LIFE OF ANDREW JACKSON HOWE. 13 



" telling a more wonderful tale." In his last years he 

 had purchased the estate which was his birthplace, 

 intending to present it to his native town, in the sum- 

 mer of 1892. His wishes in this respect were faith- 

 fully fulfilled. 



He was a member of many societies for the pro- 

 motion of science and art, and gave liberally of his 

 means for the public welfare. But his special pleas- 

 ure in benefactions was where the favors bestowed 

 were known only to the recipient and himself. His 

 kind words and genial smile .involuntarily shed hap- 

 piness about him. He extended the right hand of 

 fellowship to many unknown and struggling young 

 men. When with any real need of encouragement 

 they sought him, they did not go away with a chill 

 upon their mind. He gave his professional services 

 freely and generously, rather as if it were a pleasure 

 to give them. 



From no individual in society are advice, sym- 

 pathy and encouragement more sought by people of 

 all classes than from the wise physician ; and the in- 

 fluence thus exerted, who shall measure? Students 

 who heard Dr. Howe lecture, felt his magnetism, his 

 simplicity of manner, and the plainness of his in- 

 structions ; and the admiration thus commenced was 

 invariably continued. Often, in later years, came 

 back to him expressions of gratitude from those he 

 had helped, when assistance had meant giving direc- 

 tion to their hopes and fortunes for life. And when 

 he had passed away, the voice of sorrow was unani- 

 mous from those he had taught, wherever they were 

 situated over the land. 



Dr. Howe was interested in religious movements, 

 and frequently assisted, according to his means, differ- 



