The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1892-02-08

Chief and the Fire Department MEM !
bers on behalf of Her Majesty. Three
loud and hearty cheers were then |
given for the Queen, and as the diff |
ferent companies withdrew they |
halted in front of the Palace steps and |
gave three more cheers for Her Ma
jesty.
THE NO. ENGINE TRIBUTE.
When No. / Engine came in turn
and cheered, Foreman Robert More
took their little mascot, Master Harry
Nicoll, from his high seat behind the
driver and placed handsome bOquet
in his little hands to be presented to
Her Majesty Little Harry presented
a pretty picture with his golden locks
and handsome attire as he assembled
the Palace steps. When the little fell
low reached the top, he handed Her
Majesty the floral offering with a
graceful bow and then retired, after
winning the hearts OF every body pres
ent by his pretty tribute to Her Ma
jesty.
The procession proceeded from the
Palace along King to Punchbowl
street, up that thoroughfare to Bere-
tania, to Nuuanu, along that street
to King, to Fort street, to place of
SIdElluR, WHERE III was ulolhlSoCh
about quarter of four o'clock.
THE SUCCESSFUL OUTCOME
of the parade reflects great credit on
Chief Engineer Asch, his associates
| and the executive officers Of the diff
| ferent companies, the Hawaiian
Band and Professor Berger included.
| There was not hitch or an accident
of any kind, owing to the good man
agement displayed.
| The public were much interested i'll
the march and display of orr local
| Fire Department, the streets all
along the route being crowded with
eager eyes.
THE FESTIVITIES.
Immediately after the parade, the
Band boys were invited to generous
collation. spread in the No. 2 Hose
| Carriage-hOuse The boys were
| hungry after their hard work and.
long walk, and did ample justice to
| the kindness and forethOught of the
Honolulu Fire Department The
lunch was prepared by Mr.. Thomas
| E. Krouse, of the Arlington, and in
| his usual generous manner had
enough edibles for one hundred and
| thirty-siX men instead OF thirty six.
After the Band boys satisfied them
selves, Professor Berger invited about
100 hungry youngsters who were
standing about the Bell Tower to
have a share of the banquet. The
little fellows had their appetites with
them, and in u very few moments
had placed everything out of sight,
much to the satisfaction of the Pro-
fessor and Mr.. Krouse, who waited
on them.
THE HOOKS BANQUET.
About one hundred hungry firemen,
Immediately after the parade, sat
down to substantial feast that was
waiting for them in the hall of the
| Protection of Hook and Ladder
Company. Foreman George Nor
ton presided at the banquet, and
had for his guests Chief Engineer
Asch, First Assistant Engineer
James Hunt and Second Assistant
Kalawaia, besides a large number of
invited friends. After RECALLING them
selves, toasts were made and respond
ed to by the gentlemen present, and
after several hours enjoyment the
members dispersed to visit their
brother firemen.
CHINA ENGINE NO. 5
entertained their friends in a lavish
manner; their banquet commenced
about half past four o'clock and lasted
for some hours. The Chief and his
assistants paid the boys visit, and
in happy remarks paid the members
many compliments for their appear
ance and the successful part the Com
pany had taken in the days parade.
Mr.. G.. w. Ashford and Robert Will
cox were present and made speeches
to the boys appropriate for the occa,
sion.
NO. ENGINE.
Jas. H. Boyd, foreman, and the
members of No. Engine looked af-
ter the wants and comfort of their
guests in the evening. A large num-
Der of people sat down to table that
contained n royal supply of edibles,
and after eating to their hearts con-
tent, had songs, speeches, toasts, and
everything else that tends to make
an affair of its kind a grand success.
A GOOD TIME AT NO. ,.
About half past seven O'Clock in
the evening, the members of No.
commenced to have a really good
. time. AS with the other companies,
, they had generous supply of good
things to eat and drink. The Chief
and his assistants paid their respects
. and responded to toaSts, thanking the
boys for their share in the success OF
the day. Some Of the newly elected
candidates were present and made
timely remarks that were appreciated
by the members OF a Company chat
is a credit to the Honolulu Fire
Department. Foreman Greig, and
his Assistants, Charles H. Clark and
James Spencer, made everybody at
home, and when q person entered
their hall he had to enjoy himself OF
pay forfeit of some kind. They had
some music and during the evening
songs were INDUCED in that helped to
pass some pleasant hours. No. = En-.
gine's banquet was big success.
NO. rs AT HOME.
Foreman More and the members OF
No. Engine entertained their friends
in manner that has made that Com
pany famous for its hospitality.
Thomas E. Krouse, of the Arlington,
, was given carte blanche to prepare a
repast for the occasion and succeeded
admirably.
About o'clock the good time com
mencenced and lasted until after II
O'Clock. A large number of invited
guests were present, and they in
cluded many prominent citizens.
Chief Engineer Asch and his Assist
ants Messrs. Hunt and Kalawaia,