The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-04-03
CANE PREsENrArloN.-On Saturday

CANE PREsENrATloN.-On Saturday
afternoon, a very pleasant meeting OF
the boilers of La Belle Mill was held at
the mill, the occasion being the retire
ment of J. R. Robinson, foreman Of La
Belle forge. Mr.. Robinson is about
Leaving his occupation Of boiler
to become a farmer, and his fellow
workmen seized the opportunity to pre-
sent him with gold-headed cane and a
pair Of gold spectacles. The cane is
very beautiful one, purchased from
Hennegan g. Co., and is handsomely in
scribed Presented to John R. Robin
son, on April l, 1871" A. A. Fulton
was selected by the boilers to make the
presentation speech. He said:
Mr.. RoBGNsoN:-To me has been as
signed one Of the most pleasing duties
of nv life. To me has been given, be-
cause of my muscle, / expect, by your
friends and fellow workmen OF the La
Belle Mill, the pleasure Of Gaming you,
sir, right here in the presence OF those
who admire you for your many noble
and stirling qualities as man, citl-
zen and mechanic.
1t is with pain and regret that We
have heard that you are to leave us
shortly, but we know that while you
will find other friends to cheer with the
kind words and actions your benevolent
heart is ever prompting you to speak
and do, you will nowhere find truer
friends than among the iron boilers Of
! La Belle Mil, and none who can more
heartily wish you health, wealth and
prosperity.
As a slight testimonial OF the regard
and high esteem we have for you, sir.
accent this cane, which | now present
on behalf Of the boilers OF La Belle
Mill, and with it their hearty wishes
for your success and happiness in life.
MAY the flowers Of friendship and pros
perity spring up around your footsteps
as You tread LIES pathway, and when
YOUR locks shall be white with the SHOWS
of many winters, and you shall have
fallen into the age of the'sere and yellow
leaf" may this prove faithful staff, a
stay for your tottering footsteps, as you
20 down the hill OF life. Take this cane,
sir, and in other days, and when you are
surrounded hv other friends, remember
us with that fond regard We shall al
WAYS cherish for You.
The cane, you will observe, has been
suitably inscribed, but, As some of your
friends have suggested that, although it
is a nice affair, perhaps You can't see
it," they have directed me to hand you
this pair OF gold spvctacles, and then,
whether YOU can see ii or not, You will
know how it is yourself" Take them,
sir, and with them orr best wishes that
all Your future days may be bright,
peaceful and prosperous,
Mr.. Robinson, in receiving the articles
was considerably astonished, as he had
not the slightest idea ofwhat was COM
ing. He managed, however, to make a
pretty fair off:hand speech, as follows
GENTLEMAN:-l scarce know how to
reply to You as this has rather taken
me hy surprise, as never expected any
thing OF the kind But | suppose |
must say something in reply.
believe ! can say with a clear con
science I have endeavored to make
everything agreeable TO every person
concerned and, at the same time, with
out working against the interest of the
owncI- in favor of the men or against
| the men in favor Of the owners, ] have
always rrei 10 avoid partalty and so
/ far as ! know have succeeded feel
very sorry to leave as | have spent a
very pleasant time among you, but we
are not always able TO control circum-
stances.
| thank Won for this token of your
esteem and affection, and shall keep
them in remembrance of You all. |
appreciate them, and Your selfdenial
the more, knowing, as do, the feeling
which prompts you, after having lost so
much time during the past year; and
when have occasion to use this beau
>tiful staff to assist me in my declining
years it will bring 10 me grateful re-
membrance; and as my eyes grow dim
| shall use these handsome spectacles
with feeling Of satisfaction knowing
from whom they come.
In conclusion I would once more
thank you and bid YOU farewell, hoping
that prosperity may attend you and
that you may always command the
highest wages for your work.
BURNETT KAILrSToN is the hest