The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-17
ENDURANCE REWARDED.

RECEPTION TO NINE. ANDERsoN-THE pEDEs-
TRAN PRESENTED WITH SILVER TEA SER
VICE.
Nine. Anderson was rendered reception last even
ing in Mozart Garden Brooklyn. by number Of
well known gentlemen Of that city who desired to
express their appreciation of the work she had done
by presenting her with suitable testimonial. The
garden was handsomely decorated, and u couple
of long tables on the main floor were
covered with refreshments The party sat
down to table at about half-past nine o'clock, Mme
Anderson occupying the head of one table, with her
husband, Mr.. Paley, on her right and Mr.. A. r.
Samuels on her left General Catlin sat next to Mr.
Samuels and opposite to Mr.. John II. Simonson
There were about one hundred and fifty ladies' and
gentlemen present After the eatablcs had been dis
cussed Mr.. samucls introduced General Catlin. who
had been selected to make the presentation.
The General began his remarks with dissertation
on legs abiding in playful the fact that
Corporal Tanner had been selected on Monday night
to make speech about lady that owned the fastest
and finest feet in the world. 1t savored rather OF
huge joke that the selected to talk that
sion could not make 2.7O0 quarter miles In 2,700
that something OF more than ordinary interest had
been done by this lady to induce many distin-
guished men of Brooklyn to mark her successful
performance by the presentation of handsome sill
yer service.
ANDEnsoN's REMARKS.
Mime. Anderson, in response, said that IL had been
an easy task for her to speak when the stage, for
she then doing her work; but on this occasion
there something more. Referring to General
Catlin's remarks to her walk having been
example to women. the lady pedestrian said:-"I
trust in Him that gives our strength in mind
and body. He is all powerful and able to
give all require, IL only put
trust in Him. I think the very weakest of
us might do great things, IL they could
only feel that they have the Great High
King for a friend i dare say this kind of talk may
seem strange coming from me, but II 10 what feel
and try 20 be sincere and honest in everything
do l do not think that the work that do on Sun
day is productive OF any harm as people might go to
far worse places Nothing transpircs In my presence
OF improper nature. and l do not think .
wish to learn to walk they must commence I
have done and do their work by degrees II they
have been accustomed to walk two blocks every day
Let them walk three the next and Ave tho next and
they will soon be able 10 walk several miles, They
will find that they will become stronger and healthier
women"
Nine. Anderson concluded by thanking the press
and everybody who had assisted her In her under
taking.
SERVICE.
The testimonial consisted OF a sterling silver tea
set that cost $780, The set comprises coffee pot tea
pot sugar bowl milk jug, slop basin and tray. Each
OF tho different articles bears the following nscrip
ton presented TO Nine. Anderson by the citizons
OF Brooklyn token of their admiration OF her
physical endurance. under the direction of A. II.
Samucls and j. ii. Well" Alter few more speeches
the party dispersed