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the good of humankind. Even his severities were gentle. 

 A certain survival of Puritan aspect was lighted up with 

 the genial glance of an eye which bore recognition and 

 sympathy for the common lot of earth. Modesty approach- 

 ing to shy diffidence was supported by the manly integri- 

 ty and courage of simplicity which turn the seeming 

 weakness of a character into finer strength. There was 

 an outward uprightness of carriage that spoke of the 

 rectitude within. He was more like to do a good deed by 

 stealth, than to wait for thanks or acknowledgment. 

 Every man who so lives must help other men to live in the 

 spirit of this creed. 



Samuel Hutchinson, of Peabody, died June 27, 1891, 

 aged 76 years. For many years he had not enjoyed good 

 health. 



Sidney C. Bancroft, of Peabody, died July 28, 1891, 

 aged 65 years. For many years Mr. Bancroft was a dis- 

 tinguished member of the Essex bar. He was born in 

 Peabody in 1826, and began life as a mason. A love of 

 literature rather than a distaste for mechanics prompted 

 him to leave his trade and adopt a profession ; as a parlia- 

 mentarian he had few equals. He was a regular atten- 

 dant at all the meetings of this Society whenever health 

 would permit, and his voice was always heard in all de- 

 bates where he will be much missed. 



William H. Little, of Peabody, died August 16, 1891, 

 aged 82 years 10 months. He was born in the same house 

 where he died. For many years he was engaged in the 

 leather business. He was a man of more than ordinary 

 intellectual powers and had a marked taste for general 

 mechanics. He was very genial, always having a sunny 

 smile and a pleasant word for all he came in contact with. 

 He had served his native town two years in the legisla- 

 ture and for many years he had been a valued member of 

 the trustees of the Peabody Institute, also he was a man 

 who took a great interest in the fire department of the 

 town, having for many years been a member in his young- 



