Reed & Barton SILVERSMITHS MAKERS OF Solid Silver Ware 37 UNION SQUARE for table use OF VARIED AND ATTRACTIVE DESIGNS New York WE MANUFACTURE SILVER PLATED WARE OF SUPERIOR QUALITY FOR HOTEL, CLUB OR HOME USE New York Iolland House, piiti? Avenue and Thirtieth Street. H. M. KINSLEY & BAUMANN. IS TW' Telephone Call, 243 Williamsburgh. WALTER W. SMOONE, Fire Apparatus, Fire Department Supplies AND BRASS FOUNDRY, 515 to 521 Kent Avenue, and 1 to 19 Rush Street, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Received Highest Awards at World's ColUn\biaq Exposition for Half-Toqe Ply Engraving ar\d Electrotypiqg. Ill ll 3 s 55 o S § 5 21 £ h *f 5f ' is^ I s'P Is f ^ s § isl^lgi^-g I « ^l^s|g|Sh^ o f ^llf b 3^?^! gal's » *'*iS?&sg! Ifs^lgl H 3 f -1 o S «s - ° c WiQ ~ ---5 paoa o-iodac-tj note en a tow a m Z £ & « o u,* e.3 y m « ■S w 1 1 111 j if lit il ll IpSllI ii life National fam •IP lllfiSlili SSiUs! !gi!JLWF Iifsfr ! new uoris. T - — - - uinc kTTXj r\ o . — j ^ VJ ^ P. s c 5 c 6 8 ■ TffTweto Hw\ Biscuit dompanij Is a corporation, the business of which is conducted on an enormous scale. It was organized in 1890, under the laws of Illinois, with a capital stock of $10,000,000. It now owns most of the profitable plants for the making of biscuits in the East. Its products are sold n every portion of the United States, and it has also an enormous export trade. Its brands are held in the highest esteem all over the world. The Company's principal plant, completed and set in full operation in 1892, is at Tenth Avenue and 15th and 16th Streets, New York. The enormous building, one of the largest of any kind in New York City, occupies the whole easterly end of the city block, bounded by the streets named, and 525 feet long, 206 feet wide and six stories high. It is arranged in the form of a hollow square, enclosing a court-yard 56 feet wide. This court-yard is intended for convenience in receiving and shipping goods, and is large enough to accommodate 80 trucks. The building contains 40 ovens of a capacity sufficient to convert 1,000 barrels of flour into biscuits of various sorts every day. The ovens, as well as all of the machinery of the establishment, are of the newest designs with the latest and best improvements. Some portions of the mechanical outfit are of special design and are not in use in other biscuit manu- factories. There are in the mixing room, 40 mixers of capacity varying from five to eight barrels of flour in a single operation, and they are so arranged' that the process of fermentation may be hastened or retarded as may be desired. In full operation, the plant gives employment to from 1,000 to 1,200 people. The offices of the com- pany occupy the entire western end of the sixth story of the building, and are larger than those of any banking house in New York. The new plant, which is the largest and most thoroughly equipped in the world, represents in its operations those formerly owned and operated by HOLMES & COUTTS, THE VANDERVEER & HOLMES BISCUIT COMPANY, JOHN D. GILMOR & CO. and ANGER BROS., of New York. HETFIELD & DUCKER, of Brooklyn. The Company also operates in New York the Plants formerly controlled by E. J. LARRABEE & CO. and BRINCKERHOFF & CO. While the Manufacturing and Tade Interests of the NEW YORK BISCUIT COMPANY naturally centre in this city, it also owns and operates large plants in various other cities. The one next in size to the New York establishment is located in Cambridgeport. Mass., and was formerly controlled by the F. A Kennedy Company. It contains 16 ovens. It supplies the goods sold in New England States, and is the onlv very large establishment of the sort in that territory. The third largest plant owned by the Company is located at Chicago. It contains 10 ovens and its product is distributed through the Northwest, South and Southwest. Another large plant is that formerly operated by Sears & Co., in Grand Rapids, Mich. ; and still another, that formerly owned by The Wilson Biscuit Co., of Philadelphia. Besides these large establsh- ments, The New York Biscuit Company also operates the Bent & Co. plant at Milton, Mass., the product of which is the famous hand-made water cracker; a plant at Newburyport, Mass., which produces Pearson's creams and fine pilot breads ; and also establishments in Newark, N. J., and Hartford and New Haven, Conn. Henry Itindenmeyr & Sons, P APE R W A REHOUSES, No. 31. 33, 35 and 37 East Houston St., Pack Building, NEW YORK. DOWNTOWN SALESROOM : Corner William and Spruce Sts., Ledger Building. Abb K'NDS OF PAPER JVIADE TO ORDER. JOURNAL of PROCEEDINGS of thf 7 th ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL ORDER OF AMERICAN FIREMEN Gorr^plinpeipts of t^e WESTMINSTER HOTEL, J rVii^g Y lace ai^o 16tl? Street, ]7eW Y or k G i t v| . NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL, ORDER AMERICAN FIREMEN. Organized October u, i88j. On October n, 1887, a Council of New York State Firemen, who were at that time members of the National Council Order of American Firemen, was called at Horseheads, Chemung County. Fifty Delegates, representing as many departments throughout the State, responded to the call. OBJECTS, AIMS AND PURPOSES OF NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL. 1. Organization for the general good of its members, fraternally, socially and beneficially. 2. The consolidating for mutual interests. 3. The securing from the town, the county and the State recognition for a great body of earnest men devoted to a noble cause. 4. The procuring of the passage of proper laws and their enforcement for the protection of firemen throughout the State. 5. To secure aid for its members in case of injury, sickness, per- secution or distress. 6. To provide a burial and endowment fund by which the widows and orphans of deceased members of said fund may be benefited. 7. To establish a perpetual bureau for relief and a tribunal of justice to which the humblest fireman as well as the most distinguished officer may appeal for aid, protection and encouragement. hicorporatcd June 21, iSSp. The meeting of the firemen at Horseheads resulted in the formation of New York State Council, Order American Firemen, which was a sub- ordinate branch of the National Council. The following officers were elected : President, Hugh Bonner, of No. 73 ; Vice-President, William H. Rundle, of No. 16; Secretary, M. H. Brown, of No. 29; Treasurer, Hon. L,. J. Fitzgerald, of No. 95 ; Warden, C. A. Halsted, of No. 78 ; Historian, C. H. Sliney, of No. 91 ; Directors: E. C. Murphy, of No. 51, three years ; Mark Reardon, of No. 28, two years ; D. T. Turner, of No. 29, two years ; J. Browne, Jr., of No. 66, one year ; Otis S. Beach, of No. 18, one year. A constitution and by-laws for the government of New York State Council were adopted, and the Council adjoined to meet at Waverly on June 26, 1888. Like many other new organizations, New York State Council made some mistakes, especially in the selection of some of its officers. Troubles arose in the National and State Councils, and when the State Council met at Waverly on June 26, 1888, there was but one State officer present — the Historian, Charles H. Sliney. However, there was a fair attendance of delegates, especially from the Eastern part of the State, who were given a royal welcome by the firemen and citizens of Waverly. The meeting of the State Council in Waverly resulted in the retirement of a number of delinquent officers. William C. Lawson, of No. 122, was chosen Chair- EIMER & AMEND, WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS, IMPORTERS OF Drugs, Gherr^icals AND Ghemical Apparatus, 205 TO 21 1 THIRD AVENUE. Corner 18th Street. NEW YORK. JOSEPH M- CRf^flHER LIQUORS. / , N. W. CORNER 14TH STREET AND 6th AVENUE, NEW VOW K . STEIN WAY &> SONS BEG TO ANNOUNCE THAT HIS MAJESTY EMPEROR WILLIAM II. OF GERMANY to ai the P.v | nt <1al.-.l lime i tilt. I s '. ', lias d.'i-neil t.) appoint Hie piai WILLIAM STEIN WAY, the head of the house of Ste New York, Piano Manufacturer to ROYAL COURT OF PRUSSIA. Steinway- " ,cnts of P'a»o Manufacturers to I HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN OF ENGLAND vC'' .77? AND THKIR ROYAI. HIGHNKSSES The PRI NCE and P RINCESS OF WALES. # Illustrated Catalogues inailed free on application. STEIN WAY &c SOKS, WAREROOMS, STEINWAY HALL, T07-JII East 14th Street, New York. man in the absence of President Bonner, and the following new officers were elected : Vice-President, E. J. Park, of No. 127 ; Secretary, Charles H. Sliney, of No. 91 ; Treasurer, Daniel Bradley, of No. 73; Warden, J. Browne, Jr., of No. 66 ; Historian, A. H. F. Bauer, of No. 58. The newly elected Directors were W. C. Lawson, of No. 122, one year ; and J. L. Nixon, of No. 29, one year. The firemen and citizens of Waverly generally united in their efforts to give the delegates to the State Council a royal welcome. The ladies of Waverly gave a grand banquet and musical entertainment, and the firemen of Waverly and vicinity gave a torchlight parade and a serenade concert by the famous R. A. Packer Band. This unanimous demonstration had a splendid effect, and the delegates who came to Waverly greatly discouraged returned to their homes feeling that the future success of the O. A. F. was an assured fact. Secretary Sliney immediately after the Waverly meeting went to work with a will and determination to redeem the O. A. F. The financial condition of the State Council at this time was in a very bad shape, but at the end of the first year the Council was redeemed from debt and had one hundred dollars to their credit. Interest in the Order throughout the State was renewed and several new Councils were formed. One at Port Jervis, where the Third Annual Convention was held. At this meeting President Bonner declined the nomination for the presidency on account of his duties as Chief of the New York Fire Department. On this occasion the members of Hugh Bonner Council presented their Chief and President with a magnificent gold watch and chain. William C. Dawson, of C. M. Leonard Council, Newburgh, was elected as succ.ssor to President Bonner. J. Browne, Jr., of Jamaica Council, was chosen Vice-President. At the Port Jervis Convention the Secretary in his annual report recommended the withdrawal of New York State Council from the National Council, and New York State Council did withdraw. They were paying an annual per capita of twenty-five cents, which amounted to several hundred dollars in the aggregate, from which they derived no benefit, and they decided to keep this money in their own treasury for the benefit of their own members. On June 21, 1889, New York State Council was incorporated with the following Board of Officers : Hugh Bonner, New York ; E. J. Park, Elmira ; C. H. Sliney, Waverly ; Daniel Bradley, New York ; Mark Reardon, Brooklyn ; A. H. F. Bauer, Brooklyn ; E. C. Murphy, Brooklyn ; J. Browne, Jr., Jamaica; W. C. Dawson, Newburgh; J. D. Nixon, Horseheads ; D. T. Turner, Penn Yan. New charters were issued to each Local Council in the State, be- ginning with number one, in the order of their respective ages. The Burial and Endowment Fund was also established. Membership in the B. and E. Fund was optional. The cost of joining the B. and E. Fund was one dollar and twenty-five cents, which included one advance assess- ment, and on the death of a member an assessment of twenty-five cents was levied upon each member of the B. and E. Fund. The fourth annual convention of New York State Council was held at Flushing, on July 14, 15 and 16, 1890. The Secretary's report showed that the Order was in the most prosperous condition numerically. It also showed a growing interest in the O. A. F. throughout the State and that there were State Councils recently established in Arkansas, California and Oregon. All the State officers whose terms had expired were re-elected at Flushing. Flushing Council, No. 6, gave the delegates a royal welcome and they were splendidly entertained by the firemen and citizens generally. The clam bake and picnic at College Point was a memorable event in the history of the O. A. F., and will never be forgotten by those who were fortunate enough to enjoy the hospitality of Flushing Council. At the Flushing Convention an elegant silk banner was awarded to Hugh Bonner Council, No. 3, by the State Council for having secured the largest number of new members during the past year. No. 10 Worth Street. The Fifth Annual Council was held in Clarendon Hall, New York City, on July 14, 15 and 16, 1891. At this Convention there was one very important amendment to the constitution and by-laws, which compelled every new member to join the Burial and Endowment Fund. This was a move in the right direction, and the result has been most gratifying to all members. The cost of joining and maintaining the Burial and Endowment Fund is much less and its benefits far greater than in any other benevolent institution in the State of New York ; and as membership is limited to the O. A. F., every member feels a deep interest in its success. At the New York meeting President William C. Lawson was unable to be present owing to serious and fatal illness. A perusal of the proceedings published herewith will prove very interesting to every fireman, especially the members of the O. A. F. The grand reception and entertainment given by Hugh Bonner Council was such as could only be provided in New York City, and included an evening at the Broadway Theatre, a grand banquet on the second evening, a visit to the Statue of Liberty on Bedloe's Island, an exhibition by the Life-Saving Corps at headquarters, an exhibition of the fire boat New Yorker, a drive through Central and Riverside Parks, a visit to the tomb of Gen. Grant, and finally a dinner to the State delegates. President William C. Lawson died at his home in Newburgh on July 29, 1 89 1. Nearly all the State officers were present at his funeral. Mr. Lawson had worked long and faithfully for the O. A. F. His loss was deeply regretted and his memory will be ever revered among its members. The Vice-President succeeded Mr. Lawson as President of New York State Council, and the present Board of Officers and Directors are as follows : Past President, Hugh Bonner, of No. 3 ; President, J. Browne, Jr., of No. 2; Vice-President, Lewis M. Smith, of No. 7; Secretary, Charles H. Sliney, of No. 4 ; Treasurer, Daniel Bradley, of No. 3 ; Warden, W. E. Churchill, of Mohawk ; Historian, ; Directors : John F. Rogers, of No. 6 ; L. W. Clark, of No. 1 ; C. W. Jones of No. 4 ; C. H. Truax, of No. 8. The Order American Firemen is growing stronger and more popular every day. New Local Councils are constantly springing up. The Burial and Endowment Fund is also prospering. Interest in the O. A. F. is not confined to New York State alone. The firemen of other States have noted its steady progress during the past five years ; and there is no doubt that a convention, composed of representatives from at least ten States, will be held within the next twelve months. The objects, aims and purposes for which the O. A. F. was formed have been carried out to the letter. Several important bills and enactments for the benefit of New York State firemen originated with New York State Council. In this brief sketch many important minor details have been omitted ; but enough has been written to show what the O. A. F. is. Our motto "True to Friendship— Faithful to Duty," has been strictly observed; consequently the O. A. F. is to-day one of the permanent and solid institutions of the State of New York and of the United States, to which every fireman in the land is welcome. Waverly, N. Y., February 15, 1892. POWELL. SMITH & CO, Sole Manufacturers of the following Standard Cigars : \ SMOKETTES, ----- iooinabox, P. S. & Co., CONCHA, - 50 " " PERFECTOS, 50 " " INVINC1BLES, 25 " " all our Cigars are either banded or Branded, which identifies them to consumers, and are war- g ( RANTED FREE FROM ANY ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR Nos. 1228-1232 SECOND AVENUE, NEW YORK. $ 4.50 per 100 7.50 " 100 8.50 " 100 11.00 " 100 FOR SALE BY FIRST-CLASS RETAILERS GENERALLY. EAGLE STANDARD PENCILS. HAVE NO EQUAL MADE IN EIGHT DEGREES. EAGLE DRAUGHTING PENCILS, No. 314. Contains a Deep Black Lead. - - - Smoothest Pencil Made. EAGLE STEEL PENS. Made Entirely in New York, by a New. Original and Improved Method. Ask your Stationer for EAGLE and accept no other. EHCLE PENCIL CO. 73 Franklin Street, New York. This material is pronounced the finest and handsomest relief interior decoration ever placed before the public. It fills the wants of the wealthy in its adaptation for beautiful ornamentation, and in its original and subdued forms, it is essentially as good for purchasers of moderate means, having actual economy in its use. The panel shown here represents a Frieze in Lincrusta-Walton. L,incrusta-Walton has been awarded the First Prize at the Columbian Exhibition, and the strongest commendation for its superiority and excellence. F=R. BECK St CO., BEANCH NATIONAL "WAr/n, PA.P»E3R CO., MANUFACTURERS, 29th Street and yth Avenue, NEW YORK. JESSE BROWNE, Jr. JUNIOR PAST PRESIDENT. DAVIDSON SONS MARBLE CO MILL AND FACTORY: 250 to 262 1 1 th Ave. 558 and 560 West 27th St. 557 West 26th St. OFFICE : Cor. 11th Ave. and 27th St. NEW YORK CITY T. A. MclNTYRE, President. j. c . WATSON, Sec'y and Tres. The J. G. WATSON CO. Elevator and Mill, Telephone Call, "384 HARLEM." GRAIN. FEED. HAY AND STRAW AT WHOLESALE. 135th Street and Harlem River, HEAD OF 4TH AVENUE, New York. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF JESSE BROWNE, JR. JESSE BROWNE, JR., was born in the City of New York in 1837 ; was educated at the Mount Washington Collegiate Institute of that city, and resided for twenty years in the Ninth Ward. After graduating he studied for and practiced as an architect until 1864, when he removed to Queens County, Long Island. In 1883 he took up his residence in Jamaica, L. I., and shortly afterwards joined Atlantic Hook and Ladder Company, No. 1, of that village— one of the oldest fire organizations in the State, having been formed by an Act of the Legislature in 1797. At present he is an active member and Vice-President of that company. He has always been an active worker in all things pertaining to the welfare of firemen and fire affairs. For the past six years he has been a member of, and present at the Conventions of the Firemen's Association of the State of New York. Mr. Browne was one of the first to join the O. A. F. , and was an incorporator of the New York State Council. Since joining the Order of American Firemen he has filled the following positions : Delegate to the National Convention in 1887 and 1888 ; appointed Deputy National Secretary in 1888 ; elected National Director in 1888 ; Secretary of Jamaica Council, No. 2, in 1887 and 1888; Delegate to New York State Convention, and elected State Director at Horseheads in 1887 ; elected State Warden at Waverly in 1888 ; elected Vice-President of the State Council at Port Jervis in 1889, at Flushing, in 1890, and at New York in 1891. On the death of President W. C. Lawson, he became President of the New York State Council, August, 1891. Declining a re- election at Islip, he became a Past President in 1893, and with Chief Hugh Bonner of New York City, was made a life member of the Association. OUTSIDE VIEW OF FACTORY. D. H. ROBERTS, Manufacturer and Wholesale Dealer in AMERICAN WINDOW GLASS, MANUFACTURED BY NATURAL GAS. 159 and 161 SOUTH FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK Depot for the Famous CHAMBERS AND McKEE GLASS CO S GLASS. INSIDE VIEW OF FACTORY. ALSO WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN Cider and Vinegar. MANUFACTURER OF Ginger Ale, Sarsaparilla, Soda and all kinds cf Mineral Waters. Office and Works = 424 and 426 EAST 62d STREET, NEW YORK. JOHN F. ROGERS, PRESIDENT. Goods for Men and Boys. THE CHOICEST STYLES IN Neckwear, Hosiery, Collars and Cuffs, Dress Shirts, Night Shirts, Bicycle Shirts and Hose, Driving Jackets, Bath Gowns, Bathing Suits, Mackintoshes GARMENTS TO MEASURE. FIT ASSURED. James McCreery&Co. Broadway and lltli Street, NEW YORK CITY. FLEISCHMANN'S VEGETABLE YE ACT COMPRESSED I t AO I HAS NO EQUAL BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF JOHN F. ROGERS, PRESIDENT. JOHN F. ROGERS was born in the village of Flushing, Queens County, New York, December, 1855; attended the village school until twelve years of age, and served a regular apprenticeship at the plumbing trade. At the age of eighteen years he became a member of Rescue Hook and Ladder Company, No. 1, of the Flushing Fire Depart- ment, and served two terms as Secretary, and is still a member of that company. In February, 1886, he started in business for himself as plumber, stearnfitter, etc., and has proven himself to be one of the best in his town, and has since opened one of the finest stores in his line to be found in Queens County. His career as a business man has has been very successful. In April, 1887, he was elected to the office of Overseer of the Poor, and in 1889 was re-elected. He made many friends by his strict attention to his duties and his kind care for the unfortunates under his charge. He was one of the first in Flushing to join the Order of American Firemen, and took an active part in organizing Flushing Council, No. 6, and was elected Treasurer of the Council in 1888, serving two one-year terms. In 1889 he was elected a Director of State Council for one year. In 1890 he was again elected Director of the State Council, but for three years, and in 1893 was elected President of the State Council. In 1 89 1 he was elected President of Flushing Council, No. 6, and in 1892 he was again chosen President by acclamation. In April, 1891, he was elected Receiver of Taxes of the town of Flushing, and is now filling that position with credit both to himself and to the people. Brother Rogers is a quiet, unassuming business man of the strictest integrity, but very decided in his opinion. He is very popular in his native village, and Flushing Council, No. 6, thinks there is none in the Order better than he, as he has often proved to their satisfaction. Robert Dey. WlLXIAM SOMERVIU.K. DEY & SOMERVILLE, Carpenters and Builders, 210 East 123d Street, New York. MERCANTILE BUILDING A SPECIALTY Telephone, 683 Harlem. FliANDRA(J & GO- CARRIAGE BUILDERS. 372, 374 and 376 BROOjVIE ST., NEW YORK. DANIEL BRADLEY, VICE-PRESIDENT. 'COMPLIMENTS, THE MOHORN i^ON wop^s. AiiCOHOUC lr\ Champo^r\e. Bottle^ Vifsl del Pommel UVferr^erxted fcpple ju.ce- "Mop-Tonic Ale Er%a1.sK Breu/ed Equinox Spring Water Best of tillable Waters Bottled u/ikK N&tural Ga S at tKe .Spi-'>r\£ Mt Equirxox Mar\cKes'e' Vt Equinox GingerG-iampagnc ^vjpenor to »r\y Imported Girxo^er- Ale, GENESEE FRUIT COMPANY WON 3>a«E HOTEL EUROPEAN PLHN, Union Square and 15th Street, NEW YORK. J. H. FIFE, Manager. Ymut TOBACCO. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF DANIEL BRADLEY, VICE-PRESIDENT. FVANIEL BRADLEY, Vice-President New York State Council, A/ Order American Firemen, was born in Philadelphia, Pa., March 14, 1835; joined the New York Volunteer Fire Department in 1856; became a member of Niagara Hose Company, No. 2 ; was elected Assistant Foreman of that Company in 1863, 1864 and 1865 ; joined the present department March 1, 1866 ; promoted to Assistant Foreman March 1, 1873; promoted to Foreman April 3, 1878. He is a member of the New York Volunteer Firemen's Association, the Veteran Fire- men's Association, of twenty years active service F. D. C. of N. Y., and President of Hugh Bonner Council, No. 3, Order American Firemen for four years. This is the largest council in the State, having a mem- bership of over 900. Mr. Bradley is also a prominent and worthy member of the Masonic fraternity. He is Past Master of Puritan Lodge, No. 339, New York ; Past High Priest of Palestine Chapter, No. 255, R. A. M., and is Sir Knight of Morton Commandery, No. 4, New York City. Mr. Bradley is a man of sterling worth, and is respected by all who know him. He is one of the most popular members of the Order American Firemen, and has been elected State Treasurer annually since 1889 to 1893, and elected Vice-President at the last State Convention in 1893. COMPLIMENTS OF THE Hotel Bartholdi, BROADWAY AND 23d STREET, NEW YORK. MADISON SQUARE. P. J. WHITE. 4* OUR FIR6M6N^ Should all keep a supply of POND'S EXTRACT. Nothing in the World is Better for WOUNDS, BU$KS, BfiUlSES, CUTS, And CONTUSIONS OF ALL KINDS. SEIST3D FOE PAMPHLET. SENT FREE. POND'S EXTRACT CO. 76 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK. CHARLES H. SLINEY. SECRETARY. Chas. Jacobs I Co., Las Palmas Cigar Factory, 226-228 E. 63d St., NEW YORK. "CLEAR HAVANA COODS A SPECIALTY." Insurance that Insures. A Life Insurance Policy absolutely without Restrictions ; A Policy with but One Condition, namely, the payment of premiums ; A Policy with a Month's Grace in premium payments and paid in full in case of death during the month of grace, less only the overdue premium with interest ; A Policy providing for Re-instatement within six months after lapse, if the insured is in good health ; A Policy automatically non-forfeiting after three annual premiums have been paid, either extended insurance or a paid-up policy being granted, the first without request, the second on request within six months ; A Policy with Privilege of Cash Loans at 5 per cent, interest after the Policy has been in force five full years ; A Policy with Six Options in settlement at the end of 10, 15 or 20 years ; A Policy Incontestable from any Cause One Year after issue ; — THAT'S THE "ACCUMULATION POLICY" OF THE NEW-YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, JOHN A. McCALL, President, 346 and 348 Broadway, New York. Agents of Integrity and Ability wanted everywhere. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF CHARLES H. SLINEY. I HARLES H. SLINEY, Secretary of the New York State Council, ^ — Order American Firemen, was born in Waverly, in October, 1852. He is a descendant of one of the pioneer families of the State of New York and notably of Tioga County, a family noted for hospitality, philanthropy and charity, especially to the poor. Mr. Sliney attended school at the " Old Buck School," now known as the " West End School," and afterwards was a pupil of the famous Waverly Institute, under the late A. J. Eang. Mr. Sliney began his career as a fireman as torch boy in old Neptune Engine Company, No. 1, of Waverly, of which "Uncle Joe" Hallet was foreman. In June, 1876, Mr. Sliney became a charter member of Waverly Hook and Ladder Company, No. 2, and served seven years as an active member. He held every office in the gift of the Company, and was for several years a member of the Executive Committee of the Volunteer Firemen's Association of New York State, and one of its most popular members. In 1887 he was a delegate and charter member of New York State Council, Order American Firemen, and was elected Historian. In 1888 he was elected Secretary of the Order, and although the Order American Firemen was at that time in a very precarious con- dition, and its future prospect looked exceedingly gloomy, he entered into his work heart and soul, and once more demonstrated his great executive ability by freeing the Order from debt, largely increasing its membership and leaving a handsome balance in the treasury at the end of his first year as Secretary. Mr. Sliney has done a great deal of excellent work for the press. He is a most versatile writer and litterateur, with fine poetic taste. His poem "The Eternal Reunion," written on the death of General McClellan, and read at the memorial services, attracted universal attention and unstinted praise. Among the complimentary notices, he received an autograph letter from Mrs. Ellen McClellan, wife of General McClellan. Mr. Sliney is a leader in all charitable works in his own home, and although by no means wealthy, he was never known to refuse his aid in any deserving cause. The Order American Firemen of New York State owe their remarkable progress and success to their Secretary's untiring efforts, and there is no man in the Order who is more highly regarded in every respect as a man and official. Mr. Sliney still holds the office of Secretary. GOLD SILVER Spoons, Forks, Knives, Bearing Trade Mark Etc., " 1847 Rogers Bros." Illustrations of Latest Designs sent on application. PUNCH SET. MANUFACTURED BY THE MERIDEN BRITANNIA COMPANY Firemen's Trumpets, Prize Cups, Tea Ware, Chafing Dishes, Tea Kettles, Mirrors, Brushes, Pitcher Sets, Smokers' Articles, Whisks, Etc., of artistic design and unsurpassed variety. UNION SQUARE, . 46 EAST 14th STREET. Removal to Madison Square, West (208 Fifth Avenue), on completion of their new building. HENRY M. LEONARD, TRE AST T R ER . The Most Popular ARTICLES OF THEIR KIND. FOR *4 H A N D >* AND MACHINE SEWING Claris O. N. T. Crochet Cotton, ON BALLS. Mil ward's Helix Needles, Marshall's Linen Thread. FOR SALE EYEI^YWHE^E. 400 BROKDWHY, CHAS. C. CLAUSE N, Maltster, Avenue A, 7 1st and J2d Streets, NEW YORK. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF HENRY M. LEONARD, TREASURER. vf TENRY M. LEONARD is the oldest living child of the late Honorable 1\_ Chauncey M. Leonard, Ex-Mayor of the City of Newburgh, and Ex-Chief Engineer of the Newburgh, N. Y., Fire Department, and in many ways he resembles his deceased father. He was born on the eleventh day of December, 1852, on North Water Street, in the village, now the City, of Newburgh, N. Y. He received his education at the public schools, and when sixteen years of age he entered the paint and oil store of what was then Ward, Leonard & Co., as errand boy, and remained with the same firm through all its changes until 1890, when he retired to take the office of City Collector, to which he had been elected by the large majority of 1,175- He inherited from his father the love of the fireman, and in 1873 became a member of Ringgold Hose Company, No. 1 , and has been an active member ever since. In 1884 he was elected to the office of Assist- ant Chief Engineer for three years. He has been Treasurer (since its organization in 1887), of the C. M. Leonard Council, of the Order of American Firemen, and was one of its charter members. He is also Secretary of the Newburgh District Telephone Company. In 1889 he attended the New York State Council of the O. A. F., held at Port Jervis, as a delegate, and in 1893 he attended the New York State Council of the O. A. F., held at Islip, L- L, and was elected unanimously as State Treasurer. Mr. Leonard is a sober, industrious, honest and upright citizen, and has the respect of the entire city in which he resides. TATTERSALLS, of new York, Limited (Agents, Messrs. Tattersall, London, England), 7th AVENUE AJlD 55th STREET, HEW YORK; CITY, CONDUCT PUBLIC AUCTION SALES Of Worses in Training, Stallions, Brood ]VIates arpd Yearlings, THOROUGHBREDS flp TROTTERS, AS WLLL AS BREEDING STOCK OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS, At RACE TRACKS AND BREEDING FARMS anywhere throughout America and Canada, At TATTERSALLS' SALE REPOSITORY, 7th Avenue and 55th Street, New York, And at TATTERSALLS' BRANCH ESTABLISHMENTS at Lexington, Ky., and Cleveland, 0. ST6GK BOtiGHT ANB SOLD 0N COMMISSION ONLY. WILLIAM EASTON, Managing Director and Auctioneer, TATTERSALLS, of New York, Limited, 7th avenue and 55th street, new york. WILLIAM E. CHURCHILL, WARDEN. SAM L G. FRENCH, Coal * Merchant, ONE BROMDlfliHY, Room 131 Washington Building, NEW YORK. Importer of ENGLISH CANNEL COAL, For the Use of Steam Fire Engines a Specialty. Quotations given *o any Point reached by Rail. ADAMS H OUSE. N 300 Light Rooms, 50 Cents per Day and Upwards. TWO LARGE RESTAURANTS. POPULAR PRICES. Tenth Avenue, 2 Blocks South of 14th Street, JOHN GLASS, Jr., Manager. NEW YORK. Belt L,ine Cars pass the Hotel, making it very accessible to all Ferries, Steamships, Railroad Depots and Steamboats. TELEPHONE CALL, No. 15, 18th STREET. Lumber, Packing Boxes, Mouldings. DUNBAR BOX AND LUMBER CO., 2B2 ELEVENTH AVENUE, CORNER 28TH STREET, NEW YORK. Ghemieal Rational Bank of fleoi York, No. 270 Broadway. Capital, $300,000. Surplus and Undivided Profits, = $7,200,000. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF WILLIAM ELDERFIELD CHURCHILL. all firemen are engaged in the same good work ; are for the public / V good performing the same labors and braving the same dangers, they have a community of interest, and for one another a warmth of personal friendship, and with one another a sympathy greater than is usual among those who have never known one another. Therefore those into whose hands this work will come, will be glad to know something of the life of its author, and of how he acquired his fitness for this work that makes his fitness manifest. William Elderfield Churchill was born in Dorsetshire, England, January 28, 1850. He is a lineal descendent of Sir Charles Churchill, the poet, and is a blood relation of Lord Randolph Churchill, now prominent in the British Government. Mr. Churchill landed upon our shores December 29, 1868. He was naturalized January 29, 1874. But though he has been a citizen of the United States for only fifteen years, everyone who is acquainted with him knows that he is as thorough-going an American as if his ancestor had come over in 1492. Mr. Churchill's life has been devoted chiefly to journalism. He has been connected in various relations (oftenest as editor and proprietor) with the following weekly papers : The Cherry Valley Gazette, the Sharon Springs Gazette, the Avoca Advance, the St. Johnsville Times, the Clyde Democrat, the Auburn Herald, and is at present (1889) editor and pro- prietor of the Mohawk hidependent, of Mohawk, Herkimer County, New York. Mr. Churchill has long been specially interested in the volunteer fireman and in his work. He commenced his career as a fireman in 1872 by organizing the Excelsior Fire Company, No. 1 , of Cherry Valley, New York, this Company having the peculiarly appropriate motto of " Pro bono publico." Mr. Churchill was its first Secretary and its only Secretary as long as he remained in Cherry Valley. The writer of this sketch was a citizen of St. Johnsville, New York, when Mr. Churchill came to that place. Here he infused new life into the fire service of the village, secured the organization of Protection Hook and Ladder Cempany, No. 3, and was Secretary of that Company till (owing to his efforts) the village authorities organized the Fire Depart- ment of the Corporation, and made him Department Secretary and Treasurer. At Kingston, N. Y., in 1883, the Firemen's Association, State of New York, elected him one of its Vice-Presidents for the year of 1883-4. At Troy, in 1887, the Association made him a life member. At Cortland, in 1888, he was unanimously elected Statistician for 1888-9. Mr. Churchill is an enthusiastic fireman, and his interest in firemen and the fire service, not to say also his journalistic career, have con- tributed to cause his fitness to originate this ritual, a fitness which was recognized by the Association when, in 1887, it appointed him to perform this labor, and a fitness that (the friend who writes this may be permitted to say) is evident on every page of the work that its author now gives to the public. ALEXANDER DUMAS. HISTORIAN. POTTIER, STYMUS & CO. Successors to the Pottier & Stymus Mfg. Co. Upholstery, Furniture and Decorations, WOOD + WORK, 375 and. 377 Lexington Avenue, Corner 41ST Street, New York. ESTABLISHED 1850. Supplies for Hotels, Shipping, Restaurants and Cafes a Specialty. JOHN BOHNET, ButeheF and Provision Dealer, COR. CATHERINE AND MADISON STS., Branch of 188 and 190 Monroe Street, NEW YORK. Telephone Call, 866 Spring. EUROPEAN PLAN, 48 to 52 East 11th. Street, BET. BROADWAY AND UNIVERSITY PLACE, W. D. RYDER, Proprietor. NEW YORK. Single Rooms, $1.00 per Day, and Upwards. Double Rooms, $2.00 per Day, and Upwards. Rooms with Bath, from $3.00 to $5.00. thos. r. a. hall. WILLIAM H. HALL. WILLIAM HALL'S SONS, Xumber Stealers And Wholsale Manufacturers of SrtSHES, BLINDS AND DOORS. HKRDMOOD DOORS, MOULDINGS, GENBRKL HOUSB TRIiW. FOOT OF 106th STREET, EAST RIVER, Elevated Station, 3d Ave., 106th St. «lml, NEW YORK. Car Wheels, Car Castings, Railroad Track Castings. NATIONAL IMoganu and Cellar Co. MAHOGANY AND IMPORTED CABINET WOODS IN LUMBER and VENEERS. Foot East ioth and nth Streets. CHARLES W. JONES, DIRECTOR. The BUCKINGHAM HOTEL, Fifth Avenue and 50th Street, NEW YORK. EUROPEAN PLAN. Centrally Located in the most Fashionable Part of the City. I l: I I I I IIIIIIIIIIIIIW WETHERBEE & FULLER, Proprs. KEEP THE HOUSE WARM BY USING ROEBUCK'S WEATHER STRIPS AROUND YOUR DOORS AND WINDOWS. Excludes Cold, Wind, Rain, Snow and Dust. S. ROEBUCK, 172 Fulton St., New YorK. T. A. RAYMOND, President and Treasurer. ADOLPH DOBKE, Secretary. FABRIC FIRE HOSE Co., MANUFACTURERS OF FIRE & MILL HOSE, 13 and 15 PARK ROW, — NEW YORK. FIFTH ^A_A7" T£3 IN" ~TT T±] HOTEL, MADISON SQUARE, NEW YORK. The largest, best appointed, and most liberally managed Hotel in the city, zvilh the most central and delightful location. HITCHCOCK, DAELIISTG Sc CO. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF CHARLES W. JONES. I HARLES W. JONES, Director New York State Council, and also one of the Directors of J. E. Hallet Council, No. 4, of Waverly, joined Waverly Hook and Ladder Company, May 5, 1879, and was elected Recording Secretary at the same meeting, and held this position until 1886, when he was elected foreman. He was elected Chief of the Waverly Fire Department in 1887. In 1888 he was elected Treasurer of the Waverly Hook and Ladder Company. He was re-elected Foreman of the same company in 1889, and still holds the same office. Mr. Jones holds a responsible position in the office of the Cayuta Wheel and Foundry Company. He is one of Waverly's representative firemen, and takes a lively interest in everything pertaining to fire matters. 115®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®$! Hotels may change greatly in otic year's time ; in two years tlicy are C$) often completely transformed. Every traveler recognizes this fact. The Grand Union Hotel 3 Fourth Ave., 41st and 42c! Sts. opposite Grand Central Depot, has been steadily improved during the last decade until it stands to- day as the. leading family and tourist hotel of moderate cost in the city of New- York.'**~*>~<*K~*~*~>* Elevated R. R. and horse cars to all parts of the city. Central location — right in the centre of the theatre and shopping district. Baggage to and from 42d St. depot free. Every attention to comfort. Rooms $1.00 per day and upwards. FORD & COMPANY, Proprietors. Neurapv ■> - f // ' Should bein every rFbodys hands. It is a never failing instantaneous remedy by external application for Sick i Nervous headaelje Neuralgia Jootkacke Sc. Laura Jean Libbey's Novels The public is cautioned to see if the name of Laura Jean Libbey is on and title page, as no book alleged to be written by Miss Libbey is genuine name of Laura Jean Libbey is affixed as author. Order one of each of the following Books By La-ara Jean LitiTDey = THE ALPHABET OF LOVE A MASTER WORKMAN'S OATH FLIRTATIONS OF A BEAUTY WILLFUL GAYNELL PRETTY FREDA'S LOVERS THE CRIME OF HALLOWE'EN LITTLE LEAFY LITTLE RUBY'S RIVAL LOVERS ONLY A MECHANIC'S DAUGHTER DAISY GORDON'S FOLLY LYNDALL'S TEMPTATION THE BEAUTIFUL COQUETTE DORA MILLER ... .... both cover unless the 25c. 25c. 25c. 25c. 25c. 25c. 25c. 25c. 25c. 25c. 25c. 25c. 25c. er printed. for sale aL an nnvs siauus. jri ice ^ cciils cai.ii. Munro's Publishing House, 24 and 26 Vandewater St., N. Y. Compliments of a Friend. FLINT'S FINE FURNITURE. Who would pay 50 per cent, more for a thing than the same or an equally good article could be procured for ? Yet this is continually being done by persons wanting furniture, from lack of knowledge as to who manufacture and who do not. Ten to Fifty per cent, is the difference between the Maker's Price and the Retailer's Price. As manufacturers we offer our goods at this saving. Plain furniture, medium-cost furniture and the most elegant that can be made. Be sure to investigate before ordering. " BUY OF THE MAKER:' GEO. C. FLINT CO., Furniture Makers. Stores : 104, 106, 108 WEST 14th ST. Hanufactory : 154, 156 WEST 19th ST. BRYANT PARK HOTEL, AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN PLANS, Corner Sixth Avenue and 38th Street, J. H. MOTT, PROPR. NEW YORK. Rooms with Board, $1.50 to $2.00 per day. Single Rooms, 50 and 75 cents. Family Rooms, jjti.oo and $2.00 per day. THE WEBER UPRIGHT AND GRAND PIANOS ABSOLUTELY THE BEST. Warerooms : 108 Fifth Avenue, Corner West 16U1 Street, NEW YORK CITY. E. M. PR1TCHARD. H. F. PRITCHARD. Er. ••■ 7VY. •*• PRITCHHRD ••• St + SON, M A N UFA CT1 1 R H R S OF Window Frames, Sash, Doors and Blinds, Wood Mouldings and Interior Trimmings, Hardwood Doors, Mantels, Church Work, Etc., 138th STREET and MOTT AVENUE, OPPOSITE MOTT HAVEN STATION, NEW YORK. Estimates Furnished. HOTEL. PQMERQY, Delightful Location, Facing the Great Columbus Monument and Central Park. Easy of Access from All Parts of City. Broadway, Columbus Plaza (59th St.) Chas. Rohde, Propr. NEW YORK. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF JAMES B. MONTGOMERY. ''TAMES B. MONTGOMERY is one of the prominent members of the I Newburgh Fire Department, which is unquestionably the best all- around department of volunteer firemen in the country. To be simply a Newburgh fireman is honor enough, but Mr. Montgomery has had several other honors thrust upon him. Born in Newburgh, September 18, 1867, he has been a member of Highland Steamer Company since 1884. This is one of four engine companies in the department. It has seventy- five men on active duty, and a long list of honorary members. After he had been a member for two years, Mr. Montgomery was elected Secretary of this fine company, and two years later (1888), he was honored by being chosen Assistant Foreman. About this time he aided in organizing Leonard Council, Order of American Firemen, and was its first Secretary, which office he still holds. He has been a delegate to the State Conven- tion several times, and is a director of the New York State Council. In performing the real work of a fireman, in answering the midnight alarm, and working at a fire until the last spark is out, he has been faithful, energetic and obedient to authority ; in fact, a model fireman, having a pride in doing things right, and in maintaining the reputation of his company. He is also a member of the Masonic Order, Odd Fellows and Forresters. Though we imagine the fire department claims most of his affection, Jimmy Montgomery is a fine luteman, with a disposition that never gets ruffled, whose friendship is as true as steel, and, is popular not because he seeks popularity, but because he cannot help it. He has a head for business, a heart for friendship and a hand to work. W|VL ARMSTRONG, Builder. DOORS AND TRIMMINGS IN HARD WOOD. FINE CABINET WORK- JOBBING. 437 and 439 "West 42d Street, 439. USTeW TOEK. CHRIS. ABELE, Millwright and Machinist, SOI.E MANUFACTURER OF Abele's Patent Mills and Roasting Machinery. CONSTRUCTOR AND CONTRACTOR For Flour. Feed, Spice, Chocolate, Plaster, Paint, Malt, Cement, Drugs, Mustard and other Establishments. Special and original Ma< injr and Pulverizing pnt Print Rollers, Flat Blocks facturers. for Wall Paper 537 W. 50th ST., NEW YORK. Residence, 456 W. 50th St. Works Laid Out and Reconstructed. Estimates Given. Orders by mail promptly attended to. S05— 3btli Street. Special Manufacturers of Superior SOLE AG 6C NTS 86S88rranklm6r. JtfEW YORK. Centennial H otel ' 850 Eighth Avenue, N. E. Cor. 51st Street, NEW YORK. H. E. ESCHENBACH, Prop. C. H. TRAUX, DIRECTOR. West Shore Hotel, 42d Street and Eleventh Ave., NEW YORK. Wm. Von Twistern, prop. HOTEL VO^ GliRHR 355-361 u/est 59tl? Street, f Qor. of Qolumbus f\v$ ffEU/ VOI^. JOHN H- D. VO|M GLAHN, Proprietor. theo. P. Huffman. TELEPHONE CALL 304-38TH ST. JAS. O. bowne. Theo. P. Huffman & Co., Commission + Merchants IN HAY, STRAW, GRAIN, FEED, Etc., 048 and 650 West 34th St., Between 11th and 12th Avenues, NEW YORK. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF C. H. TRUAX. eH. TRUAX was born in Lawrenceburgh, Ind., in the year 1853. He _ is a carpenter by trade. His first fire service was in East New York, as a runner with old Neptune, No. 2, for three years — 1870 to 1873. The old engine was very seldom at a fire without his company. In 1874 he settled in Islip, and in 1881, when Islip Hook and L,adder Company, No. 1, was organized he was one of the charter members. After serving eight years he resigned and became an exempt fireman, leaving a record on the company's books that he need not be ashamed of. In 1891, being tired of inactivity, he joined Alert Hose, No. 1, of which he is at present a member. When Islip Council, No. 8, O. A. F., was organized in 1889, C. H. Truax was made its President, and has been re-elected each year, and it is with pride that he can say there has never been a meeting of Islip Council held to date that he has not occupied the chair. In 1889 he attended the New York State Convention of the O. A. F., held at Port Jervis, as a delegate, and was elected State Warden. He has been a delegate to the Convention each year, and is now serving his second year as one of the Board of Directors of New York State Council, O. A. F. THE OvSBORNE APfSRTAENT HOQ3E. Absolutely Fire-Proof Building, situated on the Northwest corner of 57th Street and 7 th Avenue. The Very Best Location in New York City, as it insures Sunlight in all Rooms. The Apartments are all for Housekeeping, and consist of nine and twelve rooms. The House is unequaled in Decorations and Finish ; is lighted throughout by Electric Lights, and is in every way the best Apartment House in the City. F. W. ELLIOTT, DIRECTOR. Union Dime Savings Institution Broadway, 32d Street and 6th Avenue, NEW YORK. Open Mondays, 10 to 7; Saturdays, 10 to 12; Other days, 10 to 3. Interest from the first of each quarter on sums from $5 to $3,000. Courteous attention to depositors. Special facilities for ladies. The principal modern languages spoken. Business may be done by mail. Send for remittance Circular. Society accounts received. CHARLES E. SPRAGUE, President. CHANNING M. BRITTON, ) JAMES S. HERRMAN, ) Vice-Presidents. GEORGE N. BIRDSALL, FRANCIS M. LEAKE, Treasurer. Secretary. All Genuine Distillery Bottling OLD PEPPER WHISKY Bears our Fac-simile Signature on the Gold Label, on the Strip across the Stopper and on the back Caution Label. ALL OTHER IS IMITATION AND FRAUDULENT. JMS, E. P6PP6R St CO., DISTILLERS, LEXINGTON, KY. New York Office: 12 Park Place. OTTO A. KRAUSS, Manager. HUNTER IRON WORKS, NO. 419 EAST 91 ST STREET, Between First Ave. and Ave. A. NEW YORK. Iron Work of Every Description for Builders. RAILINGS, DOORS, SHUTTERS, GRATINGS, Etc. ESTABLISHED IN 1827. J. WALL & SON, Bread and Cake Bakers. AMERICAN, FRENCH, AND VIENNA BREAD AND ROLLS. WEDDING CAP51*. Sixth Avenue, Corner 2ist and 45TH Streets. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF FRANK W. ELLIOTT. 3 TATE DIRECTOR FRANK W. ELLIOTT was born at Shand- aken, Ulster County, in 1867. In the Spring of '84, he joined Mohagen Hose Company, No. 1, Middletown, N. Y., Fire Depart- ment, was Secretary three years, and is still an active member, holding the office of Second Assistant Foreman ; is one of the "stand-by's" of the Company, and a Mohagen clear through, and in all matters relating to the fire service at large is enthusiastic and a hustler. During the fore part of 1892 he joined the Order American Firemen, and in September of the same year, founded and organized Hamilton Council, No. 14, and was the Council's Delegate to the Newburgh and Islip conventions. Mr. Elliott is unassuming and quiet in manner, and in his Company and Council he has never made a canvass for official position, always preferring to be a worker in the ranks. Since the organization of Hamilton Council, the members have insisted on him to accept the office of Corresponding Secretary, and it is due to his untiring efforts that the Council has grown to its present proportions. He is connected with the Maintenance of Way Department of the New York, Ontario & Western Railway Company, FIRST PREMIUM AT THE World's Fair THE SINGER MAN'F'G GO. RECEIVED S4 FIRST AWARDS Being the LARGEST NUMBER OF AWARDS obtained by ANY EXHIBITOR, and MORE THAN DOUBLE the number received by ALL the other Sewing Machine Companies THE SINGER MAN'F'G CO. "ALL OVER THE WORLD." A. KEHLBECK, DIRECTOR. *CRHiZE 3c MHRTIN,* 309-311 EAST 22d STREET, - - NEW YORK, Sweet Chocolates, and Cocoa Preparations. MANUFACTURERS OF GRIFFING'S CHOCOLATES AND COCOAS. Gai^et S. Knight, MASON AND BUILDER, BOILER SETTING, FURNACE REPAIRS, AND ENGINE FOUNDATIONS A SPECIALTY. 421 WEST 2 4-b33- ST., USTZETW^ TTOIRIK:. Flagging, Plastering, Cementing and Jobbing in all Branches Promptly done. NICHT BELL. ALL F IREMEN EAT QUAKER OATS. NORTH HUDSON HOTEL AND DINING ROOMS, flo. 550 U/ f\\}<^T)U<( ar?d 27th Str^t, Opposite Madison Square Garden, NEW YORK CITY. WELLBROCK & Co. THE " GERLACH," 55 WEST 27th STREET, NEAR BROADWAY, NEW YORK. Absolutely fireproof. Americari ar\d Europeari. Family Apartments, $950 to $2,O0O per year. Superior Accommodations for transient guests. CHWARZSCHILD S SULZBERGER CO., # NEW YORK CITY DRESSED m REFRIGERATED PRIME BEEF. m HOTELS, STEAMSHIPS, CLUBS AND # RESTAURANTS SUPPLIED. # 45th AND 46th STREETS, 1st AVENUE # AND E. R., N. Y. L. L I O N H K A R T, MANUFACTURER OF BADGES, ROSETTES AND SOCIETY GOODS, AWNINGS, FLAGS, BANNERS, ETC. 1099 Xliirdl Avenue, Between 64th and 65th Streets, NEW YORK. HAAS BROTHERS, OUTFITTERS. ATHLETIC AND TENNIS Dress and ^eglige Shirts. 53 WEST 26th STREET, New York. HENRY BERLINER. JOSEPH I,. STRAUSS. SOL. DENZER. BERLINER, STRAUSS & DENZER, Men's N eckwe ar. 616-618 BROADWAY, NEAR HOUSTON STREET, EE W ^^^^ K. Factory, 35 and 37 Bond St, BELL BROTHERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN SPRUCE TIMBER OF ALL DIMENSIONS. GIRDERS, BEAMS, JOISTS, SCAFFOLD PLANK, ETC. 11th Avenue and 21st Street, New York City. Telephone: No. 121 18th Street. FACTORIES-HARFORD. N. Y. JOHN + BLUM ERS, IMPORTER, MANUFACTURER AND JOBBER BUTTER, CHEESE, (flESTEflfl BOItOGJlAS, * DELICATESSEN,* Corner Avenue 8. 535, 537 and 539 E. 75th Street, Chapman Derrick and Wrecking Go. HEAVY HOISTING, WRECKING and DIVING , SUBMARINE WORK. Fully Equipped Steamers and other Appliances always ready for emergent calls. Office Open IDa^^ZDsTiglhLtj- 70 SOUTH STREET, NEW YORK. Telephones: 709 and I 635 Cortlandt. THE AUhlC, Broadway and 35th Street. Elegantly Furnished Rooms for Gentlemen at Moderate Prices. REPORT OF THE SIXTH ANNUAL CONVENTION OF NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL, ORDER AMERICAN FIREMEN, HELD AT NEWBURGH, OCTOBER 10 and ii, 1892. I HE Board of Officers of New York State Council, Order ^ American Firemen, held an executive session at the United States Hotel, on Monday, October ioth, at 4 o'clock p. m. Officers present: J. Browne, Jr., President; C. H. Sliney, Secretary; Directors, John F. Rogers, of No. 6 ; John T. Mullins, of No. 5 ; C. H. Truax, of No. 8 ; C. W. Jones, of No. 4. The itemized reports of the Secretary and Treasurer were submitted and approved by the Finance Committee. The report of the Ritual Committee was then read and the following resolution was adopted : That the report of the Committee as read be referred back, and that the Committee be instructed to reduce the number of officers in the initiatory service, to make it more suitable and convenient for small Councils. The Secretary then reported that on account of the New York and Newburgh celebrations on October 12th and 13th, it would be necessary to complete the work of the State Council on October nth, if possible, and the Secretary submitted a special order of business, instead of the regular order, and the same being approved, the Board of Officers adjourned. Newburgh, N. Y., October 10, 1892. CHARLES H. SLINEY, Secretary. Report of the Proceedings of the Sixth Annual Convention of New York State Council, Order American Firemen, HELD AT NEWBURGH, N. Y., OCTOBER II, 1892. Arrangements had been made by C. M. Leonard Council, No. 7, to hold the sessions at Gerhardt Hall, but at the hour set for the meeting, 10 a. M., the delegates found the place unfit for meeting in, owing to the odor of kerosene that had been used during the morning for cleaning the hall. The convention therefore adjourned to Brewster Hook and Ladder Company's house, which place had been thrown open for them. At 10:10 o'clock, Secretary Sliney called the convention to order and announced that President Browne had been unexpectedly summoned to Long Island City, and as the Vice-President was also absent, it would now be in order to select a chairman to preside over their deliberations. On motion, John F. Rogers, senior member of the Board of Directors, was elected chairman, pro tern. Joseph H. H. Chapman, of C. M. Leonard Council, introduced Rev. E. S. Osbon, D.D., of St. John's church, who opened the convention with prayer. Mr. Chapman then introduced Mayor Charles J. Lawson, who wel- comed the delegates as follows : "Gentlemen of New York Stale Council, and Members of the Order of Ameri- can Firemen : " I am pleased to meet you in this city. Your Order is one that commends itself to me in many ways. My uncle, the late W. C. Lawson, formerly your Presi- dent, held this Order in the highest esteem, and was zealous in promoting its interests, and I personally know it was very near his heart. It was through his influence that I became a member of C. M. Leonard Council, of this city, and knowing the objects and aims of this Order, feel it an honor to be numbered among its members. Your motto, ' True to Friendship ; Faithful to Duty, ' explains the fraternal and benevolent precepts of the Order. In my official capacity it gives me great pleasure to heartily welcome you to the city of Newburgh." The Chairman then briefly replied to the Mayor's address as follows : " Mr. Mayor, I beg to thank you for the invitation and cordial welcome you have kindly granted to this Council ; and, gentlemen, I shall make no extended remarks in reply, as circumstances over which we have no control make it necessary that the business be hurried through in one day if possible, and therefore we shall now proceed to business." The Chairman then appointed the following committees : On Credentials — James M. Higgins, Flushing ; F. W. Genung, Waverly ; W. E. Churchill, Weedsport. On Resolutions— L. W. Clark, Bay Ridge ; William H. Quinn, New York. On Constitutional Amendments — Daniel Bradley, New York ; C. W. Jones, Waverly ; James F. Taylor, Flushing. The Committee on Credentials reported the following delegates present : OFFICERS— J. Browne, Jr., of No. 2, President ; Louis M. Smith, of No. 7, Vice- President ; C. H. Sliney, of No. 4, Secretary ; Daniel Bradley, of No. 3, Treasurer ; W. E. Churchill, of No. 13, Warden ; Alexander Dumas, of No. 6, Historian. Directors— John F. Rogers, of No. 6 ; L. W. Clark, of No. 1 ; John T. Mullins, of No. 5 ; C. W. Jones, of No. 4 ; C. H. Truax, of No. 8. DELEGATES — L. W. Clark, of Bay Ridge Council, No. 1 ; James A. Kehlbeck, of Jamaica Council, No. 2 ; George C. Rand, Thomas J. C. Carrigan, Hugh Burns, Mr. Mulligan, W. H. Jones, William T. Beggin, John Price, John Banks, and William H. Quinn, of Hugh Bonner Council, No. 3; F. W. Genung, of J. E. Hallet Council, No. 4 ; James F. Taylor, James M. Higgins, Samuel Davis, and Patrick Mara, Jr., of Flushing Council, No. 6 ; S. J. Hewitt and N. Drew, of C. M. Leonard Council, No. 7; C. M. Schwalbe, of Staten Island Council, No. 12; F. W. Elliot, of Hamilton Council, No. 14. The report of the Committee on Credentials was accepted and the Committee discharged. Chairman Rogers then requested that in answer to his name each representative would step forward to the Secretary's desk, pay his fee of one dollar, and receive a delegate's badge. Secretary Charles H. Sliney then submitted his report of New York State Council for the term ending September 1, 1892, as follows ; Waverly, N. Y., September 1, 1892. To the Officers and Members of New York State Council, Order American Firemen : Gentlemen: I have the honor to submit for your consideration my report as Secretary for the term ending September I, 1892. The total number of members in good standing is 1,167 ; the number of resigna- tions, suspensions, etc., is 464; number of deaths reported, nineteen; total loss in membership to the State Council, 483. The number of resignations includes Bing- haniton Council, No. ro, with 237 members. The balance is from the several Local Coiincils throughout the State. The loss in membership seems great if we consider it for the past year alone, but this is not correct. In several instances Local Secre- taries have failed to comply with Section 7 of Article XI of the constitution, until repeatedly urged to do so by the State Secretary. Had the Local Secretaries paid strict attention, many of these losses in membership would have been reported in years past. As it is we have a correct census enumeration of each Local Council in the State. My work in behalf of the State Council during the past year, has been unceas- ing and not without its good results. I have written 730 letters, and have mailed to various Councils and places 1,000 copies of the constitution and by-laws, 300 circular letters, r,8oo application blanks, 500 envelopes for responses, 100 calls for the conven- tion of 1892, and 50 Delegate's credentials. On April 13, 1892, Cresent Council, No. n, was organized at Sag Harbor, Long Island. During the past year there have been four meetings of the Board of Directors : at Eltnira, September 1, 1891 ; at New York City, January 4, 1892 ; at Waverly, May 10, 1892; at Newburgh, October 10, 1892. At these meetings much important busi- ness has been transacted. At the Directors' meeting in Waverly, May 10, 1892, Alexander Dumas, of Flushing Council, No. 6, was appointed Historian to succeed H. A. Slosson, of Binghamton Council, No. 10, resigned, and John T. Mullins, of Rhinebeck Council, No. 5, was appointed Director for two years, to 1 succeed W. F. Lentz, also of Binghamton Council, No. 10, resigned. These appointments by Presi- dent Browne were fully approved by the Board of Directors. The Directors have always responded cheerfully to the calls for meetings, and have attended such meetings oftentimes at a great disadvantage to their own personal and business interests, showing that the cause of the O. A. F. stands pre-eminent with them. Aside from these meetings, several of the members of the Board of Officers have visited Port Richmond, Hyde Park, Sag Harbor, Babylon, Newburgh and Middletown in the interests of New York State Council. The actual increase in membership during the past year has been seventy-four members. This seems strange as compared with other years, but it is easily accounted for when we consider that every city, village and hamlet has been overrun by so- called beneficial institutions, many of which have already died out, leaving the members to regret their affiliation with such associations. The desire for something permanent among the firemen of New York State, something that is not tainted with or usurped by politicians and money -grabbers, grows stronger daily. Communi- cations received from various parts of the State show that there is a desire for the O. A. F., and I must again urge upon you my recommendation of last year, "that New York State Council, through its Board of Directors, shall devise some means and adopt such plans as they may deem advisable for building up Local Councils through- out the State." The State Secretary can and will answer all inquiries promptly, but circular letters do not reach the objective point ; neither have the Directors of New York State Council the necessary time at their disposal that would be required to visit the various fire departments in the interests of the O. A. F. Some member of the Board, or some capable member of the State Council, might be deputized for such work and we feel confident that he would meet with the most gratifying success. The total cash receipts for the term ending September 1, 1892, have been $396-5o. The total expenditures have been $423.65. Cash in Treasury July I, 1891 $265.25 Cash received to date 396.50 Total ... , $661.75 Cash expenditures .. 423.65 Balance in Treasury, September 1, 1892 $238.10 Of the expenditures, $74.50 were used for the current expenses of the Burial and Endowment Fund, so that actual expenses of New York State Council have been $349.15. This includes the Secretary's salary and incidental expenses to July 1, 1891. The itemized accounts of the Secretary and Treasurer have been examined by the Board of Directors, have been found correct, and approved by the Finance Committee. Several months ago the Board of Directors entered into a contract with Messrs. Murdoch & Rice, of New York City, for the publication of a book in the interest of New York State Council. This book is to contain sketches of each of the State Officers, past and present, together with a complete history of the Order, a complete list of all the fire companies in the State, name and location of the several Local Councils ; also the proceedings of New York State Council for 1891 ; and in consideration of this work, the State Council is to receive $250 in cash, and two thousand copies of the book, and each member of New York State Council will be presented with a copy gratis. At the Annual Convention of the State Council in July, 1S91, a resolution was adopted instructing the State Secretary to draft a bill to be presented to the New York Legislature, asking that a certain sum of money ($5,000) be set aside and appro- priated for the benefit of the family of any volunteer or paid fireman killed in actual service. Such a bill was prepared and given to Hon. E. G. Tracy, member from Tioga County, for presentation ; but the State Secretary was advised to withhold the bill until the next session of the Legislature, owing to the fact that there were so many bills having precedence that it would not receive proper consideration at the hands of the legislators, and that the bill, if presented at an early date in the coming session, would stand a better chance of being passed. We have the assurance of Lieutenant-Governor Sheehan and Speaker Bush (Democratic) and of Hon. E. G. Tracy (Republican), that the firemen's bill would receive their earnest support and con- sideration, regardless of politics or party affiliations. I would recommend to the Delegates that the bonded officers of the State Coun- cil give bonds through some of the surety companies of New York City, the cost of such bonds (which is very small) to be paid from the State Council fund. This plan has been adopted by various organizations throughout the State. It is perfectly safe and certainly the most desirable way of securing bondsmen. Soon after the last convention, the State Council sustained a great loss in the death of our venerable and worthy President, Wm. C. Lawson, who died on July 29, 1 89 1. The Board of Directors attended the funeral of Brother Lawson, and suitable resolutions of respect and condolence were adopted and presented to Leonard Coun- cil and the family of our deceased brother. Mr. Lawson joined the O. A. F. in 1888, when the outlook for the State Council were exceedingly gloomy. He had implicit confidence in the objects, aims and pur- poses of the Order, and always took the greatest interest in its welfare, and helped in every way to make New York State Council a grand success. I would recommend that the Committee on Resolutions be instructed to draft suitable resolutions to be adopted by this State Council in convention, in respect to the memory of our deceased brother, William C. Lawson. The Secretary and the State Council are under special obligations to James B. Montgomery, Secretary of C. M. Leonard Council, for the great interest he has taken in the convention of 1892, and for many favors extended during the past three months, in making arrangements for this convention. We are also under obligations to the several weekly and daily newspapers of Newburgh for their many extended notices, which have been given gratuitously, and we would recommend that a vote of thanks be extended to James B. Montgomery and the members of C. M. Leonard Council, No. 7, and also to the press of the city of Newburgh. In conclusion, I desire to thank the officers and members of the State and Local Councils for their uniform courtesy and assistance during the past year, and I trust that the coming year may be the brightest and most successful in the history of New York State Council. Respectfully submitted, CHARLES H. SLINEY, Secretary. It will be a source of gratification to the members of the State Council to learn that since the foregoing report was written (September 1), three new Local Councils have been organized : Staten Island Council, No. 12, at West New Brighton ; H. D. Brewster Council, No. 13, at Weedsport, and Hamilton Council, No. 14, at Middle- town. Hyde Park has also added nine members, making thirty-six charter members to the list, which makes the total number of new members admitted to date, no. These three new Councils promise to be among the largest and most prosperous in the State. CHARLES H. SLINEY. Chairman : You have heard the report of the Secretary. Mr. Clark : I move you, Mr. Chairman, that it be placed in the minutes of this convention. Duly seconded by Mr. Taylor, of Flushing, and carried. Chairman : The report of the Secretary of the Burial and Endow- ment Fund is next in order. Secretary Sliney then read his report, which, like the preceding report, so complete and concise, was received with great applause. WAVERtY, N. Y., October i, 1892. To the Officers and Members of New York State Council, Order American Firemen : Gentlemen : I have the honor to submit for your consideration my report as Secretary of the Burial and Endowment Fund for the term ending October 1, 1892. The number of members in good standing July 1, 1891, was 307 : number of new members admitted to date, 155 ; number of resignations, suspensions, etc., 10; num- ber of deaths, 11 ; present number of members in good standing, 362. Cash on hand July 1, 1891 $258.75 Cash received, membership fees T 93-75 ?452.5o Loss by lapses and unpaid assessments 20.00 $432- 50 Total cash paid Treasurer $1,056,50 Benefits drawn from Treasury 624.00 $432.50 Balance in treasury $432.50 The growth of the Burial Endowment Fund has exceeded that of the O. A. F. by 33 P er cent., the reason of this being that all the new members were obliged to join the B. and E. Fund, while the older members are becoming convinced that it is the most economical as well as the safest and best insurance in the world. The growth of the Burial and Endowment Fund has been particularly noticeable during the past three months and there is every reason to believe that it will continue to grow in membership and popularity. The Burial and Endowment Fund was an experiment at first, and it has proved a very successful one. It would appear that old firemen fully appreciate this fact and have not been slow in taking advantage of it. While I do not believe that there should be any limit to age in the O. A. F., I think there should be a limit to age in the Burial and Endowment Fund, because our statistics show that our membership in the Fund is largely increasing by the addition of old firemen who join the O. A. F. purely from financial and beneficial motives derived therefrom. I would recommend that the Committee on Constitution and By- Laws be instructed to amend the B. and E. rules, making the limit for the admission of members, fifty years of age. Or else that members admitted to membership, who have passed fifty years of age, pay a larger initiation fee, say double the amount that those under fifty years are required to pay ; or else increase the amount of their assessments. The argument may be advanced that our death record will show that the larger number of deceased members were young. This argument held good the first year, but it is not so now. Membership in the Burial and Endowment Fund is divided among the Local Councils as follows : Bay Ridge Council, No. i, 18 ; Jamaica Council, No. 2, 16 ; Bon- ner Council, No. 3, 15 ; J. E. Hallet Council, No. 4, 35 ; Rhinebeck Council, No. 5, 3 ; Flushing Council, No. 6, 153 ; C. M. Leonard Council, No. 7, 33 ; Islip Council, No. 8, 11; Crescent Council, No. 11, 18; Staten Island Council, No. 12, 15; H. D. Brewster Council, No. 13, 14. The balance are members who do not belong to any Local Council. The total amount paid for death benefits during the past fifteen months has been $624, and the average cost per member was $2. The highest benefit paid was assess- ment No. 6 of 1892, $71. The lowest amount paid was assessment No. 8 of 1891, $50. There are several Local Councils, which have paid death benefits within themselves, but they have become convinced that the Burial and Endowment Fund is the cheapest as well as a most profitable and safe investment. There is every prospect that the Burial and Endowment Fund will, within a very short time, pay the full amount ($250) ; and it only remains for one or two of the larger Councils to set the good example and the smaller ones will be sure to follow. This matter has been under careful considera- tion by the larger Councils for some time, and we have every reason to believe that our fondest hopes may be realized in the near future. The Burial and Endowment Fund requires fully as much work as the O. A. F. does at present, and as it grows it will of course require more attention ; consequently more work for the Secretary. During the past year a new and complete Register, made in strict accordance with the most approved methods, has been secured for the B. and E. Fund. We have sent out 1,472 assessment cards and have written 248 letters, and whenever death benefits have been paid, or anything done that would add to the growth or prosperity of the Fund, special notices have been given to the press and public. It is a remark- able fact that during the three years of its existence, the B. and E. Fund has lost but ten members by lapses and suspensions. There is one thing that we would especially recommend to the Local Secretaries and members of the B. and E. Fund, and that is the prompt payment of assessments. There are many cases where the assessments are not paid until after the time has expired. This is simply gross carelessness on the part of those directly interested, and necessitates a great deal of unnecessary work on the part of the State Secretary. On the whole, the members of the Burial and Endowment Fund have every reason for congratulation, together with the assurance of continued prosperity. Respectfully submitted, CHARLES H. SLINEY, Secretary. Since the above report was completed (October 1), ten members have been added to the Fund, making the total number from July 1, 1891, to October 1, 1892, 165 mem- bers. The last benefit paid, Assessment No. 6 of 1892, August 10, was $71. Abeneficiary would now receive $90, showing that the increase has been 30 per cent, in sixty days. Waver LY, N. Y., October 1, 1892. CHARLES H. SLINEY. Chairman : What is the pleasure of the convention. Mr. Clark : I move to accept the report as read and to place the same upon the minutes of this convention. Being duly seconded by Mr. Dumas, the motion was carried. Chairman : We will now have the Treasurer's report. New York, October 11, 1892. To the Officers and Members of New York Stale Council, Order American Firemen : Gentlemen : I herewith submit for your consideration my report as Treasurer for the year just closed : Daniel Bradley, Treasurer, in account with New York State Council, Order American Firemen : Balance on hand, last report $ 265. 25 general fund receipts since last report. Sept. 13, 1891, from C. H. Sliney, Secretary, cash check. . $45.00 Oct. 3, 1891, " " " " . . 225.50 Sept. 2,1892, " " " " .. 100.00 Sept. 30, 1892, " " " " .. 26.00 Receipts since last report $396.50 On hand, last report 265.25 Total $661.75 EXPENDITURES FROM GENERAL FUND. 1891. July, W. E. Churchill, printing, postage and invitations . . $2.00 " C. G. Braxmar, badges 25.00 " C. H. Sliney, services as Secretary 100.00 " C. H. Sliney, postage and expenses 22.37 H. H. Sherman, stenographer 64.00 Aug. W. E. Churchill, printing in statistician's report. . 2.50 " A. LeMoult, floral offering to President Lawson . . 25.00 Sept. J. M. Burnett Sons, register, B. & E. Fund 12.00 George G. Peudell, printing. 55-05 Oct. George G. Pendell, printing 15-49 Dec. George G. Pendell, printing 8.00 1892. April, John F. Rogers, expenses, etc., Sag Harbor 10.90 C. H. Truax, expenses, etc., Sag Harbor 4.90 " George G. Pendell, printing 4.50 L. W. Clark, expenses, etc., Sag Harbor 5.30 May, C. H. Truax, expenses, etc., Waverly $15.00 " L. W. Clark, expenses, etc., Waverly 13.26 " J. F. Rogers, expenses, etc., Waverly 7.15 June, J. F. Rogers, expenses, etc., Waverly 12.00 " George G. Pendell, printing u.05 Aug. George G. Pendell, printing 8.18 Total expenditures 1423.65 SUMMARY. Total receipts since last report $396.50 On hand, last report 265.25 $661.75 Expended $423.65 Balance in Treasury 238.10 $661.75 Respectfully submitted, DANIEL BRADLEY, Treasurer. RECEIPTS TO THE ACCOUNT OF THE B. AND E. FUND. 1 891. Sept. 16, From C. H. Sliney, Secretary $265.00 Oct. 26, " " " 65.00 Nov. 30, " " " 50.00 Dec. 28, " " " 55-oo 1892. Feb. 17, " " " 100.00 April 8, " " " 60.00 May 2, " " " 125.00 June 8, " " " 50.00 Aug. 5, " " 75.00 Sept. 2, " " " 135 00 Sept. 30, " " '■ 76.50 Total receipts $i,05'S.5o EXPENDITURES TO THE ACCOUNT OF THE B. AND E. FUND. 1891. Sept. 24, Mrs. Arabella Sliter, beneficiary $50.00 Oct. 30, Mrs. Mary A. Hallett, " 58.00 Dec. 5, Mrs. Lavinia Fagan, " 59 00 Dec. 28, Mrs. Martha M. Coffin, " 60.00 1892. Feb. 6, Mrs. Maria N. Terry, beneficiary .. $61.25 April 8, Mrs. Elizabeth Cahill, " 62.00 April 9, Mrs. James Stacom, " 61.75 June 8, Mrs. Ida M. Davison, " 70.00 Aug. 5, Mrs. Elizabeth M. Gaffga, " 71.00 Aug. io, Mrs. Margaret Cruise, " 71.00 Total expenditure $624.00 SUMMARY. Total cash received $1,056.50 Total cash expended $624.00 Total cash on hand 432.50 $[,056.50 All of which is respectfully submitted, DANIEL BRADLEY, Treasurer. The Treasurer's report was received with applause. Chairman : Gentlemen, what is your pleasure in regard to the report of the Treasurer ? Mr. Genung : I move the same be accepted and placed in the minutes. Duly seconded by Mr. Clark and carried. Chairman : Next in order is the Historian's report. Mr. President, Officers and Delegates 0/ New York Stale Council, Order American Firemen : As Historian, it becomes my pleasant task to render you my report, as such, not only for the past year, but from the origin of this Order. I sincerely trust that you will consider that facts, after so long a time, are very difficult to obtain, and there- fore, I trust that you will overlook any event that I may have unintentionally omitted. The idea of organizing such an Order as the Order of American Firemen origi- nated from the active firemen of this State, who saw that they were sorely in need of an Order that would bind them together socially and fraternally, and assist them in time of need, in sickness and at death. It was a grand and noble thought, and we are now only in its infancy, as far as its value and worth will be in the near future, to all firemen, not only in this State, but every State and Territory in the United States. The foundations of this Order having been laid, it now remains for us to do the rest; as we do our duty will depend the welfare and future prosperity of the Order of American Firemen. HORSEHEADS CONVENTION, OCTOBER II AND 12, 1887. The first annual convention of New York State Council, O. A. F., was held at Horseheads, N. Y., October 11 and 12, 1887. The principal business done at this convention was the adoption of By-Laws, the Emblem and the Colors of the O. A. F. Numerous and various advices and suggestions were offered for the welfare and future guidance of the Order. Addresses were made by many prominent and well- known firemen throughout the State ; many greetings were received from different State Councils. Officers elected were as follows : President, Hugh Bonner, No. 73 ; Vice- President, Wm. H. Rundle. No. 16 ; Secretary, M. H. Brown, No. 29 ; Treasurer, L. J- Fitzgerald, No. 95 ; Warden, C. A. Halstead, No. 78 ; Historian, Charles H. Sliney, No. 91 ; Directors, Edw. C. Murphy, No. 58; Mark Reardon, No. 28 ; D. D. Turner, No. 39 ; J. Browne, Jr., No. 66 ; Otis S. Beach, No. 12. WAVER LY CONVENTION, JUNE 26 AND 27, 1888. Our second annual convention was held at Waverly, N. Y., June 26 and 27, 1888. This was the convention that established the future prosperity of the Order, and it is virtually at this convention that we date the beginning of our success. The Convention was called to order by Charles H. Sliney, the only State officer present, and President of J. E. Hallett Council, of Waverly ; President Bonner sent his regrets at not being able to come. The delegates saw the need of an efficient and wise set of officers to guide and transact their business, and also to avoid the repetition of the doings of the previous year, so with wise judgment they elected the following : President, Hugh Bonner, No. 73 ; Vice-President, E. J. Park, No. 127 ; Secretary, Charles H. Sliney, No. 91; Treasurer, Daniel Bradley, No. 73; Warden, J. Browne, Jr., No. 66; Historian, A. H. F. Bauer, No. 58 ; Directors, Edward C. Murphy, No. 58 ; Mark Reardon, No. 28 ; D. D. Turner, No. 39; Wm. C. Lawson, No. 122 ; J. L. Nixon, No. 29. The reception tendered the delegates at Waverly deserves more than a passing mention. All through the proceedings of the convention music was interspersed. The music was exceedingly well rendered by local talent and well appreciated by the delegates. A banquet was also given in which the firemen of Waverly outdid them- selves, and they in turn were outdone by the ladies of the W. C. T. U. and the young ladies of the village, who took a very prominent and active part in the entertaining of the visitors. PORT JERVIS CONVENTION,. JULY 9 AND IO, 1889. Our third annual convention was held at Port Jervis, N. Y., July 9 and 10, 18S9. You will all remember that at this convention the delegates voted to sever their con- nection with the National Council, for reasons sufficient to warrant such an act. There was a continual drain on the New York State Council, without any resulting benefits ; it was a wise move, and where it was not met with favor by some of the delegates, they have long since been shown and proven to their full satisfaction that it was done for the best interests of New York State Council. New York State Council began its future career with the following officers : President, Wm. C. Lawson, Newburgh ; Vice-President, J. Browne, Jr., Jamaica ; Secretary, Charles H. Sliney, Waverly ; Treasurer, Daniel Bradley, New York City ; Warden, C. H. Truax, Islip ; Historian, A. H. F. Bauer, Brooklyn ; Directors, L. W. Clark, Bay Ridge ; F. W. Genung, Waverly ; G. S. Searle, New York City ; John F. Rogers, Flushing. With such men for officers, selected for their capabilities, well knowing that they would leave nothing undone for the future welfare and success of the O. A. F., New York State Council was now an assured success. At this convention, Past President Hugh Bonner was presented with an elegant gold watch, chain and charm (value $500), by Daniel Bradley, in recognition of his arduous labors performed for Hugh Bonner Council and the Order in general. It is needless for me to state that Past President Hugh Bonner has and is laboring dili- gently for the best interests of the Order, and that his work has been fully appreciated by each and every member of the O. A. F. The delegates were taken care of by the local firemen in a manner such as only firemen are able to do. FLUSHING CONVENTION, JULY 8, 9 AND IO, 1890. Our fourth annual convention was held at Flushing, Long Island, July 8, 9 and 10, 1890. The following officers were elected : President, Wm. Lawson, Newburgh ; Vice- President, J. Browne, Jr., Jamaica ; Secretary, Charles H. Sliney, Waverly ; Treasurer, Daniel Bradley, New York City ; Warden, Frank Cramer, Rhinebeck ; Historian, James B. Montgomery, Newburgh ; Directors, John F. Rogers, Flushing ; C. H. Truax, Islip ; George S. Searle, New York City. Flushing Council had prepared a programme for the reception and entertain- ment of delegates of New York State Council ; they tried to have nothing wanting, and I believe that the delegates at that convention will bear me out when I say that there was nothing wanting. On March 1, 1890, the Board of Directors offered an elegant silk banner to the Council securing the largest number of new members from March 1 to July I, 1890. The Board of Directors in doing this were prompted by two motives : first, that the competition that would arise between Councils to secure the prize, would increase the membership ; second, that such competition would advertise the O. A. F., as to its benefits to firemen to join. The result was the addition of 433 new members. Too much praise cannot be given to the Board of Directors for such forethought. The successful Council was Hugh Bonner Council, of New York City, with a total of 268 new members as their share. It was a victory well deserved, as it took time and labor to gain such a victory over such formidable competitors as Flushing Council, with seventy-two members, Thomas H. Halpiu Council, with fifty-two mem- bers, and Jamaica Council, with twenty-three new members. Hugh Bonner Council, at their annual reception at Terrace Garden, in January, 1891, received their well earned prize from J. Browne, Jr., our present President. NEW YORK CITY CONVENTION, JUI.Y 14 AND 15, 1 89 1. Our fifth annual convention was held in New York City, July 14 and 15, 1891, in Clarendon Hall, East Thirteenth Street. President William C. Lawson's absence, owing to sickness, was keenly felt by the delegates, as will be seen by the following: ''Resolved, That it is the sense of this convention that an expression of regret be sent to Win. C. Lawson, President of New York State Council, in his severe illness, and that we hope for his speedy recovery, and that he may be with us again giving us wise counsel." The above was sent as a telegram. At this convention a new and very much needed feature was introduced, in the shape of reading of essays on topics relative and beneficial to the Order. The first topic was the "Order of American Firemen, Its Aims, Objects and Purposes," delivered by Thomas F. Freel, of Bonner Council. The topic was reviewed from beginning to end, each and every detail fully explained and in a thorough manner. The next topic was the " Burial and Endowment Fund," delivered by John F. Rogers, of Flushing. The topic was one of vast proportions and of infinite good to the Order, as will be seen later. The essay was rendered in a masterly manner and received with great applause ; facts were cited which some of the older members had never given a thought. The last essay was given by C. H. Truax, of Islip ; topic, "Local Councils." The two previous essays had nearly covered all the ground, so that Brother Truax had but little ground to cover, but it was done in a very creditable manner, judging from the expressions of the delegates. The essays, rendered as they were, in a manner creditable both to the brothers individually and to the Order as a body, caused quite a flutter in the minds of the delegates assembled, and the result was that a motion was made amid applause, that hereafter every new applicant to the Order American Fireman must join the Burial and Endowment Fund. The way had been well paved for such a motion, and it needed no debate to consider which way to vote. On the second day's convention a letter was received from President Win. C. Lawson, in which he expressed his inability to be present, owing to bodily infirmities, but not being present in body he was in mind, and he offered his sincere wishes for the welfare and good of the O. A. F. New York City convention was the most successful convention ever held by the Order. The different resolutions and amendments were met with earnest debates. All through, it was a convention long to be remembered, and established the fact beyond a doubt that the O. A. F. was composed of a class of experienced, capable men, ever willing to labor for the best interests of the O. A. F. The following officers were elected : President, Wm. C. Lawson, Newburgh ; Vice-President, J. Browne, Jr., Jamaica ; Treasurer, Daniel Bradley, New York City ; Warden, W. E. Churchill, Mohawk ; Historian, H. A. Slosson, Binghamptou ; Directors, L. W. Clark, Bay Ridge ; W. F. Lenlz, Binghampton ; C. H. Truax, Islip ; C. W. Jones, Waverly. The installation of officers was performed by John F. Rogers, of Flushing Council, in a manner both jovial and peculiar to himself alone ; but some of the officers so installed would possibly have preferred some other jovial fellow to have performed it. The delegates to New York City can never forget it. The manner in which Hugh Bonner Council entertained her delegates eclipsed all past records. The delegates came as guests of Bonner Council, and from the time of their arrival to the time of departure they were never allowed to forget whose guests they were. Since our last convention the O. A. F. has sustained a severe loss by the death of our President, Wm. C. Lawson, of Newburgh, a loss, both as an officer and as a member, which will not be readily filled, both in point of value as an earnest and never tiring worker for the best interests of the Order, and as an officer whose efficient counsels were always wise and beneficial. Binghamton Council has since seen fit to withdraw from our Order, thereby leaving two vacancies on the State Board — namly, Historian and one Director. Such vacancies have been filled by the President as per your By-Laws, in the person of A. Dumas, of Flushing Council, as Historian, and John T. Mullins, of No. 5, as Director. In- conclusion I would say that having received my appointment from our President as your Historian only a few months ago, I have been unable to give this report the time that J should have liked to, in obtaining information from all Councils throughout the State, and that therefore I was compelled to limit my report. But I have enough information at hand to warrant me in making the following statement : I was delegate to our last convention and was present during the last two days ; therefore I was present at the installation of officers, and listened very attentively to the different remarks made by various officers as they were installed. The remarks were many and varied. I have since investigated to what extent the different promises made in those remarks have been fulfilled, and I regret that very few have been carried out. One of those remarks I would draw your attention to is as follows : "Now that the O. A. F. has seen fit to make it compulsory for new members to join the B. and E. Fund, my Council will by our next convention double if not treble its membership." This remark, coming as it did from an officer, and unsolicited at that, prompted me to inquire and see to what extent it had been carried out. I must say that I have been unable to find any attempt having been made in that direction in that particular Council. I merely mention this fact for the benefit of the delegates who were present at the last convention, that they may be guided in their future actions and deliberations, and also assist other delegates who were not present, as I believe that such remarks should either not be uttered, or else, if made, they should be fulfilled, and if not fulfilled the delegates should accept the first opportunity offered to censure the speaker, and further the interests of the Order of American Firemen. Respectfully submitted, ALEXANDER DUMAS, Historian. The Historian's report was received with applause. Chairman : Gentlemen you have heard the report read by the Historian. I would like to say that the report you have just heard is the first one we have ever heard, although we have elected or appointed a His- torian every year. What is your pleasure ? Mr. Genung : I move that the same be accepted and placed on the minutes. Duly seconded by Mr. Clark, and carried. Mr. Sliney : As our Chairman has already stated, this report that has just been read is the first one ever heard in convention, but it is not the first that has been written, for I have already written an historical report three different times for the gentlemen who were elected Historians, but which were never submitted for the consideration of the State Council. Chairman : We will now proceed under the head of miscellaneous business. Mr. Clark : We would like to take up the recommendations in the Secretary's report : First, that the bonded officers, Secretary and Treasurer of New York State Council, give bonds through some of the surety com- panies of New York City. After some discussion the matter was referred to the Board of Officers. Chairman : The second recommendation in the Secretary's report is that a vote of thanks be given to James B. Montgomery, Secretary C. M. Leonard Council, and also to the press of Newburgh. This matter was referred to the Committee on Resolutions. Chairman : It is also suggested that we adopt resolutions in respect to the memory ofWm. C. Lawson. Mr. Clark : I make a motion to refer the same to the Committee on Resolutions. Seconded by Mr. Higgins and carried. Chairman : It is also recommended in the B. and E. Fund report that the limit of age for admission to membership be fifty years, or else that the initiation fee or assessments be doubled for members who have passed fifty years. No topic that came up for consideration evoked more discussion. Nearly every delegate present expressed his opinion. A vote was called for and the house divided, and a motion to lay the matter on the table was carried by a small majority. Mr. Higgins ; I move that we now adjourn until i o'clock p. m. Seconded by Mr. Genung. Chairman : Before putting the motion I wish to say that we are going to try and finish this business to-day, and I would ask every delegate to be here at i p. m. sharp. An invitation was received from C. M. Leonard Council to be present at a banquet at the United States Hotel at 9 o'clock on Tuesday evening. On motion of Mr. Sliney, seconded by Mr. Genung, the invitation was accepted with thanks. Adjourned. afternoon session. The convention was called to order at 1 o' clock p. m. , by Chairman Rogers. Chairman : The report of committees is now in order. Mr. Bradley : The committee on Ritual reported yesterday, and, as you are all aware, it would not be advisable to read the ritual in open public session. Mr. Bradley is ably at work with the assistance of Messrs. Dumas and Ross and the report will shortly be ready in an approved form. The work is not as yet complete, and will be printed in book form. Mr. Churchill : Mr. Chairman, I move you that the report of the Committee on Ritual be received and the same be accepted. Seconded by Mr. Dumas and carried. Chairman : The Committee on By-Laws report an amendment to Section 7 of Article IX — "And such bond to be obtained from some reli- able surety and indemnity company of New York." An amendment to Section 8 of Article IX — "Bond to the amount of $2,000, such bond to be taken up in some reliable surety and indemnity company of New York." The Secretary recommends that Section 2 of Article X be made a part of Section 1, Article IX, "Duties of President;" that Article X, "Revenue," should be an independent section. By unanimous consent it was changed as above. The Secretary also recommended that a new section should be intro- duced, making it compulsory or obligatory that all Local Secretaries should keep an exact record of the name of each member of his Council, together with the number of his O. A. F. certificate, and a separate list should be kept for the name of each member and certificate number of the B. and E. Fund. Moved by Mr. Churchill, seconded by Mr. Genung, that the constitu- tional amendments, together with the recommendations of the Secretary be approved as a whole. Carried.. Chairman : There is a recommendation which has been laid on the table, asking that the limit of age in the B. and F. Fund be fifty years. What is your pleasure. This recommendation evoked a very spirited discussion in which Messrs. Rogers, Schwalbc, Churchill, Clark, Kehlbeck and Sliney partici- pated. Every member in the house was requested to express his opinion and the Secretary requested the privilege of reading his recommendation again, which was simply to the effect that if the resolution making the limit of age in the B. and E. Fund was adopted, the constitution touching this point should be amended, and inasmuch as the resolution was tabled a con- stitutional amendment was not necessary. This closed the debate. Chairman : The Committee on Resolutions will now report. Resolved, That we, the members of New York State Council here assembled, were greatly grieved to hear of the death of our late President, Wm. C. Lawson, since the last annual meeting of this organization, and we are in hearty accord with the action taken by the officers of the Council at the time of his death. Resolved, that the thanks of this Council be extended to Secretary James B. Montgomery, and the newspapers of Newburgh, for their earnest endeavors to make this convention a success. Resolved, That the thanks of this Council be also extended to C. M. Leonard Council, No. 7, for the many courtesies and hospitalities offered by them to the dele- gates here assembled. LAWRENCE W. CLARK, WILLIAM Mr. Sliney : I move we accept the resolutions as read. Seconded by Mr. Truax and carried. Mr. Slinev : Now, Mr. Chairman, I have been requested to an- nounce that the hour of the banquet has been changed from 9 o'clock, p. m., to 8 o'clock, p. m., because the New York firemen will have to return this evening. Chairman : The next thing in order, gentlemen, is the selection of a place for holding the next meeting. Mr. Truax : In behalf of Islip Council, No. 8, I invite you to hold the next annual convention at Islip. I feel certain that we will take as good care of you as you could get in any other village, and make no excuse for the size of our town on that account ; and will say here that we can give you good accommodations and the best of care during your stay with us. Mr. Churchill : Mr. Chairman and gentlemen of the convention, I agree with the gentleman preceding me that we will be or should be well treated where we hold our conventions, and therefore it gives me great pleasure to-day to extend to you an invitation from not only the youngest Council, but from one of the prettiest towns in the State of New York, with some of the best hotels, and an opera house, which will be offered to the convention for its use, that has not its duplicate in a great many so-called cities in this State. And I am prepared to guarantee to this Council the very best accommodation. You can have accommodations at hotels for $1.50 per day at Weedsport. It is just 300 miles from New York City, and half an hour's ride to Niagara, where the delegates can go and visit the falls, and to those who have never had an opportunity to visit it, it would be a very interesting sight, of which, no doubt, you are all aware. I ask you fraternally to come to Weedsport ; not because of what we bring to this meeting, but as the representative of the infant Council I add my invitation, which I sincerely hope will be accepted in due time, and will now subside for fear I may say too much. Mr. Dumas : I move that the selection of the place of holding the next annual convention be left to the Board of Officers. Seconded by Mr. Mulligan, of New York City, and carried. Mr. Schwalbe : I move you now, Mr. Chairman, that where the delegations from Councils have not their entire representation, that the delegates present from those Councils be allowed to cast the whole vote which said Council ma}- be entitled to. Seconded by Mr. Jones of New York. Motion lost. Chairman : There is to be elected to-day a President, Vice-Presi- dent, Secretary, Treasurer, Warden, Historian, one Director for a balance of one year, and two Directors for one year each. Mr. Clark : Our constitution reads, odd years for President, and even years for Secretary. Chairman : We claim that the Vice-President simply fills out the unexpired term of the President until an election is held. Mr. Clark : I think the present President, Browne, should be requested to retain the position until 1893 in order that our constitution may be carried out, which says that the President shall be elected in the odd years. Chairman : I ask for an expression of opinion from the delegates, whether, in their judgment, we have the right to elect a President or not ; if we have that right the opinions are in order ; if not, they are not in order. Mr. Sliney : Then read Section 1, Article VIII of the constitution and by-laws. Mr. Mullins : Mr. Chairman, we have the precedent stated before, as you have honored me by placing me on the Board of Directors, you are now entitled to select my successor to-day. I think he really should hold over, and if it is necessary to elect a successor to the President it would also be necessary to elect a successor to me. Chairman : The President has power to fill all vacancies. Mr. Schwalbe : I move you that it is the sense of this convention that that section in the by-laws be construed so that there is not a vacancy for the office of President. Duly seconded by Mr. Mullins and carried. Mr. Bradley : I think it is the opinion of everybody here that the office of President is not vacant ; and when I come to look into this I think the notification of the number of officers to be elected should have so stated, as the constitution reads that the Vice-President shall assume the duties and title of the President. Chairman : Next in order is the nominations for Vice-President. Mr. Bradley : I nominate John F. Rogers, of Flushing. Mr. Schwalbe seconded the nomination and moved that they be then closed, and that the Secretary be directed to cast one ballot for Mr. Rogers for Vice-President. Carried. At this stage of the proceedings the President, Mr. Browne, came into the convention. Chairman : Gentlemen, allow me to introduce you to Mr. J. Browne, Jr., State President. President : Mr. Chairman and gentlemen of the convention, I think I owe you an apology. I made all my arrangements to be with you to-day, but I was served with a subpoena from the Queens County Court, and in obedience to this summons, had to go there this morning ; but now I am here ready for business. Mr. Secretary, what is next in order ? Mr. Sliney : Nomination for Secretary. Mr. Churchill: "Many men of many minds;" as the Irishman says, " If you ask us out to take a drink I think that we would all be of the same opinion." And I, therefore, move you that Mr. Bradley be directed to cast one ballot for Brother Sliney for Secretary, without any further talk. Seconded by the entire delegation and carried unanimously. President : The next nomination in order is for Treasurer. Mr. Schwalbe : I move the same Irishman in Mr. Bradley's case. Seconded by Mr. Clark and carried. Mr. Bradley : I accept the office and will try to give you as good satisfaction as I have tried to give you heretofore. Although the duties are very arduous, I guarantee you that they are fulfilled as cheerfully as any man can do. President : Warden is next in order for nomination. Mr. Mullins : I nominate Mr. Schwalbe, of Port Richmond. Mr. Clark : I second the nomination and move the nomination be closed and one ballot cast. Carried. Mr. Schwalbe : I thank you gentlemen, and I hope Mr. Sliney will instruct me in my new duties. President : He shall. Now gentlemen, the next nomination in order is that of Historian. Mr. Higgins : I nominate Mr. Dumas, of Flushing. Mr. Clark : I second the same with the recommendation that one ballot be cast. Carried. President : Next in order is the election of a Director for one year, to take the place of Mr. Rogers, of Flushing, who has been promoted. Mr. Rogers : I wish to place in nomination for Director, the name of Mr. Churchill, of Weedsport. Mr. Sliney duly seconded the same and recommended that one ballot be cast. Carried. President : Next is the election of one Director in place of Chas. W. Jones, of Waverly. Mr. Rand : I nominate Chas. W. Jones, of Waverly. Mr. Genung : I second the nomination and move that nominations close and that one ballot be cast for same. Carried. President : A successor to C. H. Truax is now in order. Mr. Quinn : I nominate John Price, of New York. Mr. Jones : I second the nomination of Mr. Price. Mr. Higgins : I nominate C. H. Truax, of Islip. Mr. Sliney : I second the nomination of Mr. Truax. Mr. Price declined in favor of Mr. Truax, whereupon the Secretary was directed to cast one ballot for Mr. Truax, who was declared elected. Mr. Clark : I nominate Mr. Mullins to fill the unexpired term on the Board of Directors. Mr. Ouinn seconded the same and moved nominations closed and one ballot cast. Carried. Mr. Clark : Mr. President, allow me to tender my resignation for the balance of my term as Director. I will write it out. Mr. Higgins : I move you, Mr. Chairman, that the resignation be placed on the table for one year. Mr. Price duly seconded the motion, which was carried. President : Gentlemen, the next thing in order is the installation ol officers. Mr. Rogers : I wish to ask unanimous consent to come back to the order of miscellaneous business. President : There being no objection, go ahead. Motion was then made by Mr. Rogers to pay stenographer. Seconded by Mr. Sliney and carried. Mr. Biggin positively refused to accept any remuneration. Mr. Sliney : Under the head of miscellaneous business I wish to say, we have a cut of the emblem of the Order of American Firemen : some gentleman in this city has a copy of this cut and he has used it to advertise his business. Now perhaps some saloon or other such business may use the cut for advertising purposes. I feel satisfied you would not like it ; and, as this cut has never been copyrighted, I think it advisable to take some action in the matter to-day. Mr. Churchill : I move you that the Secretary have this emblem copyrighted. Mr. Clark ■ I move you that the matter be left to the Board of Directors for action. Duly seconded by Mr. Higgins and carried. Mr. Mullins : I think it would be very wise for this Council to con- sider the matter of remunerating those officers who do all the work ; and I move you, sir, that it be the sense of this convention that the Treasurer be given $50 or more per year, and the Secretary the same in addition to his present salary. Mr. Bradley : Mr. President and gentlemen, in connection with the office of Treasurer, it has not often found me in a position when I could not spare time to attend to the work ; and as for the money, I will never run out of the State, nor do I expect money for duties which I would cheerfully do under any circumstances ; nor would I receive it in any form from this Council, but if other gentlemen wish to take my place under the same conditions, I have no objections. President : I name Mr. Kehlbeck, of Jamaica, as installing officer. Mr. Bradley : We intend getting up a Ritual, and a great deal of work has been done to get it ready for this convention, but we could not get the installation ready for this meeting. It is a very nice ceremony and should be carried out in every well organized Council (such as we are) ; but it will be embodied in book form and be ready very soon. Mr. Kehlbeck : This is something new to men in the Order of American Firemen ; but I will do the best I can, and will start by introduc- ing Mr. Rogers : I hope, sir, that when it becomes your duty to preside you will do so with honor and I feel that you will do the position as much honor as you have undoubtedly done it to-day in the absence of our worthy President, Mr. Browne. Mr. Rogers : Gentlemen, I am at a loss what to say, but I will say this much, that I shall endeavor to do as well in the future as I have in the past. Mr. Kehlbeck : Mr. Sliney needs no introduction at my hands. A man who will get out a notice one day after the death of a member, is cer- tainly a good member, and I think Mr. Sliney is a good man ; and I will say here that his report to-day was something that pleased me very much. Mr. Sliney : I do not care to make any extended speech. I have tried to serve you these past years as well as I could, and I feel that my services were appreciated ; and in the years to come I will try to do as well as I have in the past. (Continued applause.) Mr. Kehlbeck : I now introduce to you Mr. Bradley, and I do not know what I can say, other than if you continue to give the time and atten- tion to the Order that you have in the past we shall be well satisfied. Mr. Bradley : I thank you sincerely for the honor conferred upon me, and assure you I shall do the best I can in my position for the good of the Order, which, if I do say it, will be the very best I think you can get. Mr. Kehlbeck : I now introduce to you Mr. Schwalbe. Now, Mr. Schwalbe, the duties of Warden require that you provide yourself with a club — about the length of this table would do. Your duties consist of keeping the peace during the sessions of the State Council, and I sincerely hope you will do so. Mr. Schwalbe : I wish I could make a speech, but all I can say is that I am too full for utterance. Mr. Kehlbeck : I now have the pleasure of introducing to you Mr. Dumas, of Flushing, and I congratulate the State Council in getting such a good Historian as you are. Your report to-day was one of the best I have ever heard. Mr. Dumas : Gentlemen, I trust the report I rendered to-day has been approved. I wish to say simply that I have clone the best I could with the material I had. Mr. Kehlbeck : I would now introduce to you the Board of Directors, Messrs. Mullins, Jones, Truax and Churchill ; and I will say that I think the Council is indeed truly lucky in having such a representative body of men on the Board of Directors, and as I have heard that Mr. Churchill can quote Scripture, we would be pleased to hear from him. Mr. Churchill : Mr. President and brothers, I can only say as I would say to a man on the first of the month, that I cannot pay that state- ment, Mr. Kehlbeck : But we have here Mr. Jones, who, I think, will " pay the freight ; " so let Brother Churchill's statement go with the pay- ment of the freight. Next we have Mr. Truax, a gentlemen who has had experience on the Board of Directors ; and, though his name is " Chris " Truax, I have been informed that he is in direct line with George's ax. And now we have Mr. Mullins, of Rhinebeck, a gentleman of sterling worth, and, though not related to Br'er Melons, I feel satisfied he is just as genial. Mr. Sliney : Mr. President, it is my earnest desire that every Council should have cuts of the badge of the Order of American Firemen, as these cuts only cost fifty cents. Representatives of new Councils can get them from me. I have them here. Mr. Cunningham, Chief of Netvburgh Fire Department: Gentle- men, I would like you to inspect the Newburgh Fire Department on Thursday, the 13th instant, in carriages. I won't ask you to walk or stand, as I know you folks will be tired before the day comes ; so I hope you will all come. Mr. Churchill : I move that the invitation of Chief Cunningham be accepted. Seconded by Mr. Sliney and carried. Mr. Higgins : I move that the proceedings of this convention be published in full in the Fireman ' s Herald. Mr. Rogers : Gentlemen, if you remember, two years ago our Order published the proceeding in full in the Fireman' s Herald. Now I will not rise to my feet to say anything derogatory to the Fireman' s Herald, but the Fireman' s Herald, with the proceedings of that conven- tion, never reached a great many members of the Order of American Firemen, and some places where there was a Council they claim they never received them, though other Councils got them, and their members never read them, thinking it was the regular issue of the weekly. Though one of the Board of Directors, it will not benefit me a particle one way or the other. But I will move as an amendment that it be printed in pamphlet form. Mr. Schwalbe : There are many other places where there are no other means of finding out anything relative to the workings of the Order, and I think it is read by more firemen, not only those who are members of the O A. F., but by the firemen who do not belong to the Order. Mr. SLINEV : I wish to say that it is not just or right to publish it in any other form than the pamphlet form, which I think is the best and most reliable form in which to publish these proceedings. If we have it in pamphlet form we keep it. Nobody keeps a newspaper ; and, therefore, I think the pamphlet form is the most desirable form in which to have it. Mr. Schwalbe : I became interested in the A. O. F. in 1887 through the Fireman s Herald, and that is the reason I speak for that mode of publishing the proceedings. The cost would not be much. Mr. Clark : As representative of the Fireman' s Herald, I wish to say it would cost nothing ; for I make the proposed report anyhow, and the report I will give of this convention, without any compensation what- ever, will suffice, and say that it is hardly necessary to publish the entire proceedings, as the subject is properly covered in that report, and will now suggest that Brother Rogers state the number of copies and that they be included in his motion. After a few further remarks, the motion to have the proceedings pub- lished in pamphlet form was put and carried. Mr. Slinky : Before we adjourn it would be entirely proper to extend a vote of thanks to the officers and members of Brewster Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 , for the use of this very nice room. The motion was duly seconded by Mr. Clark and carried. Mr. Jones : I move we now adjourn to meet here at 7:30 p. m., sharp. Seconded by Mr. Truax and carried. EVENING SESSION. Convention reassembled at 7:30. 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Farrell, Robert E " 18 Henderson, Asa J Farrell, George F « 21 Head, Thomas. . . Fogarty, James R " 21 Hanley, Michael F Fisher, John S., Jr Insurance Hendrickson, H. H Chief of Battalion Hogan, Thomas H Engine 11 Engine 3 Haulton, Edward F " 11 " 21 Hagerty, Jeremiah (1) " 12 " 26 Hagerty, Daniel " 12 " 27 Hearn, John B " 12 " 30 Halpin, John H " 12 " 32 Homer, Walter " 13 " 35 Hayes, William F " 15 " 35 Harris, William J . .* " 16 " 39 Hyland, Richard " 26 " 40 Halstead, Parker " 22 " 42 Horan, Patrick F " 24 " 44 Hobbs, Benjamin F " 25 " 50 Howe, John " 26 " 54 Hyde, David " 26 " 55 Hartman, Gustave " 27 " 55 Hyatt, John E " 38 " 55 Hogan, William " 35 " 56 Hicks, Matthew " 47 45 Wall Street Haack, Henry A " 41 H. &L. 2 Holmes, James F " 41 " 3 Haack, Joseph N " 42 " 3 Hamilton, James " 43 " -1 Hood James H " 47 " 4 Huested, Rossman " 47 " 5 Hallacher, Michael " 48 " 5 Heintz, Henry J " 50 " 5 Hicks, Lawrence " 52 " 9 Hibbard, H. A " 54 " 13 Hanton, John T " 54 " 14 Halligan, John J " 54 " 17 Hyde, Richard " 56 " 18 Harvey, John H. & L. 1 " 20 Honan, John S " 1 " 21 Hanigan, Thomas " 2 Insurance Hopper, Charles " 2 Halpin, Thomas " 5 Engine 2 Higgins, John F " (i " 2 Hayden, Michael " 8 " 3 Harmon, Philip C, Jr " 10 " 5 Hartman, John N " 11 " 7 Hexter, Simon " 11 " 11 Hade, John R " 11 Hutter, Adam H. & L. 12 Kittson, Hugh. Howe, John P " 15 Kane, Edward F Hennessy, Frank J " 1G Kelly, James Hanbury, Patrick " 16 Keenan, William H Hartman, William H " 17 King, Thomas Hearn, John " 20 King, John F Hargrove, Edward F " 20 Kelly, Thomas Hanley, Henry E " 21 Kenny, John J Harrigan, William " 22 Kruger, Charles W Hewson, Richard Insurance Kelly, Mark.. . Hallick, Stephen " Kehoe, William Kennedy, Patrick Jenkins, Albert E Engine 7 Kiernan, Philip. . Judge, Thomas " 15 Kleinfelder, Wm. H Jewell, Frank K " 10 Kane, James J. Judge, James P " 18 Kehoe, Thomas Jones, Henry " 28 Keyes, Edward. Jones, Walter H " 31 Knowl, John R Jones, Henry M " 53 Kelly, Thomas. Jonas, George W H. & L. 14 Kimmons, John Jahne, William H Insurance Kelly, Hugh F Johnson, A. S " Kraatz, Henry Kenny, Edward F Kehoe, John H .Chief Battalion Kramer, Charles Engine Lenihan, James J Kenny, Thomas A " 7 Livingston, John J Knapp, John " 9 Lawlor, Daniel Kane, Thomas T " 9 LaMonte, George Kirschner, Wm. B " 11 Leddy, Thomas Kavanagh, Wm. J " 12 Limboch, Theodore Kavanagh, John " 13 Lacy, Edward J Kelly, Jeremiah " 22 Lloyd, James. . . Kennedy, Wm. J " 23 Lameraux, Charles W Kenlon, John " 24 Levy, Edward J Keegan, John " 24 Livingston, John B Kiernan, James, B " 25 Levins, John.... Kelly, John " 25 Lane, Edward .. . Kennihan, Richard F " 26 Lynch, Patrick J Kerwin, Michael " 26 Lunny, Hugh J Kennedy, Mathias T " 28 Lorenzo, Wm. H Kinsella, Henry " 32 Lucas, Patrick F King, Thomas " 34 Livingston, John H Knewitz, John " 39 Larkin, John Engine 41 Langwasser, Jacob Engine 33 44 Lanzer, Roland H " 35 44 Lyner, Andrew " 39 50 Levins, Robert H " 39 53 Levi, August " 39 H. & L. 1 Landers, Wm. H '■ 42 3 Lebas, Morris " 43 5 Larkin, John J " 46 9 Leffarts, Ezra N " 52 9 Lear, Wm. T " 52 H. &L. 12 Lynch, Thomas J " 53 " 14 Leonard, Edward " 57 " 15 Lynch, Samuel P H. &L. 3 " 21 Lawrence, Wm. E " 5 21 Larkin, Thomas (2) " 9 21 Lewis, Alfred " 16 " 22 Larkin, Thomas " 21 " 22 Loveland, A. L Insurance Insurance " Mullen, John Engine 1 Mitch, Valentine " 2 Martin, John " 4 Mead, Patrick " 8 Murphy, John F " 8 Engine 8 Maker, Patrick .... " 9 12 Murray, Henry.... " 10 13 Maguire, Dennis M " 10 13 Mackey, Henry F " 11 14 Mayer, Charles A " 12 15 Morrison, Martin " 14 20 Moss, Joseph " 15 20 Malone, James " 10 21 Murphy, Peter " 10 21 Morrisey, Dennis " 21 21 Melia, John " 21 23 Margison, Charles " 22 26 Malavey, Thomas " 24 28 Morrison, James A " 26 29 Marx, Joseph A " 26 29 Moore, John J " 27 30 Maher, Patrick " 27 32 Mahoney, Michael " 28 33 Mayer, Eugene " 32 Median, Dennis Engine 33 Meehan, Edward " 33 Murray, Michael J " 33 Moore, George (2) " 35 Moore, Edward S " 37 Murray, John " 38 Murphy, Joseph " 39 Mertens, John H " 42 Morris, Charles L " 43 Mannix, Daniel " 44 Miller, William " 45 Mulvehill, Peter " 45 Murphy, Lawrence " 47 Monaghan, John " 49 Murray, Patrick J " 49 Moclair, William " 53 Moeser, Adam " 53 Mitchill, J. D " 55 Massie, Wm. R " 56 Meagher, Daniel J H. & L. 3 Morris, Benjamin F " 4 Monroe, James H " 5 Moore, James F " 6 Monaghan, James " 7 Murphy, Matthew J " 8 Mulligan, Edward S " 8 Mulhare, Wm. J " 8 Manning, J. W " 9 Martin, Michael " 13 Martin, Joseph B " 1(1 Moore, George " 17 Martin, Wm. J " 20 Murphy, Frank " 20 Murray, Simon C " 22 Mahoney, William Insurance Moore, Joshua V " Moore, A. L " Maine, Peter D " McCabe, John Deputy Chief Department McGill, Joseph Chief Battalion McCabe, Thomas Engine 1 McCutcheon, James " 3 McCane, James. . McNail, John McKeon, Peter. . McCarthy, John McCullom, P. R. McKeiver, Jas. G McDermoth, Chas. A McVeagh, Joseph McGrath, George P McLiney, Patrick McGinness, Francis McCabe, Hugh D McGrade, Thomas McGlone, Wm. F McAuliffe, Timothy McCue, John J McDonnell, Patrick McLoughlin, William McCarthy, Wm. J McGinness, Th. E McParland, D. H McGrath, Chas. J McGrath, Thomas McKnight, Daniel McGowan, Thomas J McGrade, Patrick McNinney, Owen McKenna, Lawrence McGrath, James J McCovey, Arthur McGill, James McNamara, John McParland, James F McGrath, Timothy McCarthy, Patrick McQueen, Dixon McFaggart, James McName, James. . McBride, Henry McNeillie, James McNamara, Michael J McCarthy, John McDermoth, Bart'w Engine 3 McMahon, Patrick H. & L. 2 3 McCay, Daniel " 4 " 5 McCron, John " 5 7 McNicoll, James A " 5 " 7 McDonald, Timothy " 9 " 7 McBride, Peter " 11 " 8 McGuire, Lawrence " 12 •" 11 McCann, James " 15 12 McAdams, Henry .. " 16 " 13 McCarrick, John " 17 " 15 McDonald, Alex " 19 " 16 McCullen, James " 20 " 16 McCartney, James J " 21 21 McCormick, James A " 22 " 23 " 23 Noble, William J Engine 2 " 23 Nolan, John " 6 " 24 Neidhardt, Wm. A " 13 " 24 Norton, Thomas F " 20 " 26 Nolan, Francis J " 20 " 26 Nissen, Albert E " 24 26 Nash, William H " 33 27 Norris, Richard L " 34 " 28 Nutley, James H " 39 " 31 Needham, John T. " 53 " 31 Nickerson, John E H. & L. 5 34 Nugent, James M " 7 " 34 Nimphus, J. J " 14 " 35 Nolan, James " 14 40 Nodine, Richard " 19 " 42 " 44 O'Brien, Mathew Engine 2 " 45 O'Connell, John " 3 " 46 Oswald, Robert " 18 " 50 O'Neill, Daniel " 22 " 51 O'Brien, Patrick " 23 " 52 O'Brien, Edward " 28 " 53 O'Grady, Joseph " 31 " 54 O'Brien, Lawrence " 49 " 54 O'Rourke, Owen " 52 " 56 O'Connor, Joseph A " 53 " 57 O'Reilly, Patrick H " 56 H. & L 1 O'Hallorau, Thomas " '57 O'Neill, Arthur J H. & L. 2 O'Brien, Richard " 7 O'Brien, Patrick " 8 O'Neill, John " 10 O'Brien, William " 13 O'Keefe, Patrick H " 15 O'Hearn, Thomas " 18 Otto, Charles H Insurance Purroy, Chas. D Chief of Battalion Parker, Chas. H Engine 3 Perley, Chas. H " 6 Pilger, John " 7 Pets, William " 15 Pinson, Alfred O " 15 Powers, John " 15 Phelan, Samuel E " 18 Price, John J " 23 Parker, Louis H " 24 Plate, Ernest F " 31 Powers, William " 33 Pitzer, Philip " 38 Poynton, Joseph " 49 Purdy, William " 51 Potter, James J " 51 Port, Edward J " 52 Peterson, Adolph H. & I,. 19 Powers, Michael F " 21 Prunty, Peter " 22 Quaid, George Engine 12 Quinn, Edward " 15 Quirk, William " 49 Quinn, William H "56 Reilly, Francis J Deputy Chief Department Ryan, Lawrence Engine 2 Reilly, Henry P " 3 Rand, George C " 4 Ryan, William " 5 Reilly, Francis " 7 Rehwinkle, Henry. Roirdan, Thomas E. . Roirdan, John Reynolds, Robert A. . Roche, James F Reynolds, Wm. H . . . Ryan, Edward F Reilly, Lawrence J . . Ryer, Dennis Reilly, Michael A Reilly, William Rogers, James Rape, James Ripple, John A Roxbury, Samuel. . . . Rigl, Otto C Root, Edward S Ryan, John Ramer, Philip Roe, Edward Rodman, James Relyea, Thomas W . . Ryer, Moses Ryer, Charles V Ryer, Washington. . . Robison, James R. P. Reed, Samuel Reilly, Bernard J . . Reynolds, Lawrence. Reilly, Patrick Russell, George T . . . Roach, James Ryan, James Roirdan, John (1) . . . Reiter, Jacob Romer, Henry Ryan, Thomas F . . . . Rooney, John L Roan, James A Reilly, Michael F . . Reynolds, Thomas F Reinhanlt, George C Reilly, Matthew Rafferty, John Engine 10 " 11 " 13 " 15 " 16 " 16 " 17 ' ' 24 " 24 " 25 " 26 " 29 " 31 " 33 " 35 " 36 " 38 " 39 " 40 " 43 " 45 " 47 ' 47 " 47 " 48 " 51 " 51 " 52 " 53 " 54 H. & L. 6 " 11 " 11 " 11 " 12 14 15 " 16 " 18 " 19 . Insurance Russell, James Insurance Ray, James " Shay, Charles O 28 Grove Street Sheridan, Philip 85 East 7th " Sheridan, Alfred E Engine 1 Stokes, Martin V " 4 Stephenson, James " 5 Scholer, Alfred J " 5 Strettle, John J " 5 Shields, James " 5 Sandy, Samuel J " 5 Smith, Charles W " 11 Sodeu, David " 11 Slevin, Edward F " 12 Shedee, Peter E " 13 Shay, Charles H " 14 Smith, James J " 17 Sullivan, Timothy J " 17 Smith, Peter " 17 Sullivan, Thomas, Jr " 17 Steele, John H " 18 Simonson, D. L " 18 Shaw, Gustave " 18 Smallen, Joseph " 18 Slater, James " 20 Stone, Charles H " 21 Signer, William H " 21 Shay, Frank " 24 Sherry, Thomas A " 24 Sherrick, Joseph " 26 Smith, Frederic " 27 Stack, Maurice " 27 Satchwell, J. E " 27 Smalley, George H " 30 Stanton, Wm. E " 31 Starrs, Peter J " 32 Spindler, Frederick " 33 Stack, Edward " 33 Searle, George S " 36 Sembler, George E " 38 Smith, Mark " 38 Sheehan, Daniel J " 39 Stone, John : Engine 41 Towart, Duncan Shannon, Richard "43 Tobin, Edward H Stapleton, John " 44 Taylor, William A Stephenson, Anthony " 44 Tobin, John J Sofield, John " 44 Toupes, Charles E Shaw, George " 45 Thompson, Chas. H... Schiel, Thomas E " 45 Tenpenny, Eugene F. . Storm, Abraham " 4(5 Taylor, Joseph W Shuck, Henry " 47 Towart, William Shordon, Charles " 47 Thompson, Frederick Strout, Michael " 47 Tompkins, Walter H Searing, Daniel F " 48 Tarpey, Thomas Smith, Edward A " 49 Trainor, Patrick Stumpf, Joseph " 50 Touhey, Martin J ... . Stewart, Robert S " 50 Thompson, John Shea, Thomas B " 50 Shannon, John " 50 TT <, T ■ ' J Uhl, Louis Spence, Arnot '. "51 TT • , „ , , Umack, Bernard Stnebel, Charles B " 54 TTa] r „ , ' „„ , _ Uffleman, Charles H Schwann, Edward, F " 57 Salmon, Michael H. & L. 2 Sheridan, Thomas " 4 Verry, John J Smith, James J " 5 Varian, James P Slevin, Michael F " 5 Vetter, Peter, Jr Sullivan, John J " G Van Brunt, Gardner Sheahan, James E " 7 Van Horn, Thos. J . . Stripling, Charles " 9 Vaughn, John R Sullivan, Thomas " 11 Shaw, William " 12 Whitten, William Sheridan, Edward " 12 Welsh, John Shaw, Joseph " 13 Ward, P. H Sullivan, James F " 13 Windsor, James See, John J " 19 White, John H Sanford, Jefferson M Insurance Warren, Samuel T. . . Smith, Edwin D " White, Edward F ... . Simmons, Henry " Wray, Robert Smith, Charles L " Wooley, William H Shields, Peter " Walker, John H Short, Peter H Chief of Battalion Ward, Charles J Engine 12 Wallace, Robert Engine 33 " 23 Whelan, John T " 35 " 26 Walsh, Joseph P " 36 " 27 Wilson, John " 36 " 28 West, William " 36 " 29 Watson, John " 37 " 35 Wolf, Charles A " 38 " 44 Weise, William H " 40 " 50 Walsh, Thomas " 43 " 57 Walsh, Patrick J " 44 H. & L. 1 Williamson, Lindsay " 46 9 Wright, Augustus T " 46 " 10 Weeks, C. Isaac " 48 " 11 Ward, John " 50 " 12 Weiner, Meier A " 50 Welsh, Luke " 51 Engine 32 Wilkinson, Theodore H. & L. 1 33 Webb, David " 2 H & L 6 Walsh, John P " 6 Walsh, Edward " 6 Wieland, William J " 8 Engine 10 Wiener, James. .. '. " 9 " 18 Whelan, Geo. W " 11 " 53 Wilkinson, William " 18 Insurance Wolfar, Henry " 18 H. &L. 8 Waldeck, George " 18 8 Wildey, Charles " 20 Wood, Samuel " 22 Engine 5 Wagner, Joseph F " 22 " we have but 660 in the B. and E. Fund. The reason of this is that the O. A. F. was organized two years before the B. and E. Fund was incor- porated. It was optional with the members whether they joined the B. and E. Fund or not. Many of the members of the O. A. F. belong to other beneficial organizations which they considered sufficient; but time and experience have shown that the B. and E. Fund is not only the cheapest, but the safest and best of the many firemen's beneficial organizations; and while other beneficial institutions have been going down, the B. and E. Fund is constantly growing. It is a noteworthy fact that the first assessment in the B. and E. Fund paid $43.50 and the last paid $160.00. At the fifth annual council, held in New York City, in July, 1891, a very important amendment to the constitution was enacted, which compelled every new member joining the O. A. F. to join the B. and E- Fund also. This was a very wise move, as time has plainly demon, strated. The wisdom of the Board of Directors who constituted the charter members of the B. and E. Fund in compelling each member to pay five assessments ($1.25) in advance, has proved one of its most successful features, for we have always been ready to pay every benefit at once on the receipt of the death notice. And it has also given us a good reserve fund. At one time during the past year we had four deaths, consequently four assessments inside thirty days. Our reserve fund was not only sufficient to meet every claim when presented, but it also left us an ample surplus in the treasury ; and to the credit of every Local Council be it said that every assessment was promptly paid, thereby refunding the reserve fund inside of thirty days. The present limit of the Burial and Endowment Fund is $250.00. At the present rate of increase in membership it will be but a very short time before the limit is reached and after that period, as the member- ship increases, as it is bound to do, we can also increase the reserve fund and pay assessments from this fund from time to time, or we can readily increase the benefits without increasing the assessments. The Burial and Endowment Fund was an experiment from the start, and many thought that the small assessment of twenty-five cents on the death of a member would never amount to anything. The facts in the case however prove quite to the contrary, and they also prove that this little investment pays the largest dividend in the world, showing conclusively that the founders of the O. A. F. and B. and E. Fund " builded better than they knew." The present Board of Directors are : John F. Rogers, President. Daniel Bradley, Vice-President. Charles H. Sliney, Secretary. Henry M. Leonard, Treasurer. It is a notable fact that firemen, like other men, are often im- provident, and they do not provide for the last roll call. In such cases (and we have had several) the Burial and Endowment Fund has become a blessing in disguise. On the death of the father or brother the Local Secretary, often- times before the funeral took place, would pay to the distressed and bereaved widow or orphans the amount due them, which has always been sufficient to insure a decent burial for the deceased, and in many instances has left something for the family. In accepting this money the beneficiaries did not feel as if they were accepting charity, which is always humiliating. They felt that they were receiving what they were justly entitled to and what the beloved father or brother had paid for. The benefits of the Order American Firemen are not over- estimated and as yet are not fully appreciated by those outside of the Order, but we feel and know that the day is not far distant when this most worthy organization will be so extended and enlarged as to take in every man worthy of the name of an American Fireman. DEATH REGISTER. Assessment No. 1, of 1890. Augustus Hetner, aged 26 years, of Flushing Council, No. 6, Flushing, N. Y. Admitted May 14, 1890 ; died of pneumonia, Dec. 0, 1890. Claim paid Dec. 9, 1890. Amount paid in, $1.25. Benefit paid, $43.50. ASSSESSMENT No. 2, of 1890. Stephen Voorhis, aged 33 years, of J. E. Hallet Council, No. 4, Waverly, N. Y. Admitted Aug. 15, 1889; died of typhoid fever Dec. 21, 1890. Claim paid Jan. 6, 1891. Amount paid in, $1.50. Benefit paid, $44.75. Total amount paid in for 1890 $2.75. Total amount paid in benefits 88.25. ASSESSMENT NO 1, of 1891. Philip Flynn, aged 50 years, of Flushing Council, No. 6, Flushing, N. Y. Admitted April 15, 1890 ; died Jan. 6, 1891, of dropsy. Claim paid Jan. 13, 1891. Amount paid in, $1.75. Benefit paid, $45.00. Assessment No. 2, of 1891. Dennis Collins, aged 23 years, of Flushing Council, No. 6, of Flushing, N. Y. Admitted March 5, 1890; died April 4, 1891, of pneumonia. Claim paid April 10, 1891. Amount paid in, $2.00. Benefit paid, $50.25. Assessment No. 3, of 1891. Patrick Stapleton, aged 3(3 years, of Flushing Council No. 6, Flushing, N. Y. ^ Admitted Jan 28, 1890; died May 13, 1891, of heart disease. Claim paid May 20, 1891. Amount paid in, $2.25. Benefit paid, $51.25. Assessment No. 4, of 1891. William C. Lawson, aged 60 years, of C. M. Leonard Council, No. 7, Newburgh, N. Y. Admitted Sept. 17, 1889; died July 29, 1891, of heart disease. Claim paid Aug. 6, 1891. Amount paid in, $2.50. Benefit paid, $53.00, Assessment No. 5, of 1891. George W. Sliter. aged 42 years, of J. E. Hallet Council, No. 4, Waverly, N. Y. Admitted Dec. 26, 1889; died Sept. 11, 1891, of consumption. Claim paid Sept. 24, 1891. Amount paid in, $2.75. Benefit paid, $50.00. Assessment No. 6, of 1891. Joseph E. Hallet, aged 81 years, of J. E. Hallet Council, No. 4, Waverly, N. Y. Admitted Aug. 15, 1889 ; died Oct. 25, 1891, of pneumonia. Claim paid Oct. 30, 1891. Amount paid in, $3.00. Benefit paid, $58.00. Assessment No. 7, of 1891. James Pagan, aged 52 years, of Hugh Bonner Council, No. 3, New York City. Admitted Nov. 11, 1889; died Nov. 24, 1891, of amputation of right arm. Claim paid Nov. 28, 1891. Amount paid in, $3.25. Benefit paid, $59.00. Assessment No. 8, of 1891. James L. Coffin, aged 47 years, of Flushing Council, No. 6, Whitestone, N. Y. Admitted April 10, 1890 ; died Dec. 22, 1891, of pneumonia. Claim paid Dec. 28, 1891. Amount paid in, $3.50. Benefit paid, $60.00. Total amount paid in for 1891 $ 21.00. Total amount paid in benefits 426.50. Assessment No. 1, of 1892. Edward H. Terry, aged 71 years, of J. E. Hallet Council, No. 4, Binghamton, N. Y. Admitted April 23, 1891 , died Feb. 4, 1892, of cerebral hemorrhage. Claim paid Feb. 6, 1892, Amount paid in, $2-75, Benefit paid, $61.25. Assessment No. 2, of 1892. John Cahill, aged 83 years, of J. E. Hallet Council, No. 4, Waverly, N. Y. Admitted Aug. 15, 1889 ; died March 31, 1892, of paralysis. Claim paid April 8, 1892. Amount paid in, $4.00. Benefit paid, $62.00. Assessment, No. 3, of 1892. James Stacom, aged 27 years, of Flushing Council, No. (i, Flushing, N. Y. Admitted May 5, 1890; died April 8, 1892, of Bright's disease. Claim paid April 9, 1892. Amount paid in, $4.25. Benefit paid, $61.75. Assessment No. 4, of 1892. Elmer E. Davison, aged 27 years, of Flushing Council, No. 6, Flushing, N. Y. Admitted Oct. 16, 1890 ; died June 6, 1892, of Bright's disease. Claim paid June 8, 1892. Amount paid in, $4.50. Benefit paid, $70.00. Assessment No. 5, 1892. Peter Gaffga, aged 56 years, of Crescent Council, No. 11, Sag Harbor, N. Y. Admitted May 13, 1892; died Aug. 4, 1892, of hypertrophic cirrhosis of the liver. Claim paid Aug. 8, 1892. Amount paid in, $1.50. Benefit paid, $71.00. Assessment No. 6, of 1892. Patrick Cruise, aged 35 years, of Flushing Council No. 6, Flushing, N. Y. Admitted Jan. 28, 1890 ; died Aug. 8, 1892, of dysentery. Claim paid Aug. 18, 1892. Amount paid in, $4.75. Benefit paid, $71.00. Assessment No. 7, of 1892. Thomas A. Harris, aged 74 years, of Flushing Council, No. 6, Whitestone, N. Y. Admitted April 15, 1890; died Nov. 4, 1892, of general exhaustion. Claim paid Nov. 8, 1892. Amount paid in $5.00. Benefit paid, $91.00. Assessment No. 8, of 1892. Joseph Stransky, aged 35 years, of Islip Council, No. 8, Islip, N. Y. Admitted May 5, 1891; died Nov. 26, 1892, of phthisis. Claim paid Nov. 30, 1892. Amount paid in, $2.25. Benefit paid, $91.00. Total amount paid in for 1892 $ 29.00. Total amount paid in benefits 578.75. Assessment No. 1, of 1893. Joseph Bamberger, Jr., aged 32 years, of Bay Ridge Council, No. 1. Admitted Sept. 5, 1890; died Jan. 22, 1893, of suicide by shooting. Claim paid Jan 25, 1893. Amount paid in, $5.25. Benefit paid, $96.00. Assessment No. 2, of 1893. Gustau Kerster, aged 28 years, of Flushing Council, No. 6, College Poiut, N. Y. Admitted Jan. 24, 1890 ; died April 13, 1893, of pneumonia. Claim paid April 15, 1893, Amount paid in, $5.50. Benefit paid, $102.00, Waverly, N. Y., January 15, 1894. Assesseent No. 3, of 1893. Charles D, Durkee, aged 39 years, of H. D. Brewster Council, No. 13, Weedsport, N. Y. Admitted Oct. 3, 1892; died May 5, 1893, of consumption. Claim paid May 8, 1893. Amount paid in, $2.25. Benefit paid, $107.00. Assessment No. 4, of 1893. David J. Touhey, aged 31 years, of Flushing Council, No. 6, Flushing, N. Y. Admitted, Jan. 28, 1890; died June 24, 1893, of spinal meningitis. Claim paid June 26, 1893. Amount paid in, $5.75. Benefit paid, $115.00. Assessment No. 5, of 1893. Louis Schlachter, aged 47 years, of Flushing Council, No. 6, College Point, N. Y. Admitted Nov. 11, 1891 ; died Aug. 20, 1893, of consumption. Claim paid Aug. 22, 1893. Amount paid in, $4.25. Benefit paid, $128.00. Assessment No. (>, of 1893. Emery J. Roscoe, aged 29 years, Flushing Council, No. 6, Bayside, N. Y. Admit- ted Jan. 19, 1891; died Aug. 25, 1893, of consumption. Claim paid Aug. 27, 1893. Amount paid in, $4.50. Benefit paid, $128.00. Assessment No. 7, of 1893. George Hoehlein, aged 39 years, of Jamaica Council, No. 2, Jamaica, N. Y. Admitted Sept. 24, 1891; died Sept. 6, 1893, of hepatic sclerosis. Claim paid Sept. 8, 1893. Amount paid in, $5.50. Benefit paid, $130.00. Assessment, No. 8, of 1893. John W. Phillips, aged 69 years, of J. E. Hallet Council, No. 4, Waverly, N. Y. Admitted Oct. 11, 1889 ; died Sept. 12, 1893, of heart disease. Claim paid Sept. 13, 1893. Amount paid in, $7.75. Benefit paid, $131.00. Assessment No. 9, of 1893. S. 0. Niuer, aged 59 years, of C. M. Leonard Council, No. 7, Newburgh, N. Y. Admitted May 11, 1892 ; died Sept. 29, 1893, of Bright's disease. Claim paid Oct. 3, 1893. Amount paid in, $4.50. Benefit paid, $135.00. Total amount paid in for 1893 $45.25. Total amount paid in benefits 1,072.00. Assessment No. 1, of 1894. Patrick H. Downey, aged 49 years, of Hugh Bonner Council, No. 3, New York City. Admitted Dec. 4, 1893; died Jan. 9, 1894, of pneumonia. Claim paid Jan. 12, 1894. Amount paid in, $1.25. Benefit paid, $160.00. Total consecutive number to date 29. Total amount paid by beneficiaries $99.25. Total amount paid to beneficiaries 2,325.50. CHARLES H. SUNEY, Secretary. Exclusive Designs and =^^^=^=^^=^^====^^ City and Aerial Hook and Ladder Trucks, Pg^gpi^gQl p"69"t|J P6S In Parade and Service Hose Carriages, Police and Fire Patrol, Hose Wagons, etc. We Furnish All Fire Department Supplies. Telephone, 1469 Spring. Cable Address "Indenture" New York. YOU CAN FIND THE GARLOCK PACKING CO. 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