The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-09
WORDS OF PRAISE
The Firemen's Bazaar
Opened BY Select
man BrandeS.
THE BRAVE LADIES.
Webster Getting Ready
to Establish Regular
Police Force.

Webster, April 8.-The bazar of the
Webster fremen opened auspiciously
in Music hall tonight, with a large at
tendance. The hall was artistically
decorated, and presented a fine appear
ance. John Stevens. Henry j. King
and Martin O'Donnell had charge Of the
work.
Here is the general committee on ar
rangements: Thomas l.. Gray, chair
man; Charles Hayman, corresponding
secretary; H. II. Stenberg, treasurer;
Henry j. King and John J. Kelley.
These names were later added e. w.
Tourtellotte, financial secretary Jas.
Hyland, Prosper Steele, James New
man. William Riley John r. Hart,
Richard Bowen, Henry Rusack, John
Stevens and P. J. Sweeney.
At $50 tonight, the members of the
department, headed by the d. l.. K.
band, paraded Main street. They pre-
scented a good appearance.
During the evening a concert was
given by that band. The worlds fair
Venetian glass blowers were on hand
with clever work Selectman Henry
Brandes made the opening address,
which was heartily received. Mr..
Brandes is an interesting speaker, and
his remarks were listened to with
pleasure. He said in substance:
In behalf of the Webster fire de-
partment, extend you all a most cor
dial and hearty welcome.
MY friends, we meet here this eve
ming under most suspicious circum-
stances. 1 come here as chosen rep
resentative of the board of selectmen
of the town of Webster to express
briefly our sincere appreciation of the
good and faithful work that has been
rendered by your department in the
past. l can voueh for the town
fathers when 1 say they have lent will
ing hands in the past and will also con-
tinue to in the future, for the success
of the department.
I'VE have always strengthened the
hand of your worthy chief whenever
he has had occasion to come before us
in behalf Of the department.
I'VE are well aware that the chief has
good discipline in all branches, and
good men, with able and faithful en-
gineers as assistants
Il fully realize that you are handi-
capped at times because the town has
not owned horses to use in your de-
partment, but l hope in the near future
that the town will provide them for
your use.
MY friends l desire to solicit your
earnest cooperation in behalf of our
fremen Of Webster, who contemplate
a muster next fall, which means labor,
time and money
Il think it is our duty as people of the
town of Webster in every way possible
to make this contemplation on their
part a financial success and l hope you
will spare no time or effort in that way
to gladden. the hearts Of our fire lads.
Il might say much more, but l know
you have not come here to listen to
lengthy remarks from me and 1 will say
the chief and engineers are true, the
boys are brave, fire cannot quench the
ardor of the Webster fire department.
In conclusion l will ask you all to do
your part, and I now declare this bazar
duly opened and you may proceed to
business"
Mr. Brandes remarks were well re-
ceived and at their expiration was
heartily applauded by the throng that
was present.
The entertainment Monday evening
will consist Of the active Turner's in
gymnastic exercises, and selections by
the Young Mems drum corps.