The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1870-02-05

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honOrs. each having an axe to grind. Drop the
irregulars, and vote the regular ticket, as follows
II. Thompson, r.. G. Davis.
These are all native Hawaiians, good and loyal
men, not offce-holders nor seeking to be such.
Don't fail to elect them all, with 500 majority, if
possible.
The Fire Department..
Last Thursday, the Sd inst, was the seven
teenth anniversary of the organization of the
Honolulu Fire Department, on the basis Of the
law under which it now exists. San Francisco,
our nearest neighbor, may boast of her g steam
engine " paid ircmen, but truly Honolulu can
Justly boast Of her volunteer organization and
her beautiful machines. Last Thursday was n
day which will be long remembered in the annals
of our burgh, and will be, by a good many,
: marked with a white stone, - in their recollcc-
tions.
The entire Department, consisting of about
200 men, assembled at the square at the corner
of Hotel and Fort streets, promptly at 10 O'Clock,
as by previous notice from the Chief Engineer,
in full uniform, with their several machines pro-
fusely and very t~astefuIly decorated with wreaths
and garlands of flowers. Nos. l and 2 had each
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the top of their machines, dressed very prettily,
and by the gravity of their demeanor appearing
to thoroughly understand the Importance of their
positions. The procession, led by the Honolulu
Brass Band, marched through the principal streets
of the town, and marched and counter marched in
front of the Palace, where they gave three hearty
cheers for His Majesty, who was, however, out of
town at the time. Thence they proceeded to the
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Engineer of the Department, at KuIaokahua,
where n most bountiOus collation. was spread
under q Sarge tent. No less than nine tables
were covered with ali the viands that might
tempt the appetite of even the most fastidious
taste. Among the invited guests at the principal
tables, we noticed the Kings Ministers, His
Honor Judge Hartwell, the Captain and officers
of the Austrian frigate now in port, and many
others, including, of course, the Press. The
band from the frigate was also present, and
played some very fine airs. Mr.. Williams had
intended the lunch as a surprise to the members
of the Department, but Mey had also gotten up
a greater surprise for him. After the company
had been seated, Mr.. Hassinger, the First Assist
ant Engineer, remarked that it was generally
considered necessary to say something before
commencing to eat, and introduced His ExcelIency
the Minister of the Interior, who made the fol-
lowing very complimentary address:
CHIEF ESGIsEER WILLIAMS On this annual pa
rade of the Fire Department of Honolulu. 1 have
been requested by its officers and members to repre-
sent them, in presenting to you, a memorial, hOnOra-
bic to yourself and them, of the esteem, in which you
are held by the Department.
While fully approaching the honor they have done
me in making me their spokesman and one of the
principal actors on this occasion, L fear that 1 may
not express in adequate language the sentiments of
regard towards yourself which animates every men,
Der Of the brigade.
You sir, have been selected TO your honorable post,
by the free sufIrages of your fellow firemen at several
elections, thereby receiving proof of their appreciation
of your fitness to command, as well as faithfulness in
the discharge of the duties imposed upon YOU.
You sir, stand IN the position, of a commanding
officer, to an army, self devoted and self sacri-
fcing, prepared at all times to battle with the most
determined and destructive enemy that ever takes
advantages of circumstances to lay waste and destroy
the property and homes, not only of yourselves, but
Of the community Of which you and your comrades
are members, and L may say guardians.
You stand ready in your voluntarily assumed duties,
TO save us from conhagrations that unchecked might
sweep our whole city ready Ct the risk of your own
lives to save the lives OfOthers ready in the moment
Of trial to endure toll and fatigue, with unhinching
nerves and muscles, and with stout hearts and tire
less arms to combat the common foe until it is
subdued
You become the protectors of the persons and
property of the public in this vocation, enduring
c~heerfully danger and toll and giving your services
without money or hope of reward, except in the
praise of your fellow citizens and that of your own
good conscience.
The freedom of our city from destructive fires and
the admirable organization of our Fire Department
displayed to-day in its annual parade, bears ample
evidence of an efficiency and preparedness equal to
any emergency.
MIR. Chief Engineer The fremen themselves pro-
pose to honor you to-day, in the presentation, of this
beautiful medal which am about to hand to you;
they express to you at once their praise and their
regard. Keep it rs n memorial of their esteem,
treasure II as their tribute to your personal worth, and
your ability as Chief of the Fire Department; pass
it down { your children as the honorable and valuable
evidence of your comrades appreciation of the fitness
in electng you as their Chief for the last three years
Gentlemen of the Fire Department, l now present
your beautiful gift to your Engineer in Chief, and in
order that its value may be enhanced to Mr.. Williams,
if possible, 1 request Mrs. Hassinger, the wife of
your First Assistant Engineer, to fasten it ON his
breast
The gift is an elegant gold medallion, bearing
the words Presented by the Honolulu Fire
to their Chief, Feb. Sd, 1870" and
in the centre, the monogram of Mr.. Williams
name, set in diamonds. The work was done by
Mr.. Eckhart, jeweler of this city, is very credita-
bic to him, and cost about 1925. After the
was over, Mr.. Williams having re-
in a very feeling manner, naturally con-
sequent on the real surprise which had been
given him, he proposed the health of His Majesty
the King, which was drunk with all the honors,
and responded to by His Excellency the Attorney
General, in his usual ~felicitous manner. Among
other things, he said that the Government, and /
he felt quite authorized to say the King himself,
felt proud of this organization, the Fire Depart
ment of Honolulu. Its existence gave an assur-
ance Of stability and frmness, that was better
than insurance companies. The other toasts
usual on such occasions then followed, and after
an hour very pleasantly spent, the company
the fremen returning to town in the
order in which they came, and housed their
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Each company of fremen had its place for
lunch, where eatables and drinkables were pro-
Yided with a liberality that was almost excessive. I