Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-01-10

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the shape of the most beautiful gold
mounted cane we have ever exam
ined. 1t was so quietly managed on
the part of the donors, that none
save themselves and Mr.. Jones, the
ieweler, at whose order a number of
fine canes were sent for examination
and from which the richest and best
was selected, knew anything Of the
intended testimonial. Instead of a
procession and speeches, it was deci-
ded that the Sheriff of the county,
on behalf of the Bar and officers,
should present the cane with a letter,
signed by every member Of the Bar
and every officer of the Court, 50
that all the cut and dried spectacular
drama and verbosity of the usual
formal presentations was dispensed
with, which we regard as very good
taste, and as exhibiting more feeling
than that where show rather than
sentiment predominates.
The Sheriff presented the cane
with a letter, and after wishing his
! Honor Happy New Year, retired.
The letter of presentation is as fol-
lows:
MARTINsBURG, w. VA,
January l, 1880.
To Hon. John Blair Hoge,
Judge 3D. Judicial Circuit, w. Va.
SIR The undersigned Members
| of the Bar and the Officers of the
| Circuit Court of Berkeley county,
with the highest feelings of esteem,
| herewith present to you, as Judge of
the Sd Judicial Circuit of West Vir-
| ginia, a cane, which we tender you
as an expression of our sentiment to-
ward you as an able, impartial jurist,
an exemplary citizen, an honorable
man and kind social friend.
1t is intended as mark of respect
for you in all these elements of your
character, and as token of that
friendly feeling which exists between
your Honor as Judge, and the Bar
and Officers of the Berkeley Court.
| 1t is simply voluntary recogni-
tion of your kindness and worth, and
we request its acceptance in the same
kind spirit in which it is offered.
May it always prove to you staff of
sure support, and stout reminder
of the affections of the Bar and Off
GERS of the Berk ley Circuit Court.
| (Signed.)
MEMBERS OF THE BAR.
| Chas. j. Faulkner, W. II. Flick,
E. Boyd Faulkner, J. Nelson Wisner
Geo. W. Feidt, @. j. Faulkner, jr.,
N. I Iugles, Blackburn Hughes,
T. P. H. Staub, VIM. T. Henshaw,
j. McC Duckwall, ]. S. Haldeman
L. NJ. Shader, E. S. Troxell,
D. B. Lucas,
OFFICERS OF THE COURT.
NJ. G. Nadenbousch, Sheriff,
Philip Showers, D. S.,
S. II. Martin, Clerk,
| w. b. Colston,
Archibald Oden, Commissioners.
]. 7. Picking,
The Judge politely thanked the
Sheriff, and requested that he inform
the various donors, of his apprecia-
ton of the testimonial of their good
feeling, and that later in the day he
would duly acknowledge the same
by letter, and that he would be hap
ply to have them and their friends
call during the day, which invita-
ton, we understand, was generally
complied with, as we have heard
certain good delicacies and substan-
tials highly complimented in that di-
rection. Later in the day the Judge
sent an acknowledgment of the gift,
as follows:
| MARTINsBURG, Jan'y /, 1880.
| GENTLEMEN
| No studied phrase would, fifty, ex-
press my appreciation Of your kind
ness, to-day.
| Possibly, feelings less sincere than
mine may find easy and ready utter
ance; but want words to acknoWl-
| edge, in proper terms, the very
marked distinction you have con-
ferred upon me.
Prizing the costly testimonial,
placed in my hands by Mr.. Sheriff
Nadenbousch, this morning, for its
richness of design and execution,
may be pardoned for saying that its
value is UNNECESSARILY increased by
the good wishes and kind assurances
with which you have, so generously,
accompanied its presentation.
But, coming from the members of
the Berkeley Bar and the officers of
the Circuit Court, it bears to me a
stronger and more cherished signif.
canoe, in that, it is an evidence of
the great indulgence with which
those, who have had opportunity to