wit that, never obtruding itself, is never missing when the place for it
exists. He made himself thoroughly acquainted with questions at issue,
and with questions in general connected with the interests of the
Commonwealth. His addresses commanded attention and commended themselves
to the common sense of the people, and the result was inevitable. He
entered upon the administration of affairs with his customary vigor, and
during his first year in office won the respect of men of all shades of
political opinion by the ability and impartiality with which his duties
were performed. While neglecting none of the details of official
business Governor Robinson found time to attend to those social
requirements that have long been imposed upon the Chief Magistrate,
dignifying by his presence and enlivening by his timely remarks all
kinds of gatherings, the aim of which has been to broaden social
relations, or to advance the welfare of the community in any way. In the
election of November, 1884, he was again the Republican candidate for
Governor, and was re-elected. In his personal appearance Governor
Robinson is what might be termed a clean-cut man. He is of good stature,
compactly built, with a well-shaped head and a face in which are seen
both intelligence and determination. His temperament is very even, and
though he does not appear to be a man who could be easily excited, he is
one who can be very earnest. His manners are pleasant, and in meeting
him a stranger would be apt from the first to accord him, on the
strength of what he appears to be, full respect and confidence.

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[Illustration: Oliver Ames]

OLIVER AMES.