View source for BIDDING GIBSON GOOD-BY. - The San Francisco Examiner, 29 Nov 1887

=== BIDDING GIBSON GOOD-BY. ===
==== Two Presentations by the San Francisco Bicycle Club Last Night. ====
The [[San Francisco Bicycle Club]] assembled in full force at the rooms last evening to bid goodby to one of its members, [[John W. Gibson]], who will start East in a few days to complete his medical studies. Mr. Gibson has been one of the most active members of the club, and it was through his untiring efforts that the “[[California Road and Hand Book]],” which is very useful to California roadsters, was issued.

The members of the club were not going to allow Gibson to depart without showing him a mark of esteem, and they had a handsome gold-headed cane made, which was presented to him last night.

The cane is of California wood. Upon the bend is engraved the badge of the [[California Division, League of American Wheelmen|California Branch, L. A. W.]], and around the gold is inscribed, "Presented to [[John W. Gibson]] by the [[S. F. B. C.]]"

President [[Columbus Waterhouse]] made the presentation speech, which was briefly responded to by the surprised recipient.

The occasion was also thought an appropriate one to reward [[W. G. Davis|W. S. Davis]], one of the members who has upheld the reputation of the club by winning three State medals, and he was presented with a pair of gold sleeve-buttons.

After the presentation the members were treated to some excellent vocal music, following, which light refreshments were served.

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