LINES ADDRESSED TO FREDERICK P. NELSON
Traveling Agent, Grand Trunk Railway, on the occasion of his marriage,
Hamilton, Canada, May 27th, 1912
“We must encourage the young,” said a former acquaintance of your father—a benevolent old benedict—who cheerfully swung into line with the friends wishing to mark your approaching marriage and who would honor you with more than the sentiments expressed herein.
The matrimonial contract of that railroading knight is nearing completion; yours is about to be undertaken with ideals, hope and resolve. Undoubtedly the trail will develop many joys and some kinks in the path, but we are convinced that you can measure up to the best traditions of the lords of creation. Those who have basked in the rays of your genial personality prophecy you will prove docile “In bond” and all of us will “Watch your smoke.”
You spring from sturdy stock, long identified with railway construction in Canada, and since those other days in the loft of Hamilton’s smoke smeared freight shed, down the avenue of occupations in your native city, abroad in Western Ontario and throughout the business zone of Toronto, few dare question your reputation for urbanity, commercial sense and thoroughness. Where master and man wrest for silver fortunes in Cobalt Camp, they say your methods and diplomatic behavior were “as smooth as a kitten’s wrist” and a decided asset to the Grand Trunk Railway.
As a reminder of your bachelor days and associations: as a token of regard when nearing the threshold of a momentous event in your life, accept from subscribing friends whose names are attached hereto, the accompanying gift of dining room furniture—a contribution towards your household gods.
To the estimable lady who is to become Mrs. Nelson, please convey our profound respect; we presume her journey from Brockville to Hamilton will be a personally conducted tour. You both have our earnest and best wishes for a happy future.
| For the Committees— | J. A. Yorick, | C.B. & Q.R. |
| J. M. Copeland, | C.M. & St. P.R. | |
| A. S. Munro, | G.T.R. | |
| Lynn C. Doyle, | The Irish |
HAMILTON, A HOTHOUSE FOR TRANSPORTATION MEN
Her numerous railway and navigation sons abroad
E. Alexander
Secretary, Can. Pac. Railway
Montreal, Que.
| L. J. Burns, D.F.A., Canada Steamship Lines, Toronto, Ont. | |
| 1. | J. J. Byrne, Ass’t. Pass. Traffic Mgr., Santa Fe Lines, Los Angeles. |
| 2. | G. J. Charlton, Pass. Traffic Mgr., Chicago & Alton Road, Chicago. |
| 3. | H. W. Cowan, Operating Mgr., Canada Steamship Lines, Montreal. |
| 4. | K. J. Fitzpatrick, T.P.A., L.V.R., Toronto, Ont. |
| D. E. Galloway, Ass’t. to President, G.T.R., Montreal. | |
| 5. | J. Gorman, Supt. Dining and Sleeping Cars, G.T.P.R., Winnipeg. |
| W. Herman, Ex-General Passenger Agent, “D. & C.” Line, Cleveland. | |
| 6. | A. Hilton, Pass. Traffic Mgr., Frisco Lines, St. Louis. |
| J. Horsburgh, Ex-Gen. Passenger Agent, Southern Pacific Railway. | |
| J. T. Lewis, Superintendent, Tenn. Central Railway, Nashville, Tenn. | |
| 7. | T. Marshall, Traffic Manager, Board of Trade, Toronto, Canada. |
| 8. | C. R. Morgan, Ex-C.P. & T.A., G.T.R.—Fighting for us in France. |
| 9. | A. S. Munro, Commercial Agent, G.T.R., London, Ont. |
| 10. | G. W. Norman, Traveling Passenger Agent, G.T.R., Chicago. |
| 11. | H. Parry, General Passenger Agent, N.Y.C. & H.R.R., Buffalo. |
| 12. | N. J. Power, Ex-General Passenger Agent, G.T.R., now in California. |
| Robert Somerville, President, Judson F. F. Co., Chicago. | |
| 13. | A. A. Tisdale, Assistant to Vice-President, G.T.P.R., Winnipeg. |
| H. E. Watkins, General Eastern Canadian Agent, Great Northern Railway. | |
| 14. | R. J. S. Weatherston, Division Freight Agent, G.T.R., Stratford, Ont. |
| N. Van Wyck, Purchasing Agent, Canada Steamship Lines, Montreal. | |
| 15. | J. A. Yorick, Canadian Agent, C.B. & Q.R., Toronto, Canada. |