The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-01-20

 and of every individual in it, we wish you God Speed. We hope full success may be yours-success not only measured by increased respon- abilities in the World af Affairs. but also, an even fuller measure of sue cess, which is evidenced, as this gathering is, by the regard and esteem of your fellowmen
 Capt. Hodsson Makes 1t Unanimous
 Capt. J..P. Hodgson, General Man ager of Phelps Dodge Corporation. Ciifton-Morenci District under the recent merger of the A. c. Co.,. and P. D. properties was the last speaker of the evening and was given a hear ty and enthusiastic welcome when he arose. Capt. Hodgson prefaced his highly complimentary remarks directed at the retiring A C. Go. general manager, with the statement that after listening to the testimonials of staff and employees, he realized fully the embarrassing position in which he found himself "I have got to be a big man, indeed" said the general manager, ''if I measure up to the standard set in this district by MT. Carmichael" Continuing the speaker said he fully realized the feelings and thoughts that came crowding in upon the guest of the evening on an occasion of this kind as he had gone through the exper- fence on three previous occasions himself and knew how hard the parting was between old associates and friends.
 Referring to a previous reference made to MT. Scott by MT. Carmich- ael, as a self made man., without the help of technical or collegiate edu- cation, Capt. Hodgson gave a bit of his experience in the same way when he told the assemblage of going into the mines at the early age of twelve years and at the age of sixteen carried the responsibility for providing and caring for a family. Capt. Hodgson came to this country from England thirty two years ago, steerage pas senger, and has worked in the mines ever since and from long and prac- tical experience, and by burning the midnight oil, he knows the game from mucker to manager.
 Capt. Hodgson paid a splendid tribute to the honor guest. He ad- mitted that he did not know Car michael intimately until he came into the district three or four years ago but in the close association that had existed between them while here he found Carmichael to be all MAN, true blue, and yard wide.
 Pounding the speakers table in front of him Capt. Hodgson said with emphasis: q feel the same about him as you fellows do.'
 The general manager regretted that circumstances over which he had no control, the unsettled condi- tions surrounding the copper busi- ness, had created situation in the district which had caused a number of old employees to leave the dis trict and others still remain whom. as yet the new management had been unable to place But I cannot help it, gentlemen. I wish I could" said the speaker If had my per sonal wish I would keeq every mo- ther's son of you on the job, and l hope when things get going again the men who go away now will come back to us"
 From the remarks of Capt Hodg- son it was learned that for long time while the merger negotiations were under way, and for sometime after the merger had been consumated, neither himself or MT. Carmichael knew who would remain in the dis trict.
 We talked the situation over to- gether during this time," said the speaker, and we were agreed that both of us could not remain, but who ever it might be, we shook hands and made a bargain that which one of us should remain in the district, should have the best wishes, friend ship and cooperation of the other"
 Turning to MT. Carmichael, Capt. Hodgson said: Because I was chosen to remain on the job. and you to go into other fields of endeayor, has been no reflection to you, MT. Car michael, and you well know it."
 Crossing over to MT. Carmichael, who arose, they shook hands, while extending mutual good wishes, and the guests stood and gave three cheers for them both.
 Then followed the singing of Aul Lang Syne and old friends and fel- low workers filed by to shake hands and say au revoir.
 Those present included the follow ing:
 Pickens Anderson, " R. Davis. Sam Abraham, Mat Danenhauer. W. c. Adams. c. H. Davidson, J. Owen Amber, George R. Drysdale, S. T. Andrews, E. Dawson, R. F Andrews, c. S. Davidson. T. L. Axton, c. V. Dudley, F L. Adams, A. A. Anderson, J. L. Adams. Albert Allen. H. 4. FL liott, J. M Frankel, l.. A. w. Burtch, L. L. FitZ, W..D. Baker, Huge Forbes, F Bac!tstein, c W Frehse, II. 2. Brubaker, c. IT. Farnsworth. w. c. Blank. B. Fraide, Stanley Beck. ]. R. Farahay. C. o. BillingsIey, R. .. Bond. F. B. Burke, J. II. Brown F. H Green, Manuel Baron. B. 4. Con- gales; A. F. Buck M. 3. GoldinG. Spencer Bishop. E. Gomez, D. c. Barnard. w H. P. Goddard F. R. Barr. Dan Grant. Henry Bingham, F. L. Gay. T. W Broom. Geo. B. Gamble c. W Beck. .Wm. Gingles. J. Fl. Bryan. ". ". Berault, Chas. S. Beck. Roy w Hagan. John Brad berry, J. A Harris. N. c. Hardy, C. w. Hartman, G. W Hartman, w. A. F. TIult, George Fearne. M. E. Craw-