When was it published?

December 26, 1888 in Waterbury Evening Democrat

Domestic News December 26, 1888

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Randolph & Clowes, Mr Clowes, C.J. Birkenmeyer

Q: What keywords are associated?

Christmas Eve Gifts, Employee Turkeys, Employer Appreciation, Gold Cane, Gold Umbrella

Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut

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What is this article about?

On Christmas Eve, Randolph & Clowes presented each of their 145 employees with a turkey, and office staff with money gifts. Employees reciprocated by giving Mr. Clowes a gold-headed cane and Superintendent C.J. Birkenmeyer a gold-handled umbrella, creating a memorable occasion.

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Randolph & Clowes, successors to Brown Bros, on Christmas eve presented each of their employes, 145 in all, with a turkey. Each of the office hands received a money present. That the workmen appreciated their employers' kindness is evident from the fact that before the works closed Mr Clowes was called upon to accept a handsome gold-headed cane. Superintendent C.J. Birkenmeyer was also remembered and received a gold-handled umbrella. It was a pleasant occasion and will long be remembered both by employers and employes.

What sub-type of article is it?

Celebration Social Event

What keywords are associated?

Christmas Eve Gifts Employee Turkeys Employer Appreciation Gold Cane Gold Umbrella

What entities or persons were involved?

Randolph & Clowes Mr Clowes C.J. Birkenmeyer

Domestic News Details

Event Date

Christmas Eve

Key Persons

Randolph & Clowes Mr Clowes C.J. Birkenmeyer

Outcome

each of 145 employees received a turkey; office hands received money presents; mr clowes received a gold-headed cane; superintendent c.j. birkenmeyer received a gold-handled umbrella; described as a pleasant occasion long remembered by employers and employees.

Event Details

Randolph & Clowes, successors to Brown Bros, presented each of their 145 employees with a turkey on Christmas eve. Office hands received money presents. Employees appreciated the kindness, presenting Mr Clowes with a gold-headed cane before works closed. Superintendent C.J. Birkenmeyer received a gold-handled umbrella.