Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-06

berS and the TOuOW1ng HaLueS were present. ed: Engine No. 1-L. H. Northrop, George H. Coe. Frank Mosher; No. 2-WiIIiam D. Munson No. 4 Thomas Hemstock; No. 5 Henry J. Bishop, E. Caldwell No. 7- Charles Ruickoldt, Edwin P. Corbusier No. S-Willis Bunnell; No. 9-Ebenezer Horton, Joseph Cunningham.
 The Dinner.
 At o'clock the clan1-bake was announced as in readiness, and under the marshalship of Chief Engineer Hendrick the line, was formed and with the officers and invited guests in ad- vance proceeded to dispose of the immense s'bake" provided by the worthy proprietor of the Forbes House Aftef all were seated Deacon George F. Smith, the venerable ex- member of No. and chaplain for the occa- sion, invoked the divine blessing. The roll of members was then called by Secretary Goodnow, when the following responded:
 Engine No. Frank M. Lovejoy, Thomas HorsfaI1'
 ses e6p BsPnsrd eRnslss Res Joh M D John OBrien Clark M. Loomis, George F. Smith,
 Engine No. 2-John M. Hendricks, Morgan N At water, Alfred c. Drew, John A. Munson, John H. Gansby, g nf1 William R. Miller, Enooh somers H. T. Thompson, William H. Rawson, George Yale Timothy Roller Jerome ". Hayward, Thomas McManus Geo.
 Engine No. s-Georee Butler, Charles ". PrindIe, erick Mynz David Corey, Henry S. Baldwin, James Swift (Painville Charles Atwater, Henry G. Lewis, Jacob Leyerzapf.
 Engine No. Hiram Camp Charles E. Hayes. Tim othy Potter, Joseph w. King, Isaac Talmadge l. A. (Stratfordl, James s. Crockett, William M. Morris Merritt F. Bunnell, Calvin Downs, jr-, George P.
 Engine No 5-Albert R. Goodnow Frederick Hop per. Henry T. Mix, Michael Wrinn, William Wrinn, Charles c. Hall, Samuel E. Bartiss, Edwin F. Hen dricks, Lewis Hurley, James c. Case, Frederick l.. Talmadge, Henry l. Clark, Frank H, Cummings ga- seph Blakesee William H. H. Blackman, William ". White, Charles ". Bradley, James J. Bradnack Hen Pn7N1N G0ro HfhOTOT TNann
 Engine No. 6-Benjamin F. Crockett, Henry H. Wells. William " King William H Coolidge, 1 B1PweH ley Henry J. Mattoon, James Kelley, Andrew Allen, Andrew J. Downs Cornelius H. Porter, Luther E. Jer-
 Engine No 7-Indrew J. Hunt, Henry ". Blakes- lee, Henry Frank, John Koeber, Thomas C.. Hollis, dee, George Baldwin, George w. Corbusier, John Ct. Corbusier, Ransom H. Thomas, N. P. Shippey, George Hubbeii, Patrick wrinn, John A. Pardee.
 Engine No 8.-None present.
 Engine No. 9.-Willett Johnson, John W. Grant, George Knapman Miles P. Futile, James B. Pierpont. Hiram H. Bishop.
 George F. Sawyer. Harry Martin Henry H. Bromley William ". HubbelL {Waterbury], John McAvoy, George A. Stevens William H. Warner, Charles Doty. William Hyland Ferris Lake.
 Hook and Ladder No. Albert c. Hendrfck, Charles E. Twitchen Norval Douglass, Henry c. How'd, B. II. Douglass.
 Hook and Ladder No 2-None present.
 Hook and Ladder No 3-None present.
 Columbia Hose No. 1-Charles A. Nett1eton.
 Sack and Bucket Company-George Treadway.
 After the roll had been called the ''Vets'' set to work to dispose of the immense quan- tity of sea food, vegetables and etceteras that had been provided for them in the ''bake. |" To say that the quantity was abundant does not express it; there was an immense supply, and everybody at the tables ate until their hunger was fully appeased. During the din ner numerous jokes were fired off by the boys, and the responses from different ones 7oraT T, oil bod co1 themselves satisfied the members were invited to the pavilion, where they were again called to order by President Camp.
 Charles A. Baldwin was called upon to re- spond for No. 1, which he did in neat and appropriate speech He referred to the old spirit of rivalry among the companies, and was happy that to-day they stood as friends. To-day they were members of an association that had common interest in each others success. The old firemen worked out of pure good feeling to save the property of our citizens from the destructive element of fire, without fee or hope of reward. Let 1t never be said that we faltered when duty called, but on the contrary that we were ever faithful to our trust.
 E. Hayes had matter of business that he de- sired to bring before the meeting at this time.
 Mir. Hayes said that testimonial had been secured for faithful officer of the associa- tion, and Hon. Henry G. Lewis had been se- lected to make the presentation speech.
 Ex-Mayor Lewis on rising made pleasing allusion to the Veteran organization pleas antly referred to ''old times" and also to the fact that every old fireman present had seen service two decades ago. He then referred to the fact that the association were indebted in great measure for it's success to 8 gentle man who had worked faithfully to build it up, and then addressing Secretary A. R. IL sented him with @ very handsome stylo- graphic pen. Mir. Goodnow was about to re- ply, when he was interrupted by MT. Lewis who informed him that his whole duty was not yet performed He then advanced to where Mir. Goodnow was stand ing and placed on the left lappel of his coat a very handsome gold badge. The badge con- sists of bar of polished gold with the name "A R. Goodnow' in black enamelled letters Depending from this by a couple of three link chains is gold eagle with wings spread and holding in it's talons circle, represent ing bit of hose with a pipe and coupling on which, in enamel, is inscribed, ''Secy Veteran Firemen's Asso'n." The back of the circle of hose is engraved with these words Presented by V. F. A, August 5, 188O.'' From the circlet hang a couple of crossed quill pens.' In the center of the circle, in white enamel and standing out prominently, is figure 5, the number of the englne to which the much beloved secreta- ry of the association belonged.
 Mir. Goodnow was completely surprised bu4 he rallied and responded in very pleas ant manner, thanking his comrades for their kind and generous remembrance of his ser vices. He said he had always tried to do his duty faithfully, and should continue to do so so long as he was an officer or member of the association.
 Major John A. Munson responded for En- cina No roa1rino in his 011 reference to each old company by name.
 Hon. Charles Atwater responded for No. in one of the best speeches of the day It was not only humorous but practical as well. He dilated at length on the moral, so- cial and physical nature of the clam. He said that clam-bakes originated with the Mar ragansett Indians, and he was thankful that those sons of the forest had so much good sense. He said that when there was any thing to eat or anything to drink old No. 3 would always take the cake. He thought it impossible for paid fire department to form an organization like this.
 General L. A. Dickinson Glen Dick) re- sponded for No f. He said his tuition as fireman commenced under Charles Atwater in No. 3 he afterward graduated to No. 4, and received all the honors from that old company that they could bestow. The Gen eral said he looked back with pleasure to his old fireman days, and often recalled with pICdSuI6 1uo SCeuCS tI1dI He IlttSSeu dt that time.
 For Engine No. ,, w. H. H. Blackman was called upon to respond. He said he was proud to be member of this association. He said that he suggested that one like it be formed several years ago and was glad that some one had been successful in the attempt. He was also pleased that he was privileged to be present on this occasion.
 William W. King responded for No. 6. He said it did his soul good to be present and grasp the hands of the veteran fremen. He expressed the wish that the feeling of mutual love and esteem would continue among the members, and that the association would con- tinue to grow until 1t included within it's ranks all honorably discharged members of the old volunteer fire department
 Henry w. Blakeslee answered to the call for No. and made brief but appropriate address.
 For No. Willet Johnson responded in substance as follows: don't pretend to be much of speaker, but I cannot let this op- pertunity pass without saying something for old 9, whom you may leave out in the cold if don't talk. We still look back with pleas ure to the years gone by, when old used to join in the annual parades of the New Haven fire department-the members with their three-cornered hats and marching in the city to the stirring music of drum and fife But those days have passed, and with steamers and horses the department doesn't need