Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18

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workers. and then made special plea
for two classes which should not be
overlooked in the work of the associa-
ton, viz, railroad men, and strangers
in the city. The story of how he came
to Milwaukee. the manner and place in
which his attention was called to the
Y. Nj. c. A., and what it had been to
him, was the bestowment of tribute
to the work, admirably in keeping with
the circumstances which had brought
the company together.
w. III. Wones, state secretary of the
boys work, was the next speaker, and
his address was marked by such
earnestness, and logical argument as to
the relations of the boys o. today with
the future citizenship of our country,
that it received marked attention. Mr.
Wones will remain in the city for q
n~ber of days, assisting Secretary
lCampSell in the organization of the
boys work in Wausau. At the con-
clusion of Mr. Wones address, president
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whose voice had often been heard in
the old building, and who was always
ready to respond with service that
would in any manner increase the
interest in work connected with the Y
Nj. C. A. He then introduced Mrs.
George Hart, WHO sang solo, occupy
ing position in the gallery of the
gymnasium, and responded to an en-
core. which was as persistent as it was
hearty Miss Morisette played the
piano accompaniment.
Then came the introduction of the man
whose name had become synonym for
| loyalty and devotion TO the interests of
the Y. NJ G. A Mr.. Sexmj-h voiced
the sentiments of his own neart, and
awoke the enthusiasm of those present
when he referred 10 the work the next
speaker had taken in the Y. Nj. G. A.,
ever since its organization in 1891. He
then introduced Mr.. c. j. Winton, who
sat on his left, and who rose to his feet
with an alacrity that somewhat sur
prised those who were familiar with
the persistent effort Mr.. Winton had
made not to be called upon that even
ing. A lingering suspicion found a
resting place in the minds of a number,
that the success which had attended
Mr. Winton's previous efforts to keep
out of sight and push somebody else
into the zenith of<notoriety. was NOT
going to fai him at this critical mo-
ment. He Quietly unbuttoned his coat,
took from his pocket paper, and pro-
ceeded to read in clear and distinct
tones which were heard in all parte of
the great room, the address he had pre-
pared.
He did not succeed however in reach
ing the close without being interrupted
a number of times. The unseliish tri-
butte which he paid to the president of
the association, Mr.. Lamar Sexmith
The skill he displayed in calling atten-
ton to the master genius which had
guided the destinies of the work to a
successful termination, was more elo-
quent tribute to the man who spoke,
than could possibly have been given by
the words of others. Mr. Winton
spoke as follows:
/ I'm all great undertakings, one man
must be at the head True, he must
have good lieutenants to carry out his
instructions, but he himself must see
that their work is well done aud him.
self be responsible for that work.
Napoleon had his advisors, but MS
plans were born and developed in his
own brain. Lincoln largely worked
cut alone the plan of setting free the
slave races of this country. In the
plans that have brought about the
building of this magnificent structure,
one man has been at the head
THAT man carefully planned the sue
cessful campaign to raise the funds
THAT man carefully inspected the
plans and all the details.
THAT man has dedicated more of his
time to this work than to his own
private affairs.
st is therefore fitting that we, his
friends and fellow townsmen and adj
mirers, should at this time give him
some assurance of our appreciation. !
hold in my hand a silver loving cup;
on it is inscribed these words: Pre-
sented to Lamar Sexmith by his Y M
c. A. friends of Wausau, Wis, in testi-
mony of their loving regard, Feb. IA,
1878
81 trust that in the days that are to
come this cup will remind YOU of the
high esteem in which we hold you and
of our deep gratitude to you. 1t gives
me great pleasure, Mr. Sexmith, to pre-
sent this cup TO you
Through all this presentation speech,
the puzzled expression on the face of
Mr.. Sexmith attracted attention, but as
its full import began to dawn upon him,
there came blur in his eyes, and if
there was a ringing in his ears it was
not 10 be wondered at. Though he
pulled himself together il excellent
shape, the tremor had not left his voice
when he responded to MIR Winton
The loving cup is of solid silver, stands
8 inches in height. resting upon base
of ebony inches 10 height. The cup is
as beautiful as can be made, and has on
il the following inscription;
Presented To
Mr. Lamar Sexmith
by his T. NJ. G. A. friends
/ of
WAUSAU, WISCONSIN,
IN TESTIMONY OF