[Frank’s Campaign by Horatio Alger Jr.]@TWC D-Link bookFrank’s Campaign CHAPTER XXII 8/10
When the company was disbanded the muskets went back to the town, and I believe they are now kept in the basement of the Town Hall.
I presume that we can have the use of them on application.
I move that a committee be appointed to lay the matter before the Selectmen and ask their permission." His motion was agreed to. "I will appoint John Haynes to serve on that committee," said the chairman, after a pause. This was a politic appointment, as Squire Haynes was one of the Selectmen, and would be gratified at the compliment paid to his son. "I accept the duty," said John, rising, and speaking in a tone of importance. "Is there any other business to come before the meeting ?" "I should like to inquire, Mr.Chairman, when our first meeting will take place, and where is it to be ?" asked Herbert Metcalf. "I will appoint as a committee to make the necessary arrangements, Frank Frost, Tom Wheeler, and Robert Ingalls.
Due notice will be given in school of the time and place selected, and a written notice will also be posted up in the postoffice." "Would it not be well, Mr.Chairman," suggested Frank, "to circulate an invitation to other boys not present to-day to join the company? The larger our number, the more interest will be felt.
I can think of quite a number who would be valuable members.
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