New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-08
AN OLD ASSOCIATE HONORED
PRESENTATION TO THOMAS TOwNDROw.
HIS FELLowwoRKERs on THE TRIBUNE GIVl
HIM WATCH AND CHAIN ON HIS
EIGHTY FIRST BIRTHDAY.

HIM WATCH AND CHAIN on HIS
EIGHTY. FIRST BIRTHDAY.
The associates and friends of Thomas Town
drow in the various departments of The Tribune
and all his associates his attached friends
decided to give him, on the occasion OF his reach
ing The ripe age of eighty years. mark of their
esteem and affection Hence they assembled yes
terday afternoon, between and o'clock, in the
spacious library of The Tribune, and Thomas y.
Rocker, secretary of The Tribune Association and
the oldest man, except Mr. I0wndrow, III ITS
service, in behalf of his companions and friends
on the paper, presented to Mr.. Towndrow an eN-
ceedingly handsome gold watch and chain The
watch which is of the excellent workmanship of
the Waltham Company, bears on the front of the
outer case the initials " r. r. in a neat monogram,
with the date 1890 inscribed below. On the in
ner part of the case is the inscription Thomas
Towndrow, from his associates of The Tribune. on
his slst birthday. May I, 1890"
Mr. Rockers address was as follows:
Ny Old Confrere:
! have been ASKED to perform one Of those OFFICES
am greatly pleased with the honor conferred on
me by nv fellow workmen on The Tribune. With
BUT saving more preface 10 the dutv ! am asked
10 perform. will read The following letter;
an ~, Office Of The Tribune, May :, 1890;
Tribune desire to their etecm and affection FOR
Eou as You reach your eighty first birthday.
have been wears of faithful and modest hi highly
lscf and effective labor, and Your excellent qualities
-FOUR loyal earnest but unassuming character. have
won for yon the respect and friendship Of every
"Anhough YOU have toed diligently and zealously
Tor so long time sun Young and vigorous
Of happy Useful life may be- added so iS K the nj cSre
that you have already spent. and that may round
ont century and prove indeed, the patriarch of the
profession.
next twenty in agreeable and comfort bc
ner we unite IN presenting 10 you the accompanying
I'VE hope that all the hours that the watch may mark
for you will be pleasant ones, while the chain
serve TO remind you of the ties of goodwill that bind
now place in your hand the watch and
chain, with my best and warmeSt good wishes.
Appsnsel Tom. il is lang syne VIC were first ac,
quaint Nearly one half Of century have YOU and
news of the day and putting it in typ How many
Of our acquaintance and friends who were editors.
on the press Of this city have gone to that undis-
covered country from whose bourne no traveller ever
too. like one who trcadS alone some banquet hall
deserted will not Sadd.n our hearts on this occa-
sion by naming the dead Peace be unto their ashes
We have come together 10 greet anu make yoi
happy. We want 10 rake ont Of the emherS Of yonr
long and Honorable ne some 0f the sparks b we se S
and shine in your face of your and good heart.
We believe YOU feel grateful 10 God. who has been 50
gracious and kind 10 YOU, in giving YOU unusual
health long life and willing hands TO do the work
YOU have found I'm your path. We do not ask for
words Of gratitude for what We have done Tor YOU
We know that You cannot utter words that would
convey TO your feelings al this time. No one can
do this under Ike circumstances. We want simply;
you 70 permit ~ to believe that we have done kind
and loving Office in giving you token Of our feelings
Although have put watch on YOU II i not
that which i placed on criminal. nor Tie watch
the Rhine II is an emblem of our love and re-
spect. II can DC remembered like unto that Of
mother childhood. fathers In our hovhood.
our WIFE. i'm manhood and Gods throughout oar
lives. II j. something you can show with PRIDE 70
volr family and friends the expressed opinion OF
your fellow worlmcn.
when Mr. Greeley went 10 Europe the compositors
and Others connected with The Tribune az that
time gave him a watch and chain-a Waltiam
watch, the same companv's make now
gwen 10 Won. They wanted him 10 have.
when abroad an American made watch, for the
reason that watch making 10y machinery was then
new American industry. I mention this incident be
cause think present and We're on" oi IN"
party no made the present.
have no other act to perform in tns comedy ~
life except 20 assign YOU 10 duty for the remainder
Of the day. ~ old friend. Won will now 20 from
this Office 10 Your home. there show and tell vour
children and friends what bcfe Won on Your eighty
sleep. come back 10 This Office for further orders ZAP
plausc)
Mr. Towndrow expressed in a few words his
thanks for the gift. Il have always tried TO do
my duty he added. and shall continue TO try
10 do il as long as am able 10 move Cheers
AZ the end of the pleasant reunion three cheers
and tiger were heartily given for MI Town
drow
The letter 70 Mr. Towndrow was engrossed in
a very beautiful and artistic STYLE IN the manrcr
Of the beautiful ancient Illuminated manuscript. nv
James g. Cooper, of the publication department of
The Tribune II was signed by all those connected
with The Tribune. editors correspondents, re
porters. members of the publication department. OF
the composins room, and others who had united
in this testimonial.
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