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- NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
CARD
Victoria, September 4th. 1860.
DEAR SIR,--I have taken upon myself the task of
soliciting from the citizens of Victoria, a sum of
money, for the purpose of paying for the much-need-
ed repairs of Tiger Engine, and for the liquidation of
the present liabilities of the Company. In undertak-
ing to carry out this object, I was aware of the finan-
cial condition of the Company; and on that and the
welfare of our organization. I took upon myself the
responsibility of asking our fellow-citizens for that
aid which was really required for the continuance of
our organization.
I have now the gratification of stating to you that
I have succeeded far beyond my most sanguine expec-
tations, and that all classes of our fellow citizens
have cheerially subscribed to a sum sufficient to pay
off ourdebts, and for the necessary repairs on our
Engine.
Enclosed you will find the Treasurer of the Com-
pany's receipt for Five Hundred Dollars--the total
amount subscribed is Five Hundred and Fifty Dol-
lars--leaving a balance yet to be collected of Fifty
Dollars. I am sure the "Tigers" will always remem-
ber this substantial mark of respect from the good
citizens of Victoria; and in the Company's name I
thank them.
I wil take this opportunity of stating that Mr.
Young, the Colonial Secretary, requested me to say
that the "Bill for the protection of the Members of
the Fire Department." had been passed and received
the sanction of the Governor.
In conclusion, permit me, as a member of the
"Tigers" to say that in case our fellow citizens ever
should require our assistance, (which I trust never
may happen), let us remember how generously they
came forward when called upon; and let our motto
be, "Respect for the Laws, Obedience to the
Orders of our Officers, and a Fireman's res-
ponse to the call of his Fellow Citizens"
I remain, dear sir, respectfully yours
Thomas H. McCann
Captain John M. Thain, Foreman Tiger Engine
Company No. 2.
Victoria, September 5th, 1860
EDITOR COLONIST--The foregoing letter, addressed
by Thos. H. McCann, was submitted to Tiger Engine
Company, at a meeting held last evening.
It was unanimously moved: That Tiger Company,
No. 2, hereby extend their heartfelt thanks to those
citizens of Victoria who so generously came forward
with their subscriptions to relieve the Company from
debt, thereby evincing a willingness to assist those
whose aim is "the public good."
Respectfully Yours
John M. Thain
Foreman Tiger Co.
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