The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1889-02-13

No. | was fine affair. The tables |
were loaded down with the choicest |
of viands. In the centre stood
floral broom while the room was
prettily decorated with bouquets of |
flowers and wreaths of evergreens.
Foreman Robt More, presided. His
Majesty, attended by the two young
Princes, paid the company a visit
and congratulated them on their fine
appearance at the parade. While
the company was doing full justice
to the good things, Foreman More
rose and thanked the members for
their attendance at the parade. The
latter was due to the interest and
exertion Of Co. No. /. He did not
like to see the cid landmarks dos
troyed, they should keep the old
days up. He hoped the members
would do their duty in the future as
in the post, that is, when the bell
iingles, for them to be always on
hand. 1t was very seldom that No.
1 got left. Before sitting down
Foreman More presented the floral
broom to the volunteer boys, calling
upon them to follow in the footsteps
of their seniors and sweep every
thing before them. The health Of
the King was drunk amid enthusi-
astic cheers. The health of the
Chief Engineer having been drunk
that gentleman, in response, thank
ed them for the honor, and also for
their attendance at the parade. The
company had done itself credit. He
served with the company as far back
as 1864 and 1865, and had the
greatest aloha for it. Chief Wilson
proposed the health of the officers
of Co. No. /. This latter toast was
responded to by Delegate Lucas,
Foreman More, and Secretary b.
Ordensten. Officers and members
of No. 2 was resi- onded to by Fore
man Ryan. First Assistant Asch
complimented the company on its
creditable appearance at the parade
and hoped the members would work
to reach the fires as quick in the
future as they had done in the past.
| The toast of the ladies was proposed
by Mr.. Z. B. Thomas and drunk
amid much enthusiasm. Fire Mar
shall White responded to "The Mar
shall of the day. in appropriate
terms. "Thc Press was acknow-
lodged by Wray Taylor of the Bull
LETIN and Dan Logan of the cad
vertiser." Several other speeches
were made, the whole affair being
very enjoyable throughout.
At 1880 O'Clock Engine Company
No. held their banquet at the Bell
Tower. The front of the building
was most beautifully illuminated
with coIorcd lanterns and presented
striking appearance. Half n dozen
lanterns were also suspended from
the top of the flag pole and could be
seen long distance off. Inside the
company's hall was unique dis
play of decorations. From the cen
tire ran wreaths of evergreens in al
directions while the front of the
platform was drapcd with flags, the
companyS motto, Our aim thu
public good" standing out in bolt
relief. The Royal Hawaiian Bant
: was stationed in front of the build
ing and played appropriate selec
tons during the evening". An ele
CANT spread was served b,
7 Hart e Company Of the Elit'
: Parlors, embracing many deli
| cacies. Foreman Ryan presided
supported by the Chief Engineer
| and his assistants, and the officers
S of No. 2. Almost Immediately aftel
S the banquet commenced ex-foremal
: John Lucas called on Mr.. II. Smith
eX-treasurer of the company, t.
: stand up, and then presented hin
. with an engrossed address and a
: elegant Waltl'am gold watch, bear
e ing the following inscription on tn
n inner case: "Presented to Henr
!, Smith as token of esteem by Me
0 chanic Engine Co. No. 2, Feb. II
: 1889" Following is the address
g HENRY SMITH, Ex-Treasurer Me
i chanic Engine Company No. 2
c Dear Sir BY the "boys' o
n Mechanic Engine Co. No. 2 the &C
j, companying watch is presented t
It you as a slight token of esteem 70
: your untiring efforts as Treasure
I. of our Company for the past tie
e years. At the same time we regrt
o that other duties compel you to re
/ linquish the office you have so SUI
o cessfully filled, we are satisfied th;
l. the pleasant associations of the pas
e and your ever faithful performant
y; of the duties as Treasurer of OF
a Company will be cherished in til
&c memories of the boys. And in r
e turn we wish ever to be remembers
N by you with aloha.
o Honolulu, Feb. u, 1880.
q Mr.. Smith replied as follows:-
- GENTLEMEN: In receiving fro
the company through you this val
able gift, | beg to thank the mer
ID bers for the honor and considerable
8. they have been pleased to besto
4 upon me. In accepting the prese
k, | am reminded of the fact, that til
e. occasion adds another to the list
a. the company's mode of manifestil