The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1895-12-23
\ FAREWELL TRIBUTE.

had cbsrge 81 the class III calstiien-
ics al s. Joseph's college for the
past year and hall. is a member Of
| X Troop. eth. Cavalry which left
this morning for Fort Sam Houston,
and in view of his departure his pu-
pills invited him to meet them at the
college yesterday afternoon at five
O'Clock TO bid them goodbye. On irriv
ing the genial professor fonnd ali the
boys assembled, and after being stat
Cd, WAS greeted by Master John hcl-
y o. behalf Of the cslisthenics class
with most appropriate address SET
ting forth the high esteem and warm
affection which Prof. McGinnis has
inspired in his pupils, after which It
handsome Meerschaum pipe was
presented TO him as q ''recuerdo' of
his pleasant relations with the boys
Of St. Joseph's. Following are the
words OF the address:
Dear Mr. McGinnis The best
must part Duty calls you from cur
midst, yet we are loath 10 say fare
well to our beloved teacher of calls
themes. Words fails TO express Tho
gratitude we feel Tor your kindaess
in raining Us 50 thoroughly. Res;
assured, dear sir. McGinnis, we re-
grei yeur departure, not only be-
cause we appreciate your exertions,
but most Of all because we feel that
your efforts have been THOSE OF sin
cere friend. Your labor among Us
has been one Of love, for we know
YOU were prompted to undertake il
ny year attachment 70 your religion,
by the respect you have ever shown
our GEAR teachers, the Brothers, and
BY your desire for the prosperity OF
ST. Joseph college. Yonr self-dis-
integesiedness and generosity have
been clearly proved by your refusing
any compensation for your labor,
though we we'll know tlIat tie ser
vices Of a friend are above remunor-
alton.
Gold IS inadequate to repay your
services, yet a friendly souvenir, in
significant tlongh it be, is always
pleasing and serves to strengthen
friendships ties Gladly woald the
college faculty place a second medal
on Your breast. or testify their appre-
citation of you as their generous
hearts prompt, but means fail.
we, your calisthenic class, pres
ent you with a small git. yet it is
gladly given. Accept from US a
Meerschaum pipe which we hope |
may prove a genial friend in years
to come. May lis curling smoke, Oh
quiet evenings, watt your thoughts |
from San Antonio to your calisthe-
nc class il Brownsville.
Before concluding. dear 5ir Nc /
Ginnis, let us add enc word OF well
deserved praise 10 The x Troop. I'm
Gle Sam, it is rGmored, IS proud eli
Its services. MAY you and your con-
freres, especially Sergeanis Minton
and @. Gornar, be as much esteem /
ed in san ANTONIO as you have been |
in Brownsville. Our
hearty good wishes accompany you
Wherever your calling may lead. i
Rest assured you viii ever be fondly |
bercd by your calisthenic |
Class, though We now say Fare
we'll"
Brownsville, Tex, Dec. q, 1895. |
Mr. McGinnis then arose to reply !
u tiiis eloquent expression of the
he so wei deserved
ont was SO overcome with emotion
II tie touching tribute Of friendship
N the part OF ms class, that lie could
alter but a brief sentence Of thanks
'ndeavoring 10 assure the boys that
heir affection for him was fully
.qaaiied by his attachment for them.
Afterwards he shook hands With all
bidding an aTectionatc farewell .
10Th pupils and faculty of the col
eao.
fhe pipe which tie boys present
d as farewell token IS a very pref
y Meerschaum, valued at so. III
vili no doubt serve to remind 1Ir.
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