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

The columns Of THE HERALD some days ago
announced that Master Mechanic n. C. Hinck-
ley had resigned his position with the Union
Pacific at this point and would remove to St.
Joe, Mo, about the 1st of May. The nremen
and engineers of this division decided that they
would not allow himself and family to depart
without expressing in suitable manner the
kindly feeling and high regard which they en-
tertained for them. According it was arranged
that an informal reception should be given at
the parlors CT the Union Pacific hotel, which
were kindly rendered for the occasion by that
best of hosts, Ben w hittemore, and last even
ing was liked upon as the date. The necessary
committees were appointed to arrange for
surprise OF fun and pleasure, for such the occa-
sion proved to be, and every detail was carried
out IN manner highly creditable to those con-
cerned AT o'clock the retiring Official was
requested 10 meet the boys at the head office
ana when all had assembled Engineer j. II.
Cook cleared double frog rom his throat and
with face Deamlng all over with fun, took
the floor and addressing his chief, said
the boys had learned with much regret of the
issuance of special order No. So whereby he
was requested to stoke up and run back TO the
great valley OF the Missouri there to assume
duties which might permit of his washing his
face and hands on special occasions and dis
penSirg with blue oYerails and grease can.
That knowing Of his fondneSS for field sports
| they had taken This occasion to present him
with a slight token Of their regard. Much
trouble had been exp 7rienced finding the arti-
| cleS most desired, ana IN TACT there had c IN
| great discussion among the boys as 10 The
| quality indignantly to be given. However. in
q spirit of compromise they had at last selected
a fowling piece of the vintage Of 1876 that was
warranted TO kill everything in range and kick
| all behind it. To this they had ADDED
! the necessary accompaniment in the shape of
a hunting dog, with points that would at once
| catch the eve of any sport Sman) and ueui-
/ gree that might well be questioned Not desir-
! ing TO stop short of complete outfit suited to
the most sanguine hunter, a belt of drugget
| several yards in extent had been especla "
| constructed, and in it hung the descendent Of
old butcher knife himself still CORY with blood
from the paint you used on the new freight
| trucks.
exposed and the belt unfolded, while two Of the
| largest tiremen led in
| AN ELEPHANTINE SPECIMEN OF POODLE
more sinned against than offending, which meier
whined yelp but crouched beseecbingly at the
| feet OF his prospective owner.
The face of the recipient had by this time
caught an expression very like unto that of q
! stoker's on hot summer night when the door
OF the fireboX is thrown open, and all the as
semblage were conVulsed with laughter that
shook the house
To avoid any danger from attempting to make
a coupling of the Rip Van Wrinkle breech gun
or risking an inquiry into the pedigree of the
! hunting O dog it was suggested that an adj
where other friends would Join the party in
making the evening pleasant. Master Mechanic
| Hlnckley was somewhat aVerSe to further pro-
ceedings but finally consented to go provided
they did not take the dog.
AT THE HOTEL PARLoRs
a large number of ladies and gentlemen had
assembled to bid farewell to the parting guests
| and the spacious rooms were soon crowded &c
! overlooking. From the busy passing to ano
fro of several members it soon became apparent
that more serious trouble was in the air, but
just whether il was 10 be strike or q iay-of
no one said but the sequel proved that the
most dire results were only prevented by
watchful care and the enforcement of terms al
the muzZle of shotgun.
When the special guests OF the evening were
seated Mr.. j. H. Murphy stepped to the centre
of the room and addressing Mr.. Hlnckiey SAID
1.-The assemblage of so large a number OF tht
engineers and tiremen together with thei
friends might we'll awaken suspicious tina
would explain themselves, and TO spoil it b,
any attempted speech would only make the oc
casion less pleasant. The seasons all hav
, their time TO come and co. and in the walk O
life it fell 10 the lot of most persons to form
pleasant acquaintance and friendships, il
which bonds of unity grew up-too often to b.
severed by separations. 1t was the desire of al
to be enthroned in the love and regard of thos
with whom they are associated. The
had met to give expression Of the kind
, sentiments which were entertained towar
one who, by activity and homes
effort had achieved success create