The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-09-14

Latham were the honored guests of the
evening. To some extent they were taken
by surprise and in responding to some re.
marks made in behalf of the company they
spoke feeingly.
Messrs. Lynch and Latham were residents
of Shenandoah up to a few years ago when
| they went west to seek their fortunes. While
here they were among the most popular and
| active members of the Columbia Hose u
Steam Fire Engine Company. They event.
ually drifed to the great northwest and
located in Seattle. Soon after they secured
positions under the paid fire department of
that city, and for some time past have held
| responsible positions under it. Mr. Lynch is
chief engineer of Co. No. ? and Mr. Latham
! is captain of Hook & Ladder Co. No. 2.
About five weeks ago the gentlemen left
their home in the northwest on 6O.day leave
of absence, and after spending a week at
Chicago travelled to the scenes of their earlier
days. They were received here cordially bv
their former colleagues in the volunteer fire
department service and when they announced
their inteltion to start west again the COL
umbia "boys" commenced preparing testi-
monial for them. The sociable formed part
of the testimonial. The members of the
company assembled at the engine house at 8
o'clock and headed by the Grant Band
marched to the hall selected for the festivities.
Messrs. Lynch and Latham occupying the
position Of honor in the parade, escorted by
| committee Upon arriving at the hall the
guests of the evening were received by the
wives and sweethearts of the fremen. The
band played several selections and then the
famous schoppe orchestra put in an appear
ance. "On with the dance" was the cry after
that, and 1t was kept up until after midnight.
At ten o'clock luncheon was served on the
stage and it was certainly an elaborate one.
Il consisted of sandwiches of various kinds,
relishes and fruits and an abundance of
various liquid refreshments
In addition to the concert, dancing and re-
freshments, there was an entertainment in
which the Columbia Glee Club and others
favored the gathering with excellent vocal
music and some very pleasing specialties.
Jokes of all kinds were also INDUCED in
during the evening. One that caused con-
siderable merriment was an application by a
member Of the company to work shell
game in the hall. Several pretended to
favor the scheme and, of course, there were
many expressions of indignation. The
stronger the protests became the stronger
became the laughter At the proper time the
member explained that he intended ordering
oysters on the half shell for all hands, but in
the face Of so much opposition he was obliged
to change his mind and keep his money.
The guests Of the evening said they never
spent a more pleasant time and we're sur
prised at the scale Of the event. The mem-
bers of the company were constantly on the
alert to keep the fun rolling increasingly and
felt good over the success of their efforts.
There was one regret however Gold
medals had been ordered for presentation at
the socisbe to Messrs. Lynch and Latham,
aud they failed TO arrive. 1t was announced
that if the medals arrive to-day they will be
presented to the gentlemen this evening. If
they do not they win be forwarded to the
gentlemen in Seattle
To day the visiting iremen were in charge
Of a committee Of the Columbia "boys" max
ing final tour Of the town. They start at
o'clock this evening for Chicago, and after
weeks stay there viii return to Seattle.
They must be on duty with their companies
by October LIST.