Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-05-02

alton of him personally, and also to
testify to the industry and assiduity
with which he constantly attended to
all the duties of his position.
The exercises in the hall commenced
with music by Bigelow's orchestra,
after which Gov. Dale feelingly and
briefly addressed Mr.. Gregory, allud-
ing to the profound regrets that not
only found utterance with the railroad
employees along the line of his division,
among the shippers and other patrons
of the road, but also with our citizens.
That these sentiments were not formal
but heartfelt and sincere, the vast as
semblage before him was sufficient evil
dence, Gov. Dale then presented Mr..
Gregory with purse of $500, subscrib-
ed by his many friends as token OF
respect and esteem. After a selection
by the orchestra, Mr.. Gregory returned
thanks for the handsome testimonial
that had been presented to him, not
alone for its material value, but also
for the kind words accompanying its
| bestowal. He then alluded to his long
connection with the road, covering a
period Of % years, noting many of the
changes and Improvements during
that time. His feelings on the present
occasion were those Of mingled regret
and pleasure regret that he was so
soon to sever his connection with the
people here who had done so much to
make his sojourn in Island Pond
pleasant and agreeable +; and pleasure
at the thought that his efforts in study
| ing the best interests of the road and
its patrons had been SO well appreciat-
ed as evinced by their presence there,
and the further fact that the citizens
had contributed largely to the gift
presented to him. 1t was-sad for bin
self and family to break from the hap
py associations that had surrounded
them here, where they had experience
ed nothing but kindness, and declared
that while life lasted, nothing could
efrace from their memory the present
happy and pleasant recoilections. In
closing, Mr.. Gregory paid a graceful
tribute to his successor, Mr.. Robert
Hay, and bespoke for him the same
kind and generous treatment that had
been bestowed upon himself.
Mr.. Mansur, our postmaster, Mr..
Hall. the Collector of U. s. Customs at
this port, and Others made brief re-
marks, all testifying to the one uni.
versal sentiment of regret expressed at
Mr.. Gregory's forthcoming departure.
Mr.. Mansur also spoke Of the loss 80
ciety would sustain by the absence Of
Mrs. Gregory, and then read letter
from one of the leading shippers. The
letter stated that the writer's business
had largely increased owing to the
uniform courtesy and obliging dispo-
sition of the Superintendent, and that
this sentiment was endorsed by other
shippers. Mr.. Hall spoke briefly for
himself and associates, of the good
feelings that had existed between two
such institutions as the Railroad and
| Customs, whose interests were so close
ly allied, and regretted the severance
of relationship that had been so mu-
tually agreeable.
A select musical programme was
then carried out participated in by
Mrs. Andrew, Mrs. Pottle, Mrs. Robert
son, Mr.. Baker and Mr.. Gregory, and
the proceedings of the evening were
brought to q close by singing "Auld
Lang Syne."
We can but echo the sentiments eX-
pressed by the various speakers, and
endorse all that was said touching up
on the uniform courtesy shown by
him, thus so signally honored; and al
so testify to his studious efforts to
please the patrons of the great corpor-
alton he has so long and faithfully
served. During his stay in Island
Pond Mr.. Gregory has been first and
foremost in everything that pertained
to the moral, social and intellect.
ual welfare of our community
he has contributed literally of his
means to the different religious de.
nominations here; valued member
of Grace (M. e. Church choir, and al.
ways ready to take part in all social
entertainments and gatherings. His
residence among us has done very
much towards creating q good feeling
among the patrons and communities
along the line, and has attached his
staff to him by the strongest ties Of
friendship and esteem. AS before men
toned, he sewers his connections here
with more than ordinary mutual re-
} grets, leaving his successor an excel
lent disciplined force, and an admin
istration not easy to initiate. His sue
cessor, Mr.. Robert Hay. has the repu
tation of being thoroughly energetic
: and live railroad man. of determined
: characteristics, yet withal pleasant
: and agreeable. and we hope will fur
nish compensation for the loss W.
, sustain in the transfer OF Mr.. Gregory
We extend to him hearty welcome
to Island Pond, and wish him every
sUceess in his undertaking.