Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-07

They Hold an Interesting Meeting-Pre-
pairing for Inauguration.

Ibey Hold an Interesting Meeting-Pre
pairing for Inauguration.
A regular meeting of the Veteran voluntee,
Firemen's Association was held last evening al
their hall. 18th and II streets northwest-Mr
James H. Richards president and Mr. J. J.
Peabody secretary. In the minutes allusior
was made TO the entertainment Given byveterar
Brown TO the members on November Is. and
President Richards said that on Thanksgiving
day some Of the members, for the membership,
had presented Mrs. b. with ha ndsome dinner and
tea sets In appreciation of her kindness.
Mr.. Julius Strobel of the committee on relics
reported that Veteran Smith had presented a
badge of the Elm Hill pa. hose and Mr.. J. W.
Thompson q letter written by Secretary James
McDermott to him on May IL, 1856. expressing
the thanks of the Columbia company to him
Tor the assistance givenson the occasion OF the
death Of Benz. c. Greenup, who was killed on
his way to a FIRE with the Columbia suction
Votes OF thanks were given the donors.
Dir. John It. Given of the excursion commit
tee made a final report showing the net pro-
ceeds S2i6.05. and asked To be discharged A
vote of thanks was given the committee and Q
badge was voted Veteran Sutton for bis interest
IN the excursion. shown by the number OF
tickets sold by him, over 400, which was pre-
sented by President Richards.
A letter read from Mrs. ]. Richard
Brown and Veteran Brown expressing thanks
for the gift of dinner and tea sets received from
the membership.
Secretary Peabody reported an invitation and
tickets TO the ball of the Veteran Firemen Of
Brooklyn received.
Veteran Strobel reported tat Thanksgiving
day Secretary Boyce (and his som of the st.
Louis veterans lad visited the house and Was
much pleased. and he WIS taking In all veteran
associations In his tour.
Ir. Donegan of the New York Volunteer
Association was introduced.
Mr.. John ". Thompson said he noticed by
the FiremeB' $ Journal that number of veteran
associations (including the New York Associa-
tom were contemplating visiting here insu-
guratlon day. He suggested that escort duty
would DO expected of the association, and
probably they would have to divide the associa-
tion into sections. and ii would be well to take
some measures so If called on they will be ready
to extend courtesies.
. MIR. Strobel moved that the president appoint
"a committee to set up an entertainment, to be
held IN January or the early part of February.
The motion was adopted, and Messrs. John ".
Thompson, Robert Sutton, Chas. Denham,
julius Strobel. J. II. richards. S. Pierce and
John I. Given we're appointed.
Mr.. Joseph williamson gave some interesting
talk as to applicant for membership, who
claimed 10 be eligible because he carried a bou-
quet at the Franklins ball In 1855
Two lamps presented by Fireman Sorren of
No. Company. for the American Fire Engine
Manufacturing Company were reported In place
IN the engine room and thanks were given
On motion of Mr.. Strobel an association
badge was presented Veteran Denham for the
interest shown in the association through the
president.
President Richards suggested that the Associ-
alton Of Sons of Veterans be started. and urged
that the members with sons of eighteen, who
were qualified, hand in their names to the
members OF the committee. Messrs. Strobel,
Thompson and Richards, or the secretary, Mr.
Peabody.
Mr.. Given warmly indorsed the suggestion,
saying that We should encourage the boys in
keeping alive the spirit of the past" speaking
of some of the old members of the Franklin,
including Judge Chas. Woodbury., son of the
secretary, who vas most active and efficient
fireman. who Subsequently became a most emf
nent jurist Of New Hampshire.
Mr.. Strobel said as ten or fifteen re-
ported the organization would be made.
President Richards suggested that some night
next week be appointed for the organization.
Mr.. Thompson explained that eligibility for
membership was that the parent had been a
fireman. and Mr.. Strobel said it read ''sons of
members of the association or of deceased mem
bers Of the old volunteer companies"
Wednesday night next was fixed for the time
and the meeting then adjourned.