The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-04-01

OuK GALLANT fIREMEN-Rre-c1t'a-
fou to CHIEF WnSdsr.-Quite pleasant
and memorable event took place last
night. which concerned chiefly the mem-
bers of the Wheeling Fire Department,
but will be of interest to all who look to
the protection Of their party from the
FIRE fiend. inasmuch as united and
harmonious department adds t" It's
strength and efficiency. In proof Of this
the affair that was celebrated
last night is convincing evi-
dence. About twenty of the depart
ment and two or three invited guests as
sembled at the residence OF Henry l.
Metz in the Eighth Ward, Capt. Win
der being among the number, but being
in total ignorance of the sequel. After
snendino short time in social inter-
course, William Manion, ESQ., arose
and addressing Chief Winder said:
CAprAIS:-The object OF our meeting
here tonight is this, that |, IN Deh"l' %
the Foremcn. Engineers, and Assistant
Marshals of the Fire Department OF thiN
city. take great pleasure in presenting
v,u with this lantern, Is token OF lii''r
friendship and esteem. May you i've
I,no to use il with honor to yourself an"
credit to the gentlemen who present you
with il. all of whom are here present. II
/. also the wish Of the donors that MeS.fS'
Woods. Hebrank, and Hill, receive
thanks for the able and workmanship IKE
manner in which they completed th'H
lamp.
Mr.. Manon then handed to Capt.
Winder one of the most handsome IAN
terms we have ever seen.
Capt. WIndcr, though surprised, wa
perfectly self-po,sessed, and replied IN /"
few words, but to the point. He said
that while he appreciated the gift, the re-
spcct and good will of the members OF
the Fire Department. was Of far more benc-
tit to him than anything else. He then
made few remarks about the Fire De-
partmcnt. in regard TO what 1t needed
and the duty of it, members
under all circumstar ccs, and his sentl-
mrmt. were heartily applaudcd. The
frame of the lantern is nickcl-platcd, and
the globe is of reddish tint, upon
which i, engraved, II most accurate picture
of one of our steam engines, and the
following inscription: civilian Windcr,
Chief Presented by the Forrmen, Eng'-
ncers and Assistant MarShus OF TIA"
Wheeling Fire Department. On the
base of the lantern is engraved the names
ol the committee who had the matter
IN charge, as follows: William Manion.
Henry G. Metz and james Lynch,
which was done by Mr.. Benz. Hcbrank,
of ucbrank X Bro, jewellers. Mr.. Hilh
who is with Hobbs, Brockunier X CO..
Glass Works, did the engraving on the
globe, and heis an artist gilmore than or
binary ability; in fact, We don't believe
his superior can be found in this country.
After the presentations were over, the
party sat down TO an excellent oyster
supper, prepared by Mr.. Metz and his
good wife, which all heartily en-
ioy"d. We had almost forgotten
to say that ,cater, in this case was aban-
doncd and the Gambler liquid flowed
plentifully but moderately. At the con-
clusion of the supper, the assemblage was
entertained by some SPLENDID vocal
music by Messrs. Woods, Russell and
Hill, which was highly appreciated.
When We left the scene of action, tn"
"bovs" were still there and We're insist
ing on Chief Winder and George King
horn singing the "Grasshopp"r business,
but whether they succeeded or not We
cant tell.