The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1885-12-15
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We copy the following account Q
a very pleasant occasion from th
Charleston Neags and Courier of Fri
day:
/! The arnory of the Irish Volun
teers in Vanderhorst street was ths
scene of a brilliant and enthusiastic
reunie last night in honor of the
approaching departure Of Ex-Capt
VIM. j.. Bleese for his future home
in Asheville, and for the gratifying
purpose of presenting him with a
fitting testimonial of the company's
regard and esteem.
The occasion was graced by a
large gathering including number
Fof distinguished guests, among
whom were ex-Capt. VIM E Breese
of the Irish Volunteers, ex-Capt. J
f Redding of the Montg ON cry
Guards, the Rev. Father Duffy, Mai.
.G f Hard of tnc sifss--.sS ss1sa- ssttalion of
Infantry, Capt. M. QsilIlivafi of the
Irish volunteers, Capt. NJ Mcguire of
the Montgomery Guards, ex-Capt.
P. O'Neill of the Irish Volunteers,
Col. James Armstrong, Lieut.. X s
Tupper of the Carolina Rifles, Lieuts.
w NJ Oglivie ana H F Miller of the
Sumter Guards and others.
The ceremonies OF the evening
were commenced with a choice and
bountIful repast, after which the
festive board was spread an under
the seductive influence Of the flow
ing punch bowl and the musical
strains of the Irish Volunteer Band,
the real objects were produced with.
These, Capt. Quinlivan explained.
were two fold, acknowledgment to
Capt. Breese for his long and faithful
services as commander Of the Irish
Volunteers. and for she purpose of
christening the beautiful silver
punch bowl which had recently been
captured by the company at the
Sumter Guards Fair.
The testimonials, consisting of a
handsome gold-headsd d ebony walk
ing stick, suitably engraved, and a
set of complimentary resolutions
printed on white satin and hands
somely framed in gold, were pre-
sentee to Capt. Breese by the Rev.
Father Duffey. He said that it was
always a great pleasure for Volun>
teers, no matter what the time or
but that it was par
gratifying for him to be
present on this occasion, because he
had honored with the privilege of
expressing to Capt. Breese the COM
pany's appreciation of him, both as
q soldier and a man, and the wish |
that in his new home he might win
as large ii measure of love and re-
spect as he now leaves behind him.
Capt. Breese responded feelingly. |
He said that it was impossible for |
lim to express in words all that he
'elt in his heart. He had been the re-
,ipient of a thousand courtesies at
he hands of the Irish Volunteers,
1ut this last proof of their affection
md regard fairly overwhelmed
lim. He had been appointed cap
ain ofthe company under the most
latterirg of circumstances. The
who had acted as spokes-
nan on that occasion had told him
le never would have cause to regret
t, and he could now say that that
promise had been nobly redeemed.
from first to last he had Lever re-
;eived anything but courtesy, loyal
y and the evidences of affection at
heir hands In conclusion, Capt. |
}r' Sc sai,l that III leaving the Irish |
,'olunteers he felt that he was part
ny with his best and dearest friends,
ind every one of them could know
hatin Wm. NJ. Breese he had
riend for lifetime.