Morning journal and courier., 1888-09-14
VETERAN F1REmEN,s BIC BAY.

Thesr Reunion and Celebration Yes- terdAy as stony Creek-A Large Cath erfEig of the Fire Warriors of ehe Volunteer DayS=The T0@Sts ana speakers.
 The Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Associ- ation's big reunion yesterday was fine sue cess, and one of the most notable reunions in the history of this popular and valued organ ization. Landlord Brink of the Indian Point House, Stony Greek, was put to task yester- day to supply the Veteran Bremen with the good things required by their keen appetites, but he was equal to the occasion and all for mer attempts were exceeded, and everybody voted it one of the most enjoyable times. A large number of Veterans were present from distant places, and among those present were John H. Leeds. Hiram Camp, A. R. Good now. G. w. St0ddard, G. L. Ives, Chas. Doty, T. A. Cooper, Supt. Dorman, Wm. Carr, E. Fl. Smith, Thomas Lawton, j.. Le Bars, J. H. Munson and many others whose presence added to the satisfaction and genial ity of the occasion. On the arrival of the Veterans they wore supplied with their Ill of clam chowder. From then to dinner time they enjoyed themselves in various ways. At 3 o'clock they took seats at the tahles and did ample justice to the good things fur Q1RA60s EIe61O6uG OdluP Opo4241k -BAO exercise with invoking the divine blessing. Toastmaster Stoddard then called off the fol- lowing list of toasts and response were made in the most happy manner.
 TIE VETERAN VOLUNTEER FIRENEN's ASSOCIATION of New Haven, a wreath of glory woven in 6raveIy, it's name will ever live in the hearts of the people Responded to by Hiram Camp, president. a. around may the Veteran Bremen and their faIni- lies meet in one grand accord of pleasure as to-day and greet each other with the firm grasp or lasung friendship. Responded to by Vice President Coop OUR OLD FIRE DAYs.-The trials and dangers of the many battles with the devouring flames mas made us frmer friends and Te meet as vel a trlsd Responded to by Thomas Lawton Haven Fire Department. It's leaders gre our grad uaes; the lesson in the school of the Volunteer Fire sDanssS ta the py gs Gr THE RED SHIRT AND THE BLUE coAT-Tne volnn- teer Brennan and the Volunteer Soldier HE Ine @ Iorme % our manhood. Both required great sacrifices; and they were unselfshly given. Responded to by J. TEE L1D1Es-who to-day honor us with their presence: Our wives and our daughters in our old ire days; they encours gsd us in deeds of sacri- flee and bravery, and now they enjoy with us Gne honors so faithfully earned Responded to by Vet TIE PREss-The rnouthpiece of the nation: Ever ready to defend the clv ana reng114s &u 9f Gpr country Responded so 0S veteran onas'ss gun shop. With their hands they make firearms and with their arms they make good ire hands. THE LAST OHfEF OUR IGNORED PREsIDENr-We used to like the Camp ground so well that now in the autumn of fife we rejoice that we are still tent ing on the cid Camp ground. Responded to by TEE SoEs OF VETERAN F1REMEN-O Our buds and our blossoms; their hands the proud heritage by ther fathers amid fire and smoke will not be all lowed to fade. Responded to by Charles Doty, jr., CRoroN ENGINE Co. No. l.
 Always ready. hardy sons of No. l;
 In danger always ranks were seen among The foremost in the race to quell the spreading And by bold deeds yon will merit your proud
 Responded to by Veteran Lancraft. FOUNTAIN ENGINE Co. No. 2.-In peace hremen, if
 fitting motto, glorious Fountain,
 Yours the spirit to subdue mountain.
 And your lever would move till the last
 All who knew you twas but to admire.
 Responded to by Veteran M. N. Atwater. RELIEF ENGINE Go. No. B.
 Prompt and ever ready "Three,'
 No name so well became thee,
 Ready for action at the post assigned us
 ResPondsd to by Henry Baldwin
 Namesake of the immortal Ben who bottled
 lightning,
 With a conductive creationyfrightening;
 Your deed like his of immortal fame
 Will last as long as Franklin's name
 or, 15o,.on Responded te S by e. ". " King; tn ument each year ws assemble to az reverence to e fed s e u o Responded to by Superintendent Dorman. was your motto staunch, brisk No 5 Whose mem beFs were fearless when ought to save then highest be ever enrolled Responded to by A. R. Goodman.
 NEPTUNE ENGINE Co. No. 6.
 Gallant sons of Neptune from out the sea, Your grandsire came with his trfdant so free, And surely the power was given to thee To deluge fire and flame with your miniature sea.
 Responded to by Landlord Frink.
 WASHINGTON ENGINE COMPANY NO 2. IL As the invading foe was driven back to his foreign So did you on frey flames destruction pour Your record of fame makes an honest crown. Wear it gallant sons of Washington with heroic Responded to by G. L. Ives.
 HERCULES ENGINE COMPANY NO. S. Bold gladiator, thy name ever be enshrined, For the Veteran Bremen has your old engine. They will cherish the memory of Hercules fame And honor her noble and lasting name.
 Responded to by William R. Barnes.
 EMPIRE ENGINE COMPANY No, g. Second to none, where danger was braved, Or life or wealth to be saved.
 Second to none where honor and pride was due,
 -Responded to by Winett Johnson.
 GUARDIAN ENGINE COMPANY NO. 10. The peacock of all the tubs of old, Gallant in form, famous, energetic and bold, You would rally round "Curly" with trus delight And battle the dery flames with stubborn fight.
 Responded to by Veteran Woodruff. MUTUAL HOOK AND LADDER Co No Your name ever foremost in all good work; Mutual in feel, lnSS, muBuA4 ID name. NO ufeE0en ever Ec0le0 ladders hiRher with greater bride or ambition niqh Responded to by W. N. Johnson.
 QUINNIPIAo HOOK AND LADDER Co. No. g.
 Fair Haven's pride, with deeds to tell,
 Fighting flames in heated blast:
 Your sacrifices for fellow man,
 In momory's tablet will ever last. Responded to by J. H. McManus.
 COLUMBIA HOSE NO. 1.
 As your namesake proud and happy land,
 So your gallant boys your ropes would man, And sped away to duty yis post
 Bravely fighting the fiery host.
 Responded to by 0. A. Nettleton. DELIvERANcE s1cK AND BUCKET COMPANY NO. ]. Your name was consolation iH dangers hour, You sacked, ,'' but twas to save, And from flames, demon power,
 You scribed the name of hremen brave.
 Responded to by William Carr. The exercises were concluded by 8 vote of to Veteran Frink, and the happy party board ed the 5:15 train and were soon at their homes fully impressed that the next reunion would ha in fha month of Anpusk at Stony Craak