Year: 1872

be CmlnCntly htted by experience and
natural genius for the new relations he
now assumes


On Thursday evening, the friends of
Mr., Howe assembled in large numbers
at the hall of the Brotherhood of Loco
motive Engineers, Merchants Row, to
make the presentation of the testimonial.
The asscmblagc was called to order by
Z. L. Stcarns, who then introduced
Henry Clark, Who had been invited in
their behalf to make the presentation.


Mr.. Clark spoke substantially as fol
lows


Mr.. CLARK ADDRESS.


Mr. Hotce:


In all the relations of life, there are
associations and bonds that make us akin
to our fellows, and this bond of SYM
pathy runs through the race. 1t is in
obedience to this law of human frater-
nifty that you see those among whom
YOU have labored for so many years as
semblcd around you tonight. Their
hearts are beating with one impulse at
this hour in rendering you a memorial of
their fellowship and respect, and to bid
you farewell and an earnest God-speed.


Among those who have labOred and
toiled together in any of the avocations
of life, a friendship springs from the
hidden wells that are laid deep in the
heart. This sentiment finds expression
here and seeks to take form, not in
words alone, but i'll a more tangible
Way-an enduring testimonial hence,
thOse who have been daily witnesses of
Your quiet and unObtrusive life andhave
Cbeyed your orders, do not wish to sever
these relations without leaving with you
some token in appreciation OF their ear
nest and kind regard for you as q man
and co-labOrer.


You 20 to a new field Of labor in our
own State to assist in organizing a new
line Of railway which is to traverse a
beautiful valley and develop a section of
our commonwealth that is rich in its ma
tural beauty ana material resources, and
thereby add to it's prosperity. Yours is
an important and responsible position in
this great enterprise, and the past is a
guarantee that it has been committed to
faithful and co npCtent hands.


| am commissioned by your former
associates, among whom are many kind
and sincere friends, to present YOU this
beautiful chain aS a testimonial of their
highest esteem. and in token Of the
pleasant memories Of your relations to
each other. They are not unmindful in
this testimonial Of her who is the com
panion Of yOur life, and desire ms to
present you this ring for your wife, that
you may have joint souvenirs to remind
you of the many friends you leave in
Rutland, 50 long the scene of your la
bOrs, joys and sOTTOWs. These tokens
not only convey their appreciation, but
they serve also to commend you to the
people among whom YOU are to dwell,
as one worthy of their confidence and
respect.


In conclusion they desire me to eX-
press their earnest hope that prosperity
and happiness may attend you and yours
in your new relations and new home.
and that Heavens kindcst bcnedictions
may rest upon you ever.


COL. JoYoE's RESPONSE.


Gr CLtrh and Gentlemen -


The present is certainly among the
most interesting and gratifying moments
of my whole life. You have surprised
and overwhelmed me. What can I say
which shall fully and adequately express
the emotions Of my heart ? In such a
presence language becomes tame and i'm
potent. and | therefore surrender uncon-
to your unmerited kindness
and undescrved generosity. You have
come together on this occasion, the true
and worthy representatives of a large
and intelligent body Of useful and
noble men, who | am proud to claim as
my ardent and devoted friends-mcchan-
ics and workmen, the bone and sinev of
the land, to present to me, your compan-
ion and associate, a beautiful and costly
chain and ring, which are intended to
forever the lasting friend
ship and hearty good will, which now,
and always has, existed between myself
and my CO-labOrers upon the Rutland &
Burlington railroad.


You have seen fit to refer to me in
terms of praise and commentator,
which l hardly dare hope are entirely
deserved, yet allow me to assure you
hat in all have done it has been my
desire and honest determination |
o promote the happiness and welfare of /
III with whom have been connected.


The time and place of this presenta-
ion and the friends who have contributed |
his splendid testimonial, as we'll as the /
lind and disinterested motives which |
them, all tend to give it in my
stimation a priceless and inestimable |
-alue.


cannot look upon the presentation of
his beautiful memento as a vain fiattery
an idle ceremony, but as a token of I
incerc regard and good will toward me,
purchased by these sons of fire and steam
Who have been my daily and hourly
in labor and toll, and inter
sted to cement more firmly together
he bonds of union and brotherly love
mong US all.


Gentlemen, accept then for yourselves
nd your associates my earnest and heart
cit thanks, and my grateful and hearty
acknowledgement for this rich token of
our respect and esteem.


Rest assured | shall most fondly and
cherish this precious memorial
While life endures, and transmit it to my
hildren in the hope and trust that they
vii proudly receive it, and carefully
uard it with emotions of true and lively
ratitude to my railroad friends, and as
he noblest and richest legacy | could
equeath to them.