The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-16
GIVEN A CHAIR.
Delightful Incident of Meeting of
Court Lily, No. so, Foresters of
America-District Deputy John j.
Emmett the Recipient-Evening of
speechmaking and Social Enjoy
ment
nlent.

ono of the most successful court as
somhles in the history of Court Lily,
No. 50, Foresters of America, took
place on Saturday evening. when
smoker followed the business affairs.
aud which was succeeded by the pres
cntation of Morris chair and foot
rest, the Gift of the members to Dis
trict Deputy John j. Emmett. The
smoking of good Havanas and an i'm
promptu programme of speechmaking
followed this delightful incident.
1t was after the business meeting.
and the cigars went around for the
first time, that Alderman II. j. Della
van, one of the active spirits of the
organization. opened this part of the
evenings pleasures, which was so great
surprise to Mr. Emmett that he sat
speechless in the beautiful chair that
represented the good feelings of his
associates in the court, for which he
worked so zealously and faithfully. a
recognition of which was shown in the
gift.
Mr. Delavan, in informing Mr.. En-
NETT how his work in behalf of the
order was appreciated, said:
Officers. Members and Brothers assembled: We
have met here this evening 10 pay a tribute ot
respect to one II our number, who has in the
past proven himself worthy. as well an
clrncs, and hard working member Of the forcS.
! tcrS Ct America. His past work has been cheer
! fully and willingly done with credit to himself
! and all whom it has been his pleasure to have
| had any dealings with, and hope and trust that
! the future for our beloved brother may he
! bright and prosperous and strcwn with garland'
| nt flowers, and that the tics of friendship may
| he hound more closely together between us hence
! forth and forever He has proven himself to he
not only an earnest worker in Forestry. hut 4
devoted son and brother. loving husband dno
a kind and irdugCnt father.
| VIZ Brother, il affords mo intense pleasure &c
! represent committee who in turn represent
your numerou, friends and admirers, and on thci
! hchalt to present YOU with this chair as a very
| slight token of their appreciation oi the admra
bic and praiscworthv manner in which YOU ha,,
discharged the oncrouS and responsible dutic
appertanng TO your position a. deputy GranC
chief ranger If your district. Your high char
actcr, integrity and zeal have not only wor
the este m and confidence Of your friends and -
! those brought into mnoilit' contact with YOU
! hut have radia.cd far and wide. 30 that yo,
have reached the position Of deputy and per
tomrd your duties we'll, that is not only
credit 10 yourself bu' 20 the order OF forcStr
at large. That You ma, long continue IN TN
wish Of the many to whom your virtues a
hpu."hod words. With this token let me- NJ
the part at those whom | represent wish yo
health, happiness and prosperity. trusting tina
you will accept this gilt with the same icclin
Of kiudnc~, that it is given, that ot hrothcrl
love and may Liberty, Unity, Bcncvolcncc an
Cn'o,d ever hc your aim.
Mr.. Emmett could find no way to ex
press himself and all he could do wa
to how his acknowledgment amid hi
embarrassment and confusion.
More cigars were kindled and thcr
was "A brief period of speeChmakine
during which happy addresses wcr
made by Hon. NJ. r. Burke. Or. NJ. T
Malaun, T.. J. Madison. charles Curtis
Joseph Hobbs, past chief rangers, an
Joseph Johns.
District Grand chief Ranger Emmet
is a wcll-known resident of the Bel
mont section of the city, and is con
stable of Alderman Delavan's cour
/ lie is an enthusiastic and arden
worker in Forestry.