The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-11
A FINE KENTUCKY sTEED
Presented to Chief Ryan By Number
of Admiring Friends.

OF Admiring FRIENDS.
There is nothing too good for Chief
Ryan, Of the fire department, and that he
richly deserves all the encomiums and
gifts that are bestowed upon him, none
who know his ability aud zeal in the dis
charge Of his responsible duties will deny.
In quiet way, number OF citizens and
intimate friends set about to make the
new chief valuable present, and that he
very much needed--a good horse. A
fund OF S225 was raised, and beautiful
dark chestnut thoroughbred Kentucky
steed was purchased. The new chief was
not appraised OF what was going on un-
Ill yesterday afternoon, about 2 o'clock,
when President MADDEN walked into his
Office. II was soon filled by large num-
Der Of friends. The horse was led out OF
Laceys stable in front of the door, and
was generally admired. President Had
den had been chosen spokesman Of the
occasion, and in his own original way,
said:
Chief Ryan, have been delegated by number
OF citizens and your friends 10 present 10 you q
I reckon he came from Kentucky, but whether he
did OF not, they would nay 70; nevertheless u lisa
a.
show their appreciation Of you, ifst ~ an officer
and second ~ a citizen. That you will ride him
aud do your duty we all feel assured. You now
preside over the rc department Of this city elected
10 succeed a most excellent officer James Cloary.
The once u one OF grave responsibility and unrc.
hitting waichfulncss. | am gratiiicd ~ Say that
since yonr election the commissioners have had no
cause 70 regret their action In promoting you TO
the position. There has not been the least whis-
per Of complaint against your management Of the
department You have been reared In iis service.
and Al AZ dattH nj Nnt am 4
familiar with IT, needs aud requirements than any
In this city. only regret that the city l. not
fully able 70 equip J, In acconlapcc with your ed
we will stand by you 10 the best OF our ability
This horse you win accept a. testimonial 81 the
esteem IN which you are held by tue citiscns and
tho whose pleasure Il Is IN present Il 10 YOU.
Mr. Haddcn's remarks were received
with applause, and the modest chief blush.
ingly arose and said
"Gentlemen, | am no speaker. The
fact is, am already ratified, but I assure
you appreciate your kindness and thank
you from the bottom Of my heart" tGrcat
applause
Then the chief invited the entire crowd
10 join him at Patscy Kellcy's, and the
next half hour was one Of enjoyment and
congratulations for the chief.
Tho names Of the gentlemen who sub
scribed the fund for the purchase Of tn,
horse ARE: 7. J. Quiglcy, NJ. Gavin & Co.
Henry Monahan, NJ. T. Gavin, A. J
Harris, J. j. Williams, John X. Powell
Archie McCarvcr, X. 5. Capen, u. Low
cnstcin q Bros, John X. Speed 4 Co., w
$. Bruce & Co., Sol Coleman, DIR. ID. +
Porter, Robert Moran, Capt McKeogh
John Garvin, Richard Smith, Tom Welsh
T.. l.. Koran, Fred Moows, J. u. Rozicr
George Arnold, Tool, McGowan 4 Co., A
vaccaro, Ben kocrpcr, Bun y. Price, Johr
johnson, Napoleon Hill. William I. Cole
fernando Insurance company, Merchants
cotton press, John X. Goodwin, Pat Carlin
w. II. Bingham, +. Hunter, Carter 4
Blessing, George II. Kcrbcrs 4 Co., Cai'
Moss Rose, W. j. Blessing, Darlington
Mason, Nelson & Raino, Sam Schloss. Sites
4 Ames, John I. Barry, J. J. Duffy, ant
Dan Ryan.