Evening journal., 1909-07-09
POSTOFFlCE MEN
HONOR MIR. CONRAD
Retiring Postmaster Now
Judge, Receives Gifts From
Employees

In appreciation of his many cyurtesies
10 them dufing his three and O half years
IN office. employees OF the Wilmington post
office last night presented two handsome
gifts to former Postmaster Henry.C. Con-
rad, who resigned that office on juno Il
20 become state judge. The gifts were
very valuable solid mahogany reclin-
ing chair Of the finest upholstery, with a
foot stool and handsome leather travel
ing bag.
Every effort 10 have the presentations a
surprise 10 Mr.. Conrad had been made
without success and Mr.. Conrad met the
GO or more clerks. carriers and other en-
ployes in the Federal court room on the
second floor Of the building at o'clock
fully prepared to be surprised
The travelling bag was presented on be-
half OF the Carriers Association by
George W. Sasse, and the chair was pre-
sented on behalf Of the employees in gem
oral by West A. Trotter, clerk. Both
could well testify to MI Conrad's bene-
ficent administration. They spoke appro-
priatey. and Mr.. Conrad replied feelingly.
Mr.. sasse in presenting the travelling
bag alluded to the pleasant relations be-
tween the former postmaster and the en-
ployes under him and expressed keen re-
gret in seevring relations with him.
while we are certainly sorry TO seyer
our official relations with you, we are
proud 10 know that you have been ole-
waited TO a higher position and we know
that you viii be. in that office, a credit
TO the State" Mr. Sasse said.
Corn Cob Pipes, Too.
Mr.. Sasse then handed the alligator
travelling bag TO Mr.. Conrad. who found
IN II a number of corn cob pipes and a
package OF his fayorite tobacco. Mr.. Con-
rad has tender spot for corn cob pipes.
Judge Conrad in replying spoke OF the
progress effected in the service by the
employees and himself during the last three
years, expressed his appreciation OF ir~
employees esteem. and commented on the
absence Of serious antagonism between
himself and others of the service during
his Office He DECLARED that his regard for
the men would continue long after the bag
had become useless
IL believe that / have the good will of
every omployo OF the office. and I con-
graduate myself most heartily that I'm the
three and onc-ha'f years OF my service.
there has never arisen any antagonisms
between any omploye and myself" he
said. "Tho future to all Of us Is an un-
known quantity. What win be the result
Of my life before me FOR the twelve years
TO come. I know not, but wherever / 20
! will take with me the feeling Of the
deepest regard for every one Of YOU The
only life worth liviI g, after all or the
only impress worthy of being stamped
upon our lives. is TO help one another
and tonight while our relations have
changed, It Is my deep-seatod desire to
help you IN the future'
Presented With Chair.
Mr. Trotter in presenting the chair for
the employees. expressed their pride IN his
elevation 10 the bench. 1--WE know that
YOU win be a credit to yourself. to the
executive who appointed you, and TO tho
tsatc which you serve,' Mr.. Trotter said
After declaring that when he was moi
using tho bag ne would be using tho chair
Mr.. Conrad concluded by asking the mer
70 visit him at his Sussex home.
After tho presentations. Mr. Conrad
greeted the men individually.