The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-04-29

far than could be estimated in dollars and
cents The historian and poet OF the future
would be sure to ascribe due credlt 10 MN VINO
had pushed humanity forward by enabling his
fellows to attain places OF usefulness ana
teaching them the right road When he whom
they desired to honor first came to this field
some mistrusted and did not cooperate, but the
honest purpose was soon manifest that har-
mony prevailed and a division was here eStab-
liShed which is unparalleled. new HELD was
about to demand the efforts OF this same man,
and they were unwilling that he should depart
without a formal and substantial expression OF
the sentiments which his fellow workmen en-
tertained for him To this end they presented
him with an elegant fowling piece with accou-
trements and case complete, which would
AFFORD diversion from labor and means OF
pleasant recreation. and at such times they de-
sired to be remembered by him.
And more-as mark of their esteem which
he could well be proud to transmit to his chill
dren, they presented him with set of resolu-
lions, passed by the foremen and engineers,
handsomely engrossed by q skilled hand and
asked him to receive all in the fullest spirit OF
anect1onate regard.
ITO Mrs. Hinckley, appreciating her intimate
connection with many kind works, and desiring
to testify their belief in the truth which says
that a good man is always better by reason OF
having good wife. and as mark OF the es
accept q beautiful watch with the request that
when far away beyond'the mountains she would
as often as she looked at it recall the friends by
the Wasatch.'
In response to this touching and appropriate
presentation Mrs Hinckley said with much
feeling bnd Slight embarrassment:
II can only thank you so kindly for this
beautiful present which will prize berause OF
the spirit which prompted you to give IT TO me.
IN RESPONSE.
On behalf of himself for the elegant gun and
| the resolutions, Mr.. Hinckley said: II cannot
reply to these kind words and evidences OF
esteem for my heart is too full. OF any success
which 1t has been my good fortune to achleVe
each OF you are entitled to goodly share, and
my proudest feeling is that carry with me
your confidence and good will. "
And even the old folks we're not forgotten AT
the conclusion of the formal presentation, and
at the request of a number of The neignbors and
friends of the family, Mr. Murphy presented
| Mrs. Porter, the aged mother of Mrs. Hlnckley
with pair Of elegant gold trimmed spectacles.
| She was so completely overcome with emotion
that she could merely respond, as her eyes
filled with tears, Il thank you'll thank you. "
THE RESOLUTIONS.
Whereas, We, the engineers and fremen o
the Utah division of the Union Pacific system
have learned that A. G. Htnckley has resigned
his position as master mechanic OF this division
! to accept better position elsewhere; therefore
be it
Resolved, That while we take pleasure in hi
promotion and congratulate him thereon, WI
deeply regret that such advancement sewers tn
close official ties that have bound him to US TO
nearly two years; and
Resolved, That we hereby assure him tina
manner and fair and impartial decisions OF a.
questions presented to him, have won for MIR
the highest respect and esteem of each an
every one with whom he has been associated
and brought about an unusual cordlal1ty b(
tween the company and its employees; and
Resolved, That we present to him the carr
est assurance of our continued interest in hi
welfare, and also our belief that the qualtle
which have won for him our esteem Will max
certain his success in the position assumed
him.
These resolutions were handsomely framed
, with locomotive engine as central hgur
and were the product of the pen of w. H. Col
den, of the Salt Lake business college.
The gun was q No. 10 S2-inch Parker, han
merless, with fine Bernard steel barrels, in
. ported walnut stock, silver shield, fine checl
ing, and cost $50.
= The watch was a beautiful lady's size Wa
= than and upon it was inscribed ITO France
Q M. Hinckley, by friends in Salt Lake"
d After the presentations, Mrs. H1nckley, MI:
Grimrod and Mr.. Lamereaux favored the cor
pany with some choice selections of instr
mental and vocal music, and bidding the
friends goodbye and Godspeed the compan
Y dispersed.
:, AS Mr.. Hinclsley shook hands with his fello1
Il workmen many expressions of kindly lntere
y were given and to each and all reassuranceS
" long remembrance and true appreciation
their mark of esteem were made. The fami
8 leave on Saturday for st. Joe.
7 Mr.. Hiuckley is a native OF New York al
. entered the railroad service in 1871, on Il
u Chicago s. Iowa line. He was transferred
= the Chicago & Northwestern, and later was
a the Chicago g. Burlington where he RENAME
e until the strikes after which he went to u
= Union Pacific. He now assumes place wi
the st. Joe, Grand Island, Lhicago & Kans
q CITY line. He has been married thirteen yea
IS and has three interesting children.