The Barrow Herald and Furness Advertiser. — 1879-07-01 (Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England)

SUCCESS. COMPLIXENTA.ItY.—Mr. Samuel Scott, of the Bowling Green Hotel, Greengate, was the recipient last week of a very flattering and artistic testimonial. The Barrow branch of the Amalgamated Society of Engineers hold their meetings and transact their business at the Bowling. Green Hotel, and owing to the depression in the engineering and other trades most of the members have been for a considerable time out of employment, during which the members have felt themselves indebted to Mr. Scott for many favours that were not forgotten by the society. At their usual meeting last week an agreeable surprise was in Acre for this gentleman, who was sent for after the transaction of business, and, on entering the room, was beckoned to a chair, after which the society was called upon to do what appeared to be a pleasing duty of unveiling the testimonial and presenting it on behalf of the members to the worthy host. The secretary, in a very eulogistic speech, made the presentation as desired, and in conclusion expressed regret that the gift was not of greater value, although he felt certain to their society, and working men's societies in general, no higher tribute could be paid to an outsider than a testimonial similar to this, emblematic of the ix order. He then read the inscription on the foot of the testimonial, which is as follows:—" Presented to Mr. Scott, of the Bowling Green Hotel, Barrow-in-Furness, by the members of the Barrow branch of the Amalgamated Society of Engineers, to mark their appreciation of his spontaneous kindness and consideration to their members whilst out of employment or otherwise." He then handed to Mr. Scott the testimonial and key explaining the representations of the order, which to uninitiated may boot interest. The top figure is the goddess of Fame, standing on the cornucopia, or horn of Plenty, in the act of crowning a smith and an engineer with a wreath or laurel. 2nd. Mars, the god of War, soliciting a smith to repair his broken sword, which the latter refuses. 3rd. Clio one of the Muses, presenting a design to the engineer, which he willingly accepts. Five and six illustrate; 2Esopp's Fables by the bundle of sticks, shewing that union is strength. 6th. James Watt, improver of the steam engine. 7th. Samuel Crompton, inventor of the mule jenny. Bth. Sir Richard Arkwright, inventor of the spinning frame. 9th. The Phcenix rising from its ashes. Ten' 11, 12, 13, and 14, representing various branches of our iron, steel, and other industries. Fifteen and 16. Practical results of science aDi labour represented by the railway trains, and steamers &e. plying on the ocean. Underneath is a scroll of ribbon, on which is inscribed the motto, "Be united and industrious." The testimonial is signed by the. committee on behalf of the society, and the lettering was executed by one of the members, and would do credit to a professional hand. Mr. Scott, in returning thanks, expressed his surprise and his inability to thank them sufficiently for such a mark of kindness. Until the last two years he knew very little about trade socities, but he felt justified in saying that if all other societies were carried out as well as the Amalgamated Society of Engineers there would be less dread of strikes. In Barrow strikes were not of frequent occurrence and he hoped that the good feeling that at present exists be Barrow between master and workmen might continue and render strikes a thing of the past. He would treasure the testimonial that they had just given hire. which would show his children and others that he was appreciated by the workingmen, an honour that he was proud of. He wished the society every success, and hoped that better trade was in store for Barrow at an early date. (Applause.) The secretary occupied the chair. Toasts and songs enlivened the remainder of the proceedings, and a very convivial evening was spent. 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