San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-08-05
CELEBRATING HIS BIRTHDAY.
The Mission Hose Company Present Fore
man II. c. Miller With a Hand
some Badge

man II. c. Miller With Hand
some Badge.
Last evening the Mission Hose COM
pany assembled at their headquarters,
attired in full uniform, and then they
marched in body to the residence of
the foriian, II. c. Miller, on Devine
street, to celebrate his 10th birthday.
Here they were ushered into the garden
In the rear Of the house, where a table
groaned under its weight Of good
things intended to refresh the inner
man." Around the garden were Chi
nese lanterns, and at the head OF the
porting an illuminated sign bearing the
legend, welcome, Mission Hose"
The boys then took the seats at the
table and tackled the choice viands In
good style, washing 1t down with lib
eral supply Of Gambrlnian nectar. Fore
man NillRr occupied the post of honor,
and had for his vice Thomas Ii. Abbott,
assistant foreman. When the inner
man was sufficiently refreshed,
Assistant Foreman Abbott arose,
and in brief, but very appro-
pirate speech, said that they had
met to celebrate their foreman's birth
day, and the boys deemed 1t right that
the occasion should be marked by the
presentation Of a beautiful badge in
token of their esteem and In recognition
OF the great indebtedness the hose COM
pany laid to Mr.. Miller for his services
In raising the company to its present
standard.
some foreman's badge on behalf Of the
company.
Mr.. Miller, who was much affected,
rose and acknowledged the compliment.
He confessed that he was surprised, but
he did not wish to assume credit for
what properly belonged to the boys. He
had done his duty and they had done
theirs, and In that lay the secre. of their
success. He thanked one and all for the
kindness, and he would ever value the
badge in memory of the fraternal feel
ings OF his companions.
The badge was indeed q magnificent
one. 1t was made from solid gold and
was beautiful In design and execution.
From an eagle was suspended q bar,
inscribed Foreman" In blue enamel.
A very handsome medallion hung from
the bar. On the outer ring was Emission
Hose Company" in blue enamel, sup
ported by wreath Of green gold. In the
Interior was engraved a fireman's he'll
met, hose nozzle and pump. Below was
enameled the numeric ~" likewise In
blue enamel, and the outer edge was
decorated with chaste characterization.
On plate in the rear was engraved:
Presented to ii. G. Miller, by the Mis-
sion Hose Company, August 4, 1885,"
This badge was the work of Stricken &
Zepfs, Of San Antonio, and will COM
pare favorably with any of like char
acter, no matter where executed.
The following toasts were given and
responded to:
assistant Foreman Abbott" respon-
ded to by Mr.. Abbott.
al. Mahncke, Friend of the Fire
Boys" to which he responded.
THE Mission Hose Company" re-
spOnded to by Foreman Miller.
"Citizens of Fourth Ward" responded
to by Assistant Foreman +. Ii. Abbott.
The Press" responded to by Messrs.
Frank III. Bushick and Henry Ryder
Taylor.
'!The Fire Department" responded to
by Mr.. g. Caen.
"Our Guests" responded to by Mr.. c.
Reuchlin.
"The Police Captain" responded to
by Mr.. G. Abbey.
sour New Members, ;" responded to by
Mr.. Ed. Stevens.
Nlky W
by Mr.. Herman Heiligmann.
1.-The Ladies of the Fourth Ward" re-
sponded to DO Mr.. Herman Schuetze.
"Mrs. Miller" responded to by Otto
Doerr.
The party then resolved itself into an
informal gathering, and songs of all ma
tionalities were sung by the many Of
those present. and the proceeding con-
tinued until the wee sma' hours Of the
morning. when all went to their homes
much pleased with the pleasant evening
they had spent together.
During the evening the proceedings
were enlivened by liberal display Of
fireworks and oolored fires, under the
direction of Mr.. George Caen.
1t is worthy of remark that the burden
Of the speech in reply to the toast was
the desire to raise the company to q
higher standard Of efficiency and the
necessity Of horse and better hose
cart, and the latter they seemed deter
mined to have. II the city council will
not give 1t, then the boys will dive down
into their own pockets and appeal to the
pockets Of the citizens. The Mission
hose company is about year old, 1t is
In a high state Of efficiency, has done
good service, and is worthy of the sup
port and encouragement Of our good