The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-09-06
NORTH CAROLINA FIRBMEN.
The Sixth Annual Convention IN SeS-
sion HGrG.
Mr., GRAY'S ADDRESS OF WELCOME.
Annual ration by Mr.. A. HI. Eii'r
Beautiful Tribute-Names or the
Compani' Here-Pro2ram for
the Contests Afternoon Ses-
anna Hearty Welcome.

the Contesfs-Afi ernoOn Ses-
ston-A Hearty Welcome.
The sixth annual session of the
North Carolina State Firemen's Asso'
citation was called to order Wednesday
10Th at 1925 o'clock in Browns Opera
House, by President T. A. Green, OF
Newbern.
The morning session continued only
until Ills o'clock, when the alarm OF
fire was turned in from box 81. This
brought the session to close quite
suddenly-the visiting f1remen rush
ing to the scene with as much
interest, apparently, as the home
"boys."
In formally opening the session of
the Association, President Green told
his hearers that the first thing that
demanded their attention was the
"goIng to Almighty God in prayer"
Bishop Rondthaler, of Salem, offered
an appropriate and earnest prayer.
In his petition he asked that Gods
watch-care and favor might constant
ly accompany the State firemen in
their efforts, by day and by night, to
protect homes from destructive flames
as we'll as in the deliberations Of the
present Association.
The addresses and annual Oration
were the order of the morning ses-
sion. The Winston speakers were
introduced by Mr.. w. A. Blair.
Mayor Eugene E. Gray, of Winston,
welcomed the visitors in his usual ap-
propriate manner. He had special
welcome for each city represented.
His welcome to Greensboro was es-
pecially warm, because of her ready
response to the call of this city in her
terrible fires of 1892. I'VE welcome
you," said Mr.. Gray. "from wherever
you come to the pluckiest and most
progressive town on Gods gre e |
earth"
President Green responded, declar-
ing that "there might be occasion for
doubt as to tariff questions or the
Democracy of Cleveland or Hill, but
the State firemen always know that
an invitation to meet in WinstOn-Sa-
lem always means hearty welcome
and most royal entertainment" He
spoke in glowing terms of the evil
dences of progress and high social and
religious attainmentS apparent
throughout the Twin-City.
The masterpiece" of the morning
was the annual address by Mr.. A.
II. Eller, of this city. THE SENTINEL
had intended to give it's readers the
full text of the Grafton but an unex-
pected shortage of space prevents.
The oration abounded in wit and
fiights-of oratory. Mr.. Eller assured
his hearers that the Twin-City, with
its double heart. offered a double
welcome. "Your friends" said he,
"are many, your foes are one. That
foe is not a stranger in our fair cities. u
loft has the fire kings wild battalion,
Scaled walls and cap-stones high,
And planted his flaming banners
Against an inky sky"
The speaker paid a glowing
tribute to the noble and highly re-
sponsible duties of f1remen. In speak
ing of what flremen should know, Mr..
Eller said:
Every fireman should learn, as
quickly as possible, the origin of ev-
cry fire. 1t is well-known that fires
caused by friction are the most diff
cult to put out-friction, / mean, of
heavy Insurance policies against light
stocks. These fires have to be fought
hard and long, and by f1remen alone;
for the assured is always too much
overcome with the thought of his ter
rible losses to give you much assist
ance."
In closing his grafton Mr.. Eller
said: If l have seemed to be sparing
in my praise of you and your Doble or.
der, it is because orators and editors
consider it unprofessional to give
away panegyrics. We cannot afford
to translate you to heaven for nothing
But I promise you this, that everyone
Of you who gets killed in the daring
exploits which the ensuing contests
Oration that | am able to make. And
l bespeak for our friend, THE DAILY
SENTINEL that it too will give you al
obituary notice free.
1--WE have much to be thankful for
and not least of all, our splendid fir
department, our faithful t1remen
brave sentinels of our cities, thai
keep watch and ward while other
sleep. As we greet you with welcome
we too leave off with that time hon
ored benediction-thes sentiment of u!
| all. May your coats be waterproof
may your flesh be fire proof, may you
bones be fracture proof, and may you
spirits be full proof"
| The report of DR.. Griffith, secretar
and treasurer, was full of interest t
the members of the Association. Ell
said that he had paid out during tn
past year just 81, 116 out CT the bened
fund to disabled firemen. OF thi
amount A. j. Peddicord, of Salem, RI
ceived $3.50. Capt. Gales and M.
Warner, of Winston Co. No. 1, recei,
ed $50 from the fund. The treasure
still has a balance of $2,17S to th
credit of the Association. DIR. Gri
fifth reported all dues paid. lie rea
a telegram from Chief Z. w. Joyne
of the Atlanta, Ga, fire department
able to attend the meeting here. Fl
was kept away by sickness in b
family.
After lengthy discussion of tf
subject, a committee was appointed /
the president to frame an amendmeT
to the bylaws defining what con
} prised the State Firemen's Ass
ciation.
Mr.. Charles Lewis, a fireman /,
Greensboro, who is suffering with CO.
sumption, addressed the Associ
tIon, thanking every member of tt
| organization for its kind assistant
during the past several years.
The Association decided that ar
| member receiving injuries either du
Ilng practice OF lighting fire was emf
tied to the benefits of disabled fireme
The finance committee recommen
ed that owing to the arduous duties
the Secretary and Treasurer, The tv
| offices be separated and a man
elected for each place. The executi'
COMMITTEES made the same rec0mme
datiOn and it was adopted by the A
sociatiOn.
The various fire compapIes In Il