The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-06-18
For tho anderson IteWgencer.
Bows Hook and Ladder Company.
ANDERSON s. c.. June II. |,


Pursuant to call published in the local
papers this week, large meeting of the boys
of Anderson was held this evening for the pur-
pose of considering the propriety of organizing
a Boys Hook and Ladder Company.
On motion, W. w. Keys was called to the
Chair and J. NJ. Cathcart requested to act as
Secretary.
The Chairman, in few brief but very ap-
propriate remarks, stated the object of the
meeting, and taking his seat, announced the
meeting ready for business
Capt. J. A. Hoyt was then called upon, and
responded, saying that he thought we would
have no difficulty in organizing and complet-
ing the Company, and promised to give us his
aid and encouragement.
Capt S. NJ. Pcgg being called, made quite
lengthy speech, giving us some statistics, show
ing the necessity of such an organization, and
offering us great encouragement
Mr.. S. AIcCully was then called on and made
quite stirring speech complmcnting the boys
on their action, advising them to organize and
go ancaQ, not giving uP lol any ooo'"eie' ''''"
their efforts would be rewarded.
A. Summer Todd then offered the following
preamble and resolutions, but before being put
to the meeting, several other citizens present
were called upon, who responded in very appro-
pirate speeches, after which the resolutions
were unanimously adopted as follows:
WHEREAS It being highly necessary and
desirable that there should be an organization
of some kind in Anderson for the protection of
property against FIRE; and, WHEREAS, several
unsuccessful efforts have been made to organize
and complete fire companies IN Town by the
citizens, therefore be it
Resolved, By the boys of Anderson in meet
ing assembled, that we proceed to organize
Hook and Ladder Company, for the protection
of the property of the Town against the rava-
ges of fire, and that we promise to carry the
Organization into successful working, provided
we are properly countenanccd and encouraged
by the citizens of the Town.
Rcsolucd, That a committee of three be ap-
pointed by the Chairman to prepare and pre-
sent a memorial to the Town Council, asking
their aid and encouragement in our undertak-
ing.
pOlntCu 10 )IcpltC a. oUo"Ciit'ioH papa CIV
present the same to the property owners OF the
Town, and report at an adjourned meeting the
amount that can be raised by private subscrlp-
ton.
RESOLVED, That we solicit and expect the in
structon and advice of the leading citizens OF
our Town.
As provided for by the second resolution, the
Chairman appointed the following committee
A. S. Todd, Jas. NJ. Cathcart and H. G. Scud-
day; also, under the third resolution, the fol-
lowing committee: A. w. Todd, II. A. Ligon
and w. NJ Wilcox.
On motion of M. B. Jackson, all the boys
present who contemplated joining the Compa-
ny were requested to come forward and give in
their names.
The following resolutions were then offered
and adopted:
Resotved, That when this meeting adjourn it
do so to meet on next Friday evening, when
stems will be taken towards organization.
Rcsolued, That the proceedings of this meet
ing be furnished the County papers, with the
request that they be published
1t was then moved and adopted that the
thanks of the meeting be rendered the gentle
men present for their instructive and encourag-
ing speeches.
Pursuant to the motion adopted, the Chair
man then called for the names of those wish
inc to ioin when over thirty came forward and
subscribed their names, after which very ap-