The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-13

bers OF the company, thought that II
would be an exceilen. opportunity to give
q practical testimonial of their apprecia-
tion of the worth OF Captain Harrington,
so they took hand in the matter and
the whole affair came TO head last even
ing. Not less than 150 persons, represent
ing every walk in life, gathered In the
hall to do Captain harrington honor.
Not only were residents of Elmvood
present but leading ciizens as well, in
cludIng Mayor Il. ID. McGuiDpess, Alder
man X. Il. Little, Fire Commissioner Viii
liam IL. Luther, Park Commissioner
Richard III. Deming and other city
officials. There was sort of reception
at the engine house while the tables were
being arranged, and the guests were about
to be invited to the feast when IN alarm
of tire was sounded from box 2S2, which
was not down on the program. The fire
happened to be near by and OF no con-
sequence SO the delay was not great. After
the iremen had returned and "washed
up" the Mayor, escorted by Lieutenant
Vaughn, marched to the waro room
where most excellent chowder, made by
"Piney' Boyd, was served. After all had
satisfied the inner man Lieutenant w.
A. Vaughn, who was toastmaster. irtro-
duced his Honor the Mayor, who
paid glowing tribute TO Mr.. Harriug-
ton, in the course Of which he said he
was sn efficient officer, sterling friend
and worthy citizen. In concluding his
remarks the Mayor presented Captain
Harrington on behalf OF the citizens of
the vicinity with a costly Turkish chair
and Persian rug.
In responding, Mr.. Harrington said he
was always ready In cases o; emergency.
but this time he was obliged TO say that
he was not. but he found words to thank
the citizens for their tokens of esteem
and good fellowship. The Mayor had
hardly taken his seat when Inspector of
Plumbing Reuben s. Bemis, addressed
him and presented him with a bouquet
as large as a bushel basket. In respond
ing. His Honor said. there were times
when IL was pleasant TO be a Mayor. but
for the past week or two he began to
think the position was bed of thorps,
and was pleased TO see the roses. Commits
sioner Luther was the next speaker. He
said there was no captain held in higher
esteem by the board of fire commissioners
than Captain Harrington, and the same
was true OF the company, for Captain Har-
rington and the company had always
done their duty.
Councilman W. Il. Tanner spoke OF the
good work done by the company and the
Rev. Henry Bsssett said he admired the
devotion OF the men TO their captain and
that the captain deserved il, as ne Was
good citizen and an efficient commander.
IounCllUlhn DuEnlHn u. ferklns, eA-Al-
derman Henry T. Root, ex-Councilman
Lewis r.. Davis. Arthur n. Dennis, Messrs
Joseph u. Anthony and James Myers had
a word or two to say AMI the Inst speaker
was r. v. Deming, who closed his re-
marks by calling for three hearty cheers
for Captain Is. Il. Harrington and his
men, and they were given with will.
The hall was very prettily decorated for
the occasion and g large crsyon picture
OF Mr.. Harrington occupied prominent
position on the wall. Following the
speeches, John Il. O'Neil and William
Orr gave recitations, John weosner,
musical selection; Edward Alexander ac-
companied by his daughter. Rhoda. on
the piano, sang songs, Robert Anthony
played the banjo. ana J. J. Lewis gave
whistiing solo. G. IL. Johnson presided
at tho piano. Among those who vera
present were Councilman j. William
Moore, Deputy Chief Holden q. Hill, Dis
trict Chief Horace GroswaIi, Surerin-
tendent OF Buildings Philip II. Durfee
and his assistant Johr Spencer, Police
Messenger Clarence X. Vaughan and Fred
n. Davis. William Orr was master Qf
ceremonies.