The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-06-09

Of view, touches me deeply. and, frank
ly may say, grati6es me greatly.
did not know till this afternoon how
many friends had. One Of the perils
of public man grows out of the i'm
perative obligation he has to carry out
his own views of duty, whatever there
may be of clamor againsti it on the part OF
the public he serves. have had to take
my share of this; but this demonstration
is compensation, ample and sufficient
for every criticism have had to endure.
1t is easy to find fault. 1t is another
thing to face great responsibilities, the
weight of which rests upon ones own
shoulders A community, Of the extent
it has been my privilege to serve, con
tains all kinds of people, and just how
to keep them all in good humor is no
small task. In these past years, as there
will be in those that are coming, there
have been those who knew better than /
did how to run railroad and direct its
great concerns. have often been under
fire; and now to be used at the end of it
all in this friendly way is more than |
had right to expect, and thank you
very sincerely.
These resolutions, so kind in their tone,
so unconventional in their statements
are real qualification to me. To have
the testimony of SO many to the faithful
ness with which public duties have been
discharged is very grateful, and in this
matter you have been very kind; but
what is more precious to me is to be es-
teemed for what / am more than for
what l have done. To have lived in
your life, to have contributed to your
safety and comfort, as you express it in
those resolutions, is to me praised be-
yond expression. l thank you for the
affection for which all this stands.
This beautiful volume, within whose
covers you have bound these hearty ex-
pressions of your appreciation and re-
gard, and upon whose pages the names
of SO many of my friends are inscribed.
/ shall always regard with gracious
and tender pride. The things that come
without being sought are always the
best, and to say that | am grateful for
what you have done is but lame ex-
preston of the emotions that stir within
me. In closing let me say that I desire
no better things for you than those you
have wished for me, in SO kindly fash
ion.
A poem by Mrs. Stoddard was read by
DR.. Stoddard, followed by addresses by
Judge Frank Fort, E. r. Holden and
Comptroller Gibson, all of whom bore
high tribute to the official and private
life of Mr.. Rsasoner.
Refreshments and social reunion of
those present followed.
The preamble and resolutions are as fol-
lows:
THE announcement having been made
that Mr.. Andrew Reasoner, the efficient
and courteous superintendent of the
Morris q Essex Division of the d. L. &
w. Railroad, had resigned from the ac-
tive duties of his responsible position,
his friends desire to express their high
regard and esteem for him, and their
recognition of his fidelity and kindness
for period covering nearly thirty years.
A life that has been so useful and i'm
portant to multitude of people deserves
the highest praise, and will ever be ten
derly remembered by those who have
felt his kindly touch"
Resolved First, That we record our
affection for Mr.. Reasoner as a man
who, In the ordinary relations of life,
has endeared himself to us all.
Resolved Secondly, That we recog
nize gratefully the long service rem
dered by MIR. Reasoner to the people liv
ing along the line of the railroad for
whose welfare he has cared with a tire
less interest and unwavering loyalty,
making one of the most honorable rec
osds that can be made by any public
servant.
Resolved Thirdly, That unstinted
praise is due Mr.. Reasoner for his con-
spicuous service as faithful and valua-
able railroad official.
Resolved Fourthly, That we express
for Mr.. Reasoner the desire that many
years may yet be reserved for him in
which to enjoy the rewards of life that
has contributed so much to the comfort
and convenience of others, and we wish
for him and his an evening time of life
that shall be full of sunshine and hap
piness.