Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-14
l.. S. O,s.

Thirts-seeond Anniversary of old Croton Engine Company by the Latch String Originals -The old Bremen Banquet at Diebeps-Gov- ernOr Harrison aud Ex-Governor Bfgelow Present-SOngs, Sentiment and Speeches.
 The thirty-second anniversary of the L. S. O.'s was celebrated at Diebel's last evening. This organization is an of-shoot from the old volunteer engine company No. 1, when it was a temperance organization. Since the old company disbanded it has continued to meet each recurring year on the 18th of Jan uary which is the date of the organization of the company. After disbanding the ex- members, at one of their annual gatherings, adopted the name they now bear, which was suggested by George H. Stevens, then a member of the Storm engine company of Birmingham, since deceased.
 The gathering last evening was one of the most enjoyable that has been held for many years, although the number present was not as large as on some previous occasions. The company took seats at the table about o'clock, and were called to order by the veteran president of the society, George w. Judd.
 The exercises were opened by singing the anniversary song written by an original Croton to the time of "Auld Lang Syne. Then followed the blessing by the chaplain, Charles A.. Baldwin.
 Supper being next in order the members were ordered to ''fall in for rations," and they obeyed with will. The tboys" chatted pleasantly as they disposed of the good things named in the elaborate menu which MT. Deibel had provided for them. It was
 OYSTERS.
 Blue Points the half shell.
 Stewed. Fried.
 Turkey, Cranberry Sauce.
 VEGETABLES. Mashed Potatoes. Celery. Green Peas
 COLD DISHES
 Fulton Market Tongue. Ham.
 ENTREES.
 Chicken Salad. Escaloped Oysters.
 DESSERT.
 Vanilla and Chocolate Ice Cream. Lady Fingers. Macaroons: Lady Cake
 FRUIT
 Oranges. Apples. Bananas. Nuts
 Hot Biscuit. French Coffee.
 After the banquet was disposed of ex-Gov- ernor H. B. Bigelow, the president of the evening, extended very appropriate words of greeting to the original and honorary mem bers.
 The secretary then read the necrology of the organization, from which it was learned that forty-one members have died since the society was formed Of this number John E. Lewis, Henry Hoyt, N. D., and Horace P. DibEle have died during the past year. After the reading the Memorial Song" was sung by the company to the tune of the Old Oaken Bucket, commencing as follows: They sleep in the dust, and the grave has closed
 OCT them.
 Reading of correspondence by Professor Jepson, the secretary, then followed. Letters were read from Ralph Blood of New York, Simeon Colburn of New Haven, John E. Ma son of Washington, D. O., and Colonel B. S. Pardee of Augusta, Maine. The letter of the latter was received with manifestations of great favor by the brothers.
 After the correspondence was read regular toasts followed. They were read by Chas. A. Baldwin and responded to in the order given. The Event We Celebrate-The organization of Croton Engine Co. No. January 18th, 1853. Re sponse by George Colburn, of Union. They rest from their labors. Be it ours to initiate their virtues and to cherish their memories with tenderest recollections. Response by Charles A. Baldwin
 Croton's Honorary and Honored Members-They strengthened the hands of inexperienced youth in those years of toll and danger dS53 to 1s56), and Croton's survivors after thirty years of lfes ex- perience appreciate more than ever the blessings they then conferred; Response by B. Jepson Latch String Originals Present and Absent. Gal during friends patriots all. As the strength and vigor of manhood declines with advancing years, be theirs the abundant and peaceful fruits of sue cessful and well ordered lives. Response by Edson Sanford, of Wallingford.
 gotten. May they be spared to lfes close. be in the future as in the past the L. S.. o(asiss of our The Storm That Once Struck Croton-With it came stroke of lightning, fusing the hearts of Storm was developed at Roanoke and Newborn, at New Orleans and Bayou Tesche, in the Shenandoah by 9 ee o nerden wa fields l. s. o. in the Professions Clergymen, lawyers, doctors editors and engineers have sprung from the Originals and have made their impress upon our age iav +bev oont,n,,s + oon,fo,. t,a s,nan ,o,ou the weak and erring, heal the sick prevent litga- t1on and open up new highways of commerce between this and foreign nations. Response by R. The Great American Republic-The land of the free, the home of the brave For freedom and union scores of the comrades of L. S. O. who rised their all.
 For this numbers gave their lives. God has so ordered this world that every true advance in civil and religious liberty has been made at an infinite cost of suffering and sacrifice.
 he future will reap what the recent past has sown.
 True alike to dead and living comrades, L. O. S. harmonzing the nation bringing order out of con that s divide tRe peope Rspoe bg Cpe9e s. Pardee by letter; read by F. N1 Lovejoy.
 Professor Jepson in closing his remarks to the sentiment assigned him gave the follow ing:
 Success to our friend and counselor of former years, the Governor of this good old commonwealth, Henry B. Harrison. May his days be long in this land, his public hon ors increase with his years"
 Loud calls were made for Governor liar rison, who responded in 8 short but very pleasing speech in which he brought to the mind of many present their school boy days, when they with the Governor attended the old Lancasterian school where the High school building is now located When the Governor concluded he was greeted with every manifestation of pleasure by the mem bers. His Excellency, with ex-Governor Bigelow, then asked to be excused and they retired, the members standing as they passed out.
 On the conclusion of the regular toasts there were impromptu speeches by Dr. s. B. Burdick of Philadelphia, Emerson Miller of Evansville, Ind, and others.
 The exei cises were closed by singing the closing ode to the tune Sweet Home" and the annual hand shake under the direction of Captain J. M. D. Hendriek, acting as mar shal.