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Show TESTIMONIAL SOCIABLE. For some time past it has been generally understood in Logan that R. S. Watson, Esq., who for about two years has held the position of manager of Logan Branch Z. C. M. I., would vacate that position and become the eastern purchasing agent of the parent institution. The employees of the Institution, with one accord, desired to express to him in some manner their warm esteem for him and with that view matured arrangements for a grand sociable and supper to be given on the eve of his departure. Tuesday evening last was the date fixed for the event. All the preparations for it were kept from Mr. Watson until almost the last. The rear room of the stove department of the institution was cleared out and decorated with flags, pictures &c. and thus metamorphosed made a nice dancing hall. Early on the evening named the employees of the Institution with their wives or partners, and the invited guests, in all about 30 couples, were assembled and engaged in dancing. This amusement was kept up with spirit until about 9 o'clock when the company repaired to the Logan House where a magnificent repast was in readiness. The company were soon seated, sufficient table room being provided to accomodate [accommodate] all at once, and such a bill of fare as was never before prepared in Logan was spread before them. When all had satisfied the inner man, and while the company yet remained seated at the tables, Mr. Watson made a feeling address, expressing his thanks for the honor done him by the employees of the Institution, and reviewing the pleasant relations that had always existed between them. Mr. Watson was followed by Anton Farr, Esq., Mr. Watson's successor, who made a brief address, bespeaking a continuance of the pleasant relations between himself and the employees that had existed between the latter and Mr. Watson, and asking their assistance in the performance of the responsible duties resting upon him. In response to another call, Mr. B. F. Cummings, Jr., made a brief address, expressive of the confidence and respect for Mr. Watson, which he had won from all with whom he had had business or social relations in our community. Returning to the dancing room, a few sets were danced, when several songs were sung, and a piece was played on the flute by Mr. Nephi Hodgson, and another on the violin by Mr. Ole Bjerkheel, both with organ accompaniments. Both were finely rendered. Two or three sets more were danced, when the company dispersed soon after one o'clock. The following testimonial was appended to the invitation, and signed by all the employees: Bro. Watson:-The employees of Logan Branch, who have labored under your management during the two years last passed, desiring to show you a humble mark of their esteem, take the liberty of rendering you a Social Entertainment previous to your departure. In addition they desire to thank you heartily for many acts of kindness bestowed, and to assure you that, under all circumstances and in all places they will unite in earnest wishes for your continual prosperity. |