The Hawaiian gazette., 1889-02-19

ment officers and the officers oil other
companies, and the feast was thoroughly
enjoyable to all who participated therein.
Hook and Ladder Company, Henry
Kaia, foreman, had their banquet ate
O'Clock. 1t was elegantly laid with
choice dishes provided mainly by lady
friends of the members. Besides Chief
Engineer Wilson, Assistants Asch and
Norton, and Secretary II. Smith, the
company's guests included ex-Chief C.E.
Williams, Adjutant Wond, Fire Marshal
White, Foreman Ryan and Assistant
Foreman Charles Clark OF Engine Com
pany No. 2, ex-foreman Houghtailing,
Delegate T. R. Lucas OF Engine Company
No. l, and representatives OF the ADvER-
TIsER, Bulletin and Makaainana. The
Chief Engineer complimented the COM
pany on their large turnout that day, the
elegant table now spread, and the good
appearance OF their men on both occa-
sions. The Second Assistant Engineer
proposed the health OF the officers OF
Hook and Ladder Company, which was
responded to by loud cheering for the
officers OF the Department. Mr.. I. K.
Lucas made a few remarks and amidst
mutual congratulations the Department
officers and members OF the press moved
on to the next banquet.
Engine Company No. Is banquet in
their hall on King street was the next
visited by the Department officers.
They had been preceded by brief visit
from His Majesty and the two young
princes. 4 floral broom was presented
on behalf of the engine men to the hose
boys, with the reminder that it signifed
following the footsteps OF their seniors IN
Sweeping all before them" After the
eaters had weakened somewhat in appe-
tite for the elaborate array OF choice
viands, programme OF toasts was be-
gun by Foreman r. More presiding and
proceeded merrily.
ellis Majesty the King" was received
with three cheers ana a tiger.
The Chief Engineer" heartily
cheered, was responded to in person by
Chief Wilson, who praised the company
for their numerous and creditable repre-
sentation in the parade, as well as the
manner in which they dispensed the
Inequalities of the anniversary.
"Oficers and members Of No. l, - res
pended to by Foreman Robert More,
Delegate Lucas, Secretary Ordenstein,
and Assistant Foreman Thomas.
"0fficers and members OF No. z"
Foreman Ryan responding.
absentee members of the Depart
ment, ;" was proposed by Mr.. Lucas.
''The Ladies, who kindly furnished
flowers and decorations" proposed by
Mr.. f. B. Thomas, was enthusiastically
honored.
''The Marshal OF the Day" heartily
cheered, response by the Fire Marshal.
''The Press" being fully honored, had
respondents in Messrs. TAYLOR and
Logan, Of the Bulletin and ADVERTISER
Neat speeches were made by Mr.. John
Gilfillan, q veteran fireman Of the old
DAYS, and others already named above.
Mr.. NEWMAN, OF II. B. NJ. 5. CormOrant,
and Mr.. John NJ. Angus We're among
the guests present Many bouquets
shed fragrance and beauty over the
tables.
Engine Company No. ? held their
banquet at the Bell Tower, their hall
being splendidly decorated outside and
inside The company's motto, g Our
aim the public good" was formed with
lettered lanterns on the facade, and the
wears 1858" and 1859" were similarly
set forth on either side, while along the
gable caves colored lanterns ran to the !
peak and brilliant cluster of lanterns
was displayed at the top OF the flagstaff, |
visible from all parts of the city.
The front OF the platform inside was
arched with festooned Hawaiian and |
American flags, and inscribed with the |
above motto. FestoOns Of twined ferns |
ran lengthwise, crosswise and diagonally |
beneath the ceiling, being gathered up |
in the middle Hawaiian, |
American, British and other flags and |
banners, including the royal standard |
flown by the Kaimiloa, adorned the |
spaces between windows and pictures
round the walls, and floral designs were
displayed on tables, desks and |
other eligible places. The Royal Ha-
Taiian Band was stationed in front OF |
he hall on Union street, playing fine
during the feast.
Foreman Ryan did the honors OF the
BOARD. An interesting ceremony first
distracted the attention OF the party from
lnife and fork drill. Ex-foreman John
Lucas, calling upon Mr.. Henry Smith,
1
OF the Department, to stand
lp, IN an engrossed address presented
lin with a Waltham gold watch, in
cribed on the inner case with the words,
Presented to Henry Smith as token
Il esteem by Mechanic Engine Co. 2,
Feb. 18th, 1885," The gift is a hand
ONE one costing 1925 at Mr.. NJ McIn-
rny's, the inscription being beautifully |
ngraved by Mr.. Wichman. Following
5 the address:
henry SMITH, Ex-Treasurer Mechanic
Engine Company No. 2.
Dear Sir BY the "boys" OF Mechanic
lngine Co. No. the accompanying gold
-atch is presented to you as a slight
S Treasurer of our Company for the past
en- years. at the same time we regret
hat other duties compel you to relin-
uish the Office you have so successfully
lied, we are satisfied that the pleasant
ssociations of the past and your ever
lithful performance OF the duties as
of our Company will be cher
she'd in the memories OF the boys. And !
I return we wish ever to be remembered ]
Y you with aloha.
Honolulu, February y, 1889.
Mr. Smith read the following reply:
GENTLEMEN: In receiving from the
through YOU this valuable gift,
beg to thank the members for the
onor and consideration they have been
leased to bestow upon me. In accept
II the present l am reminded of the
ct, that this occasion adds another to
lie list OF the company's mode OF mani
sting its appreciation OF the services
.ndered by retiring officers. But /, act
r in the canacitv OF an officer OF this