Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-13
Firenen's Ball.

Large Party in nAttendance-Prssent Iion Of a Badge to Fire Marshal Ken nedy-A Splendid Ball.
 The second annual ball of the Firemen's Mutual Aid association took place at Peck's Grand Opera House last evening. The hall was brilliantly lighted with the arc electric lights, which gave very pretty effect to the l scene of hundreds of ladies and gentlemen dressed in holiday costume who engaged in l the mazes of the dance. The affair opened with 8 promenade concert by Thomas or chestra of four pieces.
 Then followed the grand promenade, Chief Hendrick and Miss Oracle Bishop, of Fair Haven, taking the lead, one hundred and fifty couples being on the grand march. On the conclusion of the promenade halt was made, and after all were in position for the first qusdrille Chief Hendrick, stand ing on the stage, called the audience to order and introduced Hon. Henry G. Lewis, Mayor of the city.
 His honor on being introduced said it was an exceedingly pleasant occasion to him when he looked upon so many before him who were identified in the city department. He said that the fair faces and bright eyes of the lady friends of the iremen were pleasure to behold. He said that in the discharge of his duty as Mayor he had been compelled 10 come in contact with every branch of the city government, and in none had he more pleasant relations than with the fire depart ment. Continuing his honor said that he considered the New Haven fire department one of the best in the world Referring to Chief Hendrick he paid him 8 glowing com pliment one of the oldest and best officials in the country, and then turning to Fire Mar shal Kennedy, who was on the stage, and re- ferring in complimentary terms to his long efficient services, the Mayor said: I have pleasant duty to perform to night by request of this association and it's friends. l am here to bestow a reward of merit upon An drew J. Kennedy, the true and faithful fire marshal of New Haven. hold in my hand, said the Mayor. testimonial of the esteem in which Marshal Kennedy is held and which has been purchased by his friends. He then handed to MT. Kennedy a beautiful gold badge and in closing said: I believe that our efficient fire marshal will in the future as in the past faithfully perform his duties. Chief Hendrick then placed the badge on Mir. Kennedy's coat and the latter in few well chosen remarks returned thanks to the generous donors. Chief Hendrick followed in few remarks complimentary to MT. Ken nedy and then announced that the first dance would proceed.
 The badge presented to the fire Marshal was furnished by Jacob Nepel and is very elaborate in design. In the center is a raised representation of the coat of arms of New Haven. Around the coat of arms is border of blue enamel in the circle of which, in raised gold letters, is ''Andrew J. Kennedy, Fire Marshal" Around this is a green gold wreath, chased by hand. Underneath is & miniature freman's front, on which is en- graved 'New Haven, Conn.," On the top and center are two hose pipes with diamond in the center or where the pipes cross, and over all a spread eagle in solid gold. On the back of the badge is the fol- lowing: ''Presented to Andrew J. Kennedy by his New Haven friends, December 12th, 1885," The cost of the testimonial was about $3OO.
 The ball then proceeded and was one of the best ever given in this city
 The committees were as follows:
 Executive committee-J. E. Condren, chairman; E. A. Creevey, secretary; E. I. Smith, treasurer; c. T. Langley, G. B. Cat lin, D. s. Davis, E. L. Hubbell, J. D. Belch- CT, s. Gesner, w. J. Reilly, w. W. Miller.
 Reception Committee-A. J. Kennedy. chairman A. c. Hendrick, E. J. Barrett. G. W. Hazard, 0. B. Martin, E. B. Sanger, c. Klipstein, H. S. Johnston, c. B. Dyer, B. Nichols, F. Conlon, E. Hoffman, Fl. J. Will son, J. Walker, O. B. Allen, J. Cassariego, H. Futile, w. F. Spang, F. A. Catlin, w. B. Granniss c. H. Hilton, J. Stoddard, E. A. Reed, R. Hildebrand. w. B. Miller.
 Floor committee-J. B. Condren (ehief di- rector); w. c. Smith, first assistant; J. D. Belcher, second assistant; G. O'Brien, E. L. Hubbell, G. B. Catlin s. Gesner, W. w. Mil Ter, c. T. Langley, J. Keyelmeyer, J. Gowie, s. J. Hurley, S. N. Smith, E. IA. Creevey, W. Johnson, N. Brown, F. O. Martin, H. N. Hall, J. H. Finnigan, O. R. Pardee, H. w. De Forest, G. w. Marshall, c. W. Scranton, w. GeSner, L. Bradley, c. Gesner and c. L. Countryman.
 The ball was grand success in every par ticular and the committee are entitled to praise.