Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-05-05
McClaue Testimonial
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common ground to pay respects to
our mutual friend the honored guest
of the evening.
Judge Seufert then paid many
glowing tributes to the personal char
acter of Mr.. McClave, saying that it
was no ordinary man that could
bring such a representative gather
ing together on such an occasion and
that it required something more than
mere county engineer to be able to
bring about such an affair.
Praises the Major
Former Congressman A. c. Hart
not only praised Ross McClave but
also had good word to say of the
County Engineers father, Major S.
Wood McClave. Mr.. Hart said that
although he opposed Mr.. McClave at
the polls, he could not say word
against him, nor could any man that
ever lived say word against such a
whole hearted, public spirited, God
fearing, trustworthy and dearly be-
loved citizen as Major McClave. Mr..
Hart said that Bergen county was to
be congratulated in having such a
man of the sterling character and
ability as Ross McClave in the chair
at Hackensack, and that his only re-
greet is that he could not call Ross and
the rest of his family Democrats.
Mr.. Hart continued by saying that 1T
was with the greatest of pleasure
that he had the honor of being one
of the hosts at this testimonial and
could we'll appreciate the messages
of admiration sent by Sheriff
Kinkead and other leading Democrats
in Hudson county.
County Collector Joseph A. Brohel
was the next speaker and said that
it was most fitting and proper that
this sterling official, who has served
his own community SO well, should
be called to sphere of greater ac-
tivity and he was glad to be able to
be among those present to pay their
respects to the man whom we have
all learned to love so well. Men all
over the country are striving to be
like him for, it is citizens like Ross
McClave that makes this grand re-
public the finest place on Gods earth
to live in. His clean manhood COM
mands and retains the respect of all.
Modest and unassuming, he permits
his deeds to stand for themselves,
monuments to his judgment and
ability"
FreehOlders Heard From
Freebooter J. Blauvelt Hopper, who
acted as spokesman for the mem
bers of the board present, said it was
most pleasing to be present on such
an occasion and that it was the coun-
ty and not Mr.. McClave who should
be congratulated, for he thought
Bergen was the gamer by having a
man of the character and ability OF
the Cliffside citizen in charge OF the
County Engineers office.
Prosecutor Thomas Huckin stated
that he did not know of any one man
that possessed so many good quail
ties that go to make up real man
than did Ross MsClave. Mr.. Huckin
said that the same honor and respect
that the people of Bergen county have
for this genial official was manifested
among tile great men Of the country
assembled on that vast athletic field
of Harvard last year.
Other speakers included Assembly
men Winnie and Glover, as well as q
number of prominent business men
after which DIR. Hunter, of Palisade
was called to make the presentation
of the handsome silver loving cup ir
behalf of the citizens of Bergen
county.
Mr.. McClave Touched
The County Engineer replied to the
presentation speech and stated thai
it was his greatest pleasure in life
to know that the people made hin
feel and know that he was one Of
them and would ever strive to be a..
that they so eloquently said he was
on this splendid occasion. The Coun-
ty Engineer was interrupted many
times by thunderous applause, and al
the conclusion of his speech.
The Major Talks
Major S. Wood McClave, who was
called on for a few words, stateo
that the honor that was extended tx
Ross on this occasion was an honor
extended to all the family and in be-
half of Ross and the rest of the Nc
Claves the Major thanked all theil
friends for this splendid testimonial
in his honor, and said it would evel
niger in his memory as the greatest
epoch in the family history.
Following the acceptance of the
beautiful loving cup a flash light
photograph was taken, the entire
assemblage rising and joining II
singing the Star Spangled Banner
the banquet being made a most pic
turesque scene by the waving of hun
dreds of silk American flags as the
orchestra played the many airs tina
are near and dear to the hearts O.
all real true blue Americans.
Assistant Prosecutor Arthur M
Agnew was master of ceremonies
while William E. Atwood, Council
man J. ]. Cohn, John j. McGarry an'
Mayor Henry Wissel, of Edgewater
were members of the arrangement
committee.