The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-06-29
Cane Presentation.

Last FRIDAY evening huWDer VI IL
dies and gentlemen of Woodsfeld, and {
delegation of gentlemen from Bellairt
assembled at the Court House to wit
ness the ceremonies OF a cane presen
ration to Mr.. A. G. FEELEY, Conductor
on the Bellaire d Southwestern
Twenty-four ladies Of Woodsfeld and
several gentlemen friends Of Mr.. Fee
LEY, residing in B.llaire, were the do
nors.
Friday evenings train brought Mr.
FEELEY and friends. accompanied by The
Bellaire Orchestrs. At 9 o'clock, Hon
j R MORRIS presented the cane, mag.
ni6cent gold headed one, to Mr.. FEELEY
accompanied by the following remarks
Mr.. FEELEY: On behalf Of the ladies
OF Woodstield, take pleasure in pre-.
sen,ing to you this elegant cane. Rec
ognizing in You an efficient and an &C.
com nodating ofil;er Of the Bellaire and
Southwestern Railroad, they have felt il
their privilege, as we'll as duty, in this
public manner, to express their grateful
appreciation of your uniform kindness
and gentlemanly department whenever
place in your care:
May this scene be 10 you one Of the
most lasting and cherished remeniscen-
| ces of after life. And while you do not
now need this cane as support for de
cllnlng years. yet wear it as mementc
of the confidence reposcd in you by iti
donors. Shonld difficulties and danger.
at any time hereafter surround you, in
your chosen calling, reflect that. by this
Gift, GOODNESS, calmness and firmness o
purpose are expected of you. that yor
may lead those under your charge safely
through oil the dangers that may threat.
en- them.
Be at all times hereafter, as you have
been heretofore, aft ,ble, courteous. NJ
man ever lost anything by being, unde
all circumstances, gentleman. Aut
speaking to you as one many years J ou
senior, let me say that only because o
/ full confidence in your ability, integri
ty. courtesy and gentlemanly demeanor
has this presentation been made. There
| fore, be true to your duty, be- true tt
Yourself, and the donors Of this elegan
cane will have cause to rejoice that thei
present was worthily bestowed.
i For the faithful worker rest will com
ere long, though he may have. to pas
through the valley Of shadows ant
gloom. Then faler not in you= onwar
march, nor look back, but press on ant
strive to earn a sweet rest when comes
the eventide
! And now, Mr.. FEELEY, take this cant
and with it the best and kindest wishe
of it's fair donors for the future welfar
Of yourself and the young gentleme
from Bellaire who have so kindly assis
ted in the pleasures of this occasion
wherever kind Providence may cas-
r your aud their lots.
Mr.. FEELEY accepted the present an
thanked his fair friends for the compl
ment, in a brief but decidedly gracef'
little speech.
, After Mr.. FEELEY had been congrat1
lated, quadrille was called and SOC
the young folks were gripping the lig
fantastic" to the enjoyment of then
! selves and the audience.
The Orchestra is a fine one and fu
nished music that highly pleased IL
, dancers, as we'll as the lookers-on. The
1 services will he in demand at the me-
: dance in Woodsfield.
a About 2 o'clock in The morning aft
n having danced to their hearts conte
/ the party broke up, all being we'll pleas'
v with the evenings programme.
!. Afterwards the Orchestra serenad'
at the residences Of Judge MoRRl
4 Judge OKEY, M. w. T. Morris, Mr..
d L MOONEY. Mr.. A. D. DRiGes, the Pu
Usher of The SPIRIT and others.