The history of the state of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations . irector of the Providence Dry Dock Marine RaiCompany; of the Windham Manufacturing Compan;of Willimantic for several years; secretary of thProvidence Press Company for a time after itreorganization in 1880. The value of Mr. Popes executive ability and constructive policies in these organizations cannot be overestimated. The demands 0these various interests upon his time made any connection with public life, otherwise than as a businesleader, impossible and he never became identified willpolitics or public affairs. He was, ho
The history of the state of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations . irector of the Providence Dry Dock Marine RaiCompany; of the Windham Manufacturing Compan;of Willimantic for several years; secretary of thProvidence Press Company for a time after itreorganization in 1880. The value of Mr. Popes executive ability and constructive policies in these organizations cannot be overestimated. The demands 0these various interests upon his time made any connection with public life, otherwise than as a businesleader, impossible and he never became identified willpolitics or public affairs. He was, however, active and prominent in thclub and fraternal life of the city, and was a charter member of the Narragansett Boat Club. He waa true sportsman, keenly interested in yachting. Hwas also one of the first members of the SquanturAssociation, a member of the Commercial Club, thHome Market Club of Boston, the Hope Club cProvidence, of which latter he was treasurer fcfour years, and a member of the board of governoifrom 1S85 to 1891. His religious affiliation was wit. <^^^^ Xf^ L^^ BIOGRAPHICAL 259 le Congregational church. He was a man of mag-etic personality, cultured and of refined tastes. Jus-ce and the strictest code of ethics characterized his•ansactions in the business world, and by friends andDrapetitors alike he was considered the. soul of Henry Pope married, September 27, 1888,!atherine Elizabeth Robertson, daughter of Andrewnd Maria (Halcro) Robertson, of Montreal, Pope survives her husband and resides at Young Orchard avenue, Providence. Mr. Popeied at his home in Providence, February 16, to his memory came from all sources. Ai-iend said: Who of all that went to him for advice was everisappointed In the final outcome? Under an Irapa-ent manner and an air of desire of being rid of thehole subject, were hidden a careful listening anditerest and in a few days or so there came from hima opinion vested in cautious language.
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