The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1897-03-18

can the City Of Oaks You have
been elevated to the Speakership of
this House and it has been with
pleasure that we have conferred
upon you this honor. In present
ing this token to our young and
handsome Speaker, we trust that
you may carry it with you to yet
higher honors, that it may prove a
strong support when the SHOWS of
age shall settle upon your head, and
that in the valley of the shadow IT
may prove a present help"
In accepting the cane Mr.. Black
burn made feeling response to Dr.
Dixon's speech Of presentation. He
said that while he had differed very
much from many Of the members in
politics, and opposed in many great
issues where party lines were broken
up, he could but feel that all had
come out not SCARED, but appreci-
atipg each other more and with
hearts better prepared to 60 out into
all parts of the State. AS it was
said that the greatest aft nifty existed
between unlike substances, so he
thought members, with all their
conf lcting views and int rests, have
learned to appre clate each other all
the more. He concluded with feel
ing reference to his appreciation
for the token and wish that as his
colleagues should pursue their varied
destines, their lots should be cast in
pleasant places and that all might
meet in the great bevond.
The cane bore the following in
scription:
SPENCER BLACKBURN,
From
Tho House of Representatives
for His
Firmness, Cour esy and Impartialty.
Session of 1897.
Mr.. McCrary was recognized, and
in an appropriate manner presented
handsome watch to the popular
Reading Clerk, Mr.. Benbow. Mr..
McCrary said that it was a sad fact
that Mr.. Benbow must leave his
sweetheart in Raleigh. In conclud-
! ing he said that as he has "clearly
rad the Journal in days gone by,
may you just as clearly read your
title to mansions in the sky" The
watch was gracefully accepted in a
happy and appropriate response.
The next official to receive a token
from the House was the ffi cient and
popular Chief Clerk, Mr.. Masten, of
Wilkesboro. This was a splendid
silver water set, ard the presenta-
ton was made through Col. Lusk, OF
Buncombe. The efficlent services Of
Mr.. Masten were extolled to the
highest degree. The tribute was q
we'll deserved one.
On behalf of Mr.. Masten, Col
Cunningham accepted the present
In behalf of Mr.. Masten he desired
to say that tie gift was appreciated
most highly. He had been a mem
ber of the House in years gone by
aud had many warm friends and
former colleagues in this assembly
He had discharged his duties faith
fully and we'll. He had been cour
teous and polite. He would tax
this present to his home, where il
would be appreciated alike by hi
family and friends. The Colone
also added for himself, his associa
tions with the members had bee1
most pleasant among all parties an
he felt from his heart that he ha
made many warm friendships whicl
he trusted might continue through
out life.
The following communication fro1
Speaker Hileman, was read, to wit
"To the Honorable Members of the Hou'
, of Representatives.:
Il regret exceedingly that l hav
t been too unwell to preside over you
i deliberations during the expirin
, hours Of the session. l extend m
| heartfelt thanks for the kindnes
q and courtesy extended to me as tt
presiding officer by all members.
9 shall always remember each or
{ with the kiudest remembrance, ar
q l shall always look back upon tt
Legislature of 1897 with the mo
l. pleasant recollections. The work
5 this legislature, in my opinion, vi
compare favorably with that of al
. preceding legislature Our State i
4 stitutions have been very generous
- provided for, and some advanc
e ment, at least, has been made alor
!, the line Of public education. d
= sire to thank the clerks and off ce
NJ generally for the efficient and coul
- - eous manner in which they have d.
charged their duties. l ask t
~ blessings of our All-wise God up
- the work of the General Assent
4 and His especial blessings upon t
~ members and officers. I accept 20
elegant present, your very laudat
= tribute of respect and friendship,
70 the spirit in which it was given, a
~ I shsll ever treasure it very high
NJ Again thanking you all for 20
~ many kindnesses, am,
r Yours, very respectfully,
A. F. HILEMAN.'
ae AS the evening advanced it
d, came evident that the session wo,
10 extend far into the night, and the
40 o'clock sine die adjournment reso
e- ed, that the Assembly adjourn at
a, O'Clock. To do even this it was n
"a essary to turn back the hands Of
*, clock an hour and five minutes.
ne At five minutes to II o'clock
ie. Enrolling Clerk announced that
ne Secretary of State had issued
'as celpt for all bills ratified. V
Or soon thereafter Mr.. Lyle moved
Try adj ,urn. Promptly at II Spea
'eo Blackburn declared the House
representatives. adjourned sine I
7as The real time of adjournment
1:O5 o'clock.
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