Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-12-20
FIRENTTNS, CELEBRATION.

Our Firemen had gala day on Friday last,
on the occasion of the reception of the new splen-
did Engine, by Kenosha Co. No. 2. The MEM
bers of this Company had invited their brethren
of the Fire department, together with the May
or and City Council and the representatives
OF the Press, to sumptuous dinner which had
been provided at the Durkee House. The two
companies assembled at their Engine House at
o'clock, and after paradng our principal streets
with their Engines and Hose Carts. accompa-
MED by the Kenosha Brass Band, they repaired
to the Durkee House at 8 o'clock to partake of
the good things provided for them The two
Companies mustered about 80 men, all dressed
lntheir snowy uniforms, and made a fine appear
ance. The head of the table was taken by the
Chief Engineer, Mr.. HI. b. Hinsadale, support
ed on either side by the Mayor and Council. and
the gentlemen of the Press, while officers Of the
companies were assigned to appropriate stations.
The dinner was all that could be desired, and the
manner Of its getting up confers great credit up
on mine host of the Durkee House, Sam.
Francis Esq, and upon the spirited Company at
whose instance it was provided. After doing
ample justice to the bountiful repast, the Chair
man announced the following as the Regular
Toast, after each Of which the Band played ap-
propriate airs.
REGULAR TOASTs.
l. Tie Volunteer Freman-The patriot of peace-the sa-
vior OF our houses and properyhe guardian of our mid
night slum bershs post OF honor post ofdange-may
MS services be duly appreciated.
2. Our Engines-Weapons of defence-notc charged with
POWDER but with the mightiest ofelements-cold
B. The Mayor and City CouncFhcir laudable efforts to
promote the interests of Department merit the thanks
OF the community, and the gratitude of every Fireman.
T. The Fire Departments Of sister Cities ofthe Lakes
May the chain of Friendship which unites be ever
bright and enduring.
D. Our brethren ecsryWhere-A gallant band, whose UNI
firing energies expended in the humanty-the
only class of citizens whose chief benefits conferred
on the community by their breaking doaon.
o. The LadieS-Lke our Engines, may they be we'll
ned.
7. The Press-The Shield of Freedom-a spear in the
side of her foes.
8. Our Glorious Uaion.-Bounded by the two largest
Oceans of Earth-a mighty unit-which number d
vide
9. Oar Host of Durkce Housc-While the nation de-
lights in the honor and prosperity of Uncle Sam, the Keno
sha flremen are equally proud OF Brother Sam Francs
To the Sd Toast, our worthy Mayor, Col.
Frank, replied in an appropriate speech, high
ly complimentary to the Department, and re-
questing the Editors present, to use their influ-
ence through the medium of the Press in set
ting forth the importance of sustaining this i'm
portant branch of the Public service. The 7th
toast was replied to by C. L. Sholes Esq Edit
or ofthe Telegraph, in few pertinent remarks;
he concluded by offering the following senti-
ment.
The FremanThe true patriot and pkilanthropis-wn
In all other departments of life and business personal emo
ument may enter into the consideration render
the Fireman labors for the public good with hope
other reward than that which doing good alone coner,.
After the regular toasts, the Chair called on
w. l.. Hinsadae Esq. Foreman of Protection
Co No. !, who offered the following sentiment.
KenOsAa Co. No. 2-We welcome them to our ranks
may The good feeling this day manifested, exstand
may the only strife between us be at the Breaks
70 this the whole Company responded by
singing the following song composed for the oc.
| casion by w. l.. Stevens, member of the COM
panY.