Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-05-08
LOCAL NEWS


For the spy.
FIRENEN's FEsTIvAL.-Union Engine Com
pany, No. 2, of Leicester, held their fifth annual
festival at Union Hall, on Friday evening, the
Both ult.
The company, composed of both ladies' and
gentlemen, and invited guests, to the number OF
eighty and upwards, sat down to a table provided
oy the well known caterer of our village, G. C.
Holden, aud who never failed in furnishing q
good supply of that whereby to refresh the inner
man.
The divine blessing was invoked by the Rev.
A. H. Coolidge, and soon after, all, young and
old. prepared themselves for the conflict before
them, and it not long before justice was well
done to the repast-in fact, the enemy was sub
dued.
at the close of this formidable but interesting
exercise. the company was called to order by the
foreman, Erving Sprague, who. in an appropriate
manner, gave the opening address for the even
ing. and extending the compliments Of the COM
pany to the friends present.
The assistant foreman, j, s. Smith, also gave
a cordial welcome TO the guests of the company,
and. in his remarks, touched upon the life Of the
true fireman.
The afFable clerk Of the company. Charles A.
Denny, was then announced by thes eman, as
the IOaSt-IndSleT lOF the evening.
The first sentiment, to "The Clergy" called
out the Rev. A. H, Coolidge, who responded in
a most happy and felicitous manner.
Speeches and sentiments were then made the
order lof the evening, and well replied to by
the following gentlemen present, viz -
DR.. Pliny Earle was most happy in his re-
marks, and knew we'll how to chain the atten.
ton On being seated he greeted with much
applause A. H Washburn, A. Nj. Of the Acad-
| envy, whose remarks were OF high character,
and were duly appreciated, = closed with
sentiment, which called out A. Firth, Esq. of
Worcester, who responded in manner truly ac-
ceptable to the company present
Capt Henry Hunting. Of the Boston fire de
partment, ex foreman ]. d. COgswell, OF Leiees-
ter and others, in turn responded to the calls of
sentiments, in very acceptable manner
The gathering was of much interest to our fire.
men, and good degree of hilarity was evinced
by all present. The presence of the ladies was
a new feature in our annual festivals, and gave
brillisncy to the festivities, which, we trust, was
duly appreciated.
We would not here forget the pleasure derived
from having with us, around our festive board,
brother fireman, a veteran in the service Of the
Boston FIRE department Capt. Henry Hunting, Of
Barnieoat Engine Co. No, il, who had been tor
some days previous with his friends here, for the
benefit Of the fine air Of our HILL in the resto-
ration Of his health. The Boston fire department
may we'll feel proud Of so gallant and efficient a
fireman, as the representative Of Barnicoat En-
gine Co. No IL.
We subjoin here few of the sentiments Civ.
en:-
Titles of Nobitity.-Men may throw up their
hats for kings and princes-ladies may wave
their handkerchiefs for dukes and lords-but we,
as 6remen, would cheer for the Earle Of Lei
cester.
Responded to by DR.. Pliny Earle.
Leicester Academg--In years past, when the
elements were at war she has furnished her quo.
ia Of volunteers by her students; at the present
time we claim small share of her interest, and
would like to make draft upon her -" PTan-
cipak"
responded to by A. H. Washburn.
Our Classical Men--We can as i'll afford to
lose them as Holland its canals, England its
railways, or Scotland its FtTtbS.
Responded to by A. Firth, OF Worcester.
The Ec Fathers of the To,on -They have
shown us by their untiring er ertions that they
are the friends Of the fIemen. There is one
among their number who is an er-member, and
our worthy ca fireman; from him we shall &C.
pect hereafter, as heretofore, his extra and e1-
cellent services, when duty calls
Responded to by ]. D. Cogswell.
The Boston Fire Department Although they
have not as yet been able to conquer the "Firc
King by Steam, yet under the management Of
their own noble Bird-he is compelled to surren-
der at once; if not, they would be likely to send
"Ola Harry after him.
Responded to by Capt. Henry Hunting, Of
Boston.
All present seemed to be well pleased with
the festivities o. the evening, and expressed a
wish that time would soon bring around again
the Firemen's Annual Festival. When it comes
''may we be there to see." Yoms, &C.,
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