The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-06-11

speech Of Prof Carmichael
and Reply Of Prof Norton.
One of the finest and largest aud
fences we have ever seen at the Nor
NAL assembled there Tuesday even
Ing to attend the Farewell Recep-
tion of Prof. Norton aud wife tend
cred by their numerous friends.
At an early hour the elegant parlor
and other rooms were well filled,
with our best citizens. An hour
was spent in social intercourse
Mr.. and Mrs. Norton receiving and
and conversiDg with their friends.
Ate o'clock all repaired to the
large audience room to witness the
presentation ceremonies.
Assembled there, Prof. Carmich-
ael called to order and delivered the
presentation address, from which
we arc permitted to copy as fol-
lows, only regretting that we have
not room for 1t entire.
After abiding to the pain of part
ing Prof. G. said.
1t is with thoughts like these we feel
prompted TO express, when in behalf of
your friends, we are called upon To adj
dress you As you are about to take your
leave OF your friends, whose hearts are
bound to yours by the ties OF friendship
and the stronger and better ties OF chris
tian love. May learn with Il regret
which they make no attempt TO conceal,
that you are about to terminate your res
idence In this city and take up your abode
in another and distant state. They bear
cheerful testimony 10 your activity, intiu-
ence and usefulness in the church, the
Sabbath school, this educational institu-
ton, OF which you have been from its
first organization an honored, respected
and efficient teacher, and in connection
with the various moral and benign enter-.
prises In which the good arc ever foundS
They are glad TO be furnished with a tit
ting opportunity to assert their indebted
ness To you, for the many gratuitous Ia
bors which you have ever so cheerfully
and satisfactorily performed. They count
IL n privilege to make known To you the
benefits they have received from your un-
varying and consistent character. You
may be we'll assured that they do not
willingly part with you, and that you will
be sadly missed when they shall look upon
your face'and hear your voice no more.
Many who are moved by the emotions
thus expressed, are unwilling that you
should proceed to your future home
without bearing with you that which
shall constitute at once a token or their
appreciation OF your virtue and a memo
rial OF their love. They have threiore Sc
lected for this purpose, and through me
desire to present to you this elegant gold
watch and chain. Whenever you may
look upon its face, may IL be trans
lated INTO the feature OF some friend left
behind, and may It ever be TO you what
you have been to them, faithful COM
panion aud a trustworthy guide. And
may this chain remind you IT that of
friendship and its fastenings that OF faith
cemented by love.
The warmest and purest wishes of all
who have assembled and OF all who have
enjoyed the qualification and experienced
the profit OF your acquaintance, since you
first took up your residence in this city,
Will attend you TO ySur new held OF duty
aud OF labor. You will have our sympa-
Ihies and theirs in your efforts to educate,
both as scholars aud christians, the youth
or that noble state which Is thenceforth
10 be your abiding place. Assured OF
Your ildillty there, as here, In the promo
lion OF intellectual, moral and christian
culture, we promise to plead with the
Master In your behalf, that fidility may
be coupled with success and both may be
crowned with happiness. Whether or
not the good Lord shall be pleased that
unto whom the memories OF this occa-
sion must be fragrant in all the future,
shall meet hereafter in the flesh, let US all
silently join In the petition, that we may
all be united and may all be His in that
day when he makes up his jewels.
At this point Mrs. Nellie New
man, q former graduate of the Nor
NAL, stepped forward and handed
to Prof. Norton the elegant present
above alluded to. The works are of
the elgin stamp, and the case and
chain are heavy and rich. The
present comes from the Emporia
iewelry establishment of T. NJ. Fry.
And on the inside casing was engrav
ed in the best style by o. A. Shat
tuck, of the post Office jewelry
store, the words, Presented to
Prof ii. L. Norton by Friends in
Emporia, Kansas, June Sth, 1875.
After this ceremony, Miss Efiit
Partch, of the preset graduating
class, and q newly-elected teacher,
and on behalf of that class and stu
dents, stepped forward and with {
few well-chosen words presented
Prof Norton a fine album contain
ing photographs of the members o.
the class.
Prof. Norton, in a most feeling
manner, spoke nearly as follows:
Ny Dear Friends: receive your beautiful
gin with = feeling akin to pain. There is
pain which pertains TO neglect, n want OF ap
probation, earnest efforts Scorned, TAI
lAbors overlook ed. and there Is another which
burdens the heart that cannot express IL
srAtitude-thAt aches under lead OF unde
served gifts and blessings. Such \ pain Il
mine Tonight. feel overwhelmed by you
generosity and goodness
lt Is now ten years since l nrSt came q
dwell among you. That Was dark time 70
Young Kansas. For years our people had beer
dwelling - Ia n camp, not knowing at wha
hour = cruel foe might come ralding over tn
Lorler, 10 repeat the scenes OF the sask o
Lawrence I well remember the ride to Law
gaucR upon y construction train-the lonj
ride over the prairies. the gladness witt
which greeted the pioneer homes of the lit
lie village Of Emporia, Prot. Kellogg hal
brinKing 10 II all the energy and skill of n
aLle, enthusiastic, practical young teacher
aLs wrought a noble work here; am glaa
tuzt he Is present tonight, 20 behold how
Aurtured so well. / another onesof tn
founders of the school before me, Mr.. 4. v
Eskrldge, 70 whose legislative tact and skill
ahe Normal school owes its existence Their
ar. imbued " ith the true Pilgrim spirit, VIII
has now eono 10 his rsward-the Rev. g.
Morse. His was the task Of especially Shap
ang the literary work OF the Institution.