The Press., 1896-11-05
The Bryan and sewall flag has been

E The Bryan and SeWaIl- flag has been taken down and laid away.
 Telephone poles that are net-utilized, yof which there are quite a number on Furnace avenue, are neither ornamental or useful, and should be removed.
 There is a general feeling that the vic- tory should be properly celebrated, and all those interested are invited to meet at the Opera house this evening. There is reason to feel joyful over the result and no pains should be spared to make the ratification blooming success.
 The f1remen rendered Anthony Adams, who recently resigned as chief of the con- pany, after 25 years service, a compliment tary supper last evening at the firemen's headquarters. A roll-top desk was pre- sented to MT. Adams, Chief Wise making the presentation speech, which was as follows:
 GENTLEMEN: We have amongst us to- night, as guest of honor, one who deserves the highest honor that the Stafford Fire Department has in it's power to bestow ]; one who has given twenty five of the best yeaIs of his life to it's service one who for many years has presided over it's de- Alterations, directed its operations, and sacrificed his time, his labors, and his means in the promotion of it's interests.
 The maxim, "Honor to whom honor is due," never had truer meaning than that which is expressed by the purpose<of this meeting. We have met to give "Honor to whom honor is due"-to give public expression of our esteem and grat- itude to our retiring chief, Anthony Ad- ans, a man who deserves well of the na- tion, as of the town and this department; ; man, who, in his youth, offered his life on the altar of liberty, and who, for twenty-five years has increasingly served his fellow citizens of this town in the self sacrificing work of fireman. During that time no danger has threatened the lives and property of lis fellow citizens that has not found him ready to meet and fight it as bravely as ho fought his coun- try's enemies when treason threatened it.
 He retires now to enjoy his we'll earned rest, and he carries with him the esteem and gratitude of his fellow citizens; but from this department he carries more precious treasures, in the affection and friendship which he has won from it's members. And, though he retires from
 
 more with the boys, his spirit, his good will, his heart will be with us. The fire alarm will always thrill his heart as of old, and we shall sec him among the fire fighters, even if he shall not appear at the roll-cafl.
 MT. Adams, may your days be filled with peace and happiness may you al ways enjoy the good will of your fellow citizens; may the Stafford Fire Depart ment never forget your services, nor the debt of gratitude which it owes to you. At the great and eternal roll call may you be "present and accounted for" We ask you to accept this trifling mark of our es- teem. Its pigeon holes will keep your bills and receipts in safety and good order, but there is one bill that we don't want you to receipt, for we can't pay it, dnless by installments, and that is, the bill of our gratitude. There is one pigeon hole that we ask you to reserve, and that is, the nook in your heart which holds your affection for us, and ours for you.
 MT. Adams expressed his appreciation and thanks for the kindly feeling mani tested in few earnest words. The ban quet followed the presentation. After the supper had received proper attention and the cigars were lighted, an enjoyable impromptu concert was put on by mem. bers of the company, assisted by Lawyer James Fitzgerald. Several invited guests Uoro TrocoDf