The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-07-15
COLUMBIA +!
21ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE
PIONEER FIRE COMPANY.
COLUMBIA H, &S, T, E. co., No. +
The Members Had a Jolly Time
at Columbia Park Yesterday.
The Oldest Active Member
Receives a Surprise.

Receives a Surprise.
The private picnic held in Columbia
Park yesterday by the members of the
Columbia H. & s. f. E. Co., No. l, Of
town, in honor of the Dist anniversary of
the company, was one of the most de.
lightful affairs ever held in the park. The
members, with their wives, children and
sweethearts, were out in large numbers and
they had a Jolly time There was no
formallty. 1t was reunion. Eyerybo
knew every body and tried to make every
body feel happy. Foot ball, running and
walking races, races and general romping
created considerable amusement and laid
the foundations for many ST iff and sorl
joints.
The famous Grant Cornet Band furnished
delightful music Prof Zeitz, the conduc-
tor putting the members to test on some
OF the very best selections. Prof Zatz
has accomplished wonderful work with the
band, which now stands ready to throw
down the gauntlet to any band in the
county, the Third Brigade of Pottsville
not excepted.
One of the most pleasant features of the
day was the surprise rendered Louis Lehe,
the veteran active member of the company
1t was a genuine surprise Mr.. Lehe had
been enjoying himself about the grounds
when he fell into the custody of the
inimitabe "Davy" Morgan, who said
Louis, can dance you out of wind an
time"
Bet you dollar you can't" was the
prompt reply.
This was a cue for the conspirators and
they, gathering about the "two old cron-
les, insisted that the contest take place at
once The transporting Louis accompan-
led 'Dayy" to the dancing platform and,
as they we're about to make ready for the
contest, John Bartsoh jumped upon the
orchestra stage and announced, "Gentle-
mon, before this contest shall proceed we
will listen to few remarks by j. II.
Pomeroy, Esq"
Mr.. Pomeroy was welcomed by enthu-
siastie applause. He said Ladies' and
Gentlemen, and members of the Columbia
Hose and Steam Fire Engine Company,
No. l, of Shenandoah, Pa. II desire to
say that a very pleasant and gratifying
duty has been conferred upon me by the
members Of this company this afternoon
l have had the honor to be selected as
spokesman on this occasion in the name oil
and on behalf of the company to confer
upon the Oldest active member of the fire
department of Shenandoah testimonial
which is intended to represent the applica-
ton and kindly feeling towards him Aud
| can say that not only the company, but
the community of the borough of Shensn-
doah desires to express its appreciation and
kindly feeling towards Mr. Louis Lehe
(Cheers and applause), The company is
to-day q years of age. Ii is Of age. 1t is
a voter. II has arrived at years of discre-
tion and the members who surround us this
afternoon desire, on this occasion, to give
some fitting recognition to Mr. Lehe as the
oldest active fireman in the borough.
Twenty-one years ago sir, the fire company
was organized, and have no doubt that
during this anniversary occasion it has fre-
quently occurred to you that at that time
the residents of the town and members of
the company were few in numbers. And
undoubtedly your mind has been carried
back to the members who associated with
you. Some are dead some have moved
away and live in other communities, but |
few remain in this vicinity TO recognize in
you, Mr. Lehe, the veteran active fireman
of the Shenandoah department. Mr.
I oh bnr &c l.
Hose Company since 1874 and speak the
sentiments Of the company and the citi
zens of the borough of Shenandoah when
say that we recognize in him model
fireman. and in the model fireman you
may always look for a good citizen. We
recognize not only his zeal, to the COM
pany, but also recognize that he has been
model for other members of the company
in inculcating the necessity Of being good
citizen and an honorable fireman. 1t is
customary on occasions of this kind to give
some expression TO that esteem and | am
here to express in public way the esteem
and confidence in you as a citizen and as a
fireman And now, on behalf OF the Col
umbia Hose and Steam Fire Engine Com
pany, No. l, of Shenandoah, Pa. / desire
to present to you this token of esteem with
the hope that you may live many years to
appear on similar occasions and that many,
many years from now we may see your
kind and genial face in our midst and in
active service"
Mr. Pomeroy then handed Mr. Lahe a
handsome gold headed cane inscribed,
Presented by Friends