Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-14


represented in the Councils of the Ma
ton, to establish which she gave her
illustrious son, George Washington, she
will yet arise and stand erect, advoca-
ting the principles of constitutional lib
erty, in the glorious halo of the proud
old motto-Sic Semper Tyrannis, the
noblest testimonial ever inscribed upon
he banner OF any State.
Followed by the band playing Old
Virginia.
Responded to by Lawyer Porter -
May the renown of Virginia's sons ever
lead us to emulate their noble examples.
in giving our strength to defend its flag
and our fair women.
Sd. In the memory of Capt. George
Chambers, whose proud name we ever
bear, the useful citizen and Prince of
fremen honored and beloved in life,
in death regretted let us strive to en-
ulate his example.
Followed by the band playing Re-
member Me.
Responded to by Chief Engineer
Cherry: May the memory of our gal
liant Foreman, George Chambers, though
dead, live in the hearts of this compa-
ny, whose name they so nobly bear.
4. To the memory of our deceased
member, A. e. Collins Spared by
Providence the casualties of the late
war, in which as participant he &C.
quilted himself to his own credit and to
the honor of his friends; he has breathed
his last in the bosom of his beloved
family; he was one of our most efficient
aud Jealous members in effecting the re-
organization of this company; we pay
this humble tribute of respect to the
dead in commemoration CT his worth
and services while living.
Followed by an appropriate air by
the band.
Responded to by Major Grice: AL
though the proud and noble youth, who
so CALAMITY won a wreath Of laurels
around his brow by his meritorious &C.
ton in the late war, now sleeps his last
sleep, his memory still lives and will
be as imperishable as the name Of
Chambers.
s. The day we celebrate: Ever
memorable as the anniversary OF our
reorganization after long interval OF
separation and inaction while obedient
to the call of duty on other and more
momentoas fields Of action, during
which many of our original members
entered upon their journey to that cum
discovered country from whose bourne
no Traveller return" ......
6. Women: We will ever honor,
cherish and protect the morning star OF
our infancy, the meridian sun of our
manhood, and the evening star of our
old age.
Our invited guests Honored by their
presence we extend to them the right
hand of fellowship and give them one
and all hearty welcome.
The press: For its noble and unset
fish vipdication of civil and religious
liberty, we will ever defend and pro-
tect; may it never cease to flourish.
To Chief Engineer Cherry: We re-
cognise in him every attribute OF the
whole-souled gentleman. a useful and
upright citizen, a gallant fireman and
efficient head of the fire department;
long life and prosperity to himself and
esteemed family.
A number of toasts were then read by
the secretary emanating from the minds
of the invited guests who were unable
to be present, We submit the follow
ing: se Hl
To the Chambers Hook and Ladder:
May their future be as lustrous as the
dazzling brilliancy of the confagrations
they help to extinguish.-By DIR.
Covert.
May you continue to win fresh honors
and add more laurels to the name OF
Chambers, that was left you as good
record by one of the oldest and best
firemen of the city of Portsmouth
By g. W. Cooper, Chaplain U. S. N.
Distinguished for courage and phil
anthrophy they have bounded our Gem
munity to them with Hooks of Steel
their apparatus arc worthy of the top
most rounds in the Ladder of Fame
By Captain Samuel Watts.
After the teasts had been duly honor
ed, Mr.. Fiske, on behalf of the Co'mpa-
ny, presented to Captain Palmer beau.
tiful badge, preceded by very neat
address, of which the following is the
substance: ...
Captain Palmer: Sir: The members of
your gallant company have honored me
with the agreeable charge of introducing
another feature to the ceremonies of
this interesting occasion, which will tend
to enhance the harmony and good feel
ing that have thus far prevailed. IT'S
that of presenting to you, in their name,
this beautiful badge, as a manifestation
of their esteem and appreciation OF your
character as fireman and an officer;
and of expressing, SO far as in my pow
er, the sentiment which prompts the be-
stowal of the gift.
This handsome testimonial has not
boen prepared, sir, and arrangements
perfected for its presentation to you,
with the spirit in which similar affairs
are sometimes designed, for idle fustian
without significance, nor solely for the
purpose of adding to the festivities of
the day we have assembled here to cell
citrate. But sir, I assure you, and in the
assurance echo but the sentiment of each
and every individual concerned that the
idea originated in the laudable desire of
your fellow fremen to manifest, in a
manner at once appropriate, satisfac tory