The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-11-09
HONOR TO WHOM HONOR Is
DUE.
Presentation to Mr.. James Cum
ningham, Deputy Chief OF the
Quebec RiVes PO''ce,
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On Saturday morning, at ii o'clock,
a very pleasant event occurred al the
Office OF the Agency OF the DcpaI t.
ment of Marine, Mr.. James Cunning
ham being presented by the leading
merchants of Quebec, The officers Of
the Department of Marine, and ihc
officers and men Of the Government
River Police force, with a magnificent
silver plated fitting ice pitcher and
goblet, also Il Superior Persian lamb,
(creamer) fur coat, cap and gaunlels.
In the presence of The force, drawn
up in parade, j. Z. Gregory, ESQ, in
well-choSen, happy words, presented
10 Mr., Cunningham the pitcher, coat,
cap and gloves in the name Of the
donors, as IA token of The high esteem
in which they hold him as 4 public
officer, citizen and friend, upon the
anniversary of his 50th years Onnec
ton with the Quebec River Police.
No more worthy man ever received Il
mark of esteem from his friends and
admirers, is the opinion Of every one
who knows Mr.. Cunningham, vino
was very much affected by the kindly
feeling shown to him and beautifully
and modestly expressed his thanks
aud claimed only to have tried to do
his drty all through his he, and was
grateful that his Efforts were crowned
with such a magniii cent reward.
The beautiful pitcher and goblet
were purchased from Mr.. Louis Eru-
neau, of ST. Roch's, and the valuable
furs from Mcssrs. G.. II. RenIrew Il
Co., Buade street; Upper town.
After the presentation ch1Crs were
given BY those present for the lecipi-
ent, j. U. Gregory, Esq, Chief rrudcl
and the Press.
The address reads as follows:
To Mr.. James CaaHiRghcB', DeqI,g
Ch!erQ Of the QUs6ec Ricer Police.
SIR: Some few days ago your CHEZ
brought 10 my attention the fact, that
on the 9th of October, 1883, you
wonld arrive at your 50th years con-
n~ection with the River Police Force.
Over 20 years of this time | have been
in almost daily communication with
you, and IL years your chiet has also
depended upon you as his deputy.
During your long services you have
proved yourself an honorable and
efficient public %seryant,and Il rue mCn,
eXa,tin your duties and generous in
those human acts, which you are call
ed upon TO show to your fellow men
in duties. Knowing Ina; our high APP
probation of you is fully shared in by
the merchants and others who know
you, we presumed that they would be
pleased to share with uS, in presenting
you with a token Of esteem, and | aml.
happy to say they have done 50 most
chcerfully and the result Is:
In the am OF the merchants CT
Quebec, the officers of the agency of
the Department of Marine, and tue
officers and members of the Govern
ment River Police Force, l present
you this pitcher and goblet. Nav
you long live TO qual from it the
purest of liquids, if you ever mix il
with anything stronger may ittemind
you that our friendship towards you
has been warmed by the generous
mixture of that OF your many other
friends.
l am also happy 10 present you from
the same donors, this beautiful fur
coat, cap aud gaunlets, that they may
keep you warm and comfortable and
moi only help TO preserve your valua-
BILE life for your country's sake, but
that of your many friends, is our most
earnest prayer.
LMr. James Cunningham is the
father of Ms. e.. FLANAGAN, of Scrah-
ton.