Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-03-13
MEETING OF THE PIONEERS.

Ing, the list Of delinquent members Il
the matter Of regular dues a reat
serlatim. This Included those VIII
have not signed the constitution AM
bylaws, those delinquent twelv
months aud over. and those dellnquen
six months. After considerable dis
eussion relative to these impecunlou
| old fellows, OH motion, an exten
sion Of time was granted for ont
month, when, II they do not pay up
they will be let out.
The Board OF Trustees, having com
| pletcd the purchase OF the cabinet ant
removed the same to the hall OF TIN
Society, on motion, their action In th'
matter vas approved. =.
lit Is a very large and elegant cabl
net, Just such as Is wanted by the Soci
city, In which TO deposit specimens o
minerals, curiosities, relics or the old
Ell time. ETC.. The wood work Is nj
solid black walnut, and the cabinet, q
IL stands, originally cost about $6Oo.-
REr.l
G.. Bennett, Of Silver City, and Wm
Elliot OF Sutro. were now balloted fol
and duly elected members Of thu
Society.
Tho application Of j. Marye fol
membership was received and refer
red to the proper committee.
A number OF bills were read, ssmt
OF which were ordered paid and other'
were referred.
The Committee OH Sick reported
Frank Stewart and w. +. Shepard on
the sick list.
The special committee OIL. framed
testimonial or vote Of thanks to w
ID. e. Gibson, OF Gold Hill, Vice Prcsi
dent OF the Society, reported the SAINT
completed aud now In the Hall, ready
for presentation. On motion report
adopted and committee discharged.
Testimonial Presentation.
rrhls testimonial to MIR. Gibson Is q
very neat aud elegant affair, beautiful
ly and most tas,eiully executed by the
champion professor Of penmanship, W.
VI. Metcalf, OF Virginia City. Beneath
the heading. In large ornamental let
tiers, "Soclsty OF Pacific Coast Pho.
neers,"is a very we'll executed pen
drawing OF a grizzly bear, strolling
amid rocks, bushes, los' and other Wild
mountain surroundings. Underneath
this picture Is the following, written In
good, readable handsome style:
Resoirei. That tie warmest frater-
nal thanks Of this Society are hereby
rendered to our brother Pioneer, w.
ID. g. Gibson, for his munificent hospi-
tality aud the sumptuons repast given
TO this Society aud the Veterans Of the
Mexican War tour guests, ut Fort
Homestead. on the Anniversary OF
American independence, July 18th, A.
u. lS7J.
This Is followed BY n certificate
signed by the President and Secretary.
certifying that the resolution aforesaid
Is a correct copy from the record. OF
the Society. The whole Is surrounded
by u neat, ornamental border, aud set
la n rich and elegant gilt frame by ).
III. Mallard & Co., two feet wide by
two and a half feet high. II certainly
IA a splendid testimonial worthily be-
slowed, and one OF which Mr.. Gibson
or anybody else might we'll feel proud.
-REr.
Stepping to the front Of his desk.
where, on u table. rested the framed
testimonial, President McMeans ad.
dressed Mr.. Gibson In the following
Presentation speech,
Mr.. Gibson: [ appear before you
on this occasion ne tho medium through
the Society Of the Pacific Coast
Pioneers Of this city and State desire
Ia make known to you In this public
manner their high appreciation OF your
character rs q boon companion,
a true philanthropist, and n among
most honorable In your social and
business relations OF that class Of men
generally known as Pacific Coast
IL affords the great pleasure to say,
that from the hour Of your utilization
with the society at this place, your
zeal In the promotion OF its best ih-
terests has been fcrvent aud untiring,
aud that to YOU more than to any 9TH
err member are we indebted for tho
gratifying success with which the ef
OF the Society - perfect It's Or
~ranikation has been crowned.
I speak thus without Intending to
the labors OF other members
OF this Association. for many have
been Jealous co-workers with you la
noble enterprise. rendering sub
and efficient aid In the hour OF
need. Aud sir. permit me to add, that
among the qualities essential to aud
Characteristic OF the true man, which
you possess, you have. In q most Hat
sense. rendered yourself n great
favorite OF your fellow Pioneers. In
all your intercourse with us, kindness
OF heart and honesty Of Intention has
been fully and faithfully exhibited.
IL was sir la commemoration OF your
repeated acts OF liberallty toward tho
members and friends OF III organiza-
ton, and particularly on the occasion
OF the last celebration Of our National
Independence. that tho resolutions
now present In the name OF this Socie-
~, aud hope you will do Us the honor
to accept, were conceived, proposed,
aud unanimously adopted. You viii
readily perceive. sir, that there Is no
ambiguity In their ~phraseology, nor
need OF an interpreter to make their
spirit and meaning understood.
You will indulge me. sir, hope, IN
that tho mechanical perfection
OF the beautiful frame work with
which those resolutions arc surrounded,
Is only surpassed by the artistic grace
OF the efforts OF the accomplished
am,nuensis to indelibly imprint them
In living characters upon tho canvas,
and tho meritcd compliment they
breathe. May I not hope, sir, that you
will generously accept so staail q .o-
ken OF the profound respect entertain
ed for you personally BY your Brother
Pioneers. rs truly all Offering OF us
friendship, and more nom
to your character, emanating Ms
they did from gentlemen who nave
known you longest and best, aud 10
your status rs 4 citizen, than woulu
have been a gin Of furnished goiu or
.listening diamonds.
In concluding, permit me to suggest
that when the cold aud relentless hanu