The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-08-31
WATCHING MR.. PAULBY.
Farewell Reception to the Re-
firing Secretary Of the
Y. M. C. A.-Mr. Luz
cas- Welcomed.

The rooms of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association were filed last night,
when farewell was said to Secretary
Pawley, who leaves here September LIST
for Lima, Ohio. Following an overture
by the Y. M. C. A. Philharmonic Orches-
ira, the Rev. James l.. Hill. DID,, pastor
prayer George M. Geisel, the chairman,
then spoke of the work of Secretary Paw
ley during his two years of service in
Jersey City, and also spoke in a very
pleasant manner of Mr.. Lucas past work,
wishing him success in his work here.
Following this Mr.. Pawley replied in a
fitting way to the kind words of the
speaker. Mr.. Lucas State Secretary,
paid a tribute to the retiring s~ecretary's
work n worth, outlined some plans for
the future, n spoke in a hopeful and en-
couragaing way of the coming work of
the association in Jersey City. Elkanah
Drake, of Newark, fer ssss-.oen years
Chairman of the State Colnlattee, spike
in an affectionate manner of the outgo-
ing and incoming workers, and asked for
the support of the members and directors.
Mr.. J. J. Butler sang a witty song and
"@S SS oo t
ing manner.
Mr.. A. b. Clemens, Assistant State Sec
rotary, spoke in behalf of the secretaries
of the State, giving words of cheer and
good feeling to the old and the new sec
retaries, inc Vice President Rochat made
some pointed, practical remarks. Then
Mr.. Fl. Louderbough spoke of Secretary
Pawley's courage in coming to Jersey
City, and of his successful work while
here, and read a letter of commentator
prepared by the Executive for the direct
ors of the association, and handed it to
Mr.. Pawley.
Continuing, he said, 1--WE might have
watched him more closely than we have.
He would bear watching" Then taking
from his pocket a handsome gold watch,
he continued, "Mr. Pawley, you can now
watch this"
Mr.. PawIey was taken completely by
surprise, and could only reply in a few
modest words. The Rev. James L. Hill
brought the occasion to a fitting close by
a few eloquent and practical remarks and
words of hope for the future. 'Blest Be
the Tie That Binds was sung by all, and
an informal reception followed. This is
the ext of the letter given Secretary
Pawley:-
Jersey City, N. J., August 80, 1897.
w. c. Pawley. ESQ.,, General Secretary.
Dear Sir:-The Directors of the Young
Mems Christian Association of Jersey
City desire to express to you their en-
dorsement and approval of your services
in behalf of our association during the
past two two years. Your efforts to assist
and advise us, under discouraging condi-
fioOSL haY hpQn l1nrQpnittinp The aSSn.
citation had been laboring unde a grow
ing debt when you came with us, owing
to the limited support given by the public,
which at times was insufficient to meet
even the salary budget. We desire to
thank you for your faithful and effective
services rendered under UGH conditions,
and trust, as you now go from US to a
new field, that you may meet in your fu-
ture work the success we believe you de-
serve.
BY authority Of the Directors,
H. LOUDERBOUGH,
c. G.. ROCHAT,
EARLE INSLEY,
Of the Executive Committee.
The back case of the watch presented
is engraved as follows.-"Presented to
General Secretary w. c. Pawley by the
directors n embe of the Y. M. c. A.,
Jersey City, N. j., August so, 1897.
w. c Pawley was born in Cornwall.
England, February II, 1867. He came to
America when four years of age. Was
engaged in mechanical pursuits till cigh-
teen years of age, when he learned the
mercantile business. His Associative ex-
perience is as follows:-Charter member
and chairman of committees of the Will
mington, Delaware, X. NJ. G. A.. from 1889
to fall Of 1890; committeeman Denver,
Colorado, Y. M. G. A. 1890 to 1892; acting
secretary for short period Of the Denver
and Rio Grande Railroad, Denver; Gen
eral secretary, Wterloo, N. ", 1892 to 1888;
Dover. N. j., 1S93-1S95; Jersey City, N. j.,
12qa. 1867 80