The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-06-04

gold watch and chain and Masonic charm.
In presenting them Secretary Page OF the
EDITORIAL association wrote Colonel Wrenn
this letter.
Mr.. h. w. wrenn. Passenger Traffic Man
ascr Plant system, savannah. Ga.
Jcrs eyville. Ill. February 26.--My Dear
Mr. wrenn; To the. sentiment nnani-
mousy expressed by the delegates OF tho
National Editorial association before leav-
ing Tampa. Fla. which was as follows:
"'rhc Plant system. May it's rails never
cling to the sides of the ships. May the
sweet song of the Wrehn ever be heard
along the line from terminus to terminus
MAY Henry II. Plant,ed) IN our hearts for
souls" They now desire to add: May
its trains ever be on time. May its ships
irafnc employees" And to assist you IN
doing this md herewith watch. charm
and chain. az IL slight token OF the appre-
citation Of the delegates to the eleventh
association for the many courtcsies and
favors shown them by you while touring
through Florila over the Plant system.
Yours respectfully,
Corresponding Secretary S 4 II; maseii :ai-
torial Association.
Colonel wrenn's reply. in which he ac-
knowledges the compliment paid him, is a
characteristic letter.
MIR. j.. NJ. Page. Secretary National Ed-
tlrial Association, Jcrscyville, Ill.
st l2 West Twcnty-third street, New
York May l6.--My Dear sir surely ono
mus, be insensiblc to all impulse Of graft
tnde not 10 be overcome by the gracious
ilattery of your letter accompanying the
splendid gift of the National i.htorial
association and til. generous compliments
OF your presentation. Hopeless in the ei-
fort to convey TO you the fun measure ot
my appreciation l can but say awk-
ward, yet sine rest speech, | thanN you.
The handsome watch. chain and Masonic
| chs rm make pr.ncsly gifts and voice 9
| splii, Of good fellowship aud social sym
| pathies that arc irres!st.h.e.
| When the members of the National Fol
| torial association decided to visit the west
| coast of Florida last winter and acccoted
| the invitation of our worthy president.
| Mr.. H. H. Plant. to travel over the lines
| Of the Plant system. 1t was II pleasant
| privilege for me. in his absence, Ia meet
| them and extend to them. on their visit 10
| the land of sunshine, fruits AMI iower',
| such evidences Of GU" cordial welcome as
/ lay within our power to give, aud we felt
| more than recomponsod by the great pleas
| IRE of our associations there ani the cor
| d.al friendships ren wed and extended.
| When on leaving Tampa Bay hotel, YOU
| gave utterance TO thu sentm nj quoted
| IN YOUR letter We of the Plant system
| felt surh qualification and happiness in
| YOUR society that we regretted keeniy your
| departure. and 1t was with much difficulty
| that could separate from YOU. and row
| that YOU have reached the climax OF your
| pleasan, hosp!talities the former host be-
| comes the suos. and modcstly bows oc-
/ Acknowledgement. -,
The altogether charming present will
long lie treasured in highest estimation by
| me and throughout the vars NJ its faith
| tui and acceptable srivice shall alwaNs
! bring memories Of our very iraternal assn
citation in Florida. I am. with sincere re-
| r. w Wrenn,
Passenger Traffic Manager