Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-08-30
PRESENTATION.
JEFFERSON, Wis, August %. 1877

JEFFERSON, Wis, August %, 1871.
Editor Republican 1t was my good for
tune to arrive in this place on Saturday af-
ternoon, just in time to be present at one of
the pleasantest but at the same time the
most affecting gatherings that 1 have ever
attended. l came here for the purpose of
visiting, and bidding goodbye to Captain
Holmes, who is about to remove from This
community and take up his residence in
Tecumseh, Nebraska. On my arrival here |
learned that party of the Captains most
intimate friends had arranged a picnic for
the purpose of meeting him to express their
kind wishes for his future success and pros
perity in his new home and the busin IS
that he his about to commence there; and
at the same time to present to him a token
OF their friendship, consisting offs handsome
silver ice pitcher, goblets, and tray with the
with the following inscription beautifully
engraved on the pitcher: "Capt. C. A.
Holmes, From his friends in jefferson, Au-
gust 26, 1871" Mr.. D. Ostrander made the
pesentation on behalf of the Captains
friends, accompanied by touching and an
pirate speech, in which he alluded W ith
great feeling to the many incidents which
have occurred during the Captains long
residence in this village and which have en-.
deared him to almost every citizen here.
At the close of Mr.. Ostranders remarks
the Captain, who was taken entirely by sur
prise with the sincere exhibition of esteem
which was manifested by his friends on the
occasion, was deeply moved, and it was with
a great struggle that he controlled his feel
ings sufficiently to express his gratitude for
the token of friendship, and for the many
kindnesses that had been shown him during
theitime he had grown up to manhood among
such good friends. He spoke of the many
ties that bind him to this place, of the grave
of his beloved and respected father, and said
that when he thought of leaving for a new
home it seemed as though there was a con-
slant shadow floating before him, but that
he hoped there might be light ahead Oft
The ceremony drew many tear from
those who were present at the thought that
they must part with one who has 80 long
lived in their midst and grown SO dear
to them on account of his real worth,
and pleasant associations. After lndulging
in bountitul repast the company, consist
ing of about one hundred in number, dis
persed after expressing to the Captain their
kindest wishes for the flu ture prosperity of
himself and family.
At meeting of the Masonic Lodge-of
which Captain Holmes is the Master-in the
evening Mr.. Smith, on behalf of the breth-
rem, presented with fitting terms to the
Captain richly embroidered apron as to.
ken of brotherly love- And yesterday Miss
Haskell in well chosen remarks presented to
him on behalf OF the Sunday school scholars
an elegantly bound and illustrated practical
work as token of esteem in which they
have held him as the superintendent of
their school
No man, probably, has ever left COM
munity who has lett more friends behind
him than does Captain Holmes, and who re-
spect him higher than he is for his honesty,
candor and his gentlemanly bearing in all
his business and social intercourse with
them, aud his many friends throughout this
county and State will learn with regret that
ne is about to leave here for new home far
Their West S