The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-12

Of the hole that they had pulled in after
them.
He said his company was always ready
TO lend hand To the Gaspee's. He de-
scrlbed the glowing future which the
company has before IL and dilated on the
possibilities of getting the New England
League muster. II can be done. he said.
Capt Alonzo Williams was next intro
duced as warrior bould' and a friend
OF the Providence Vets and he said he
was proud TO be an honorary member all
though he was only prevented from being
on the active lists by his being out Of
town I'm the old volunteer days and net
able TO be present
He spoke In an earnest vein OF the old
spirit and enthusiasm which still holds
the veteran fremen together and galvan-
ICES them Into action everytime the bell
sounds, each man responding TO the call
TO duty i'm spirit.
He said the same reason which causes
him to leave dinner and bed when he
hears the preliminary blow of the alarm
caused his mother-in-law TO run with the
Skies and that is his reply for awkward
questions and criticisms OF his boyish en-
thusiasms.
TRIBUTE TO CITY DEPARTMENT.
He paid a warm tribute to the Provi-
dence Fire Department, saying that IL is
the best there is anywhere. the best an
paratus and houses that are getting bet
ter. now that the men don't have to live
in tents.
There is only one thing. the mon have
not quite enough life. they do not seem
10 have the same epirit that animated
you veterans.
lie referred 60 the life of the y. E.
state leagues secretary and said that II
the city Of Providence which was founded
bv his ancestor Roger Williams could
10 Nnrd 20 thaN . L. a
Salem. which threw him bodily out, he
would be ready to give up everything
We can get IS engines IL they had 81
and we will get them. but the WAY TO do
that is to start in right now.
There must be committees without end
and citizens committees to cooperate. II
the Providence firemen see these Ga odd
engines manned by the old veterans ami
mated by the old-t time spirit 1t would un-
doubtedly do the permanent men much
good.
HEARD LAWYER QUINN.
Harold Shaw entertained the gather
ing with a number Of jokes and stories
that were we'll received
John Quinn, Esq. OF this city was also
speaker. and thanked the veteran fire.
men for the honor Of their invitation and
congratulated them on the attainment of
their 25th anniversary.
He challenged Capt Williams remarks
about the lack OF spirit OF the fremen to-
day. He said that the old nremen gave
heritage OF the spirit. but they had
worthy sons who were credits 10 their
sires. and there Is no record OF where the
men who wear the blue today have re-
nigged
Secretary 4. g. Winsor had prepared a
careful and comprehensive history OF the
70 years OF the compsny's existence. but
this was not read for lack OF time. but
will be given later
III was near II o'clock when the party
broke mp. but all gave full credit TO the
Following committee Of arrangements:
Ex-President John r. Spencer. chairman;
President II. +. Harrington. First Vice
president Leroy n. Whitman. Second Vice
President Chief Thomas Duffy, Third
Vice President James Bradshaw. Fourth
Vice President James McCoid, Treasurer
w l. Williams. Secretary A. c. winsor.
Ex-President s l.. Carpenter, Ex-Presi-
dent Archibald Martin. Ex-President T. s.
Eddy, Ex-Preeident James NJ. Baker. Ex-
President u. j. Cornell. Ex-President g
X Cornell. founder OF the association.
Refreshment committee: Cant. George
Hunt. First Lieutenant u. NJ. Patt. SEC
ond Lieutenant p G. Henry. William A.
Percival, James Render. James Feeney.