Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-08-14
Report Of the Prize Ardrding Committee.
The Committee appointed to award the

Every engine, except the Hecla and Tor
rent burst hose on best throw. Length OF
hose $50 feet-rise from the tub to the dis
charge pipe 40 feet. In the opinion of the
Committee the trial was a fair one for all par
ties. We adjudge that the Silver Trumpet is
fairly won by The Torrent, of Bath.
EDWARD E. HouDLETT, Dresden. \
JAS. w. BACHELOR, Readfeld, Com
HENRY w. COLE, kennebec,
Hallowell, Aug. 6, 1851.
At9 o'clock in the evening, the Torrent
Company being drawn up in line in front Of
the Hallowell House, received from the hands
of II. w. Paine, Esq, accompanied by nea,
SPECIFY the Prize they had so hand somely and
fairly won. Capt. Elmes received the Trum-
pet with an appropriate speech. long ant
loud hurrah went up from the crowd, and the
Torrent Company marched to the steamboat
to the tune of the ''Home Quickstep, - and ar
rived in this city at clock, justly proud O
their victory.
The Torrent victory was gained on the
third trial, she having burst her hose on the
first and second The result is certainly ia
vorable TO the reputation of Zimmerman ma
chimes, as establishing decided superiority
for them over the Button tub.
Our citizens generally, feel proud of the re-
suit of this contest. Well they may. They
have a Fire Department not excelled in the
State; either in point of the quality of the
machines, OF skill and ability of the members
composing the Companies. The evening fol-
lowing the Firemen's return from Hallowell,
the Honorary members of Torrent Company
gave them supper at the Sagadahock House
The supper was one of Robinson's best. The
temperance principle was strictly adhered to
on the occasion, and everything passed off very
satisfactorily. The Bath Band furnished the
music in their usual good style. After the
cloth was removed, the following Toasts were
announced by R. r. Haines, Esq, Toast Mas
Ter tor the occasion. .,t .. ..
Oar Galldnt Fnemen Regardless of per-
sonal repose, they are ever ready TO encoun-
Ter perils and hardships for The public veal.
May Torrents Of applause attend all their
efforts, and "Deluges" OF welcome meet them
on every hand.
Or tceH organised Fire Department The
safeguard OF our city and as such deserves,
and should receive the fostering care OF all
our citizens. The wealthy should extend TO
II their substantial aid the young men, the
services OF their strong arms, and the ladies.
'he ,r sweet smiles and appreciation.
Inc CITY Bath-Our home, our pride.
our care. Unsurpassed for enterprise, Iiber
aity and rapid growth. So may il ever
continue; and while others of our brethren
are voyag'ng abroad to increase its wealth
the FIremen will guard their homes and
property. NV
The Ladies Of Bath-Like WASHINGTON
the Father OF his Country, they are first in
the hearts of their countrymen.
The Union-hay il stand complete forev-
er. Firemen are ever ready TO drown the
Fires OF publication, and break down on
those who kindIe Them. si ia.t
Firenen Ererychere-The guardians Of
hearths and homes, and the substantials of
life. that hold society together-may they
nun through life with few alarms, and 30
learn TO conquer the devoufing element, that