Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1873-04-08
THE FIREMEN's BALL.


ostberesilast nis.,snslo homo. to the
Sall Given 6y fhs'4aSsiSefs of the Phoebe
Engine and Hose Company. The hall
was beautifully decorated with eyergreens,
flags. mirrors and the paraphernala usu-
olly found in such places. The music
was sweet and enlivening and ali seemed
enraptured mid the beauty of the scene.
At eleven O'Clock precisely, Miss Ida
Holland, on the part of the donor, pre-
sented the boys with an American flag.
the cost of which was 1900, and the pref
test iu the State.
The following is the presentation
speech which was delivered in a clear
and concise manner.
To THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE
P1ocHE HOSE AND ENGINE CoMPANY-Ge m
tlemen: In behalf of Mrs. H. b. Camp,
the generous and public spirited donor, l
am delegated to present this beautiful BAN
ner to YOU. Your gallantry and prompt
ness in the past in protecting the prop
erty interests of this city have given You
honorable distinction, in acknowledge
mept of which valuable services the pre-
sentation is made. 1t is hoped that in
the hour of duty, when, all unmindful of
self, you brave danger in saving from
wreck the fortunes of your fellow-citzens
-nobly, and without thought of reward,
giving your services TO the public-this
event will be remembered. as one of the
many evidences that the gratitude of this
entire community is given you for past
services, while it holds in certain expec-
fancy of its being merited crown of
honor for you in the future. Accept the
symbolic gift, and with it the respect and
best wishes of the giver; in your keeping
its colors will never be sullied.
S. w. DeLacy, the President of the
company, upon the reception of the
banner made the following reply:
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN-REsPEcTED
Miss: The pleasant duty dsvolves upon
me to receive in behalf of my brother
members of Phoebe Engine and Hose
Company, this flag, a pleasing and cost
" tribute of the liberal Mrs. Camps es-
teem Though not gifted in address
suitable to answer your expressions OF
approval and praise, l deeply feel the
honor which the generous giver now
confers upon us; and for the company,
as for myself, most truly and sincerely,
through you, thank her.
To be useful has been our wish; hence
forth the remembrance of this hour,
shall, more than ever, strengthen our de-
sire to be ofservice to the public.
Called together as it were a cymrc
growth amid the wastes primeval of Ne
yada, this star-spangled emblem, even
here, whispers to an admiring assem-
blage its story. Here, as in all countries,
unfolding mutually informs the beholdel
that under its shade, lives liberty and
human equality. For nearly century
it has led the van where genius and in
dustry walked, never failing to recon
pense energy and worth.
Amid the buster haunts of men ex.
pressions of local pride ever accompany
a gathering which in any manner com
memorates the budding Of our American
nationality. Thus, we as representa-
tives, here tender our ovations to tn,
founders of our Republic. Accepting
this tribute as a memento Of its great
ness and worth, it shall ever be an in
element on our part to emulate in on
humble way their unselfish example
As defendants Of those who died to Civ
us this flag and liberty, we should eve
regard and assist, nor turn deaf ear t
the constant appeal which every wint
watts us-aid to establish throughou
other lands Gods most precious gift
human rights; thus perpetuating tn
virtues and teachings of such men a
Washington and Jefferson. This gift
though beautiful, even to mngnificenc
in texture and finish, is still surpasse,
by the impressiveness which its color
call up in retrospect.
Viewing it as a harlinger of conf
dence, and proud of the halo surround
ing it, feel assured in saying for m
brothers of Phoebe Engine aud Hos
Company that its fair fame shall never b
sullied while in their keeping. Hopin
the multitude of the world may yet b
ilumed meath the refulgenc- CT it
splendor, again in behalf of the CON
pany, through you, thank Mrs. Camp
heartily thank her for her beauteous dc
nation.
After the presentation dancing was re
sumed, until the march was played fc
supper, the different "laddies and thei
lasses" linking arms, were soon doin
justice to the supurb display {
goodies" set for them by the wei
known "chefs de CUISINE" Messrs. Kell
and Donohoe, VIM. Bell acting q
master of ceremonies. "All went merr
as marriage BELLE" the dancing VIZ
kept up till daylight dawned, Thos
who attended will have cause to remen
Der il with feeling of pleasure,