82 THE ISLAND OF NANTUCKET. 



assembled in the Town Hall to celebrate with appro- 

 priate ceremonies W illiam Had wen Starbuck's gift 

 to the home of his birth. Hon. William 11. Easton 

 presided. Brief but eloquent remarks were uttered 

 in remembrance of the donor's gift, by many gentle- 

 men present.* 



But in the glow and glory of the new, I would not 

 forget the preachment of the old. It has a history 

 closely allied to the early enterprise of Nantucket's 

 hardy sons and daughters. In a copy of the Nantucket 

 Inquirer bearing date Jan. 21, 1823, I find this 

 interesting item : ' c That Clock. — Robert W. Jenks 

 announces that the clock that has been preparing for 

 the use of the town, to be put into the South Congre- 

 gational tower, is in motion at his shop, and will be 

 placed in position the ensuing week." 



u Ah, the old shall hear a chime, 



In its bell, of early time, — 

 In the ringing, swinging tongue it knew so well; 



Willing hands shall mark the hours, 



All thy nerves thrill with new powers, 

 Keeping up the chorus of the olden rhyme. 



Old and New ! They are ours. 



Tribute for the men who wrought 



In the drift of forceful thought ; 

 Take the old away with mild, becoming grace. 



In the forge's fiery glow, 



At the anvil, blow on blow, 

 It was framed, then put within its rightful place ; 



* Mr. Starbuck afterward ordered the whole exterior of the 

 churcli painted, and its dome gilded at his own expense. 



