Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-03-11
CANE FOR EX-POsTMASTtR
Gift to b. ]. Derby from Clerks
and Carriers.
mt Annual banquet of As
ISOLATION saturday Evenipw-Post-
master Burke Hopes for Con-
lnued Harmony.

The annual banquet of the Burlington
p~ostoffice clerks and carriers at the
Sherwood House Saturday evening was
an exceptional one on account of the
retirement of Postmaster b. j. Derby
and appointment of James +. Burke.
The dining room was decorated with
American flags. Music was furnished by
the Springer Trio, who rendered an
Elk exceptionally pleasing program. Tho
hotel management furnished an elaborate
menu which was served by a very
capable force.
Tit guests of honor were Buel j Derby,
retiring postmaster, James f.. Burke.
postmaster, Peter j. Garvoy. assistant
postmaster, and f. j. Buckley. post
office inspector. The clerks in charge Of
the sub-postal stations, a number of
railway mall clerks, rural carriers and
Joseph Aud Of the Daily News were also
present. job l.. Southwick of the Free
Press was expected but owing to sick
ness In his family was unable to be
present.
Charles G.. McGafey acted as toast
master. After extending a standing in
v~itation to Mr.. Derby to attend every
gathering in the future. Mr.. McGfaffey
introduced Mr.. Garvey. who was so well
received that It was several minutes be
fore he could speak. He spoke of the
many years that he served under Mr..
Derby and Of the ~latter's efficient manage
ment of the postoffice. during which
time the rating of the office has beer
raised from fair to excellent which last
position It has held for several Years
He has also seen the receipts grow from
arn mn Il $1,000 q I on nm -.. ,..,
Through his close association with Mr.
Derby as his assistant, Mr.. Garvey was
selected to present 10 Mr.. Derby, or
behalf of the postofice employees. &
beautiful god headed ebony cane
properly engraved.
Mr.. Derby was taken by surprise ant
responded in a very feeling way. HI
spoke at some length on his administra
ton, and said that the advancement oil
the office rating from fair to excellent
was due to the united effort on the par,
OF all the employees. He had always found
them to be very obliging and willing a.
all times to do their full duty. In turn
ing over the office to his successor he
was sure that Mr.. Burke would receive
the same loyal support during his ad.
ministration as postmaster.
The present postmaster was the next
speaker and he received "A great ovation.
After conRratulating Mr.. Derby and his
assistant. Mr.. Garvey. on their efficient
management and the excellent condition
Of the office when ii was turned over
to him. he said that he was we'll pleased
at the spirit of harmony that prevailed
throughout the entire force and hoped
that his relation with the service woulc
be as pleasant and fruitful as hi
predecessors had been.
After a tenor solo by Leo Desauteis
one OF the carriers, accompanied by Mrs
Springer, +. j. Buckley. a postoffice in,
! spector, was introduced, HIS remark
were confined to his duties and con
nection with the service.
Frank f.. Morse. president of the loca
Clerks association. responded for tn,
clerks. and Fred X. Jordan. president o
the Carriers association. responded 70
the carriers. j. NJ. Ashley ~responde,
for the railway mail clerks. Joseph NJ
Flynn. State president of the Carriers
association. made a few remarks an,
seconded the standing invitation to WI
Derby to attend AL future gatherings
He also invited Mr.. Derby to be presen
tons of Carriers and Clerks in Brattle
boro next May.
Leo Desautels rendered another sol
and before the meeting broke up it wa
the unanimous wish of all present tina
Mr.. Derby would be with the association
at all future gatherings.