Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-02-17

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Of Captain George B ylor; and the whole
South recognizes aud admits the benevolent
character, the public spirit. the untiring
energy, the great individuality and the
! philanthfophy of Charles Broadway Bouss.
| For such men as these the ancient COM
monwealfhs had public receptions and
erected triumphal arches. For such men
| as these our people at least extend tribute
Of praise on occasions like this so that their
memories may live in the minds of future
generations and teach the youths of the
country the great value of unselfish patri-
otism. heroism aud devotion to duty. and
encourage them to en- ulate their example.
An example OF ideal citizen hip. Sincerely
yours. FoRREsr w. BRows.
B. c. Washington, Esq responded to
the toast Toour ladies Of Charles Town, :"
and did so in the most handsome manner.
paying deserved tribute to woman and
claiming for her the most exalted station
in all ages Of the world.
Col. R. P. Chew. who is always elo-
quent and whom our people are ever
ready to hear, responded tor the 9 Board
of Trade of Charles Town, told of what
it had already done, and gave much en-
enlargement by more than hint of what
is now being done and what is expected
shortly to be accomplished in the way of
materially increasing the manufacturing
and business interests of the community
Col. Chew was introduced by Mr..
Moore as being progressive and enter
prising in business, as he was chivalrous
and gallant in war"
The Charles Town Fire Department
was cared for by Mr. A. D. Barr, and
right well did our fire ladies fare at the
hands of our well-known and genial
townsman, In colclusion Mr.. Barr re-
cited the following original lines
Here's 10 The CITIZENS, and coed Captain
Russ II,
The boys always ready and willing to hustle,
And they'll give any fire a mighty strong
tustle.
Here's to the Independent,
Wherever they may 90,
With uniforms Respondent.
They make pretty show.
They went to City Portsmouth
To make little spec. ($l0000)
But the people OF the south
Gave 1t TO them :. in the neck"
However, nothing dau nted,
Being cheated of the prize,
Returned where they were wanted.
With sad and weeping eyes.
Determined no more to barter
ith committees full Of fraud,
They now cry who'll have water Z"
Aud no more will go abroad.
Their motto is: we strive TO save"
And when the alarm bells call,
The boys with sturdy hearts and brave,
Hurry to Charles Rouss Hall.
They're always ready-al hours OF the
night,
Their work and their duty to do;
And with engine and tower, they're primed
for fight,
And you'll find them jolly good crew.
"Auld Lang Syne, as we give it below,
was sung by Mr.. A. D. Barr and all pres
ent. standing:
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And the days of auld lang syne?
Chorus:
For anld lang syne, my dear, we meet,
For auld lang syne;
Wen take cup of kindness yet,
For days of auld lang syne.
Our rolls have held full many name.
We there no longer find
The names of comrades whom we loved
In the days of auld lang syne.
And he to whom we reared this hall
Has crossed the border line
Since last we met to honor him
In the days of auld lang syne.
So let tear of sadness fall
Into the cup of wine
We drink tonight to those we loved
In the days of auld lang syne.
AS Good Night Capt. ]. G. Holmes.
who was roundly applauded and to whom
all honor is due for his untiring efforts to
make this occasion, if possible, eclipse
all its predecessors. spoke as follows
Ladies and Gentlemen:-It gives me
much pleasure. in behalf of the officers
and members of the Indenendent Steam