The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1873-05-01
THE Hook AND LADDER RAINIER

Like to piece of heaven doth live.
THE Hook AND LADDER BANNEI
| PREsENTATIoN.-On last Thursday nigh
| the beautiful banner which had been pnr-
chased by the lady friends of Pearl HOOK
and Ladder Company was presented by
/ them TO the Company. The ceremonies
were performed at Angeles Hall, which
was filled with an interested audience.
The Pearl Hook and Ladder Com pany
marched into the Hall escorted by Jackson
No l, and the curtain rose upon beautiful
tableaux. The banner being the central
figure, surrounded by young ladies and a
detachment OF the Company. The curtain
again rose, and Miss Maggie Wharton step
ped TO the front, and in a most graceful and
expressive manner made the following adj
dress:
Nenebersot Pearl Hook and Ladder Company
Mol:
On behalf'of the ladies Of Jackson have
the honor to present your organization this
banner
1t is intended, by those l represent, as
sincere testimonial of our appreciation of
the generous impulses that led to your or
ganization, and the energy and persever-
ance that resulted in its thorough equip
ment.
The occasion is an appropriate one to as
sure you of the high esteem in which your
Company is held by the ladies OF Jackson,
and the admiration and gratitude we owe
to it, as we'll as TO the entire Department,
for the noble discharge of your self-im-
posed duties.
We recognize your duties as arduous, and
yonr services as invaluable, in the protec
tIou nos Orly of our homes, but often in
the preservation of human life. That these
duties are self-imposed, that your services
are gratutous. render Vour conduct the
more praiseworthy, and commend Won the
more highly to our admiration and graft
tude.
The almost perfect protection from fire
Ne have SO long enjoved-and which we
have every coufideuce will continues due
alone to the vigilance and efficiency nf the
J Jackson Fire Department. We feel that we
can seek the TCpOse of our pillows at night
assured that watchful eyes guarding Us.
and that the stout arms and brave hears OF
our gallant frpmen are ready. at the first
stroke OF the fire bell, to shield our homes
and tirCsides.
| eanu,t let this opportunity pass with
out pointing with pride to the record Of the
Department. It has never wavered ia the
discharge of it, duty; it has been lrtive. /
enthusiastic and Jealous ia its " ork; it has
been always on the alert; aud has Deen
equal 10 any emergency where coolnes. and !
skill were required.
Although your Company i the y0uugest |
ia the service and have veterans - your /
in your generous rivalry. il i |
not difficult to predict for You bright and /
honorable career The other compauies-
Jealous and efficient as we all know them /
70 be-will do well to look carefully to |
heir lnurcls.
In conclusion, let me AK you TO remem-
Der whenever You look upon the siIken
iolds-in the present while it is bright and
beautiful, in the future when it is old and
.aded.-that the pleasant memory OF your
company Will never fade from our hearts,
md that Pearl Hook and Ladder Company
No. ! will never want for friends among the
aides of jackson. At every harsh alarm of
he lire bell we will know that you are at
your posts and doing your duty, and that
'ou are proving good and perfect title to
iour motto, deeds, not words"
w L. Deason, Esq, a member of Pearl
look and Ladder Company, No, l, received
he banner in an appropriate and pleasing
peech, which we are debarred from giving
ntire for want OF space. We make the fol-
owing extracts from the beginning and
concluding portions:
LADIES: | feel extremely flattered bv
laving been chosen from the members of
'earl Hook and Ladder Company to repre-
ent them in receiving at your hands this
banner; but that which flatters US
II alike, and for which we can never pro-
erly express our thanks and our apprecia-
ion, consists in the gift itself, the motives
which prompted its presentation, aud the
raceful ana impressive encomiums which
ave just fallen from the lips of your fair
representative.
And now, fellow firemen. in conclusion, |
all upon you. in the name of the company
which l represent, to lend your assistance
D their efforts to be worthy in the future of
his mark of the high esteem of the ladies
f Jackson. Let Us join together with stout
carts. with renewed energy and stronger .
termination, for the performance OF the
utics which we have taken upon us, lust !
Or the sake OF those whose condescending
miles will be proud reward for the most
azardous undertaking. Let us be ''always
eady," and when the alarm sounds to call
S TO our duty, let us be able to say with
Here we are;'' and let
deeds, not words" be our rule OF action,
nd the standard by which our fair friends
nd patrons are to judge of our success.
After which Chief Engineer Green, As
istant Engineer Smith. Frank Johnston,
foreman L. III. q l.. No. l, and Il. l.. Saun-
ers, Foreman Jackson, No. l. made short
Hd appropriate remarks. The Brass Band
vas on hand and gave zest to the occasion.
SABBATH SCHOOL MAY CELEBRA-
IoN-We are delighted to hear that the