The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-03-16

, ness; we admire you for your fairness
, and lmpartiality we honor you for
your ability.
. AS In some measure token OF the
} love and esteem we bear you, am
commissioned by the members OF this
, house to present to you this solid sill
yer tea-set. Take it to your home,
} Judge Connor, and know that it bears
testimony of great duties performed
we'll and worthily. You have presided
over the deliberations of this BODY with
credit to yourself and tonor to the
people OF North Carolina. Let this re-
mind you that you have warm spot
In the heart of every member OF this
General Assembly,"
A burst of applause from members
upon the floor and visitors in the gal
lery greeted the close of this cioouent
speech of presentation.
In Judge Connor's voice there wos
somehow the suggestion OF tears.
"There are times" he began huskilv.
when 1t Is best not to attemrt to
speak, on account of the feelings that
we'll up in the heart.
"On the morning of the 18th of Sen
| tember there was no man in North
Carolina that regarded himself more
completely in private life than did l.
Within a few hours after the sun rose
on that morning found myself swept
along by current I could no. resist. r
took up the burden ard bore it as best
could. That burden eliminates to-
day In the proudest moment of my life.
"My feelings in regard to this tes.i-
monlal OF your esteem aud regard
cannot express. 1t will ever be source
OF pleasure to me and mine.
"It is but natural, coming here as I
lid without experience, that I should
have made mistakes. That l have
made them nobody is moro conscious
han l. The duties of my position
have been arduous and trying, but to
rave won the confidence and esteem OF
uch body of men is reward that
my man would be proud Of
II desire now to return to you-not
ny thanks, that would be too common
nd too cold and term-indeed.
ant find words to express my feel
ngs.
ave met here on January 4th COM
,issioned to discharge great duties.
We leaye with the consciousness of
avlng done our best. In so far as we
ave succeeded we will be praised and
oplauded by the people OF the State.
yer any failure 1t is to be hoped the
antle OF charity will be thrown.
"This gift from you l shall take 10
ose near and dear to me. 1t shall be
] inspiration to stimulate them to hi,h
deavor, and to those who come after
Q memorial to point the way to
eat service for North Carolina"
These sentiments, SO simply and
,lingiy expressed, we're heartily az
auded.
At the conclusion of his speech
dge Connor was presented wish
ndsome bouquet, given by Miss
hnson, in behalf Of the lady teachers
Peace Institute.
COURTEsIEs IN THE SENATE.
senator Justice presented to Scna-
Travis the pen with which the
amendment was signed,
ether with copy of the roll call
the amendment. Senator Justice
erred to the great fight made by,
Senator from Halifax in the past
,paign and to bis work in shaping
amendment.
enator Travis replied that the
k had been the proudest of his life
50 long as :ny strength remained
is right hand he would defend the
e of the womanhood OF the State
,nator Smith presented to Lieu
nt-Goyernor Reynolds handso,n
r table service. Senator Smith
in part:
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