The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-19
Winston Opens Arms and
Heart to Them.
EATON GREETS THEM
Governor Glenn Captures the Firemen
by His Fervid Address, and is
Made an Honorary Member
Amid a TumuIt of
Hnrrahs.

Especial to the News and Observer
Winston Salem n. c., July 1S.-The
eighteenth annual convention of the
North Carolina State Firemen's Asso-
citation was called to order at 1880
o'clock this morning by President
James d. McNeill, of Fayetteville. A
great ovation was given him, the
| audience standing and the band play
| ing Carolina"
| Rev. E. S. Crosland, of Cavalry Mo-
J, ravian church, offered an earnest
prayer, asking divine guidance in all
| the deliberations and works of the
| association.
Mayor Eaton delivered the address
I of greeting extended a warm well
| come on behalf of the Twin City and
| expressing the appreciation of the
| honor the firemen of the State had
| bestowed upon them by meeting with
1 in her gates The speakers paid a
! high tribute to the volunteer firemen.
A response to the address of well
| come was made by the Rev. l.. l.. Will
liams. of Elizabeth City, one of the
| most enthusiastic firemen in the
| State. His speech put the audience
in the best of humor and kept the
house in a roar of laughter until he
| concluded his address, which occu-
4
| Mr.. r. d. Douglass, of Greensboro,
| responded on behalf of the firemen
of Central Carolina. He referred to
| the associations work and expressed
| the pleasure of the visitors at the
courtesies extended by the citizens of
the Twin City.
The Governors Address,
When President MCNEIL introduced
Governor r. B. Glenn there was ap-
plause for several minutes which was
| not only cordial but earnest. At the
beginning of his speech the Governor
paid a beautiful tribute to the fire.
| men. The speaker then referred to
| his desire and purpose to mingle with
| the people of the State and study
their conditions, giving advice and en-
couragement to all that has for its
purpose the uplifting of the greatest
| State in the Union, North Carolina.
81 welcome YOU" said the speal
"to my home-for Winston-Saier
my home-and when my duties
where are terminated | ar
| back to the grandest plao0 .A.
The Governor then to- ~ HH e9t
advance in the mode T
since the early days OF -
! ing up the duties of the firemen,.
spoke in glowing terms of the self
| denial. trials and sufferingS of the
| firemen in the discharge of their
work, compared them with the men
of Gettysburg and many other battle
fields, declaring they belong to the
same class of heroes as men Whos place
their lives upon the altar of duty and
die when necessary rather than be
towards in the labor that lies before
them. Governor Glenn urged the peo-
pie to stand by the firemen; they
are men who aid the citizen in time of
need and deserve the support Of all.
fla q
Governor in behalf of the State fire.
men, and when he said he would send
special message to the next Legisla-
ture in behalf of the State Associa-
ton, the delegates arose and gave
him one of the greatest ovations ever
known in the city.
Made an Honorary Member.
In conclusion Governor Glenn paid
a loving tribute to the city of Win
| ston- Salem, and President McNeill OF
| the association President MCNEIL
| then made a touching talk, telling His
Excellency of the high esteem In
which he is held by the association,
and asking all the firemen to stand
with him and make Bob Glenn an
honorary member for life, which was
done with a hurrah.
Mayor A. H. Boyden, of Salisbury,
made a rafting good talk, creating
all sorts of laughter and enthusiasm
while he was on the floor.
The Business Session.
The business session began with the
calling of the roll, which showed
nearly all companies represented.
President McNeill then appointed
Chief Maddry, of Durham, chairman
of the Credentials Committee. The
other members of the committee are
w. c. Maupin, Salisbury; Edwards.
Burlington Yates, Wilmington:
Homer, High Point; Pickard, Chapel
Hill; Dawson, New Bern; Ledbetter.
Wilmington.
At the afternoons session Chair
man Maddry reported for the Gre
dentials Committee. There were no
contests and fifty companies were re-
ported represented.
President McNeill then stated that
each company was entitled to two
votes in the conventions; each chief
superintendent of water works and
alarm system one vote each. No
others are allowed to vote. Secretary
Won Claim reported all dues paid.
His report showed that the associa-
tons membership at present is COM
posed of sc companies from 26 towns
and cities. The receipts We're:
$3,212.94, including balance on hand
a year ago. Disbursements, $1.S26.94,
of which amount $1,544 had been
paid for relief
State Insurance Commissioner j. r.
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