Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-12-01
A GOLD WATCH AND CHAIN
PRESENTED TO SUPERINTENDENT NOR
TON OF THE PARIS MANUFACr-
URING COMPANY.

A very pleasant incident occurred a
the factory Of the Paris Manufacturing
Co. at South Paris on Thanksgiving
Day, caused by the presentation OF {
solid gold watch and chain by the EN-
ploycs of the factory to the superin
tendent, Mr.. III. F. Morton.
The matter was agitated some three
weeks sgo, and paper very quietly
circulated among the men, and suffi
cient sum secured TO purchase tn,
watch. After the whistle sounded fol
the noon hour on Thanksgiving Day
Mr.. Morton was requested to come from
the office, and was met by one hundred
or more Of the operatives. Mr.. Edwin
|. Spoiford stepped forward and present
ed the watch with the following appro-
pirate address:
Superintendent Morton During the
great financial and business depression
that has swept our country, thinking
men have been led to inquire, Why is il
The Paris Manufacturing Co. are able to
run right along, full crew, full time. full
pay, while so many OF their competitors
are either shut down or running only a
part Of the time At reduced wages
1--WE, your workmen, can see but one
reasonable solution 10 this question.
Our superintendent and manager IL the
originator and founder of this business.
He created it. He built 1t up from moth
ing to its present grand and magnificent
proportions. He BY his inven i've genius.
by his great mechanical skill, by untir-
ing perseverance and unparalleled sagac-
ity As business manager, has invented,
manufactured and places such goods
upon the market as the wants OF the
people demand.
I'VE, your workmen, wishing 10 show
something Of the great appreciation and
esteem we feel for you as our superin-
tendent. aud the love We bear YOU as a
man. bring this valuable testimonial.
The works are of the best manufactured
In this country. The cases, chain and
charm, are all l4karat solid gold.
While we remember that gold perisheth,
we also remember that the sentiment We
bring OF true affection, liveth forever.
ave have had beautifully engraved on
the inside case these words:
Presented 10y workmen
Henry =. Morton,
Founder OF Paris Mfg. Co,
south Paris. Maine.
lSH.
I've wish you 20 accept this as a
token of our friendship, good Will, APP
probation and love. Take IL, wear II
next your heart, remembering that each
tick OF this watch but represents the
heats Of true and loving hearts in the
hosoms of your devoted worSmen.
The address was heartily spplauded
by the operatives present, and Mr.. Nor
ton. although taken entirely nv surprise,
responded substantially a. follows:
NV friends and fellow vorkmen:-
assure Won this is most grateful sur
prise TO me-: so much so that shsll be
wholly unable 20 mske any suitable re-
Spouse 10 the exceedingly kind and ft-
ting words which have accompanied the
presentation Of this gift.
AS YOU have so well said, II has In
deed been a matter Of surprise 10 many
that during these years OF terrible bust
ness depression and almost ruinous com
petition in our business especially, when
so many factories have been forced Ia
shut down, we have been able 10
run full crew and more than full time.
You have done more than justice In Civ
ing me All the credit.
II confess. have put no small amount
OF interest and energy into my efforts 10
make this business large success TO all
concerned; and one OF the means by
which have sought to succeed has been
70 collect around me such a class OF men
a. would hv their united skill and faith
fuluess contribute most largely 70 a
valuable success. And | am glad aud
happy 10 say To YOU, gentlemen, that you
share largely In the honor, whatever
that NAV DE, Of the exceptional prosper
ity which has attended our business.
AS for this beautiful gift, | shall
prize II for It's worth, for know IL Is
good one. and as such need IL; but |
shall prize il thousand times more for
Whist II means, a. an expression OF good
will and friendship existing between the
workmen and the management OF TINS
assure YOU | shall never
cea So to prize aud be proud of this gift.
And thank you from the bottom OF my
heart"
The meeting broke up with three
hearty cheers for the superintendent.
Mr.. Morton originated this business 80
wears ago, and with the exception OF
about two years has slways acted In the
capacity OF superintendent snd some OF
the operatives present had been in his
employ for more than twenty-five years.