The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-11-29
TIMELY TESTIMONIAL
Magnificent Gold Watch Pre-
sented to Mr.. Hegardt.
His Astoria Friends, Appreciating
His Efforts for the City's Advance
ment, Give Tangible Evidence.

During the past few years, while the
government jetty has been under con-
struction, Astoria has had one staunch,
true and untlring friend, and that man
is Mr. George b. Hegardt, engineer In
Charge of construction" said a well
known business man yesterday. I'm rain
or shine, whether engaged in difficult
work requiring close attention, or wheth-
er In moments of leisure, Mr. Hegardt
was always ready to receive Astorlans on
the jetty. They might bring crowds OF
their friends and visitors, ask thousands
of questions, and yet he was always uni
formly kind and courteous, and always
glad and willing to volunteer information
about the great work, take strangers out
to the end of the jetty on a special train.
and show them the method Of work and
the results accomplished. As a conse-
quence the news of Astorla's progress ana
commercial greatness has been carried
abroad, by thousands of visitors, to all
parts of the country"
When the work of construction was fin.
ished about a month ago, a number of
Mr.. Hegardt's friends got together and
decided that II was only just and proper
that they should express their apprecia-
ton of his work for Astoria, and his
many and great klndnesses TO its citizens.
in some tangible manner. Therefore, ar.
ter some discussion, 1t was decided to
procure a handsome gold watch ana
chain, which would be useful and last
ing reminder of the esteem Of his friends.
Mr.. j. II. Seymour, the rising young Jew
eler, was consulted and was given in
structlons to have made the finest watch
that could be produced A few days ago
he beautiful gift arrived-watch and
chain-both Of 1s-karet gold. The watcf
is a plain hunting case, made by the Il.
Howard Co., of Boston, and contains ali
of the latest patents known to science and
Is warranted for all time; with the chain
he watch cost a little less than $500 Up
IN the lid is engraved Mr. Hegardts mon
ogram and the inside lid to the woi ks
has the inscription, &c. b. Hegardt, from
Ms Astoria friends" The simple beauty
and richness of the timepiece speaks
oudly of the refined taste and good judg-
nent of Mr. Seymour and the purchasing
committee may well be proud OF th'
nemento provided by their thoughtful
ness.
Yesterday the committee appointed to
make the presentation, Hon. q. W. Full
on, DR.. M M. Walker, r. L. Cherry,
Walter Robb. DR.. Jay Tuttle, and ]. Q.
Ianthorn, boarded Mr.. Hanthorn's
launch, the Daisy" and proceeded TO
Mr. Hegardts office at the jetty. Hon.
q. w. Fulton, on behalf OF the commit
tee, in his characteristic manner, made
a most happy presentation speech apc
he testimonial was as gracefully receiv-
ed by Mr.. Hegardt. After the handshak-
lrg had subsided Mr. Hegar1t invited his
guests to partake of little Thanks.
giving cheer and all retired 10 his apart
nents, where champagne and other GOOD
things belonging to the day. were found,
and heartily enjoyed. Returning the par
" were brought to the city on the Re
lief, with the Daisy in tow. and were well
rleased with the day and the success O
heir undertaking.
In speaking TO an Astorlan representa-
i've, last night, Mr.. Seymour said that
he watch presented to Mr.. Hegardt was
the finest that could be had for money, so
'ar as workmanship and tlmeksepins
qualities were concerned, and that he had
never handled better one.