The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-10-22

fine list Of honorary members. Mr.. |
Mast, pointing to the painting of the jolly
fireman on his Tooth birthday, represent
ing himself in caricature as an honorary
member of the Independents, said: ITO
day when had this work of art in front
of my house and saw the boys pass up
and each one look at it with pleasure and
smile my boy said "Dad, haven't seen
SO many smiling faces about me in a long
time"
DR.. Stephen Pierson, another honorary
member, spoke with pride of the fremen
of Morristown and their guests. His
address, ringing with earnest patriot
ism, conferred about the motto of
the tiremen s'Non nobis solium' '-''Not
for ourselves alone was full of
honest advice for nobler service and sac
riice for others. Chas. w. Ennis of the
Independents and former member of
Somerville Engine Company spoke of the
honor of being fireman. of the self
sacrifice attached to the station and also
OF the social benefits of d well organized
body of fremen.
DR.. B. D. Evans of the Morris Plains
State Hospital followed in his usual
kindly manner, congratulating the fire.
men and speaking praise for duty well
performed"
There were many other speakers on
the evening program including in brief,
James B. Brown, an ex-foreman of
Somerville Engine Company, Edward
Farley member of the same company;
Fl. o. Ryerson, of the Kittatinny
Hose, who after speaking kindly of the
Independents as the guiding star of the
Kittatinny Hose Company, followed
with special tribute to the late DIR. j. R.
Hoffman who was an enthusiastic mem
Der of the company; Chief Hallock of
Newton, who dwelt upon the memories
of other days making reference to an
ancestor, John McCarter, his grand
father, who served in the Revolution and
now is buried in the First Presbyterian
Churchyard. The last speech was by L.
0. Stiles, introduced as curiosity, being
a retired editor of county newspaper,
who spoke Of the good deeds of the Fire
men; and lauded the scenes and the peo-
pie of Sussex.
The banquet ended with an exchange
of cheers and the guest companies were
escorted to their trains amid fireworks
and rejoicing.
Humane Engine Company, having as
guests the Newton Steamer Co., No. 1,
and the Franklin Hose Company of
Railway, spread its banquet at Piper's
Hotel. The special committee of arrange
ments had planned every detail Of the
affair with great care, and the dinner
was fine success. The visitors of Rah-
way were dined first as they were COM
PEELED to take the 7.0t train in order to
reach home that evening. and after they
had departed with many an expression of
appreciation for their kindly entertain
ment. the Humanes took in hand the
entertainment of the Newton Steamer
Company, hosts and guests dining at
80. A very fine menu was enjoyed as
follows:
SOUP.
Mock Turtle.
RELIsHEs.
Chow Chow, Queen Olives, Picked Onions.
Radishes.
FISH.
Baked Blue Fish, Port Wine Sauce
Frieassee Chicken, French Peas,
Paisley Potatoes.
RoAsTs
Fillet of Beef, Mushrooms,
String Beans, Mashed Potatoes.
Roast Turkey, Cranberry Sauce.
Lobster, Potato.
Ice Cream, Oranges.
Bananas. Grapes.
Coffee.
After the banquet the company and
guests marched back to the rooms of the
Humanes, where pleasant time was
spent socially. Next they paid visit
to the Market street fire houses, where
they were well received by representa-
tives of the companies until $50, when
they marched to the depot for the
special train to Newton, which their
visitors took at 1915.
Resolute Hook & Ladder Co., No. 1,
entertained it's guest company City
of Dover Engine No. land friends at
the hall of Morris Lodge in the Chroni-
Gle Building, and in point of decoration,
elaborate dinner and real enjoyment it
was one of the greatest successes among
all the banquets. Supper was served by
ripper. Inc pretty nan was QocKeQ IN
the seasons floral and foliage trimmings
and all was in good order for the spread.
Beside each plate was handsome menu
card showing the following:
SOUP
Bisque of Clam.
RELIsHEs.
Celery. RadiShes, Gherkins.
FISH.
Salmon Trout.
Parisienne Potatoes, Hollandaise Sauce
ENTIRE.
Sweet Bread Patties Green Peas.
ROAST.
Young Turkey, Cranberry Sauce.
Boiled Onions, String Beans,
Mashed Potatoes.
Roman Punch.
SALAD.
Lobster, Chicken.
DESERT.
Cabinet Pudding, Claret Sauce.
Fruit. Nuts.
COFFEE.
With the disappearing of the course
came the speechmaking entertainment of
1. T ID IL.