Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-01-05

There was delightful little gathering at the
American House, in ibis ci,y, on Tuesday evening.
of the employees Of the Worcester and Nashua R.
Road, the evening having been set apart for The
presentation 10 Hon. Alexander Dewitt, President
of the road, Of the costly and eIegan. cane which
they had provided as a testimonial of their regard
and esteem.
Learning their intentions, Col. Dewitt, with
characteristic liberaty had directed Messrs. Tuck
er s. Bonney, provide repast in their best style,
and had extended general invitation to all in the
employ o! the corporation, and the members Of the
city press, 10 be present on the occasion. BY the
aid Of special train, which came down the road
after the abors Of the day were ended, all
sembled at an early hour, and after a short time
spent in mutual cong atuations, the whole party,
numbering seventy persons, were seated at the
bouniifuIly loaded tables Of the American House.
Edwin Bynner, Esq, the versatile and talented
editor Of the Clinton Courant, who acts in the
double capacity Of editor of the spices little sheet
in the country, and Of depot master at the Clinton
station, occupied the chair, with Col. Dewitt upon
HIS right, and Geo. w, Bentley, the Superintend-
ent, upon his left, and a signal from hima hands
fell to work upon The vands, with hearty good
will, and suspended not the clatier o knives and
forks uutil they We're filed to overlooking with The
good things set before them.
The creature comforts having all been attended TO
in most satisfactory manner, MIR Bentley rose, and
in brief but pertinent speech, presented to Col.
Dewitt, the testimonial which himself and associ-
ates had provided. ~
Col. Dewitt responded in appropriate terms, and
his remarks were warmly applauded by all present.
The employees all seemed to regard him with fial
affection; and it was not difficult to see that the
presentation of this tribute Of their regard, was no
unmeaning ceremonial.
At the close OF MIR DeWitt's remarks, Mr.. Byn-
ner gave the following sentiment:
"The City Of Worcester Famed for the enter.
prise Of its citizens, the beauty Of its women, ibe
speed of its horses. and the good qualities of its
mares (mayors) They represented at this
board, and though not foi sale, are warranted
sound"
Mayor Knoson responded in few brief, pilhy
sentences, and concluded by offering the following
toast:
+ sour Representative in the Capitol of the Nation
fitting representative of the industry, energy and
Thrift of The Heart of the Commonwealth.
toast by the Chairman, in allusion to the illegal
profession, brought up Francis Wayland ,Jr, Esq
who concluded neat and witty speech, with the
following sentiment.
'Alexander DeWitt,--a model president Of a
model road; politician without personal enemies,
and citizen without repIoach."
The next toast was "The Press" to which j.
M. Earle responded, at tne same time making feel
ing allusion to the sudden death of Captain Gerry.
The Chair gave 'sThe Land Of Cakes,'' to which
j. B. Syme responded.
Sentiments complimentary to the conductors,
clerks, and station-masters Of the Worcester aAd
Nashua Railroad Co., were given and ably replied
to.
The Chair gave, "Ow Worthy Hosts" to which
MIR Tucker responded
Mr. Calkns, master-mechanic, gave sentiment
in favor of land reform, to which Col. Dewitt made
very hearty and eloquent response.
About IL O'Clock P. N.Y. company dispersed
well satisfied with the evenings entertainment, and
still more than ever satisfied with their respected
entertainer. We are certain that Colonel Dewitt
carries to Washington no warmer wishes for his
health and happiness, than from the employees
of the company, with which he has been so honora-
by and pleasantly connected.