New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-18

trance Of the cemetery to the firemene plot,
where the statue stands. The latter was covered
with large American flag Only invited guests
were permitted to enter the enclosure where
stand for the speakers had been put up Mr.
Williams welcomed all present in a few words
and then introduced the Rev. DR.. living. who
offered prayer.
e THE REV. DR.. TW1NGS ADDRESS.
The Harmony Gee Club then sang vocal Sc
lection. and Mr.. living made an address. He
said In par:
MY presence here to-day Is in harmony with
. pleasing duty. You do not want any grafton.
! am sure. but it seems as though the holiest Of
men are the true heroes Of everyday life. The
performance Of duty brings forth these heroes
The one who gives up his life. or his fortune, or
who excels in something noble can be classified
In this body OF celebrities. In all the depart
ments Of life the unknown exceed the known in
deeds Of valor. To-day We unveil perpetual
recognition of bravery These men who lie about
US stiled In death were really true and brave.
Their names cannot be inscribed upon the gran
Ne but in memory they are certainly honored."
The speaker became reminiscent, and told Of
tne assistance gwen by little company from up
ne State at fire In the City Hall, New-York.
inrsw away their red shirts in 1861 and went to
Tue uont TO help In extinguishing the fires OF
the Rebellion.
Aa!T wurster was the next speaker. This
memorial said he, Ito the men who have
''Aea neir lives for the lives Of others is Mt
ing testimonial H. a great human virtue. The
AAn VINO would lay down his life for his friends
nero Not enough credit is given to the
''en' supply Of water to save property. There
many monuments erected to individuals In
'He nelshborhood OF Brooklyn. but this one shall
.' forth to posterity the memory OF the fire.
s.n o. the Eastern District. Here sleep fully
0" OF the population Of the Greater New
'A ana more fitting place for such monu-
.e"' could not be selected This is also OF value
s.aly to the young, for a love of gallantry
NV ossvery should be instilled into their young
.'sna Those who risked their lives should be
.A0sn to them. I say. In closing. may 1t long
..aa nere and may you always keep its men,
DRY sreenr
TRIBUTE OF FATHER MALONE.
rather Malone was next introduced. He said
questioned at first the advisability OF holding
services on Sunday, but when he learned
.'H was to be a commemoration Of the deeds
great ren on the battlefield and the fighting
:. destroying element. he agreed that 1t was
~ DUTY to attend.
was You and your children" continued the
ssaker. who reused those poor souls from
vmoer to assist in quenching flames. Surely.
en- this day cannot be too sacred for the hold
OF such q commemoration. We talk Of saw
property. but when the life OF dear one
gone out We cannot restore It, The fireman
~. nsked his life to restore happiness in the
OF others. The volunteer fireman re-
ea no money. and It is this underlying feature
-, -'n proves the existing good qualities OF the
smon VINO fought conhagrations These men were
Thsx tne first to go to the front In wartime.
Wsrss nao suffered from the blasts Of winter, and
ana NOT NOT afraid to suffer from the rain OF shot
prsS. ,Gneins by the Female Quartet Of the
lent MS Avenue Reformed Church was excel
e7-is~.. c &c last speaker on the programme was
VA inlet John w. Smith. who said In part:
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- ~ duty n honog g IL Departed MEM
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