Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-06-08
VETERAN FIREMEN.
Presentation to President Richards-In-
teresting Speeches Made.

A Presentation to President Richards-In-
teresting Speeches Made.
Last evening after President James n.
Richards Of the Veteran Volunteer Firemens
Association had called to order and Secretary
J. ]. Peabody had arisen to read the proceed
ines of the previous meeting he was surprised
by motion to suspend the order Of business,
which was carried Mr.. Smith Thompson. a
vet. of the Franklin fifty years ago. advanced,
holding in his hand jewel case, and stated that
the business had been suspended to enable the
members to testify their feelings toward the
president by presenting him token of their
appreciation Of his services to the association.
This was in the form Of a handsome badge. and
Mr.. Thompson male very happy presentation
speech. After the applause which greeted this
act had subsidized and Mr.. Richards had recov-
cred his surprise he addressed them with
much feeling as brothers, friends and veterans
saying that Ae accepted the gift. and would
wear IL as long as he lived. The badge is Of
solid gold and of the finest workmanship. From
the bar surmounted by scroll work bearing the
word president is suspended an eagle, and the
badge proper is encircled with foliage. below is
hose, with crossed pipes above, and the in
scription Veteran Volunteer Firemans As
sociation of Washington d. c." In the center
In relief is q freman's hat, with ladder. axes,
&c. At the foot there are two shields while
below hangs trumpet. On the reverse side
inscribed Presented to James H. Richards by
members of the Veteran Volunteer Fireman's
Association. Washington, u. c.. June Z. 1892 ~
The applications Of Daniel n. Perkins. Union;
George l.. Sheriff. Perseverance; " Bouvet.
Union, and Joseph Williamson, Franklin, were
referred.
The report of the auditing committee showed
balance of ss2.o4 in the treasury.
Through Mr.. Ragan photograph of ex-Chief
David Lyle of Philadelphia. an oil painting of
New York fireman Of 1910 from Assistant
Chief Belt). picture of Jacob Tripler of Phila-
deiphia. who became fireman in 1872 sent BY
Mrs. Julia Hail. sister of the late Harry Curtis,
photograph of the Vigilant fire company of
Columbia, Pa, taken in October last certificate
OF New York fireman OF 1874 and hat of Union
worn by the late S. Stott, presented by S. c..
Cole) were received and votes of thanks ten
dered. Mr.: Daniel Gerau presented table and
was thanked
An announcement from the Independent
Hose of Frederick of their intention to cele-
brate their 18th anniversary was received. Also
letter from the Baltimore association. stating
that they had moved to new quarters, lG5 North
Frederick street.
On motion of Mr. J. V. Thompson Sunday
afternoon next was fixed as the time to deco
rate the graves of deceased firemen in the Gene
teries and the association will meet at O'Clock
at 18th and II streets and proceed to the ceme-
teries, where the relatives of the deceased are
ceremonies.
Mr.. F. W. Kahlert reported that August IS
and River View could be had for the annual
excursion and that date was fixed and arrange
ments plnced in the hands of Messrs j. T.
Given. F. ". Kahlert, W. s. Martin, Julius
Strobel and Robert Sutton
Under the good of the association Col
Amos Webster, John T. Chauncey and Henry
Lyles made some excellent remarks. and the
association adjourned to meet at the engine
house, 18th and II streets. Sunday afternoon to
take buses and proceed to the cemetery to
decorate the graves of their deceased comrades