Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-07-03

work, and the work of this legislature
session a success. you would be war
ranted in having much of that spirit
which the good book informs US 'goeth
before fall To many a young
man among the employees this session
his association with you. if he but
rightly interpret it, has been a liberal
education You have exemplified at
all times the truth of the old maxim:
" He who at the pillow would thrive,
Himself must either hold or drive.
Our relations have been at all
times pleasant. Among us no con
tention has arisen except it be that
nobler contention, or rather emula-
ton, as to whom can best work and
best agree. We have chosen to pre-
sent you this watch. charm,-the en-
blem of a thirty-two degree Mason.
We trust you will ever wear it with
equal pleasure to yourself and honor
to the great fraternity of which it is
a symbol-and to that larger, more
inclusive fraternity which regards
every man regardless of race. creed
or social station as your brother.
And to you, Mr.. Speaker, and mem
bers cf the assembly we desire to ex-
press our appreciation for your UNI
varying kindness and consideration.
The work has been just trifle siren
uous at times, but you have made our
yoke easy and our burdens light by
your kindly forbearance and good
will"
A Sueces sful Speaker.
That the assembly fully appreci-
ates the fact that Mr.. Ekern, while an
earnest advocate of measures he be-
lieves to be right, is eminently fair
and just and. moreover, thoroughly
efficient and satisfactory presiding
officer was well known before this
wearisome session had far progressed
but the remarks of Mr. lie Roy indl-
cate that the feeling prevailing is
something more akin to affection than
mere appreciation.
1T i'll becomes me- a member to
PASS upon the conduct of the
speaker" said Mr.. lie Roy, ;'but never
theless l am going to do il. rise to
a question of personal privilege. For
nearly half year the members OF
this body have been together trying
to solve the problems of state-craft.
From an assembly of men who knew
little of each other at the beginning
CT the session, we have ripened into
friends. l do not believe that at any
Session of the assembly ever held has
there been more cordial feeling.
We have come to know one another
and in knowing one another we have
come TO like one another In a few
days we will go our various ways and
return to those duties which We have
for the time passed by in order to full
fill our responsibilities as lawmakers
Before leaving. Mr. Speaker we de.
sire to present you with testimonial
Of cur sincere regard.
AS presiding officer you have been
fair and impartial. Not alone in the
chair but at all times you have been
a genuine friend. We appreciate
this. You have presided over a body
wnieh has done its share to work out
some of the greatest legislation in the
history CT the state At all times we
feel that your influence has been Wig
orously exerted for good government
and you are to be congratulated on
the score made by the body over
which you presided. We feel that
you are deserving of our este I'm. our
confidence and our friendship
"On behalf of the members of the
assembly of 1907, l have the honor to
present TO you this watch and chain.
May it always record hours of hap
piness and prosperity for you snd
yours. May its golden case and
jeweled movements signify a radi-
ant future for you. If at some time
the monogram n L. E. which oTna-
ments the dial cover form the initial
letters CT the name of Governor Ekern,
United States Senator Ekern or bet
ter yet President Ekern, 1t will only
accord with the wishes MAT now go
with il"
Both Speaker Ekern and Chief
Clerk Shaffer briefly responded.
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