The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-25
KINDLY REMEMBERED.
Inc wichita Fire Department Presented Wit
Beautiful >i1ken Binner

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nre ladies themselves were at loss t,
know what they were called to the office o
their chief for. Some thought perhap
that they were up to answer some charge
While others probably sarmised that
change would be made in the force A
any rate all knew that something was I'D
When the department arrived at tn,
building every man of them WAS invited
into the chiefs room. AS soon as they
were all seated Mr. Harry Gordon stepped
forward and held aloft Il very beautiful
slIken banner and in a very eloquent ad
dress presented the banner to the fire de
partment in the name of Mrs. DreschauX
! the donor. He said
Members Of the Fire Department of the City o
A vert pleasant duty has brought me
here tonight, and it is with the greatest
pleasure that !, on behalf of one of youl
truest and warmest friends ask your in
diligence for moment
Ibe ire department of Wichita is the
prlue OF every citizen. Your efficiency
and faithfuiuess to duty has won the adj
mlration OF all who have had occasion tC
| observe your works and has gained for you
the trust of the entire community. We
know now at the first cry you will rush
forth to battle with the flames, to save
our property-aye, even our lives-from
their fury.
Under the Leadership Of your gallant
chief, who is, indeed, the father of the fire
department. of Wichita, and who has
Drought it from its infancy to its present
proud position, you have worked your way
into the hearts Of our people and won the
plaudIts of every citizen.
But 1t IS not alone your acts of heroism
ar nsar k-zl ia l.
won you the friendship of those who speak
Oh your fire boys with pride; but it is the
kindness OF your hearts. the sympathy of
your natures, that you have shown forth
on various occasions, that have drawn to
you many Of your warmest, truest friends:
ana while, on this occasion, it is but
natural that we should refer to your
achievements in the line of duty, yet there
IS something else to which desire to refer
and of which desire to speak.
IL was more than year ago when in
the lar OIL cline OF Italy, where the sweet
fragrance of the ever blooming flowers
pefmeates every nook and corner of that
beautiful country; where soft Zephyrs
panlsh every thought of winter; there was
borne to the ears of one of those whose
heart was already with you in your work
the welcome tldings that, though absent,
she was not forgottsn-not only,
That she was not FORGOTTEN, but that
on that beautiful morning wherein the
hearts of all the people of our fair land
Uurn ana reflect upon the loved ones who
nave gone before; upon that day when,
with love and affection, the graves of the
dead are stfewn with flowers. the men,
bers of her family who have gone before to
welcome her on the shores of eternity had
also been remembered, and that the kind
and devoted hands Of the gallant men who
compose the fire department. of this city
had strewn those graves with flowers,
mark of respect TO the dead, a testimonial
OF affection for the living
ANA when this message was borne to
this friend as she sojourned in that far off
land, among strangers whose hearts knew
nothing OF the warnings OF her heart
whose minds had no time for thoughts of
her bereavements; her heart, say, was
touched with new love and new affection
Tor the members of the fire department. of
wichita, and she then determined to give
some testimonial of that affection. With
her own hands, while others were engaged
wholly in the pleasures of sightseeing,
she made this beautiful banner, and
brought 1T back from that far off cline to
her home TO be presented to you as slight
testimonial of her friendship and esteem
ana an evidence of her appreciation of
your kindness.
Therefore, gentlemen, it is with the
greatest pleasure that, on behalf of Mrs.
DrescheauX, and as a testimonial of her
confidence in your faithfulness to the
work you have chosen, and as a slight
expression OF her appreciation of your
act of friendship, of which |
nave briefly spoken, | desire TO present to
'ou this beautiful banner. And may it
ever he TO you an inspiration to not only
althfully perform every duty which may
ievolve upon you in your l1fe-work. but
nay II wave over you, causing you 10 ever
emember that it is the kind, the gentle,
he loving acts of ones life that mold his
character and bring him closer to his fell
ow men.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Gordon's adj |
lress every man was moved and here and
here tear drop glistened in the eyes of |
ome brave laddies. The gratitude they !
cit they could not express in words. They |
ppealed TO Judge Muesseler who was
resent, to kindly speak for them which |
hat gentleman did in the following neat |
peecb:
"On behalf OF the fire department of this |
ity am authorizes to accept this beauti-
al banner from the hands of her who re-
numbered them when far away in sunny
tally. 1t is n touching testimonial! to- the
owe OF mothers heart, and am remind
d OF that fair land where ages ago brave
nd proud people led their conqusring
osts onward and forward until the whole
World WAS lying at their feet Many
UGH banners as this, made by loving
lother's hands, were carried by the in
repid Romans.
They loved the city of the seven hills
nd dying did their duty.
Such scenes as this touched each and
II and l know the fire boys have AS tender
carts as any.
am also reminded of the devotion to |
uty manifested by the fire department in
INES of danger. The boys do not hesitate. |
hey do not tarry when the alarm sounds
ut are away almost recklessly to save life
nd property, and whether they he dashed
D pieces or survive the run, they face
anger unhesitatingly in a hundred diff
aren't WAYS.
This token of love will but augment
heir zeal and As long As the department
lists they will keep this niemetito Of the
lother who remembered them. From
irs. Dreschaux they accept this banner
nd as often as they see its folds wavIug.
ley will remember her touching kind
ess, and with renewed energy aud
FINER resolve, will do their duty.
The judges words were loudly applaud
which showed that he had struck the
roper chord and said what the FIRE boys
1T.
Mrs. Dresohesux, the mother of Mrs. A.
. Walden. as Mr.. Gordoa stated, made
he banner with her own hands. It is
ork of art and one that the Wichita fire
apartment will be proud Of Mrs.
rescheaux made the banner while III
slly, and her kindly remembrance Of the
re boys so many miles away at that time,
highly appreciated by the members OF
lie department The inscription upon one
lie of the banner reads: Wichita Fire
epariment-lS9l." Upon the other side
'e following lines were inscribed: "our
eviction to Duty" and Our Devotion to
cd. D." The letters were all beautifully