The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-03-02
FIREMAN'S BANQUET.


For the past thirty years Col Seely
has been the efficient head of the Fire
Department of that Borough and with
the faithful members of his company
has ever been ready and willing to re-
spond to the call for help in saving the
lives and property OF their citizens.
His men have always been prompt in
obeylng his orders and as a Slight re-
cognltion of his appreciation of their
valuable services and for the efficient
manner in which one and all perform
ed their duty he rendered this banquet.
The place selected was at Ed.
Schenck'es Restaurant, where every
thing pertaining to such an occasion
was arranged and served to perfection.
Covers were laid for sixteen and the
menu which was an elaborate one was
as follows:
Roast Turkey, Roast Chicken,
Cranberries, Lettuce,
Corn, Macaroni, Mashed Potatoes,
Brick Ice Cream,
Chocolate Cake, Ice Cream Cake,
Olives, Cherkins,
Celery, Nuts, French Cheese,
Coffee, Mint Waters,
Cigars.
AT each place was beautiful but
ton hole bouquet complete with pat
ent pin ready to fasten to the lapel of
the coat. During the serving of the
many good things music was furnish
ed by the handsome large Music box
which the Colonel brought from his
home and which proved source OF
much pleasure. The guests were ien-
dered excellent table service by Mr..
and Mrs. Schencke assisted by Mary
Britain and Hattie Merkle.
After all had partaken heartily of
the tempting viands of various kinds
which lure the taste, the guests repair
ed to the parlors where the time was
pleasantly spent until late hour.
Several short and appropriate speech
es were made and feelingly responded
to by the Colonel who bestowed we'll
mcrited praise on the members of his
company. OF the Colonel himself the
Mdepenaenf says:
Berwick would indeed feel at a
loss without the gallant Colonel. We
call upon him almost peremptorily up
on all our holiday festivities for his
generalship and direction, and al
though sometimes like the leading
character in Irving's mystical tale, he
threatens to "swear off he always re-
lents and serves US gracefully"
The Fire Company is composed OF
the following popular gentlemen: Clark
Bower, Boyd Williams, F. B. Fowler,
J. c. Tubbs, d. X. Hayman, Harry
Beishline, Harry Hayman, VIM. Roup,
Francis Roup, Wirl Sitter, A. N.
Shearer, Benz Hooker, c. w. Knelly
and H. E. Rabert. In addition to the
above c. H. Dorr, OF the Berwick
hdependent and ]. c. Rutter Jr., ol
Bloomsbury were present by invita-
tion.
Further words from me cannot ex
press more fully the high esteem ir
which the Chief-Colonel Seely-
stands among his men than is set forth
in these resolutions unanimously
adopted.
WHEREAS, Col. Seely who has fol
past thirty years been the able, genia
and efficient head of the Berwick
Hose Company, has given us a ban
quet this 22nd day of February, and
| WHEREAS, he desires thereby to ex
press his appreciation of the member
of this Company and the goodwill h,
bears us, now, therefore, be 1t unani
mously
ReSol0ed, That we, the members @
the Berwick Hose Company, do here
by extend to Col. A. ID. Seely ou
most heartfelt thanks for this banquet
Resolvea, That we do hereby ex
press our sincere appreciation of tn
sterling character, the open hearted
ness, the valuable services, the genel
. GUS hospitality and the manly char
acteristcs of Col. A. ID. Seely.
5 ResOl0ed, That we recognize in hin
a fearless and cool headed leader, a
untiring and vigilant official and loys
I and true hearted friend, ever wakeft
1 to the call of danger, ever ready t
t lend his aid in the hour of need.
= ReSokVed, That we wish for him
E long, prosperous and happy future
= and hope that the beauty OF hfe's set
, ing sun may rival in glory Its moor
i day splendor.
: ReS0IOea, That a written copy (
Il these resolutions be presented to Co
Seely and that they be printed in th
County newspapers.
t BERWICK HOSE COMPANY.
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