Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-06
in the communities from which you

in the communities from which you
come
Tribute to Firemen
Then the judge paid a high tribute
TO the firemen. saying:
The volunteer firemen of this city
have done valiant service in the saw
ing of human life and the preserva-
ton of property from destruction by
fire, and this they have done even to
the loss, in many instances, of their
own lives. You who are their guests
this day. have been equally active in
behalf of your neighbors, in a like
glorious manner and TO the same un-
selfish extent. There can be no no.
bier, no more important, no more val
liable duty than that which you have
volunteered to perform. Your several
organizations have been blessing to
the state. Your services are as pa
trtotic- and commendable as the SER
vices rendered by the soldier on the
field of battle. Not only have You
men volunteered to forget self and to
protect your fellow citizens in life and
property, but your wives, your fam
lilies. some of whom | see in this au-
dience, have been no less self-sacrific-
ing and courageous. Should you lose
your lives or receive injury in the per-
formance of the work which you do.
they would be the sufferers deprived
of your support and protection When
you think of the probable and the dis.
aStrouS consequences to them are
there any words too strong or to elo-
quent to be said in behalf of their
courage and self-sacrifice. Let me con-
tribute to the esteem in which they
should be held. Let me add to their
need of praise which they should re-
ceive."
His Fellow Firemen
Speaking of his fellow firemen of
Harrisburg, Judge Kunkel said: The
firemen of this city, whose guests you
are. are not only courageous and un-
selfish in their devotion to duty, but
they are great entertainers and their
fame as hosts is we'll known by all of
you. | speak for you a week of fes-
tivities, the memory of which you will
recall with pleasure when you return
to Your homes. While you are here
IL YOU should stray beyond the limits
of our city. the keys of which have
been handed over to you by its chief
magistrate, you will still find your
selves among friends, for the whole of
Dauphin county is open to you. Its
green fields, its blue sky. and the sun
sets of the Susquehanna with their
autumnal colours, are yours. From
the residents of Dauphin county YOU
Will receive kind attention and genu-
inc hospitality No host will be more
llDSTdif VI more dlle1IlNe TO your every
pleasure and to your every want than
those in whose behalf l have the
pleasure of extending a welcome to
you this morning. l am sure when
the time comes for YOU to part from
the friends and acquaintance you
have made while here, you will do so
with heartfelt regret finding solace
alone in the recollection of the hearty
and unstinted hospitality you receiv-
ed. and in the thought that the SER
vice in which you are engaged Is not
without sincere appreciation and hon
or among the citizens of this your
great state. In behalf of the people
of Dauphin county l bid you thrice
welcome"
Ovation For Governor
Governor John K. Tener was greet
ed with prolonged cheers and loud ap-
plause. Several times Governor Tener
made an effort 10 speak but each time
there were outbursts of applause.
When quiet was restored Governor
Tener said so much had been said in
words of welcome that there was little
for him to do and added
II find 1t not only a pleasure but a
most agreeable duty to welcome you in
behalf of the Commonwealth of Penn
sylvania. 1t is indeed an honor to
face such a magnificent objects, pur-
poses and proposals"
Governor Tener referred to his be-
ing an honorary member of the State
Association and to his membership in
the first volunteer fire department at
his home town. Charleroi. called at
tention to his effort to create the State
Marshals department, and to its sue
cess and to the hearty cooperation re-
ceived from the firemen from all over
the State.
Association Head Responds
President Kroll responded in behalf