Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-08
VETERAN FIREMEN.
A Large Number of Relics Presented to the
Association.


Association.
a regular meeting OF the Veteran Volunteer
Firemen's Association was held at their hall.
the old Union engine house. 18th and H streets.
last evening. Mr.. Jas. H. Richards presiding
and Mr.. J. J. Peabody secretary. letter Was
received from the Barnicoat Fire Association
of Boston making inquiries as to the house
warming on September IA next. which the pres
ident stated he had replied to. An invitation
to attend the fremen's tournament at Atlantic
City on September 30 was received and filed.
Mr.. George s. Tucker was elected an honor
airy member.
Mr.. John T. Given. for Col Amos Webster.
presented the association with the United
States garrison flag used by Gen. Grant at
his headquarters; City Point. Va: during the
latter part of the war. The gift is accom-
panied by a letter of Col. Webster in which
he expresses his high regard for the MEN,
bers of the association and selects Mr..
Given to make the presentation. He presents
it as a mark of esteem and respect. knowing it
will be appreciated. closing with "God bless
you and the boys" Mr.. Given said that Col.
Webster was afflicted by the illness of his wife,
the daughter of an old active fireman John
WILSON,. some years deceased This gift he
said was one of the links of the past, reminding
them not only of the war. but OF the lamented
Grant, whose magnanimity showed his true
greatness. Here" said Mr.. Given. 'are the
colors which for twenty eight years have been in
the keeping of one of his household now turned
over to US, and it stirs within each breast feel
ing of gratitude that it no longer floats in the
midst of warlike scenes, but is now the flag of
the whole broad land
Mr.. Given offered resolution declaring
that the memento possesses more than or
binary interest, resulting from the eyentful,
patriotic and memorial scenes and events
rTVpr H.. - H.
lamented and gallant and skillful general. L. s..
Grant. of the United States army. at City Point.
Va, during the existence of the unfortunate
and fratricidal strife then prevailing between
the sections of our common country. which
trouble has long since been hushed into silence.
primarily by and through the first sounding of
the key note of the noble and humane senti-
ments so eloquently and OPPORTUNITY ex-
pressed by the lips of our great leader, Let
us have peace, and whose mortal remains are
today sleeping sweetly by the margin of
yonder placid stream, River Side, anGIn our
great emporium, New York. They tender
thanks to the generous donor for this invalua-
bic testimonial of his regard, and as a slight
token OF appreciation elect Col Webster an
honorary lie member and that the resolutions
be ensrossed and framed for presentation to
Col Webster. The resolutions also direct that
case be prepared for the memento. The
resolutions were adopted.
A letter presented from Charles /. IIol-
iOWdN Ol Baltimore transmitting panel OF the
door of Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company
and insurance badges of the Firemens and
Equitable Companies of Baltimore, with the
promise of other relics.
MIR. keithly, for Foreman Frank Lewis of No.
company, presented a large sketch of a scene
In the life of a fireman-the rescue Of a child
from burning building.
MIR. Dobbyn presented the banner of the old
Columbia Company. which the company re-
ceived from Mrs. Pendleton in 1853.
MIR. John W. Thompson, for the widow of the
late John Dickson, presented the name plate of
the Perseverance. shirt front, two hat fronts,
small silk flag and the constitution of the Per-
severance.
Mr.. Peabody, for Frank Wild. presented the
memorial of the latter's grandfather, John An
derson. of the Western Hose killed at fire
corner of 22d and G. streets in 1856. This is
framed and reads, sacred to the memory of
John Anderson, who died in the performance
of duty and devotion to the cause of human
suffering. Reckless of danger. fearless of the
fiery element, determined on the rescue of life
and property, he fell martyr to the cause he
SO nobly espoused-"
Mr.. Peabody said it was the wish of the donor
that should the association disband or be re-
duced to the last man it be returned to a men,
Der of the family. He remembered the sad
event and so did a mber of others present.
the olden time.
Mr.. Peabody. for Chief Paris presented
frame roster OF the Union for ls4l and daguerro-
types OF the late Lewis Dorsey of the Franklin
and of ]. IL. Fridley of the same.
Votes of thanks we're adopted for all of the
above relics.
Mr.. Daniel Pfeil asked that the amount of
his bill be credited as a donation.
Mr. Turten. from the entertainment COM
mittee, reported that the receipts with eighty
tickets to hear from were SZ05-97.
Mr.. J. '. Thompson reported contributions
from Robinson, Parker 4 Co., Eiseman Bros,
Saks & Co., j. W. Lee and Jas. Small for the
decoration of graves, and the secretary was
directed to prepare and publish a card of
thanks to the friends who assisted the associa-
ton.
Mr.. Kahlert of the excursion committee re-
ported that ali arrangements had been made
for the excursion to Motley Hall ON July 23
and the tickets were in the hands Of members.