The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-07
PROMOTIONS ON rHE {. md o.
4 Farewell Dinner to Mr.. W. W. Conlcy
Who Leaves Richmond.

There were several promotions on the
eastern division of the Chesapeake anN
Ohio railway yesterday. Mr.. ". W. CON
ley, who has been chief clerk 10 super
intendent G. T.. Doyle for four years was
appointed 10 the position OF tra-hlhastei
OF the Allegheny district, James NiNti
division This district comprises the i'l-
ritOry between Gladstone and Clliton
Forge. Mr.. b. r. JcllisOn, manifest clerk
IN M Doyles office, was designated 10
OIL the position al chlet clerk -t 20 'me
in turn. was assigned TO the position Va
Gated by Mr.. JcllisOn.
Quite a number of the railroad friends
of Mr.. Conley (whO will at once leave
Tho CITY for his new field OF labOD ten-
dcred him farewell dinner at Ruegcr
restaurant last evening, ana the occasion
was one OF great pleasure. Iralninas''l
Of the EiVanua district, Mr.. -. q. Ogs'
was the postmaster, ana presided win
great grace and becoming dignity. HIS
speech was very appropriate, dud ms lecl-
ing sentiments Of nigh regard Tor the
hOnOred guest were heartily apyidudtd-
Mr.. COnley's speech was terse. umcly,
and feeling. lie expressed himself as
grateful 90 his friends for this high mani
festation of their esteem and regard, I'D
declared me would always cherish iOnd
memories Of Richmond. Several other
nice speeches were made, and The COM
pany dispersed after season OF pleasant
social converse.
Tho menu was indeed excellent Tho
tables were laden with aii the deiicacies
Of the season. and 'all went merry a.
marriage bell.
Among those present were Ar. - j.
Cabell. superintendent VI. OF ". depart
ment. MIR G. q. Wall. chief clerk TO
the general manager. J. A. Hancock. pay
master. j. 4. jpshur, chief clerk 10
general freight agent. j. T.. orndoii' OF
the same office; II. Jacob. Jr.. clerk 10
general solicitor. g. ". Balm. chief clerk
TO car service agent. 4. r.. Miller. claim
agent: W. .. Whitock. special agent
+. S. Turpn, chief clerk to general Iuel
agent: j A. Harris. NJ. Of w DEPART
ment. ". O. Warthon, passenger depart
ment. j. r.. Powers, secretary 20 Supcr-
intendent Doyle. w &. R0sser, manifest
clerk: j. r.. Driscoll. clerk In suDerin-
fcndeuts office. NJ. J.. Derby. chief clerk
10 purchasing agent. Conductor George
Wright Letters of regret at inability 10
Doe present were read from Assistant
Superintendent Walker. Chief Dispatchet
Goodwin, and others, all or which bore
evidence OF high esteem FOR the guest OF
the evening.
Mr.. Conley has made an excellent record
as chief clerk 10 MIR. Doyle. Ills duties
have covered "A wide scope, and he has
displayed a large amount Of tact and
ability i'm the prosecution OF his work.
His uniform courtesy and manly nearing
in an his dealings with those ne has
come i'm contact with have caused him
to be personally very popular That he
will meet with great success ma MS new
work is the confident hone ana eXpecta-
ton Of his large circle OF friends.
Messrs. JellisOn and kOsser are pos
sessed of an requisite qualifications for
their new positions. ana have received
the congratulations of large number OF
friends and weli-wishers. Their records
are excellent
The Chesapeake and Ohio is doing
most wonderful amount Of business, AMI
everything is moving along nicely. As
sistant Superintendent Walker. VINO has
had quite a spell OF sickness. IS now out
and "head over heels" i'm work. Things
move when he goes along.