Bernick. What you
have done for your native place we all know has not been done with any
underlying idea of its bringing tangible profit to yourself. But,
nevertheless, you must not refuse to accept a slight token of grateful
appreciation at the hands of your fellow-citizens--least of all at this
important moment when, according to the assurances of practical men, we
are standing on the threshold of a new era.
Voices: Bravo! Hear, hear!
(RORLUND aigns to the servants, who bring forward the basket. During
the following speech, members of the Committee take out and present the
various objects mentioned.)
Rorlund: And so, Mr. Bernick, we have the pleasure of presenting you
with this silver coffee-service. Let it grace your board when in the
future, as so often in the past, we have the happiness of being
assembled under your hospitable roof.
You, too, gentlemen, who have so generously seconded the leader of our
community, we ask to accept a small souvenir.
This silver goblet is for you, Mr. Rummel. Many a time have you, amidst
the clink of glasses, defended the interests of your fellow-citizens in
well-chosen words; may you often find similar worthy opportunities to
raise and empty this goblet in some patriotic toast!
To you, Mr.
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