Columbia gazette., 1854-02-18
BANNER PRESENTATION.
Hook s. Ladder CO. No. 1.

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In accordance with the announce
ment in our last, the presentation Of .
Banner by Mrs. Campbell, of the Thea
trical Company, to Hook s, Ladder Co
No. L., took place at the Broadway thea.
ter, on Saturday evening, the llth inst
The "Boys" were out in their attrac-
tive uniform, and as is usual with them
in goodly numbers. AT the theater Ar
rangements had been made to give ef-
feet to the presentation. The proscinium
of the stage had teen elegantly decor
sted with Hooks, Ladders, axes, ban
ners and the usual material of the Fire
men, all very tastefully arranged, and
grouped together, the whole surmounted
by Bald Eagle, and interviewer with
festoons of drapery, forming striking
and appropriate picture.
The entertainment was of q varied
character, and was performed through
out with much credit to Mr.. Campbell s
talented Company The scenes from
Macbeth reflected great credit upon
Mr.. and Mrs. Campbell. At the con-
clusion Of the first piece the curtain
rose and displayed to the audience, the
presentation group; to the right, the
fair done, with an expression of delight
lighting up her countenance, as though
she felt that she was about to perform
a most pleasing action; Mr. Campbell
in the center with the magnificent ban
$ner in hand, and to the left, Foreman
Vanarsdall, Col. Cazncau and ]. D..
Patterson, Esq, the committee of re-
ception on the part of the Fire Compa-
ny. The Fircmen welcomed the scene
with great courtesy and were heartily
joined by the audiance. After the ap-
plause ceased, Mrs. Campbell advanced
and said:
Gentlemen of the Hook =. Ladder Co.,
No. l.: When, year ago, l had the
honor Of appearing before you, it was
on an occasion somewhat similar to the
present. Since that time we have each
and all seen many vicissitudes and
changes, not the least of which has been
the steady increase and improvement
of our own little mountain town; several
more families Of responsibility, and men
of energy and perseverance have settled
among us, and have with their means
contributed to the prosperity of the
whole.
The company I have now the honor
of addressing, was first formed under
most discouraging circumstances; you
had many obstacles to overcome, many
difficulties to struggle against. Gentle
men, you have nobly surmounted them
all, and we can now boast of fire COM
pany, second to none in the state, pros
porous in its financial condition, COM
plete in its equipments and appoint
ments, consisting of men of tried intcg-
rity and zeal, who with untiring care,
watch over the safety of their mountain
home.
The unfavorable state of the weather
last winter, cutting off, as it did, ali COM
munication with the larger towns, pre-
vented me at that time from offering to
you Flag worthy of your acceptance;
the materials which we're then available,
we're made use of, wi b the promise, that
at future day, something better should
be forthcoming.
To redeem that promise, permit me,
sir, through you, to present to the Co.
LuMBrA Hook & LADDER Co. No. l.
this Flag. Its colors are those of the elc-
ment against which you contend; may it
be long, very long, ere your gallant dar
ing be called into action to quell the
fearful reality
BY you, sir, as one who has been test
ed in the hour of need, who has fought
for, upheld and sustained the Banner
Of his country, this humble tribute will,
!, l know, be carefully, guarded; to your
hands I con6de it. In conclusion, allow
me to say, that individually as members,
and to the whole as company, wish
health, prosperity and success.
RESP NsE.
l3iadam:-In behalf of our associate.
Of the Hook & Ladder Company, We ac-
eept this splendid Banner, prepared
through your kind partiali'ies. and, SC
generously presented to us. For this
Madam, for kind favors which We have
enjoyed through you upon previous oc-
easions, and for the very Aatterin.y terms
in which you have been pleaseds con-
vey this testimonial to us, ~c ress you