken to its founda- fully organized into provinces a territory tions. Her great rival had defeated and more extensive than the United States, larger triumphed over her; and, with her capital than the of Brazil the volume and her whole Empire ; imperilled by mobs, treasury loaded of our trade has increased to §120,000,000; down with debt, she had but a grim" outlook and the mercantile marine of the Northern for the future, at that disastrous period. Provinces places them in the rank of the But the people around the old homestead fourth maritime country in the world. My were not discouraged. The brain-power own native Province, I am proud to say, was not exhausted, nor the physical forces takes the lead in this honorable form of en- spent. They went on thinking, working, terprise. Nova Scotia owns more than a and fighting, as though, like Antaeus, they ton of shipping for every man, woman, and gathered strength from their fall; and now, child on her soil. The babe that was born at the end of four-fifths of a century, let us GATHERING. 20 THE HOWE FAMILY — see what they have accomplished. On this shops that never tire the ebb. and flow of with each continent, profiting by the lessons of the capital enlarging pulsation, and of colonial the of tliat marvellous past, and learning the science gradual unfolding government, they have planted and fostered web and woof of finance whose meshes the world. great provinces as populous as those they envelop lost. They have explored and planted r have but little more to say. If it be Australia and New Zealand, conquered an wise to gather the Howes together, and re- empire in the East, taken Sinj^apore, the new old family ties, how much more impor- Mauritius, British Guiana, and Hong Kong; tant will it be to bring together the three and now, instead of the few feeble colonies great branches of the British fiimily, and left to them in 1783, when this country broke unite them in a common policy, as inde- away, they have nearly seventy great prov- structible as their language, as enduring as ince's and dependencies, scattered all over the literature they cannot divide ! the Avorld, to whom Webster's drum-beat is Out of such a union would flow the bles- familiar; which contain a population of sings of perpetual peace, for no foreign the would venture to assail us and hundreds of millions, and secure to power ; we mother islands an abounding commerce, in- would be sufficiently strong to be magnan- dependent of all the rest of the world, but imous when international difficulties arose'. which they threw open to free competition, Ships enough to keep the peace of the seas with a somewhat chivalrous confidence in would be all we should require. With a their own resources. landwehr of millions in reserve, our stand- Of the men produced in these modern ing armies might be reduced to the minimum flow days, why should I weary you with a bead- of cost. Capital would ebb and freely and over the whole our i-oll? Nelson and Wellington, Clive confederacy ; transports, Napier, stand in the front of a noble array instead of carrying war material, might carry of warriors who have carried the Eed Cross the surplus population to the regions where land and sea and under its labor was and land was Flag by ; ample wanting, cheap; folds great statesmen have remodelled their ocean telegrams would come down to a rate and our national debts institutions, reformed their laws, enlarged penny ; would the franchise, limited the prerogative, and disappear, by the gradual increase of the laid the foundations of civil and religious population, and the growth of the general liberty broad and deep. Nor have the prosperity. May the great Father of mer- Mother Islands hung their harps upon the cies hear our prayers, and so overrule our their have covered national that we come to be willows ; while engineers counsels, may the ocean with lines of steamships, and their one people, living under difFei-ent forms of architects have embellished the scenery with government it may be, but knit together by noble structures, their great writers have a common policy, based upon an enlightened remodelled history, and the melodious strains appreciation of each other's sti'ength, and on of Scott and Byron, of Hemans and Camp- a sentiment of mutual esteem. bell, have been heard above the din of work- THE HOWE FAMILY GATHERING. 21 few Avords were At the conclusion of this classical address,* Avould say what suggested so of her friends and of which we here give a verbatim copy, by meeting many of the of Col. Howe invited the audience to join in kindred. She spoke principle writ- association as being one of the strongest in singing the following beautiful hymn, man's nature. It was this which ten for the day, by Miss Caroline Dana principle attacked and Howe, a well-known poetess of Portland, was always by tyrants despots, in illustration of which she mentioned the Me., who was present on the occasion. It of the Marsellais-e the French was sung to the air of "Bonnie Doon," the prohibition by monarchs. The instinct in America band leading. [See page 22.] family was democratic, the relations of parent to of the song, After the singing foregoing child free and easy. In future, when she forward and introduced be- Col. Howe stepped goes to a distant town, she should ask, Howe to the audience, Mrs. Julia Ward fore any other^ question, "Are there any Julia with these felicitous words: "Mrs. Howes here?" Of course they must differ no introduction; she Ward Howe needs in matters of opinion, but she hoped they introduced I say long ago herself.f might all agreed in fundamental principles. She said of Madame de of her as Napoleon did not know if there were any strong- Stael — ' She carries a quiver full of arrows minded women among the Howes, but a that would hit a man were he seated on there were no feeble-minded ones. " lioped rainbow.' She mentioned the different inventions by amid Mrs. Howe then presented herself, members of the family, and spoke especially the enthusiastic cheers of the assembly. of the benefit which Elias Howe had done and with a She was elegantly dressed, very to all women by his invention of the sew- she observed bland and graceful bearing ing-machine. She thought he must have that she did not until she saw the or • know, pitied his mother, or his sister, perhaps to make programme, that she was expected his wife. She had never known any Howre a but that " " an address besides reading poem, idlers. The how not to do it was some- not to she her in order disappoint expectations, thing unknown to them. She closed " Si monumentum * The Hon. Joseph Howe, Secretary of State of the remarks by quoting was born in Halifax. ZST. in for a Dominion of Canada, S., quosris adspice." [If you are seeking was editor of the Nova-Scotian, 1828-40, and 1804; now monument, look around you.] Secretary of State of Nova Scotia, 1848-54. He resides at Ottawa, and is one of the ablest statesmen At the close of her admirable address, she and most orators of the Dominion of Can- hu- eloquent recited, with a fine effect, the following He is the son of John Howe, editor and loy- ada. morous and on the name of alist, horn in Boston, Oct. 14, 1754; grandson of Jo- original poem horn in Dorchester, March 27, 1716-17; which has since been set to the beau- seph Howe, Howe, " Isaac born in the same " great-grandson of Howe, tiful air Do Miss Me at Home? by^ of Isaac They town, July 7, 1678; great-great-gnuidson Grannis. 23.] Howe, baptized in Roxbury, ifarch, 1655; great-great- [See page in groat-grandson of Abraham Howe, born (probably) free- This drew forth hearty ap- Hatfield, Broad Oak, Essex Co., England, made unique poem 168.3. His an admirable man here, Mav 2, 1638, and died Nov. 20, plause, and was followed by is to be Robert Howe, of Hatfield, when the father supposed piece of music by the band, Oak- and James Howe, made free- Broad England; President introduced the Hon. Wm. Wirt man in 1637, was probably a brother, so that Mr. in the Allibone is in error in stating that the Hon. Joseph Howe, of New Orleans, following of the celebrated Howe is "a lineal descendant well-chosen words : Puritan divine, John Howe," who was born in 1630, " to whom and died in 1705. The Speeches and Public Letters The orator of the day, you Ar- of the Hon. .Joseph Howe, edited by William listened a short time ago, came from the far were in Boston, 1855, in mand, M.P.P., published Nortli. I have the pleasure of introducing two volumes, octavo. They are very able. to now another member of our family jeor The Committee feel under great obligations to you — this gentleman, who gave his valuable time, and who comes to us from the far South from his own expenses, refusing all remuneration, I him paid the city of New Orleans. knew per- and insisting on making a very liberal contribution in Louisiana the war, and I of which only they could accept) to the fund sonally during (a pan he bore as to pav the general expenses. They found him a can testify to the honorable part — one of nature's noble- man of generous impulses an officer in the army of the United States. men — and wonder not at his popularity at home, or to the of the law in New th.at he is idolized among his own people. Eeturniug practice fMrs. Julia Ward Howe, daughter of Samuel Orleans, he at once attained such eminence of Kew was Ward, a distinguished banker York, that his appointment on the bench of the to Samuel G. of in 1843. married Dr. Howe, Boston, court of Louisiana followed, almost She Passion Floivers in 1854. "These highest published the sincerest effusions," says a critic in the Southern Quarterly as a matter of course, giving " a woman who knows how Peview, are'written by pleasure, not only to his immediate friends, to think as well as how to feel — one who has made but to all who are interested in the adminis- herself famili.ir with the higher walks of literature in that State. Allow me, — who has deepiv pondered Hegel, Comte, Sweden- tration of justice of Wirt borg, Goethe, Dante, and all the maslera of song, then, to present to you the Hon.William phifosophv and faith. Howe, of the Supreme Court of Louisiana." She published Words for the Hour, 1856; The World's 1857: and a tragetly, in with a Own, Hippoli/tus, Howe, a tall, slender man, 1858. Her the Judge Battie-Uymn of Republic, published then forward, in the Atlantic Monthly, 1862, is one of the most Grecian forehead, stepped in a thrillins Ivrics which the late civil war called forth. amid the plaudits of the people, and, 1819, and her a Mrs. Howe was born in motlu^r, clear and resonant voice, delivered a most of Mr.-B. C. Cutler, of Boston, was a lady daughter address. of poetic talent. eloquent THE NAME WE BEAR. and Celebration, Grove, South Framingham,M'ass. Suna^ at the Howe Family Gathering Harmony Aug. Zlst, 1871. of Me. Composed expressly for the occasion, by CAKOLINE DANA HOWE, Portland, Music, "Bonnie Doon." 'S. ,, Allegretto. -K-r-. ' ' —— ©tS— ^^—><; :?§[ -S-= m^i-i-—' -^ 9- free From 1. There come from out the Past, to-day, A thousand echoes ringing ; gen-er-a-tions . out her mag-ic Omit 2d time, and pass to Chorus e- -I &--A- borne a-.vw^Down thro' the ages yet to be.T'or nature knows her triumph hour, And at the mandate roll of power A kindred sympathy to claim. .-J ! -lip- CJZ)^.^ T*( _J \_M |_I1^I^ZJ ^^_*!__J l!- _ ^ !_«_ ( -ey^ # ^-^ §§ §-« §"§ ^-i- -, D.S. ;^ I CHORUS. -^ —«^j— i^ — of a name, Calls Oh: thenlet us honor, and guard it with care,Thename ofourfat!iers, the name that we bear. -^ -*- §^I_?E5Z^EEWS -^fl- -a—^H"- .11: Si- Our kinsmen of the long ago. Their empire of the ancient time, Tossed like ourselves on stormy seas; Shall hold through generations hence : They watched the deadly conflict grow, While passing years, in grand old chime, Prayed, fought, and won proud victories. Ring in a new intelligence. This same old their brave feci earth, trod, We lack no element of power, / These same pure stars above them shone ; One mission has the guiding star; Our fathers' fate, our fathers' God, And one the lowly blooming flower, Thro' all these has been oar own. years While both, God's chosen vassals are. Descended from these lords of earth, If one but rightly fills his place. Our lives the should However small that royal stamp wear; sphere may be ; While clear insignias of our birth. No seraph at the throne of grace. Up to the Lord of Heaven we bear. Hath surer claim of Heaven in fee. So shall these sainted souls of yore, Friends ! kinsmen ! of a worthy race, Who trod our soil with bleeding feet, Oh let us proudly fix our eyes Around the throne their anthems pour, Where lionor holds her court of grace, As we their great reward complete. Tiirough noble deeds, and high emprise. : The good, the pure, it never dies. For he alone is truly great. Those honored and brave his women, men, Whose virtue goes before fame ; Who made such noble sacrifice. Whose soul stands ever i-obed in state, Still live in all true lives again. To make illustrious his name. I SIT AND LOOK OUT OP MY WINDOW. South Sung at the Howe Family Gathenv,g and Gelehration, Harmony Grove, Framingham , Jfans., " Aug. 31st, 1871. Poetry by JULIA WAED HOWE. 7- iNj:^- -I — — -N- — have a 1. I sit and look out of my winaow,The sky wears her fair Summer brow ;I promised poem you wait for.Anci di^q:'^::^ — ^5=tfcri^:li^|"B:!|=riH=g'tJI-S 9' S g—i -i^ s ^4J^_ e>^—G _ .- L_^ . i__ L—- &^--&/Til —^> .'—i..^'—S3- — — —— -fi bi-X N-V-N-K-^r T- y- -T J- - fancy says nothing but Ilowe. I walk by the high-tossiuj; o cean Tiiat curls at the vessel's swift prow; I ft.i i^p]» k . ^laaa jn« Jl III! I ^l...wu-i» |_^fXSQn aiWifl^ 22239^ ^^aui'^^ i-^xraw.. - — 1 '-- -/ -'-0—m w— ^:^:^4^Ji^ -g ——g -f f -g— o [^ jiTMzizt^z ,«-g-^-j^a(-. --^^ --I ^— -^^ 4i=iiv- 1_! 3 ^_?ir^ " tell it to give me my verses, And what does It answer me, "'Howe? And what does it answer me"Ho we? _——^—^=«^ —•=« _ zz^-^-1-T\-?r&^ "' Rit. «_ -^-9-\—' —h-i—^P FAMILY GATHERING. 24 THE HOWE ADDRESS OF THE HON. WM. WIRT HOWE, Judge of the Supreme Court of Louisiana. We are gravely assured by Mr. Darwin large. would feel no special interest. It is that tlie family of Howe, as well as the more perhaps matter of regret that I have noth- numerous family of Smith, and the possibly ing very surprising to sa}- in this regard. I more aristocratic family of Howard, are de- cannot affirm, Avith the man in the song, " " scended from certain apelike progenitors," that my grandfather was a most wonder- with hairy skins, and pointed ears and pre- ful man "; I cannot allege, after the manner " hensile tails. suggested by Tony Lumpkin, that my We are further informed that these ape- mother was an alderman and my aunt a jus- like progenitors were arboreal in their hab- tice of the peace." its that were devoted to the — or rather out of the ; they climbing; And,— by way that their favorite study was literally the way t)!j^j^even certain forms of joke have /t^'' " of the •' branches and their their worn the continual pursuit higher ; points away by drop- most vaulting ambition was to leap from limb ping of the years. In one of Sheridan's com- to limb of the primeval forest. edies there is a character who purjiorts to be Kow, whether Mr. Darwin be right or crack-brained, and one of his most ridiculous wrong in his theory — whether his skilful plans is to run stage-coaches by steam, and antagonist, Mr. St. George Mivart, have light them with gas. We see no joke in that : demolished him or not — it is certain that yet it was probably received with shouts of the Howes (as well as the Smiths) are ar- derisive laughter hj the gods of the gallery boreal in their habits that their at Lane. so ; though Drury And poor Tony Lump- hairy skins may have been modified to more kin's jest about a mother being an alderman or less smoothness, and the points of their and an aunt a justice of the peace, is no ears become more or less rudimentary, yet longer, I fear, a proper subject for mirth in are still fond of trees their natural Massachusetts. It said they ; has even been by is the their natural tem- the — academy grove ; journals and we must believe every- ple the over-arching forest; their natural thing we see in them — that an eminent lady place of meeting, on such an occasion as of our own family has been made a justice this, the cool arcades of the New England of the peace in Boston, and that she will woods. soon be uttering the Delphic thunders of It is well that we should meet under such judicial decision, and launching the live noble trees. We may have lost the power lightnings of the writ oi fieri facias. of climbing them, possessed by our "pro- But this is a digression, and let us return genitors," (that power appears sometimes in to our — ancestors. I will not go back, like " our boys, by the process of reversion," Moliere's lawyer, to the garden of Eden, and trousers perish everlastingly,) — we but will come down to an even more mod- may, I say, have lost the art of climbing ern point than the opposing lawyer suggested these noble trees, between whose dark when he recommended his antagonist to " stems the forest glows so beautifully with pass on to the Deluge." the rising and setting sun, yet we have not I learn that my great-grandfather, Abner, lost the faculty of enjoying their color, their died, in tlie revolutionary army, in 1776. form, their shade, their associations. They His son. Job Lane Howe, born in Brook- have come down to us from a former gener- field, Mass., in 1769, removed to Shoreham, ation were ; they contemporaries of those Vermont, in 1796, where my father, the ancestors whom we have met to talk about eldest son, was born in 1797. Vermont was fo-day. then a frontier countrj''. An irreverent child I have thought that on such an occasion a might have met a she-bear in those dense for- speaker might, without impropriety, allude ests without any special interposition. Peo- to his immediate ancestors, and, so to speak, ple crossed the Green Mountains then, and leap from limb to limb of his immediate fam- settled on Lake Champlain, as now they cross tree for this is a ily ; private meeting, and the Rocky Mountains and settle on Puget we may talk of things in which the world at Sound. THE HOWE FAMILY GATHERING. My grandfather seems to have been a good Indeed, the region where he lived was pioneer, for two reasons at least : in the iirst rather famous for longevity. It is said by place he was a public-spirited citizen, and some veracious chronicler, that once a trav- in the second place he had great theoretical eller, riding along Lake Champlain, saw a veteran and practical skill in mechanics, being an white-haired of perhaps 95 years architect, a builder, a mill-wright, a wheel- sitting by the roadside weeping bitterly, wright, and a ship-builder. He planned and said to him, with' respectful sympathy, and built the first church — or, I should "Venerable man! wiiy do you weep?" said say, "meeting-house" — erected at Shore- "Oh!" he, "I was a bad boy this ham; /ind so thorough was his work, that it morning, and father thrashed me." is still told that the shingle roof lasted with- I have told in few out repair for fifty years. He also manufac- Well, you, very words, tured some of- the first wagons used over the story of the life of the only remote an- and it is cestor with whose I have es- those early rough'Toads ; related, history any as evidence of the sincere manner in which pecial acquaintance. There is not much in he did this work, that one of these wagons, the story. I would not tell it, except in sold for moi'e what I consider a circle it is neither after being used thirty years, family ; built nor romantic tliere is no than its cost, having been exciting ; glamour original " after the manner of Dr. Holmes's one- about it. He lived laborious days, without hoss shay." haste, without rest, doing the duty of the In 1806 he removed to Crown Point, New hour, as builder of churches, mills, ships York, and it may be said that he substan- and towns, but building wiser than he knew, an tially founded the town. He built the dam I fancy; for, as honest and sincere, across the stream which there falls into Lake worker, who wrought as with the loving, yet in built extensive and of tlie Great Taskuiaker ever Champh ; grist-mills inexorable. Eye saw-mills; erected the brick meeting-house, resting upon him, he was really one of those and the principal mansion and store, which pioneers who help to lay broad the founda- still stand on the village green. He also estab- tions of the State. lished lumber-yards, and at last a shipyard. To those financial Jews who think that Nor did he work for himself alone. It is Wall Street is a little heaven below — a sort related that he was benevolent and public- of Jerusalem the Golden — his life would be spirited. In 1814 he volunteered, as captain an absurd stumbling-block; to those polit- of a troop, for the defence of Plattsburg. ical Greeks who hope to go to Saturn when In 1816, known as the famine yeai', when they die because there are such magnificent " there was a frost in Northern New England "rings in that planet, it is the merest foolish- he fed the ness but to those who reflect that the every month of summer, freely ; Com- poor, and refused to sell his grain to spec- monwealth must, after all, be founded on ulators from abroad, who offered him high the lives of those —who do their work hon- prices. This may have been very bad polit- estly and sincerely and chiefly in the pri- ical economy, but wo have reason to suppose vate station — such a modest life may seem it was pretty good religion. He was often of considerable value, as being, in its small found, with a force of his men, improving a way, in the nature of a corner-stone. Even a be- be satisfied with work road or bridge ; and, on one occasion, Thomas Carlyle might " ing told by a neighbor, This will do you no done so thoroughly as his. " he It will do some- We have a singular variety of Great good," promptlj' replied," " body good." Man nowadays. The Hon. Jabesh Leath- In 1829, on account of a wide-spread pres- erlungs, being quite unable to earn an hon- sure in the he was to est rushes into the money market, obliged living, politics ; plays his extensive on and make an assignment of prop- demagogue ; gets by flattery bribery; for the benefit of his creditors I to which he erty ; yet goes Congress ; prints speeches, rejoice to say that it was really made for not only never delivered, but which he never he lived to see debt even life their benefit; and every composed ; skips along through paid in full, and something left for his chil- from one false pretence to another, as men dren. cross broken ice by jumping from cake to " of he is called our eminent fellow- He died in the Fall of 1839, at the age cake ; and 70, and, though full of years, his death was citizen." I have no quarrel with the Hon. hastened, a singular Jabesh Leatherlungs, or with his devoted greatly apparently, by " mishap. The winter before, he went out on friends, who call him our eminent fellow- the snow-crust in the woods some miles from citizen." But I do affirm that it is a great home to select ship-timber, for which he had mistake to say that Mr. Leatherlungs, or any an excellent eye. While thus engaged, the other man like him, is in any wise the cause sun came out, the crust melted, and he was of our national prosperity. He is not a o-bliged to wade home through snow that was cause, he is only an accidental concomitant. leg-deep. The exertion was excessive for a He is no more a cause than the fly that sat man in his 70th year, and probably hastened on the chariot was the cause of its locomo- his death reason of of tion no more than the curculio is the cause ; for, by sti-ength, ; temperance, of an orderly, industrious life, of the apple-crop. he might easily have attained the age of The country gets on in spite of him. The fourscore. cause of our national prosperity is to be 26 THE HOWE FAMILY GATHERING. found in the honesty and industry of our 1st. A foot-race on the highway near the wiio move on in the the — first silver pioneers, van, doing grove prize, cup ; second hard work, and doing it well. prize, silver fruit-knife. AndJ think we may, without being Phar- 2d. A potato-race — first prize, silver thank God for a virtuous New isaical, — Eng- napkin ring; second prize, silver pencil- land ancestry an ancestry pure in heart. case. — We are told by Professor Tyndall that what od. A tub-race first prize, gold pencil- is called radiant heat be so case second may gathered ; prize, silter pencil-case. into a focus as to make platinum white-hot; This concluded the exercises at the and j-et the same concentrated rays may be speak- ers' and the poured into the human eye not only without stand, President then informed the audience that injury, but without sensation, so unconscious the hour for dinner had is its arrived; and, the and impregnable this organ bj'^ nature preceded by band, playing to the attacks of radiant heat. In like man- a lively air, the vast concourse of Howes ner, it seems as if the white souls of our moved quickly forward to the mammoth where the grandsires, who lived among these healthy tent, smoking viands were await- them. hills, were unconsciously impregnable to ing those attacks of temptation which consume the present generation as in a furnace seven times heated. XII. THE DINNER. Ic might be too boastful to say that we The table was spread by Mr. S. F. Lave inherited tliis disposition to well-doing, Twitchel, of South Framingham; and it and this indifference to evil. But we may may well be supposed that, after the long try to cherish the good example of our services at the grove, the people came with worthy ancestors. In the elder and better sharpened appetites to the ample board. days of the Roman Republic it is notable Grace having been said by the Rev. Moses that the fathers taught their sons by contin- Howe, of New Bedford, the viands were discussed ual personal companionship, and example without reserve, and full justice of that kind is such a power! One of my done to every course and side-dish of the earliest recollections is being taken bjr my banquet.* father into the great kitchen, iato at night, Dinner being over, the company resolved to see a band of fugitive slaves fed, as they itself into a general speech-making assem- made their way through Western New York bly, led by Col. Frank E. Howe, who was full of to Canada. We may differ on the political sparkling wit, which kept the com- questions which at that time were involved pany in the happiest mood, and who, by his in such an and we have a to diflfer free and hits and act, right ; happy bonhomie, inspired but we will all agree in our estimate of the every one- to say whatever he might think would be power of such a scene upon the mind of a of interest to the assembled family. child. And whenever I hear those memor- He then read a telegram Just received from " orable words, Inasmuch as ye have done the Lyman family, M-hich was holding its it unto the least of these my brethren ye second reunion at Northampton, Mass., con- have done it unto me," the scene in the old gratulating the Howe family on its gather- kitchen returns and it seems as if and it health and ; the light ing, wishing prosperity. which shone from the great fire on. the hearth- Many amusing anecdotes of their ancestors stone was not a whit brighter or warmer and relatives were told by different persons. than the light of universal brotherly kind- The President paid a high compliment to ness which beamed from my father's face. Mr. Elias Howe for his eftorts in arranging I thank you, my friends, for the kind wel- for this reunion, and proposed that he should come have to me and mine have of the you given ; and charge money contubuted toward I join you heartily in best wishes for all who the payment of expenses. " are known By the name of Howe." The President, Col. Frank E. Howe, in- At the conclusion of this admirable ad- troduced the Rev. Moses Howe as follows : di-ess, the following song, entitled "The " I am that there is one Good Old Name of Howe," written very glad present expressly of whom I have known, and whom I have for the occasion by Mrs. Mary R. Howe respected, since my early boj'hood. Hinckley, of San Francisco, Cal., and Though " quite an old man, he still retains, in a won- adapted to the tune of Auld Lang Syne," derful his is degree, youthful feelings ; he was sung with feeling by the congregation. jovial and witty. > [See next page.] " He has married more persons than almost Miss Warner then advanced gracefully, any living clergyman, and is willing, I have and in sang, a clear, sweet, and finely mod- ulated voice, the first two stanzas of the *Whatthe HoweFamilt Ate.—We learn from Mr. Twitchel, the caterer at the Howe Gath- Star-Spangled the band great ^' Banner," support- ering, some facts .about the taste of the Howe fam- ing, and the audience in joining chorus. ily, that may be of general interest. They ate 1200 The President then made the announcement ears of corn, 70 watermelons, 32 peeks of the famous that a South Framingham doughnuts, 150 pies, besides a series of three races for prizes would wagon-load of chicken, beef, lamb, an(\ham. — Fra- occur in the : afternoon mingham Gazette. THE GOOD OLD NAME OF "HOWE 55 Ma»8. at the HoweFamthi and Celebration, Earmony Grove, South Framingham , Suna•^ Gathering ««-. Aug. 3lst, 1871. of San Cal. Composed expressly for the occasion, by Mrs. MAKY E. HOWE HINCKLEY, Francisco, Music, "Auld Lang Syne." h-l-I^- :f=P — a=!E; -1 -^—^ -u- 'ii -faf— V- As Children of one 1. You meet to-day to cel-e-brate With fil-ial heart and brow, \-0^ 3±i g-^y -9-Z^ Z-.^ z.-^ £?-_«*^ - izi: is-:-^-- T—N 0%^ -Jv- ij: f^^^i -jtZ±L fam - i-ly,—The dear old name of Howe. Brothers and Sisters,-T-t)y that name You - " .0. in set for hold rey'rence dear ; How fitting you should apart. This day friendly cheer. And as you meet, in converse sweet, Our Fathers, arming for the fight, "Beneath the greenwood bough," Left anvil, desk and plow- Think of the absent ones, who claim Upholding in the cause of right, The dear old name of Howe. The noble name of Howe. "We cannot all be there, to join Oh grand old daj's when Heroes lived ; The Family Gathering,— Green is their memorj'- now ; And thus a loyal Daughter, sends And Children's children reverence This friendly offering. The dear old name of Howe. The English name our Fathers bore, Now the old Family Tree sends forth We proudly cherish now ; Its roots : " strong everywhere Aye ! wear it in our heart of hearts," And North,andEast,and South, and West, The dear old name of Howe. Some goodly branches bear. Though planted first on England's soil, Broad is the land our Fathers tilled, A scion of that tree, The Harvest's Avealth untold ; Borne o'er the sea— was grafted Home of the Free ! enshrined in thee. On the Tree of Liberty. Their precious trust we hold ! For when the call for Freemen came, God of our Fathers,—reverently, (As ye are rallying now—) Before thy Throne we bow : In time of peace, proved to uphold Help us to keep unstained and pure, The grand old name of Howe. The good old name of Howe. 2S THE HOWE FAMILT GATHERING. " I refer to the Eev. Moses of New no doubt, to perform that ceremony here to- Howe, to be known as Elder Howe."* day, if there are any here who wish Bedford, familiarly married. *The Rev. Moses Howe was born in the west par- 8,000 times, attended 2,215 funerals, and joined in is a lineal descendant ish of Haverhill, Mass., Aug. 22, 1789. He was a marriage 3,680 persons. He clerk in his uncle David Howe's store, in Haverhill, of James Howe, of Ipswich, who was admitted free- man and -who was the son of Robert nearly six years. He preached for the first time. Majr 17, 16-37, in Howe, of Broad Oak, Essex Co., England. May 1, 1814." and was ordained Salem, Mass., May Hatfield, is of the as the Hon. Jo- 2, 1819. He was married to Frances, daughter of He therefore same branch last be his of N . seph Howe of Canada. May his days Asa and Kuhaniah Dearborn, Portsmouth, H., " three viz. : best and his be renewed." Sept. 11, 13-23, by whom he had sons, days, strength according to the with as Moses a., born Aug. 14, 1S26; William S. G., born promise, and he "mount up wings 1838. si. Nov. 9, 18.31; and Lyman B., born Feb. 2.5, eagles." [Is. 31.] This veteran in the ministry has preached about EEMARKS OP REV. MOSES HOWE, . OF NEW BEDFORD, Aug. 31, 1871. " Mr. President : that," to use the words of sacred Writ, " Being over eighty-two years of age, and they might look upon it and remember all therefore a very old man, you would not, I the commandments of the Lord to do them." their hands at time lifted suppo.so, expect from me a long speech, even And so, were any if the time were not short. in anger to a servant, the blue ribbon of the I claim the privilege of addressing you^ wrist would remind them of the command, my friends, as brothers and sisters. That "Thou shalt not kill, and if thou smite a such we are I think I can prove to my own servant so that he die, thou shalt surely be mind, if not to yours. We will not go back punished." to the creation, but only to the days of Noah, Were they speaking in reproach of their who had three noted sons, Shem, Ham, and neighbor, the blue ribbon on the neck would " Japheth. These young men, in some way remind them of the command : Thou shalt or other, were informed, and believed, that not bear false witness against thy neighbor." there was to be a great flood, and, with that Were they pursuing a wrong course in life, wise forecast for the future which has dis- the blue ribbon upon the skirt of the gar- tinguished our branch of their descendants ment would bring to their remembrance the — I speak with due modesty — they took command which saith : "Thou shalt not each a wife. follow the multitude to do evil, but ye shall To Asia went the descendants of Shem, to walk in all the commandments of tlie Lord, Africa the descendants of Ham, and to that ye may live." Europe and America the descendants of Thus were these three great command- Japheth. Does it not follow, therefore, that ments, which forbid the Avrong in thought, the latter was our progenitor, and his full word, or deed, taught the children of Israel name Japheth Howe? Thus is our rela- by the ribbon of blue which they were com- tionship of brothers and sisters established. manded to wear. I am glad, my brothers and sisters, to May these badges of blue ever remind us meet so many of you at this celebration, to of our obligation to obey the laws of God, see so many joyous faces, to hear the to love Him with all the heart, and to love friendly voice, and to shake the hands of our neighbor as ourselves ! so many of this warm-hearted family. I I will close, Mr. President, by expressing trust that this occasion will prove-a blessing one wish : M.ay the several members of the to us all, and cause our hearts to be united Howe familj'^ be noted for their Christian fcore firmly than ever before. faith, their Christian hope, and their Chris- We have each decorated ourselves with a tian charity, even to the latest generation. badge — a badge of blue. There is a sig- nificance to this color which perhaps has not The chairman then stated that there were occurred to you. five members of the family now living, whose It antedates to the time of one of our an- united ages were 404 years. Mr. John cestors — Moses of olden time, the son of Howe, of Providence, sang an original com- Amram. In his day, the children of Israel ic Song by one of his relatives, which he called " were commanded to make for themselves his Aunt Jerusha." Eev. Mark Anthony robes, a garment not unlike the dressing- DeWolfe Howe, D. D., of Philadelphia, gowns which men are wont to wear, and to made a brief speech of welcome and cor- put thereon around the wrist a ribbon of dial greeting. A relative of the family, blue, and around the neck a ribbon of blue, Mrs. L. Golding Benton, a former mission- and around the skirt a ribbon of blue, ary to Asia, related some interesting remr THE HOWE FAMILY GATHERING. 29 Daniel for his interesting and instructive address. iniscenccs of her grandfather, Capt. Also to the officer, and all others of Deerficld, who was twice captxired presiding Howe, have contributed by poem, address, and once, reduced to slav- who by the Indians, to make the occasion a made Mr. song, or otherwise, ery * Other remarks were by success. Wm. Howe, of Kahway, N. J., Mr. Sidney t of and Mr. Julian Howe, Michigan. de- Howe, A collection was then taken up for the resolutions were At dinner, following the expenses, after which Col. G. Howe, Esq., a fraying then offered by Moses Howe offered the final sentiment: "To our of Boston, and son of Rev. " with- lawyer absent friends ! when the company and adopted : Moses Howe, of New Bedford, drew to witness the foot-races. One was on on the THE HOWE FAMILY. the road, the other campus. KESOLUTIONS OF : The potato-race was thus arranged the Howe fam- feet and, That the members of Three parallel lines, a few apart, in Grove, be- two rods in length, were ily here assembled Harmony it might be, offer sward at fore returning to their several abodes, marked off on the green ; equal ten or a resolutions : distances these lines some the following . along which, , has, the earth. Resolved, That this occasion, dozen holes were sunk into union so of our beside a basket of brought into a family many Each contestant stands of the at a kiadred from various parts country, apples at the head of his line, and, has an for the from Canada to the distant Pacific, given signal, starts, with apple, it in returns been exceedingly interesting and profitable, first hole in his line, and drops ; recollec- for the second inasmuch as it has revived in our to the basket for another apple to our the it returns for a third, and tion, and brought knowledge, hole, and drops in; deeds of an line are filled. names, the memory, and the so on, till the holes in his has re- them honorable ancestry. Because it He then, in the same manner, carries He who takes newed many acquaintances, and brought back severally to the basket. who basket wins the into more intimate fellowship many the apples soonest to the and who never runners were as long since separated, many game. The three unequal before met. to size and age, but sprang with right good to was to Resolved, That we send our greetings will the instant that the word given, thousand wit- our brothers and sisters far and near, who the execution of the task. A the name of some for now beai-, or who have borne, nesses encircled them, cheering not with some for the Howe, and we regret they are the long, some for the lithe, wish them one has us on this occasion, and we little boy. One has more strength, and one more agiUty. The, good health, happiness, properity. more suppleness, " have inher- " on the turn," Resolved, That whereas we little boy" is the quicker nearer to the sod. ited from our ancestors an honorable name, the lithe boy bends the — is for we will endeavor to transmit it untarnished The little boy leads the sympathy — trifle one misses a ; apple to our . him he pants posterity. the our thanks are especially the lithe almost creeps upon Resolved, That mark ; boy and are herewith given to Mr. Ehas but steadily, surely. He is gaining- due, ground, -and Howe, of Boston, who first conceived the slow and steady never fail to gain— and three m ' idea of having this celebration, who, there he is — line cleared apples it to amid the after a labor of months, has brought advance — and there he stands, consummation. Also that we of the multitude, the athletic a successful acclamations He are under great obligations to our distin- victor. Well done, Sumner L. Howe!- Hon. a silver cup, in the guished cousin, the Joseph. Howe, also won thp first prize, he win it foot-race, and we hope that may liad not tbe of * We regret that we opportunity in the race of life.J the re- takinsf down, at the time, very entertaining in this The boat-race was omitted. marL this rare book we the follow- XIII. — THE HOWE CABINET OF CUEIOSITIES. From copy ing memoranda : The contributions of antique relics, books, and indeed all sorts of deceased the papers, pictures, " "Abigail Stanhope, Sept. to the Howe were heir-looms, Cabinet," 17th, 1722, aged 28." exclama- very liberal, and drew forth many How, Octr. ye 13th, 1723, tions of surprise and wonderfrom the admir- "Joseph dyed of 17 2 mos., and 3 days." ing visitors. Indeed, quite a large group aged yrs., made this tent the rendezvous for the " people Sam'l How, dyed July 17, 1732. day; "and this," as one of them remarked, " with reason, for here I see the Howes of Nov. 26, 1731. former generations." "Sudbury, Eeceived of Peter of Among the books, pamphlets, and papers How, Hopkinton, of si.x ten in full in the Cabinet, which was under the charge the sum pounds, shillings, the sarvis of son of Mr. Willian Howe, of Marlborough, satisfaction for my Joseph, to him in the of six we noticed, with much interest: (1.) performid, space and twelve in the one An ancient musical publication with months days, year thousand and seaven Hundred I this title — "Worshippers' Assistant. By Thirty. Solomon Howe, A. M., Northampton, say received by me, " " Farmer's Jonathan Stanhope." Mass., 1799 ; also, The Evening Entertainment," by the same author, 1804. Born Tlie following minutes seem to refer to (2.) "A Treatise on Being Again. of a : S. Boston, 1742," with this the officers military company By Wright, " autograph on the title-page: Th^ddeus "John Sar. his book, 1757." (3.) "jSTew Guide Bowker, ; Benj. Burnap, How, Abra- Elisha Cor. ; James Lock, to the English Tongue. By Thomas Dil- Hayden, " D. Mark Whit- with this Eachel ham Tilton, James Wark, ; worth," autograph: ' Nath'l Smith." These were How, July 31, 1751." (4.) The old Family ney, Hopkinton men. Bible of "the Wayside Inn." Folio. From inclusive. A rare Genesis to Isaiah (5.) Among other relics of the same kind, was curious sermon, bearing this and printed an original document, with the autograph "Discourse written significant title: by of Daniel Gookin, major-general of Massa- of in the 20th " Uriah How, Canaan, year chusetts, and author of the Historical friends wlien of his age, and left with his Collections of New England." It was dated he went on a campaign to Canada, and was five an- " June 14, 1682, or about years 1758." He listed in the ' killed in the year terior to his decease. Also, a deed and set out on his march wars Apr. 9, 1758, from James, an Indian, dated 1680, to and on the 6th for Canada June following, Thomas Martin, Also, a document signed received a mortal wound from the of July by Col. Ethan Allen, the friend of the and re- " .enemy, at, or near, Ticonderoga, Green Mountain Boys." A settlement of and there died of turned back to Albany, the estate of Nehemiah Howe, of Poultney, 1758." Printed in 1761. his wound, Sept. 1, Vt., in which was shown the "setting-out," Isaiah sxx. 1. This curious pp.12. Text, or troiisseau, of one of the Misses Howe, in is followed some dozen or more sermon by 1784, attracted much attention. A bride in of wliich the first and third " quaint verses, such array in 1871, would make a figure will serve for a specimen : in the world." "Come on, "brcave soldiers, who .nre bolcler Than our Ntw England boys ? A copy of Tate and Brady's Psalms, bear- TYho dare expose their lives with those ing date 1762, recalled to mind the singing Of them4;bat fear no noise. of the Howe family circles in the days of " Come let us then all as one man old. Fight for E:I^•G George's laws, From a worn and leaf we And put our trust in God, that's just, yellow copied For he'll defend our cause," etc. the following receipt, which indicates a bus- iness transaction of one of the Howes upon (6.) Ancient Indian deeds to Jolm Howe " the frontier, in the times Avhich tried and others on parcliment; a letter fro'm men's souls : Oliver Prescott to Col. Howe, of the " " Inn a old and "Bennington 21st July, 1777. Wayside ; very rusty (Vt.), memorandum-book, supposed to have be- Eeceived of Mr. Abner How, for the use longed to Mr. Peter How, of Hopkinton. of this State, twenty-three pounds. It sold The following receipt was lying open be- was for a yoke of Ary Ward's cattle, Received tween its pages : as Tory property. per me, "Eec'd of Mr. Peter How thirty-seven Ika Allen." shillings and sixpence a year and an half rent of 100 acres of Land in Hopkinton to Among the portraits, we noticed one of for 25 of Sept. last. the Eev. Nathaniel Howe, distinguished Edw'd Hutchinsok, his unique, truth-telling century sermon; Treas'r of the Trustees. one of his son. Gen. Appleton Howe, late of one EosTON, Dec. 4, 1780." Vv'eyniouth; one of Lyman Howe, and THE HOWE FAMILY GATHERING. 31 of Silvia Howe, both of en- A well-executed coat-of-arms of the Shrewsbury, " tered by J. S. Howe, and also a very striking Howe Family, from the Wayside Inn," one of Mr. Elias Howe, inventor of the sew- — the old revolutionary "tavern stand" of inar-niachine. The photograph of the old Sudbury, made famous by the classic pen " Howe Homestead," in Framinghani, elic- of Longfellow, awakened many pleasant ited encomiums. associations, and seemed to make the ro- many " Fonr generations from the Old Home- mantic incidents of the poet's pen a positive stead" were represented in a group of photo- reality. Other relics from the old hotel : of the lines de- graplis bearing the names confirmed the accuracy " I. Mrs. Elias Howe. scriptive of the Wayside Inn as given in II, Elbridge Hoave. the poem. We are happy to be able to III. Elbridge H. Howe. present a fine front view of the building as IV. Carrie Howe." it now appears. THE WAYSIDE INN. [From a Photograph of Mr. J. W. Black. See Prang's Cbromo, on last page.] This famous rcoling-place for man and of Ezekiel, son of David Howe, who took beast, so long associated -with the name the house as early as 1746, the soldiers and of Howe, is situated on the road running teams, to and from the French war on the from Wayland over the "Causeway" to lakes, made this their halting-place. "Eze- " — Jilarlborougli, and about two miles from the kiel How, Innholder in Sudbury for so depot of the Lowell and Framinghani Rail- the Rev. Josiah H. Temple copies for me road at South' Sudbury. It is nearly tliree from the State archives — "victualled sol- and a half miles from Sudbury Centre, and diers on their return from an e.xpedition, something like a half a mile to the north of 1758." During the occupancy of Ezekiel, Nobscot Hill, in Framinghani. The road, the Jiouse received, from its sign-board, the " on wliich it is built, was originally the name of the Red Horse Tavern," as the "North Path" of the early settlors from poet intimates : Watertown to Hartford, and afterwards, the " And, lialf-effaced by rain and shine. to " stage-road from Boston Albany. The Red Horse prances on the .sign The House was called, in the days of " in Iiis son Ad:im David Howe, the first occupant, The Col. Ezekiel dying 1796. when Howe Tavern in Sudbury," to distinguish kept the liouse for about forty years, of his son it from the tavern of .John Howe, only two it passed into the hands Lyman, a few out of miles distant, in Marlboroogli. In the days and at his decease, years since, 32 THE HOWE FAMILY GATHERING. The the the Howe family. Originally it was of but joy, triumph, the lament, The exultation and the in a of that build- pain ; one story height ; and part Then, by the magic of his art. ing was standing as late as IS29. The poet- He soothed the of its " " throbbings heart, ical name of Wayside Inn was given to it And lulled it into peace again. * Around the fireside at their ease by Mr. Longfellow, wlio has most truthfully, There sat a group of friends, entranced as well as most described the beautifully, With the delicious melodies, quaint old house and its most celebrated Who, from the far-oft' noisy town, landlord. Had to the W.ayside Inn come down. To rest beneath its old oak trees. We are here to insert the happy descrip- The fire-light on their faces glanced, tion of Their shadows on the wainscot danced. And, though of difl-'erent lands and speech. Each had his tale to and each THE WAYSIDE INI^, tell, Was anxious to be pleased and please. BY H. W. LONGFELLOW. And while the sweet musician plays, Let me in outline sketch them all — One Autumn night, in Sudbury town, Perchance uncouthly as ihc blaze Across the meadows bare and brown, With its uncertain toucli portrays Tlio windows of the wayside inn Their shadowy semblance on the wall. G-loamcd red with tire-light tlirough the leaves But first the Landlord will I trace; Of woodbine, hanging from the eaves, Grave in his aspect and attire, Their crimson curtains rent and thiu. A man of ancient pedigree, As ancient is this hostelry A Justice of the Peace was he, As any in the land " may be. Known in all Sudbury as The Squire." Built in the old Colonial day Proud was he of his name and race, When men lived in a grander way, Of old Sir William and Sir Hugh; With ampler ; hosiiitality And in the parlor, full in view. A kind of old Hobgoblin Hall, His coat-of-.arms, well-framed and 2SJ"ow glazed. somewhat fallen to decay ; Upon the wall in colors blazed; With weather-stains upon the wall. He beareih gules upon his shield, And creaking and uneven floors, A chevron argent in the field. And and tiled and tall. chimneys huge, With three wolfs' heads, and for the crest A region of repose it seems, A Wyvern part-per-pale addressed A place of slumber and of dreams, Upon a helmet barred; below " Remote among the wooded hills ! The scroll reads, By the n.ame of Howe." For there do noisy railway speeds. And over this, no longer bright, Its torch-race scattering smoke and gleeds; Though glimmering with a latent light. But noon and night, the panting teams Was hung the sword his grandsire wore, Stop under the great oaks, that throw In the rebellious days of yore, of Taugles light and shade below Down there at Concord in the fight. On roofs, and doors, and window-sills. Across the road the barns display The following letter from a member of the Their lines of stalls, their mows'of hay; Howe will be read with interest : Through the wide doors the breezes blow; family - The wattled cocks strut to and Oci!. 1871. fro, " "Framingham, 6, And, half-eflfaced rain and shine. The Wayside Inn, so well known to the travel- by _ The Red Horse prances on the sign. ling public, and made immortal by the poet Long- Round this old-fashioned, quaint abode fellow, is situated in the southwesterly part of Sud- Deep silence reigned, save when a gust bury, on the old stage road leading from Boston to Went rushing down the country road. Worcester. It was built and opened as a house of And skeletons of leaves, and dust, entertainment in the year 1700, or 1701, by David Shuddered and danced their dance of death, Howe, grandson of John Howe, the first settler of And through the ancient oaks o'erhead Marlborough. It was kept by father and son for five Mysterious voices moaned and fled. generations, the last of the name being Lyman But from the parlor of the inn Howe, who died, at the age of fiftj^-nine years, in A pleasant murmur smote the ear. the spring of 1S60. By his death this branch ot the Like water rushing through a weir; Howe family became extinct, and the famous • Howe Oft interrupted by the din Tavern,' by which name it was familiarly known Of laughter and of loud applause. during a period of one hundred and sixty years, And, in each intervening pause. then passed into the hands of strangers, and ceased The music of a violin. to be an inn. As a house of entertainment, it was The tiro-light, shedding over all always characterized bj' its good order and hospital- The splendor of its ruddy glow. ity, and not less by the sumptuous table with wirich Filled the whole it parlor large and low : refreshed the hungry tr.aveller. Before the inno- It gleamed ou wainscot and on wall; v.ation of railroads several stages made their daily call It touched with more than wonted grace at this house, stopping long enough to change horses Fair Princess Mary's pictured face; and allow the passengers, often from the remotest It bronzed the rafters sections of tlie and sometimes from overhead ; country, foreign On the old spinet's ivory keys lands, to breakfast, or dine, and leave their parting It played inaudible melodies; blessing for the good landlady: whilst, filling the It in crowned the sombre clock with ilame, spacious yard front, were to be seen the lie.ivily- The hands, the hours, the maker's name, loaded teams bringing produce, destined for the And painted with a livelier red Boston market, from New York, Western Massa- Tlie Landlord's coat-of-arms again; chusetts, and intermediate places along the route. And, flashing on the window-pane, And within this ancient inn, among other reminis- Emblazoned with its light .and shade cences of its history, is pointed out the room where The jovial rhymes, that still remain. Lafayette, the friend of American liberty, once took Writ near a century ago lodgings for a night, while on a visit to the country By the great Major' Molineaux, he had to save. helped " Whom Hawthorne has immortal made. Yours truly, " G. Before the blazing fire of wood M. Howe." Erect the rapt musician stood; Among other curious heirlooms was the And ever atfti anon he bent old sword, referred to in the worn by His head upon his instrument, poem, Col. in the And seemed to listen, till he caught Ezekiel Howe Concord fight, Ooufessious of its secret thought — and a silver-mounted waich, which he hnd THE HOWE FAMILY GATHERING. 33 carried through several battles. There were front, and is painted red. It is certainly brace of centuries. / also muskets, pistols, and powder-horns, good for another the Nathaniel in attestation of the military achievements The wife of Rev. Howe of the family. was represented by her wedding-shoes worn A pair of snow-shoes and large shoe- January 2, 1792, and another Howe by an buckles attracted much attention. A curi- enormous wedding-bonnet of the coal-hod J. of 1829 another the next-to- ous knitting-machine, invented by Mi% pattern ; by M. Howe, of Oregon, also elicited much nothing pattern of 1869. But under many the praise, and will doubtless add to the reputa- points of view, most interesting article tion of the family for inventive genius. in this rare cabinet was the original sewing- An old wooden trunk, or chest, originally macliine, invented by Elias Howe in 1845, belonging to Mr. Abraham How, wlio died standing beside one of the improved ma- in Eoxbury in 1676, was labelled with this chines of 1870. It is enclosed in a box less line of its descent: than twelve inches long, and is in good "Abraham How. It then descended to working order still. What strange associ- his daughter, Hannah How, Avho married ations cluster round this old machine, Capt. Eliezer How; then to their son, En- wliich, to some extent, has changed the sign Gershom Howe, who married Hannah destiny of the industrial world, and ren- Bowker; then to their daughter, Merriam dered the name of Elias Howe, like those How, who married Jotham Bartlett; then of Watt and Stevenson, immortal. to their son, Antiphas Bartlett, who married We are happy to be able to insert here then to their Lois some on the invention of this ma- Lois White ; daughter, remarks, Bitrtlett, who married William Felton; then chine, by Thomas P. Howe, Esq., Counsel- to th.eir son, Cyrus Felton, the present lor, of New York, and also a clever poem, owner." The chest is about two feet in by Mrs. H. Grifiith, a relative of the Howe length, and is made of hard pine, oak, and family, of DeKalb, III. chestnut. It has a curious figure carved in THE INVENTION OF THE SEWING-MACHINE, ' By THOMAS P. HOWE, Esq. The invention of the sewing-machine, by Elias Howe, jr., the inventor of the sew- Elias Howe, jr., is a triumph of genius of ing-machine, was a native of Cambridge- which the Howe family may well be pi-oud, port, Mass., and, at the time of the produc- for probably no other invention of any age tion of the invention, poor in money, but has contributed so much, in the same length rich in genius, of good habits, and untiring of time, to the happiness and comfort of perseverance. In 1845 he produced tlie mankind, or done so much to elevate wo- sewing-macliine, which has immortalized man from exhausting and killing drudgery. his name, and whicli presented the peculi- For centuries the need of a machine to per- arities of a needle witli the eye in the point, form the tedious work of the needle, and to a device for securing the thread under the save woman from the slow death resulting cloth, and a feeding apparatus for advanc- from its constant use, has been seriously ing the cloth to the needle as.it was sewn. felt, and as early as about the commence- For securing the thread on the under side ment of the present century efforts began of the cloth, Howe used a shuttle carrying to be made for the production of such a ma- an independent thread, which device is still chine. The problem was, however, a difii- used in a large share of the machines now cult one to solve. All efforts to operate the manufactured, though in some it has been common hand- sewing needle by machinery, changed to a looper. Patiently and unfal- and thereby produce a practicable sewing- teringly, in the midst of poverty, with a machine, have been utter failures, and the feeble wife and two helpless children de- production of an efficient machine in this pendent on him for support, and his beloved way has been thus far, and probably always wife finally dying at his side, young Howe will be, too much for human genius. The toiled on till success crowned his eftorts, problem of producing a successful sewing- and the sewing-machine became one of the machine Avas not then to be solved by sim- established improvements of the age. The ply giving by machinery the ordinary motion value of this invention to the people of the to an ordinary hand implement, but involved United States alone, in money, from the the necessity of new devices alid combina- mere saving of labor, has been shown, by mil- tions, operating differently from anything proof, to be more than one hundred field of lions of dollars annum but its value before known, and opening into a per ; invention which the genius of man had in the promotion of the happiness of man- never before trod. kind, is beyond human calculation. FAMILT GATHERING. 34 THE HOWE ELIAS HOWE, JR., the Inventor of the Sewing - And blessing, with blessings, forever will bless man whose invention relieved her Machine. The distrcij^. While Sympathy's tear she can scarcely repress BY MRS. H. GRIFFITH. As she thinks of jEli i with click and and A'l rattle, joyous peal, In response to this question, we are per- answered the question — Howe? Ti.ey mitted to insert the following suggestions Me'i praise inventors from day to day. of Mr. Elias JHowe, the eminr'nt music pub- As ihey print, <'.• plow, or flash news o'er the way, lisher, and Secretary of the Committee of While to sleep in"a palace will no journey delay. " But woman'will gratefully bow. The Howe Family Gathering." EEMARKS AND SUGGESTIONS OF MR. ELIAS HOWE, Secretary of the Esecutive Committee of the Howe Gathering. Dear Cotts'ins fak aintd near ! — Our Our first meeting was but just the calling first a of the roll knew not on whom we could Howe Family Gathering was grand ; we success, affording intense delight and pleas- rely, or how to send. forth invitations to so ure to several thousands of our kindred many people scattered over such a vast ex- and connections. The day was splendid, tent of territory. Had it 'not been for the and every one appeared to enter into the great and generous aid vvliich a large num- joy and spirit of the occasion. The lonely ber of gentlemen and ladies, in all parts of found tliey had relatives full of fraternal the country, j^romply gave, success had the distant been for their sympathies ; found they had a uncertain; and, assistance, " " local habitation and a tlie will the cordial name ; young they please accept very them is met hearts responsive to their own ; the thanks of the committee. To aged felt "surcease of sorrow"; and one largely due tlie magnitude and enjoyment and all enjoj'ed a social and an intellectual of tlie gathering. banquet, never to be lost from the rich Our cousins now desire another inter- treasures of our memory. view. They have had a pleasant introduc- Now, as a natural consequence of this tion to each other, and would continue the delightful meeting, large numbers of our acquaintance. Where, then, and when, family, from all parts of the country, have, they ask, shall be our next reunion? •' " either in person or in writing, earnestly ex- Although Harmony Grove is a delight- pressed to me a desire to have a second ful spot, the whispering of the wind among gathering, or reunion, the ensuing year. the forest leaves, in some degree, prevents THE HOWE FAMILY GATHERING. 35 the people from hearing well the speakers, to the family, will be written by the Her, and the accommodations of the viUage for Elias Nason, of North Billerica, Mass. a family so numerous are very limited. Tiie genealogies of the Howes of Boston It is therefore respectfully suggested that and vicinity will be prepared by "William cur second family gathering take place at B. Trask, Esq., an experienced genealogist the Music Hall, in Boston, on or about the of that city ; and the Rev. Josiali H.'Tera- of 1872 that it com- of is well tenth day October, ; ple, Franiingham, who qualified mence at about 9 1-2 o'clock, a. m., with a for the task, will make out the history of concert, social levee for mutual introduc- the Sudbury branch of the family. These tion, the forming of acquaintance, etc., gentlemen will be assisted in their researches with opening speeches and singing. Din- by Alfred Poor, Esq., of Salem. ner might be served in Bumstead Hall at The Register will be ornamented with one o'clock, and, after this, the speaking portraits, fac-similes, coats-of-arms, mod- and the music be resumed for the remainder els of inventions, views of homesteads, res- of the afternoon and evening, and the next idences, manufactories, etc., of members of day, if thought desirable. our family. The Music Hall is capable of seating The labor of preparing, and the cost of three such a as it some thousand people ; Bumstead printing, work, containing, Hall is in the same building, and there is will, a thousand pages or more of compact also an ante-room adjoining, suitable for tlie matter, will be verj'- great; and it is there- exhibition of the relics and heirlooms of fore hoped that every member of the fam- our family. In the event of an inclement ily will take a lively interest in its progress, day, we should here find ourselves in most will send in to the editors as full account of comfortable quarters, and the opportunities his own family as possible, and also his for hearing the speakers and the music of name, to me, as a subscriber to the book, the bands, the celebrated organ, and the the price of which will be $6 and upwards, songs by the Howe family combined, would just according to the cost of binding. be enjoyed. Books, pamphlets, and papers relating to It might be added that, in coming to Bos- our family, sent to either of the above- ton, many of our kindred might unite their named gentlemen, will be used with care, business with their and such ar- returned with to their own- pleasure ; and promptness rangements might be made by the commit- ers. If directed to 103 Court Street, tee, that, if timely notice were given, rooms Boston, they will be sure to reach them. and board for a day or week, at greatly re- Photographs for the "Howe Pliotograjjhic " duced prices, might be engaged. Tickets Gallery will be thankfully accepted. of admission to the Music Hall might be It is presumed that the expense of pub- issued to the members of our family at one lishing the Register will amount to $7,000 dollar for gentlemen, and fifty cents for or $8,000, and therefore it will require at ladies, which would cover general ex- least one thousand subscribers to meet the penses, such as hall-rent, music, circulars, oirtlay. But I am assured that this enter- advertising, and tlie lilce. prise will be most cordially seconded and But these are mere suggestions, and it is sustained by the members of our wide- hoped that all who take an interest in a spread family. second gathering will freely add to them as Allow me here again to express my sin- they may think proper, since many improve- cere acknowledgments to ray cousins of the ments on the here Howe far and near, for the assist- plan diffidently presented, family, " may unquestionably be made. ance rendered in relation to our Gather- The Eegister of the Howe Family is ing"; to wish them each and every one now in the course of rapid preparation. It health, peace, and prosperity; to extend to will be a work of great interest to every them a hearty welcome to 103 Court Street, member of our stock and lineage now ex- when they visit Boston, and to subscribe isting, and to come. It will contain a com- myself their affectionate cousin, plete history of the Howe family in Amer- Elias Howe, ica from the earliest settlement of any Secretary of the Executive Qo'iiimittee of the person of the name here, down to the pres- Howe Gathering, held at Framingham, ent time. The writers will carefully trace August 31, 1871. out, from private and public papers, the XV. EEPOETS OF THE PUBLIC PKESS. lineage and descent of the various branches, and will endeavor clearly to present, as far The press was well represented by its as possible, the pedigree of every person gentlemanly reporters at the gathering. bearing the name of Howe. Very full and satisfactory accounts of the Sketches of such as liave in any way dis- proceedings of the day were given in the "Jour- tinguished themselves in art, or science, Boston" Traveller," "Transcript," literature, military, or political life, or in nal," "Advertiser," "News," "Post," the any of the learned professions, together and other city and local journals. At with accounts of accidents, adventures, per- close of its report, the "Post" remarked: " was re- sonal exploits, trials and misfortunes, pecu- On all sides the celebration and sue- liarities, proverbs, and facetiae pertaining garded as of the most gratifying FAMILY GATHERING. 36 THE HOWE cessful character. "What has been so well should come to know each other better than begun, will no doubt be continued annually. they ever had before." The occasion was one of much interest and " " It was throughout," says the Fram- enjoyment, and fully justified the orignators " ingham Gazette — and this-,Avas the general of the same, who, it is very evident, are an sentiment — "a magnificent success. Great honor to their name and their land. It was praise is due Elias Howe for his efforts. very largely confined to such of the family He was ably seconded by the other mem- as reside in New England, though represen- bers of tlie committee, including Willard tatives were from present nearly every part and Hon. C. M. The was conceived Howe, Elbridge Howe, of the country. project Howe." in Marcli last, at which time an Executive Committee was appointed. These gentle- men addressed themselves to the task with XVI. THE REGISTER OF THE NAMES. characteristic energy, and the gathering yes- A register was opened for the names of terday was a proud and happy result." those present: but it was impossible for Another journal says : only a part of them to make the record. " It seemed to be the universal opinion The name and address of such as had that the reunion had been a complete suc- an opportunity to write them are given cess, and every one hoped that a similar on the following page. The names of a few, meeting might be held next year, at which from whom letters have been received, are the difl'erent members of this great family also added. THE FAMILT GATHERING. HOWE 37 REGISTER OE NAMES. Rev. J. William A. Benton, Mount Lebanon, Rev. Lucian Howe, Fort Gratiot, Mich. Syria, Asia. Mrs. Fran Howe Foote, Grand Rapids, Mich. '• Loanza G. Benton, Mount Lebanon, Syria, CJiarles C. Hickey, Detroit, " Asia. i^^lbert Howe, .Jackson, " Eev. Daniel Dole, Hawaiian Islands. Mrs, J. E. Howe Bartholmew, Lansing, " " C. C. Dole, Charles N. Howe, Saline, Mrs. M. A. Howe, St, John, N. B. George A. Howe, Ohio. " " Belpre, John D. Howe, Persis P. Howe, " " " " «' Jamie Howe, C. A. Howe, " " Thomas Temple, Fredericton, Mrs. Charlotte P. Stone, Ohio. " " Belpre, Mrs. Thomas Temple, Howe, " " " " Henry Springfield, Bertha Ida Temple, Rev. Timothy Winter Howe, Pataskala, O. " " Bessie Temple, J. S. Howe, Cincinnati, Ohio. Eufus Howe, Consecon, Ont. Dr. Storer W. Howe, «' " " " Mrs. W. W. Field, Consecon, Ont. Henry Howe, " " Henry P. Winter, Reporter, Boston Daily Dr. A. J. Howe, " News. C. R. Howe, Akron, " E. Eraerton, Reporter, Boston Daily Ad- Rev. H. R, Howe, Pine Grove, " vertiser. \ George W. Howe, Cleveland, C. B. Tillinghast, Reporter, Boston Daily James M. Hiatt, Clermont, Ind. " Journal. Ira J. Howe, La Fayette, '"' " Charles H. Ames, Reporter, Northampton Mrs. Ira J. Howe, Free Press. Charles P. Howe, " " " " D. S. Andrews, Norway, Me. Anna J. Howe, " " E. Andrews, Edw. P. Howe, " Mary " Indianapolis, P. H. Fiske, Readfield, E. Frank Howe, Terre Haute," " J. D. Howe, Portland, W. V^a. Joseph M.Howe, Bloomington " C. Burr Vickery, Washington, D. C. Samuel T. Howe, Spencer, " Leverett N. Howe, St. Charles, Minn. John B. Howe, Lima, " " " Hollis Howe, Faribault, Rice Co. James Howe, " u » " George G. Howe, D. W. Howe, Franklin, Henry P. Howe, Dansville, Tenn. S. L. Howe, Chicago, 111. " R. D. Howe, Vicksburg, Miss. W. E. Howe, " " Jesse Haven, Enterprise, Utah. F. A. Howe, i----'^ " " O. C. Howe, Mobile, Ala. J. L. Howe, " " John Milton Howe, Portland, Oregon. Samuel Brown, John D. Howe, Omaha, Nebraska. Sylvanus Howe, Robinson, 111. " E. K. Howe, Lakeview, Julia Ward Howe, Newport, R. I. " Hon. William Wirt Howe, New Orleans, La. John Howe, Providence, " '•' Bainbridge Howe, Alameda, Cal. J. G. Brown, William Howe, San Francisco, Cal. Eliza Howe Brown, Providence, R. I. A. T. Mrs. Relief Howe Walker, Cumberland, Dewey, " A. B. Bancroft, R.I. " C. E. B. Howe, Mrs. Seraphine Pierce, Cumberland, R. I. Ezra Howe, Carlisle, Ky. Henry B. Noyes, Bristol, " " Julia Howe, Mrs. Willard Pierce, Diamond Hills, J. B. Howe, Louisville, Ky. William E. Tolman, Pawtucket, " " " Mrs. Jennie Howe, Martha L. Howe Tolman, " Hannah W. Howe, La Fayette, Md. Mrs. Henry Hill, " " " James Howe, Mrs. Jane Howe, Charlton H. Howe, La Grange, Mo. William Blanchard, Lawrence Co., Pa. William H. Howe, Florine Station, Mo. William Parker Howe, Titusville, " " Aaron S. Howe, Clinton, Henry Co. Mrs. Mary Howe Little, " James Howe, Plattsburg, A. J. Howe, Meadville, J. Morris Howe, Mt. Idaho, Idaho. Edmond Howe, W. Philadelphia, " Rev. Samuel Storrs Howe, Iowa Iowa. B. F. Howe, City, " Charles W. Lewis, Fernandina, Fia. J. Howe Adams, THE HOWE FAMILT GATHERING. Eev. Mark A. De Wolf Howe, D. D., W. Sarah A. Morse, New Haven, Conn. " • Philadelphia, Pa. William H. Howe, Glastenbury, " " Amory Howe Bradford, Montclair, N. J. Eliza A. Howe, " " William Howe, Kaliway, , George Leavens, West " Killingly," " Thomas H. Howe, Greenville, Fanny A. Leavens, •• " Harriet Howe, Trenton, x Isaac O. Close, Round Hill, " David Howe, Lincolnville, Me. John I. Howe, Birmingham, " " " Sarah L. Howe, Mrs. John I. Howe, " Edward Howe, Portland, James H. Howe, Troy, N. Y. " " " Caroline Dana Howe," John K.Howe, " " <' " Daniel K. Frohock, Allen B. Howe, " Eliza M. Howe Frohock, Portland, Me. Mrs. L H. Howe, Jeremiah Howe, " " Mrs. Charlotte M. Howard, New York, N.Y. " "• William S. Howe, Pittsfield," Ora Howard, " " " Otis Howe, Rumford, George A. Howe, " '' " " S. C. Smith, N. Bridgton, William B. Howe, " " " William C. Howe, Bethel, Jane Howe Stockwell, " " Charles W. Howe, Levi J. Stockwell, Mrs. Florida Mason Howe, Hallowell, ile. Henry A. Howe, "• " 1( Charles K. Howe, Marshall Howe Clement, Linwood Mason Howe, " " Thomas P. Howe, '• Joseph E. Howe, '• Mary L. Conant, '' ' Betsey D. Howe, Col. Frank E. Howe, Jesse B. Howe, Hanover, •' W. W. Howe, Ida N.Howe, Joseph M. Howe, " Mrs. Mary A. H. Clement, Standisli. Newton Howe, " " Kate S. Clement, N. F. Howe, Dr. John I. Howe, Derhy, Conn. Mrs. Ellen Howe Clark Mrs. Jane Maria Ho\v€ Downs, Derby, Conn. Georgiana Clark, William Howe Downs, '.' Lewis J. HowCjQueensbur}', Glens Falls, Hellen G. Downs, ' James Howe, Fort Edward, Mary E. Howe, Canaan, Henry B. Noyes, Corning, William Howe, Ridgefield, Mrs. Sarali A^ L. Noyes, Corning, " Miss Emma F. Howe, Elias B. Howe, Mannsville, Allen Howe, Greenwich, Samuel 0. Howe, Mount Vernon, Lewis L. Howe, " Russell G. Howe, " " " " William A. Howe, Maria G. Howe, " George M. Howe, Stafford Springs, Dr. A. B. Howe, Jordan, John Howe, Stamford, C. E. Howe, Deersville, David W. Howe, West Goshen, Mrs. M. L. Merriman, Copenhagen, " " M. E. Howe, Lyman Richardson, Elton, Birdsey T. Howe, Goshen, Mrs. H. M. Williams, Watertown, " Delia Howe, D. B. Howe, Clarence, Elbridge G. Howe, Hartford, James Howe, Brooklyn, " H. H. Howe, Burlington, Vt. J. R. Howe, " " J. W. Hobart, St. Albans, L. W. Howe, " A. J. Howe, Montpelier, Thomas P. Howe," " " Mrs. A. J. Howe, George E. Glines," Storrs L. Howe, " " Cranston Howe, " Mrs. Storrs L. Howe, Montpelier, Vt. Mrs. E. E. Lippincott, Brooklyn, " Ciiarlotte Howe Merrill, Edward S. Cornwell, Buffalo, Elizur F. Howe, Tunbridge, •' D. H. Patterson, Killbuuk, " Ellen W. Howe, J. M. Howe, Rochester, Albei-t Howe, W. Concord, Mrs. Martin B. Willmore, Milford, William H. Howe, East Barnard, John A. Howe, Albany, " Milton Davidson, Richmond, William Howe, Syracuse, '• " Joshua B. Howe, Readsi)oro', Mary Howe, B. Aurora, " Mrs. P. J. Howe, Middlebury, Charles F. Allen, Belmont, " Albert ISF. Howe, Dover, Miss N. Howe, Long Island, " '- " Lois Maria Howe, S. B. Howe, Schenectady, " " L. H. Gould, East G. W. Conhitt, Ulster ville, " T. P. D. Matthews, Cornwall, G. W. Howe, Binghamton, " Abbie P. Matthews, Betsey Howe Perham, Fitzwilliam, N. H. Alvin A. Howe,' Ludlow, Benjamin L. Howe, Ashuelot, L. N. Howe, Northfield, Moses Howe, East Acworth, •- " Mrs. William McGuire, Lunenburg, Alvan Davidson, South John B. Browning, New Haven, Conn Mrs. A. J. Small, N. Sanbornton, " " «' Gardner Morse, Mai-y F. Bean, Henniker, THE HOWE FAMILY GATHERING. Frank L. Howe, Keene, N. H. William Stetson, Jr., Marlboro', Mass. " Micah Howe, Dublin, E. K. Stetson, " " L. L. Howe, Mrs. A. H. Stetson, " P. D. Howe, Manchester, A«na J. Stetson, " " Rozina Howe, 'Prank E. Stetson, " " D. W. Howe, Jennie G. Stetson, " Amanda E. Howe, Prank E. Stetson, " John M. Howe, Josiah S. Howe, <( Benjamin P. Howe, "Winchester, Cyrus Pelton, Josiali S. Howe, Laconia, Emile T. Morse, «( Mr. J. S. Howe, Mary H. Morse, Mass. Christopher Howe, Methuen, Mass. Joseph B. Howe, South Weymouth, John Howe, Avery S. Howe, Weymouth, Charles Howe, J. Clarence Howe, South Weymoutli; " " E. D. Frank E. Howe, Southworth, Douglass, " C. C. Southworth, Minerva B. Howe, " " - E. L. Howe, Cochituate, Clarissa P. Howe, - " " Asa H. Goddard, Princeton, Clara A. Howe, " " Mrs. Adeline Howe Chester, Alice E. Howe, Elder, " " Abbie M. Mrs. Appleton Howe, Howe, Ashland, ' " " " Edward S- Nason, Harriet A. Howe, " Mrs. E. S. Nason, Henry S. Howe, Warren, " E. L. Howe, Wayland, Charles W. Howe, Norfolk, " Helen M. Wilkins, Emma E. Howe, Brooklino, Peabody, " E. P. Howe, N. Bridgewater, Kimball T. Howe, Woodvilie, " Newel Brown, Belmont, Charles Howe Hadley, " Mrs. Mary W. Brown, Belmont, George A. Howe, West Boylston, W. " William T. Howe, Henry Longfellow, Nahant, " Edward Howe and B. Fox Joel Howe, wife, Mary Howe, " Mass. Thomas Harlow, "Westfield, " Mrs. Elizabeth A. Olive M. Waterman, (Howe) Bush, Westfield, " Mass. Olive J. Waterman, " Hon. H. J. Bush, Westfield, Mass. A. E. Waterman, Capt. A. L. Bush, and wife Josephine, William G. Howe, Haverhill, Westfield, Mass. James Howe, William J. Howe, Eandolph, Mass. Mrs. Susan W. Howe, Haverhill, " " Mrs. Wm. J. Howe, Ann G. Keniston, " " " Mrs. Abby T. Howe, Dr. Eichard C. Howe, " " " Joanna W. King, Joseph Brown, '• Ellen P. H. Maria Brown, King, " " P. Pickens, Foxboro, Mrs. L. J. Harris, Mary " " Martha W. Howe, " Moses Howe, " " A. E. Danforth, Hudson, James C. Howe. " " Edwin D. Bruce, Nathan Baker, Weston, " " " Mrs. H. M. Bruce, Elisha Baker, " " " Edw. A. Holyoke, Mary Baker, " " Anson B. Howe, Nathan Baker, Jr., Weston, " " " Mary E. Bigelow, Ari Baker, " " Dana Howe, Josiah A. Eockwood, Upton, " " ' " Elsie Howe, Susan H. Eockwood, " J. M. Howe, Merrick Howe, Leominster, " " Sarah J. Warner, William F. Howe, North Leominster, " " Warner, Charles H. Howe, Leominster, Zopher " Asa Sawyer, Berlin, Oliver K. Howe, Sterling, '• " Mrs. Emma Sawyer, Berlin, Lucj- G. Howe, " " Louisa S. Isabella Howe Hastings, Sterling, Hastings, " Grace Howe Houghton, Berlin, Mass. S. S. Hastings, Mary " Eer. W. A. Houghton, Stephen Howe, Baldwinsville, " Howe Peters, Henry M. Howe, Sekonk, Lydia " Luther Peters, Sarah Littlefield, Milton, " Eebecca Howe Bartlett, Geoi'ge H. Howe, Brighton, " Mattie A. • Corinth Howe Plumm-er, Brighton, Bartlett, " Warren S. Howe, Lucie J. Brigham, Concord, Albert Babcock, West Berlin, Dalby Onthank, Southboro', " Howe Pitman, Dorcester, Alvah S. Howe, George " Mrs. Charlotte M. David H. Brown, Pitman, Dorchester, " G. Fowler, Julia E. Brown, " " Laura E. H. Fowler, . S. F. Onthank, " '" Harvey Howe, Lydia B. Onthank, " E. E. Howe, Syhm J. Howe, Templeton, " Mrs. Lucy H. Howe, Martha A. Howe Barnard, Woburn, " Ella L. Howe, Mrs. Kate Howe, Palmer, H. F. Howe, " Addison Howe, Ashburnham, " " Edward Howe, Leroy A. Howe, " " Wm. B. Trask, Eliza M. Gates, Ezekiel Pitman, Wakefield, Mrs. Francis E. Howe, Braintree, " Mrs. Mary Pitman, William Howe, South Braintree, " Charles H. D. B. Howe, Fitchburg, Hill, " Eliza L. Howe, Weymouth, Amos A. Howe, THE HOWE FAMILY GATHERING. 41 Mrs. E. M. Gates, Fitchburg, Mass. Olive M. Howe, Natick, Mass. " " C A. Howe, Dover, Ida M. Howe, " Isaac Howe, Lucy F. Howe, " <( " " <( G. L. Howe, George Howe, " << Louisa B. Smith, Dover, W. H. Coolidge, " " c< Sarah E. Smith, L. L. Howe, " George L. Howe, Augusta P. Washburn, Natick, (( (( B. Howe Conant, Wenham, Gilbert Warren Hovvre, Eev. John Haven, Charlton, Persis A. Howe, (( " Mrs. M. M. Haven, Bertha F. Howe, ct " William B. Haven, Frank F. Howe, l( " Mrs. E. B. Haven, Elbridge H. Howe, <( J. Frank Howe, Springfield, Melinda Howe, (( " Elijah Howe, Carrie E. Howe, (( E. B. Howe Douglass, Greenwich, Eliza L. Cole, (C " (( Angenette H. Vaughan, John L. Cole, Mrs. S. E. Howe Pitman, Salem, Alice E. Cole, <( " Alice Howe, Fred E. Cole, (( George Browning, James E. Cole, << Alfred Poor, Grace E. Cole, (( Miss Helen Varnum, Dracut, Mass. Charles E. Cole, <( " " Nellie M. Lee, Hon. (( " " Henry Wilson, Mr. Henry Varnum, John L. Perkins, Charlestown, <( Mrs. Ljdia A. Howe Lee, Dracut, Mass Thos. Pitman, (C " " Mr. Liab Lee, Mrs. Caroline Pitman, <( " " Augusta A. Eox, E. W. Howe, <( " " Winthrop A. Eox, Mrs. E. W. Howe, (t " " Mrs. Jeremiah Howe, S. O. " Little, Aaron H. Rogers, Holden, Mrs, S. O. " " Little, Silas Howe, L. Hull and E. Maria (Howe), Charlestown, Persis W. Howe, " " Mass. J. Warren Rogers, Lucius S. Howe, Charlestown, Mass. Almira " Rogers, Emory Hunt, South Sudburv," " " " ' " " Edwin Howe, E. B. Hunt, . " " S. C. Howe, N. B. Hunt, " " " " " Leroy A. Howe, Angelline V. Hunt, South Sudbury, Mass. George B. Howe, Danvers, c< Alice Howe Hunt, (( ( " li izzie A. Howe, John Eaton, " (< /AAlbert W. Howe, Ruth Eaton, " Josephine E. Howe, E. T. Eaton, Geo. Howe Peabody, E. N. Eaton, Chas. H. Peabody, (< John H. Eaton, Wm. H. Clark, Paxton, Lucinda B. Fairbanks, " Lewis Bigelow, Reuben Hunt, " Mrs. H. D. Howe, Mrs. Reuben Hunt, " Eliza M. Howe, A. M. Howe, " Nahum S. Newton, Martin Goodnow, " Marcia M.Newton, Solomon A. Howe, Maiden, " Wm. H. Harrington, Paxton, J. R. Howe, 1< " Olive G. Harrington, Mrs. J. R. Howe, Lucy A. Harrington, Wm. H. H. Howe, " Laurette A. Harrington, Millard F. Howe, ." " " L. S. M. Howe, Solomon A. Howe, Jr. " Mary E. Howe, Lois R. Howe, " " W. H. Glaus, Lois R. Howe, Orange, " " Mrs. W. H. Glaus, Geo. W. Howe, " " David G. Davis, Mary Howe, " " Rev. Elbridge G. Howe, Lewis R. Howe, " " Mrs. Erancena (Howe) Brock, Ayer, Mary L. Howe, " " John Howe, East Somerville, George W. Howe, " Sarah F. Howe, East Somerville, Moses G. Howe, Lowell, " " Jennie A. Howe, Augustus J. Howe, " Joseph Howe, Mary J. Howe, " Lizzie C. Howe, Jeroboam Howe, " Joseph T. Howe, Natick James M. Howe, " " Mrs. Amasa Howe, Abbie Howe Chase, " " E. H. Brigham, Mabel Howe Chase, " ' ' Elbridge Howe, Grey Herbert Chase, THE HOWE FAMILY GATHERING. Persis Howe Gove, Lowell, Mnss. F. B. Howe, South Boston, Mass. Florence C. Gove, Mrs. Martha F. Parker, Boston, " E. Lillian White, Hiram Wellington, " Horace F. Howe, Mrs. Ann H. Wellington, Annie C. Howe, Hamilton Howe, Boston Highlands, " Ella E. Howe, Mrs. Hamilton Howe, " Ella A. Howe, Florence A. Howe, " Edwin A. Howe, Blanche B. Howe, Anna A. Howe, Emma Perkins, Boston, " Lucy A. Hale, Jennie Perkins, Lizzie E. H. Olcutt, Mrs. Fannie Howe Teele, Boston, Edward B. Howe, Mrs. Hannah Howe Berry, Boston High- Sally Howe, lands, Mass. Clara W. Harwood (nee Howe), Lowell, Fannie Howe Berry, Boston Highlands, Aurelia L. Howe, Mass. Laura Howe, King Berry, Boston Highlands, Mass. W. G. Howe, ^JohnAlbert Howe, Boston, Charles W. Howe, Mary A. Crocker, Boston, " Wm. C. Howe, Lucy Howe Horn, Aaron P. Howe, B. F. Horn, ' " Elizabeth H. Critcherson, Eraminghaui, Sidney Howe, " John Critcherson, Charlotte A. Howe, " Ophelia Critcherson, S. Gleason, " S. E. Critcherson, Samuel N. Howe, <^( " Buddy Moore, Thomas H. Howe, " a M. D. Moore, Emma A. Perkins, " (( E. M. Moore, Mary J. Perkins, " (1 C. M. Moore, Hon. Geo. S. Hillard, " (< Hattie M. Daniels, A. C. Garratt, M.D. <( Charles E. Daniels, Caroline Olivia Howe," " E. D. Daniels, George Howe, " (< F. R. Daniels, Rufus K. Robinson, John C. Howe, Delia Howe Robinson," "^ Benj. F. Wilson, R. Frank Robinson, " <( J. H. Hubbard, Frank M. Howe, " (t Hepzebali Hubbard, E. F. Hall, " Elisabeth Stone, 0. H. Monroe, " Geo. Marshall Howe, Ellen Elvira Gibson, " (C Harriet Maria Howe, E. L. Cornwell, " Waldo Vernon Howe, Manley Howe, " u Gertrude Howe, 1. J. Howe, Helen Marshall Howe, Charles Howe, " (( " cc Wm. E. Temple, I. A. HoAve, " <( S. Isabella Temple, Frank A. Howe, " Addie M. Temple, H. R. Sharp, " << Eev. J. H. Temple, Arthur Hall, Alice L. Howe, South Framingham, Lydia C. Hall, " " Florence A. Howe, Annie E. Hall, " <( N. H. Moore, Frank J. Hall, " " Kate C. Howe, Cambridge, Miiss. Alvin Howe, Brookfield, Mass. '' " David Howe, Cambridgeport, Emeline H. Bardwell, Southbridge, " S. M. Howe, Joshua Howe, Georgetown, " " Frank M. Howe, North Cambridge, M iss. Nathaniel Howe, " " Eliza Howe Teeie, Cambridgoport, M.tss. Mary J. Howe, " "" " " Howe Green, Geo. H. Richardson, Mary " " " " Mary Addle Green, Eanna J. Richardson, " " ' " Hattie A. Howe, Alfred A. Howe, " " Anna C. Howe, Mrs. G. E.Howe, " " " " Mrs. Caroline H. Howe, Hattie Howe, Wni. H. Howe, Francis Augustine Howe, M. D., Ncwbury- " Ellas Howe, port, Mass. " Ellas Howe, Jr., Mrs. Mary F. Howe, Newburvport, M.i>-s. Edward F. Howe, Geo. W. Hill, " " ' G. Herbert Howe, Mrs. H. D. Jones, " " S. W. Howe, Jr., Worcester, James W. Osborn, So. Abintjton " "^ " A. M. Howe, David B. Howe, " " " Elmer P. Howe, Mrs. D. B. Howe, " " " " " Howe, diaries Howe, Lyman " " " Alise Mrs. Charles Howe, L.^lritcherson, " " " ii Francis W. Howe, Isaac S. Howe, " " Harry E^Rice, Hannah AV. Howe, " " It Lewis Gates, Elijali Howe, Jr., Dedhani, " " " " Delia Gates, Julia Ann Howe, '• " " H. E. Simmons, Oliver H. Howe, '• " •• " Mrs. H. E. Simmons, Isaacus Colburn, West •' " " " John Simmons, *4. L. Howe, " H. A. Towor, Wm. R. I-Iowe, Franklin, " • " " " Emmeline Tower, Charles Howe, . ''' '' " " A. Carrie Howe, Mary Maynard, " " " Artemas Hawes, Ahnira Howe Morse, Medfield, •' " ^' " Mrs. Artemas Hawes, Mary B. Morse, " '' Mrs. L. Howes {iiee Howe). Worces- Lizzie P. Morse, Mary " " Mass. John Ord, Jr., ter, " A. Howe, Worcester, Mass. Eliza H. Bishop, Henry " " " " Alden A. Mrs. Eliakim Morse, Howej " " " Roxa Howard, . Henry W. Howe, Waltham, " " " " Barnard Sumner, Mrs. Sara M. Howe, " " " Mrs. E. D. Warner, Sarah E. Smith, " " " Eaton, Almira A. S. Batchelder, Nancy " " " Alexander Marsh, Nahum Howe, " " Mrs. Maria Marsh, Mary E. Howe, " '• " Henry A. Marsh, Lavinia A. Howe, Wm. Curtlss, Westborough, Mass. Lucy A. Howe, Northboro, " " " Mrs. Wm. Curtlss, Fannie B. Howe, " Sarah H. Wilson, Mary S. Howe, " " " " Caroline P. Mirick, Ruel Howe, " " " " Lyman Howe, Ephraim C. Howe, " " '' Abbie L. Brigham, Gilman B. Howe, " " " Eaierson B. " Silas Howe, Wilson, " B. Ann G. Howe, J. Brigham, ' " " Howe, Winchester, Anson Rice, George " " " " Howe, Mrs. Percls Howe, Mary '- " Sarah E. Leiand, Sherborn, Mass. Alonzo B. Howe, " " Charles H.Howe, Edwin F. Howe, Bolton, " " • " Lewis Howe, Winchcndon, E. W^ Barker, " " " Francis Howe, Brookfield, C. G. Barker, '• " Howe, E. A. A. Barker, Elbridge " " " " Howe, " E. G. Barker, Alphonse " " " John M. Howe, " H. D. Barker, " " " " Oliver C. Howe, S. H. Howe, " " " Julius A. Howe, Edwin B. Eames, Holliston, " " Albert S. Howe, Erookfield, Elmira B. Eame's, C. Brookfield, Mass. Pamela H. Clark, Angennet Vaughn, " a Lorenda S. Whiting, . Elijah Clark, " " " Smith, Charles E. Draper, Mary Lucy " " " Jennie Charles H. Morse, Howe, " " " Henry Howe, Mrs. Rebecca Travis, 44 THE HOWE FAMILT GATHERING. Mrs. Josephine L. Pierce, Holliston, Mass. " " Prederick W. Wilder, " Edward W. Howe, Milford, Natlian C. Howe, " " ' " " Mary J. Howe, Mrs. K. " " Mary Glines, , " E. D. Howe, Gardiner, James H. Howe, " " Harrison Howe, " " Lucy E. Howe Sweet, Gardiner, Ebenezer Howe, " Simeon Howe, " Marcus H. Howe, " " Ephraini D. Howe, C. S. Greenwood, South Gardiner, Elbridge Howe, South Gardiner, Willard Howe, South Eramingham, If Charlotte A. Howe, f ( Erank Fay Howe, Harrie M. Howe, a a Lucy Ann Ballard, Charles Howe, Mrs. Charles Howe, a Curtis Howe, Mrs. Curtis Howe, Brainard Rice, a Mrs. L. E. Eice, P. P. Field, li Mrs. P. P. Field, ii Charles D. Power, (C Tosiali Hem enway, it Mrs. Josiah Hemenway. (I n Edward S. Hemenwaj', Mrs. Edward S. Hemenway, South Era- mingham, Mass. Erank Hemenway, SouthEramingham, Mass. Henry Eames, Mrs. Henry Eames, Luther Eames, Mrs. Luther Eames, H. Gardner Eames, Elipholet Eames, Mrs. Elipholet Eames, W. R. Eames, Flora Eames, Wilbor Eames, Mrs. Catherine Eames, Angelina Eames, Fannie Eames, Emily Eames, Edwin Eames, Charles A. Stearns, Mrs. Charles A. Stearns, Mary Stearns, Henry O. Stearns, Galvin Bullard, Franklin Manson, Curtis II. Barber, Mrs. Curtis H. Barber, Thomas L. Barber, S. W. Howe, Hopkinton, Mrs. C. M. Howe, " W. N. Howe, " Clara L. Howe, " John A. Fitch, '< Lucy Ann Howe, " Martha L. Howe Long, Hopkinton, James Long, " THE HOWE FAMILT GATHERING. 45 Jubal Howe, Newton, Mass. Rev. E. G. Howe, Marshfield, Mass. Lucy Howe Rice, Barre, O. K. Howe, BoyJston Mills, James S. Stoddard, Millbury, Stillman Clark, Hardwick, ' Franklin Howe, Albert Howe, P. M., West Townsend, SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THE FUND OF THE HOWE FAMILY GATHERING, SOUTH FRAMINGHAM, AUGUST Zh 1S71. S. H. Howe, Bolton, Mass. . . . $50 00 Col. Frank E. Howe, New York, N. Y. Edward B. Howe, Lowell, Mass. Hon. Joseph Howe, Halifax, N.S. . Wm. G. Howe, Haverhill, Mass. Hon. Wm. W. Howe, New. Orleans, La. James Howe, Brooklyn, N.Y. Estes Howe, . . . A. L. Howe, Dedham, Mass. . Dr.Geo.M. Howe, Framingham, Mass. " " Willard itowe. So. •' Chas. M. Howe, Marlboro', " " Elbridge Howe, " Dr. W. J. Howe, Randolph, . " Lewis A. Howe, Marlboro', . Stors L. Howe, Montpelier,Vt. L. W. Howe, Marlboro', Mass. H. H. Howe, Burlington, Vt. . James Murray Howe, Cambridge, Mass. John J. Howe, Birmington, Conn. . Manley Howe, Boston, Mass. . '• Geo. H. Howe, Brighton, . " G. W. Howe, Natick, . " E. W. Howe. Charlestown . Rev. Moses How, New Bedford, Mass. " M. G. How, Lowell, J. H. Howe, Troy, N.Y. . Dr. F. A. Howe, Newburyport, Mass. " J. A. Howe, J3oston, Joshua B. Howe, Readsboro', Vt. . S. A. Howe, Marlboro', Mass. . 1 " " ' John A. Frye, . B. F. Howe, Ashuelot, N.H. . J. C. Howe, Sudbmy, Mass. . " O. F. Howe, Boston, " N. Howe, Lynn, Dr. Richard C. Howe, Haverhill, Mass. " S. H. Howe, Marlboro', G. W. Howe, " " N. S. Howe, Little Rock, Ark. O. Howe, Cambridge, Mass. . Prof. Thos. H. Howe, Boston, Mass. Gilbert Howe, So. Framingham, Mass. John D. Howe, St. John. N.B. Capt. F. Brigham, Hudson, Mass. . Wm. A. Howe, Greenwich, Conn. . Mrs. Lucretia Howe Amsden, Boston Highlands, Mass. Chas. Howe, Boston, Mass. " S. A. Howe, Maiden, Harry Howe, Ontario, Sai-a R. Howe, Cambridge, Mass. . J. C. Howe, Homewood, 111. . Geo. W. Leland, HoUiston, Mass. . Geo. A. Howe, West Boylston, Mass. HERALDRY. ran Mr. The folio-wing 7iotes on Heraldry are introduced-, by request, f William H. Whitmore's able vjork on this subject: For the proper description of coat-armor, which is technically termed the "blazon of arms," it Avill be convenient to divide such representations into five viz. : the helmet, and motto. parts ; shield, crest, supporters, The shield may be of any shape., with this exception : the lozenge or diamond shape is the only form which females can use^ and is reserved for them. The crest is a common adjunct of the shield, and consists of any object placed above distinction. It is on a wreath made it, and used as a hereditary generally placed tinctures of the shield sometimes the of twisted ribands of the two principal ; crest rises out of a coronet. Some of the earlier crests were merely coronets surmounted by feathers. The supporters, which are sometimes placed on each side of the shield, consisting of men or animals, are, in English heraldry, almost of the exclusive privilege of peers and members of certain orders knighthood. The use of the helmet is optional, and should never be mentioned in a blazon, of €irms. The motto is a word or sentence upon a scroll, generally, but not always, placed below the shield. • " " The colors upon a shield termed tinctures are represented in engravings by Or, or Gold, by dots. Sablo, or Black, by cross lines. Argent, or Silver, by a blank. Vert, or Green, by diagonal lines from left to right. Azure, or Blue, by horizontal lines. Purpur, or Purxjle, by cfiagonai lines from right to left. Gules, or Eed, by perpendicular lines. The points of a shield are 1 called the dexter chief The bend, a band occupying one-third of the shield, point. diagonally, as from point 1 to 9. 2 called the middle chief The bend sinister occupying one-third of the shield point. diagonally, as from 3 to 7. 3 called the sinister chief The cross being the fesse and pale conjoined. point. The saltire, composed of the bend and bend sinister. 4 called the honor or collar The chevron resembles the lower half of tlie saltire, point. with tlie upper lines brought to a jioint. 5 called the fesse point. Couped—cut off in a straight line. 6 called the xiombril or — navel point. Sa. abbreviation of sable. called the dexter base 7 Crescent—chai'ge used by a second son. point. Erased— a torn 8 called the middle base having edge. point. Enfiled—a sword is said to be entiled with any object 9 called the' sinister base which it is represented as having pierced. point. Escallop—shell. It willbe noticed that the dexter, or side, right-hand Ppr.—Abb^viation of proper—-terra for objects re- is the left of and the or left- to the observer, sinister, presented by their common form and color. hand side, is on his right. Ar.—Abbueviation of Argent. "Whenever one tincture predominates, it is con- in the field— that an ancestor has sidered, with but one exception, to be the tincture of Escallop, signiiies been on a or in the the shield; when two equal portions, it is long pilgrimage, engaged occupy Crusade. divided. The divisions are as follows : — Difference—a figure added to a coat-of-arms to dis- Per made a line. pale, by perpendicular tinguish those of a family who bear the same " " horizontal line. " fess, " arms. bend, diagonal line from point 1 on the to 9. shield, How (Lord ChedworthJ. Or, a fesse between Per bend sinister made a line, from by diagonal three wolves' heads, couped at the neck, s«., 3 point to 7. a crescent for diff. Crest—A .dexter arm, erased made a and a horizontal Quarterly, by perxjeudicular at the elbow, lying fesseways, and holding in line intersecting. the hand a scimitar, entiled with a boar's Per two Rnes erect, head, saltire, by diagonal intersecting. couped, all ppr. Motto— Justus et i^ropositi tenas. Tiie •' " are the shield cliarges objects placed upon ; the simplest with the divisions of the correspond" The following are charges comprised under tl.. sliield, and are termed ordinaries." These are: name of sub-ordinaries : — The chief, a band the third of the occupying upper canton —a in the dexter .shield. The square placed chief, and one-ninth of the shield. The fesso. a band occupying the centre third of the occi;«pying shield liorizontally. The ioescutcheon, thebordure. the lozenge, the label, The pale, a band occupying the centre third of the annulet, crescent, fleur-de-lys, the martlet, the .shield perpendicularly. escallop, etc. " By the term "blazon is meant the description of arms so precise as to enable the reader to depict the cscutclioon correctly. The rules are: 1st, the field is to- be described, whether of one tincture or two; if of two, the form of division is to be mentioned, as per pale, per fesse, etc. 2d, the principal ordinary is to be and if the the one nearest the fosse The remaining charges n.amed, none, principal charge being point.'" placed on the field are next to be described, the centre charge being described as between" them, then the tlie the the difference a label for first crescent charges on jjrinoiijal charge, canton, and lastly ; being son, for second, etc. The crest, supporters, and motto are to be seisarately blazoned after the shield. In blazon repetition should be avoided. The name of a tincture should not be repeated, but if two consecutive portions are of the same tincture, it may be mentioned only after the last. (46) <^ i
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