Snippets of Information Regarding the Gorham Company

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The Gorham Company - New York - 1917

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PROVIDENCE

John S. Holbrook, vice-president of the Gorham Mfg. Co., presided as president of the Providence Chamber of Commerce at the first annual dinner of that organization at Infantry Hall on Tuesday evening, at which more than 700 members were present. Arthur L. Aldred was among those seated at the head table.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 13th January 1915

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The suit of the Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, R. I., against the R. Wallace & Sons Mfg. Co., Wallingford, has been settled and discontinued upon consent of the defendants, who allowed themselves to be enjoined and agreed not to use a certain copyrighted design for a spoon.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 15th January 1896

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The publicity department of the Gorham Mfg. Co. has just issued the second number of The Silver Tongue, the house organ of the firm. It is carefully edited, well printed, interestingly arranged and makes a very meritorious medium for dissemination of plant information among the employes.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 29th April 1925

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The Gorham Co., at 47th St. and Fifth Ave., had on display last week an interesting and beautiful collection of golf trophies donated by the members of the Westchester-Biltmore Country Club. The exhibit attracted a great deal of attention and favorable comment.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 29th April 1925

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An example of Gorham's Cambridge pattern:








STERLING - PAT. 1899

See: https://www.925-1000.com/patterns_Gorham_11.html

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Gorham - Providence, R.I. - 1926

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Gorham - Providence, R.I. - 1926

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Gorham - New York - 1951

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Gorham - Providence, R.I. - 1923

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Gorham - Providence, R.I. - 1926

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The Chas. F. Noyes Co. has leased from Seth Sprague Terry to Edward Holbrook, of the Gorham Co., for 21 years, the building at 20 John St. Mr. Holbrook is president of the Maiden Lane Realty Co., which owns the Silversmiths building at 15 and 17 Maiden Lane, running through to 18 and 22 John St. The lease to Mr. Holbrook is the outcome of an interesting real estate situation which occurred when the single lot at 20 John St. was shut in on both sides by the erection of the Silversmiths building. A new front and floors are being laid in the building’ which is being remodeled.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 9th June 1909

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PROVIDENCE

George A. Townsend, a veteran silversmith of this city, died Friday morning at his home in this city, after a brief illness. He was born in this city April 3, 1870, a son of the late George C. Townsend, for many years identified with the jewelry industry of Providence and the Attleboros. After attending the public schools, Mr. Townsend entered employ of the Gorham Mfg. Co., at that time at N. Main and Steeple Sts., and after serving his apprenticeship continued as a journeyman until 1922, when he was retired. He is survived by a daughter, four grandchildren, two brothers and a sister.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 1st July 1925

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Members of Gorham Quarter Century Club Hold Midwinter Reunion at Elmwood Plant

Providence, R. I., Dec, 17—The Gorham Quarter Century Club held its mid-Winter reunion at the Casino at the Elmwood plant of the Gorham Manufacturing Company, last evening. There were upwards of 200 in attendance including many of the older employes of the concern, as well as a number of former workmen now on the retired list. The corporation was represented by Secretary William S. Stone, in the absence of the President, Franklin Taylor, who is on a business trip in Europe; and of Treasurer Alfred K. Potter and Manager Frank M. Graham who were in New York.

Heading the assemblage was genial “Jim” Major, the dean of the force, who has been with the Gorham’s since March 12, 1866. In fact, as the name implies, the Quarter Century Club is composed of men who have been employed by the Gorham Company for 25 years or more and it is very interesting and significant that while all who are qualified to affiliate with the club have not done so, the active membership of the association is about 275.

Last night’s affair was designated as a “Cherro-Joy-Fest” and such it proved to be in every sense. From the initial greeting of welcome by Vice President Raymond I. Blanchard just as the clock was striking 8, until the singing of “Auld Lang Syne” by the crowd three hours later, there was action all the time. It was a get-together meeting that augers well for the future.

An 18-piece orchestra composed entirely of Gorham employes with Richard E, Walker as leader, played an excellent and diversfied repertoire of overtures and marches as well as classical and popular selections; William L. Hughes and “Cris” W. Clissold sang songs; Mr. Hughes led in group and chorus singing and five reels of comedy movies kept everyone in good humor. Then the "eats"— chowder, crullers, cheese and coffee—in great abundance, concluded a successful social evening.

The club has a series of smokers and other events scheduled for the Winter, which, it is believed are destined to furnish an unusually enjoyable season. The opening entertainment was in charge of a committeé consisting of Christopher W. Clissold, chairman, Walter I. Abbott and Albert E. Carignan,

The officers of the Quarter Century Club are as follows: Honorary President, James Major, by virtue of being the oldest employe with the concern; Vice President, Raymond I. Blanchard; Secretary, Raymond I. Blanchard; Secretary, Edward B. Turner; Treasurer, Chester M. Sylvia.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 21st December 1921

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The Gorham Company - New York - 1920

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The Gorham Company - New York - 1915

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Gorham - New York - 1951

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Alfred L. Lawton, an expert toolmaker and machinist for many years with the Brown & Sharpe Mfg. Co. and later with the Gorham Mfg. Co., died at his home in Norwood, R. I., Friday, after an illness extending over a year. He was born at Natick R. I., April 6, 1865, and is survived by his widow and four daughters.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 10th December 1924

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Gorham - Providence, R.I. - 1926

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The funeral of Thomas W. Rees, a veteran employe of the Gorham Mfg. Co., was held at his home, 146 Peace St., this city, yesterday, Jan. 5, and was attended by a large gathering of relatives and friends, including a delegation from the works. Mr. Rees died Jan. 2 after an illness of 10 days, death being due to a complication of diseases. Mr. Rees was a son of the late Captain David and Elizabeth M. Rees. He followed the seas during his early life, visiting the East Indies and the principal foreign ports on his many deep-water trips. Upon his retirement from the sea he entered the employ of the Gorham Mfg. Co., where he remained for 15 years. Ill-health finally compelled him to give up the confinement of the shop, and his later years were spent in the management of a small boarding house largely catering to the Gorham employes.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 11th January 1911

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