The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-11-22
THE FIREATEN'S OVATION.
The Iliuminat Parade Of Satur-
day Night.
Reception Of uibern,a Steam Fire Engine
Company No. !, Of Philadelphia, by
lmericus Engine Company
No. u, Of View York.

The reception OF Ihbernia steam Fre Engine company
Nc Of Philadelphia by Americus Engine Company No G,
OF this city, Saturday evening" was made the occasion
Of grand parade by the great body of the Fire Depart
ment The various companies who turned out to receive
them resolved that their friends Of the City OF Bro
thery Love should carry back with them their return
the most pleasant "reminiscences OF their stay and with
that determination spared labor expense 10 make
their reception brilliant any that has before
taken place in New York is almost needless TO state
that whom they have made up their minds on such
matter they generally succeed, and # any proof were
required the parade of Saturday furnished abundance oft
Throughout Saturday the members of the fire compa-
nes were busy engaged in making preparations for the
evening" and rvalled each other in the decorations, not
only their hose and engine carriages but also the EN-
bel,shment of their several houses. Company No g.
who had special charge the Phiadelphans had their
house Henry street brilliantly and tasteuly decorated
ON side facing Gouvcrneur street was beautiful trans
parency, with the following inscription
>~e~..
AMERIcUs WELCOMES
HrBraNA NO j.
Banners suspended the street. and hundreds
Of Chinese lanterns brilliantly and effectively Illuminated
the neighbour The house Of Warren Hose Company 33
Sullivan street also illuminated and across the street
erected u magnificent triumphai arch, snrmoun,ei
with transparency in coored letters, with the following
inscription
>~>>~~~>~~>~>e~e9
WARREN HOSE
WELCOMES ENGINE co.
UPWARDS of 1000 Chinese lanterns suspended
the pillars the sides Of the arch and down the street
Two beautiful temples surmounted the arch, IN which
placed two youths, one dressed IN the costume OF
Iberna compa ny, and the other with the red shirt aud
black pants Of the New York department Al the corner
Of Spring sullivan streets chandelier consisting OF
myriads Of colored lanterns suspended, and for
nearly mile the street both sides beautifully ilu
minated presenting the appearance OF the Celestial
City than that Of modern Gotham Along the line Of pro
Atknu
packed and hours the thoroughae was entirely
blocked Men, women, children all casses-thc Fifth
avenue belle with her aristocratc companion, the mil
liner seamstress, and the mechanic, with his family
eagerly possessed themselves Of the most eligible point TO
view the procession "Young America, always aspr
ING. located itself on the awning posts down broadWay,
and enthusiastically ohecred the rcmen as they passed
Many OF the restaurants were brilliantly Illuminated
Crock's opposite Trinity church, displayed transpa
rency of the engine house the Hbcrna company with
a miniature steam IRE engine over which was conspcu-
ously placed the years 1852 and 1858 with the words
wEICoMr HiEgaSIa
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The City Hall Park crowded early seven
O'Clock, all anxious 10 gain "lootn2 70 view the pro
cession Every point from which sight Of the ircmen
could be obtained eagerly seized upon by all classes
Not only the boy tender and yet experienced years,
but also aged thronged the Park and eagerly bat
tied for prominent locality 10 view the procession, Out
side the circle OF the throng and around the Hall dns
spectacle presented and, as uon all festive com
mcmoravc, celcbrativc and receptive OCCASIONS, tho
yenters good things made Their appearance. Fruit,
the yast crowds of spectators Tho ssweghng achincs
also reaped harvest and hundreds of tho rcnen TO
Joy the fun and win lew bets, placed teir
the haircoth char and weighed ''wthin grain
As early seven O'Clock thousands Of spectators
ockcd pier No and anxously awaited the arrival Of
the Amboy boat. Fireworks Of all description were let on
and the Battery was brilliantly illuminated The several
companies met and formed in reverse order at seven
O'Clock r. NJ, dressed fu arc suits, the right resting
the OF Battery place and West street, extending
through Battery place % Broadway and up broadway on
the west side tpon the arrival oi Hbcrna company at
1 Nprfb rive uaiiO autp ral
Peterson Guard under command Of Capt samuel Jackson
The Hbernia Company received by the Chief Engl
ncer, Henry H. Howard, Esq on behalf OF Amcricus I'm
gne company No. " in the following speech
Gentlemen, members " Iberna Engine Company, bro
ther nremen Of Phadclphia-By invitaton--whch !
consider avery hattcrng compmcnt-o Amcricus Engine
No. o. whose guests are, and representing
The New York Fire department, greet you and bid you
welcome TO city. We have anyiously waited your
arrival and prepared 10 you You deserve
10 be received by the frcmen Of this metropolis.
not here 10 pay homage your mammoth steam fire
engine nor can dstarage defamc H. My duty 10
assure you all thai While you honor with your
presence every exerton VIII be made by New YORK
rcmen 10 make your visit agreeable and ahapy one
(Cheers.)
Hbernia company one Of the most numerous in Phiia
delphia and the number who visit is ono
hundred. Uron forming into lne they enthusiast
cally cheered, which they Acknowledged They were
dressed in the hrcmens white coat with Philadelphia
nTo bat beautifully painted representing an eagle hold
ing frouats beak golden harp. They also cape,
with the letters A. y in 'front.' and representation o the
eagle and harp. behind.
Al precisely eight O'Clock the line began the
following order
rin.r riviros.
Assistant Engineer Peter y. Cornwel. Marshal
Young Amsdsu. Guard, .ih Geld piece, John niece
@siasIs %.au. .s Ia. s rS SC.ss E Non
sheltons Brass Band.
1ssis.sni fnsneers John BaaIsh aud John Decker.
Amercu. Engine No s. drawn BY ,hc four tandem horses Of
Adams Erpresa. driven b +. rresco,. Esg
Beek's Philadelphia Band.
h0Tssd pspnesf f y r. uGissn risss.n, New Tork
Pre- cAssSss Anssss"fss:; Board rsip b EXEMPT W T's'
Grand Marshal
Board Of f,,e wsrdeas, John r ii.r.ins, Chairman.
Rcon smme sGnra 81 Assn o aInsrs s@spsss Pnrse Co Nos
BOernla Engine Co No. l, o. Philadeluhia.
~ be hmeioaa ] g. sna Gyan y me~is "'
shelton = Band.
Warren Hose Co No. -, A. Ycoman, Foreman.
.tcoNp DIVISION.
Assistant Easnssr kli.ha Ku1g,lsaa. N,r;hsl s,l ~
Chief and Assistant kngineeTs q Rroosya ffe pe'
p1rsIs,ib pzsIsy- bsol = p
l'rhSE zSssS asGIHH oss 20 S,e Il 's soraSs
northern IDeTes tprSe 60 Sq ,asdsn sa,nntS foren'a
National Brass BAND
Eagle Engine 60. No 9, =. Henry, Foreman.
Continental Bucket O. N. ~ ! ! WIN WIN Jones Foreman.
valley Forge Engine 90 NO u. c. En'o'', Foreman.
rfpn utyIsIoy.
ae.afart Engineer W 7. Nawhcy, Marshal
Chief and Asstsnt Engineers the B0okyn fro depart
ment w. ID.
Ruhens band
Earle rnrine Co No. 4 Adam Hoffman Foreman
Hook aud Ladder o. No y j. Monross, Foreman.
Staarts band.
ShrarA Engine C. IL. 4 I. Henarckson Foreman.
Msnahans Band.
CRYSTAL Hose Co No a. ~. r. Haiphi, Foreuan.
Alert Hose Co. No. r. y. 50 John. Foreman.
Sixth Regiment Band.
Mount Prospect Engine Co. No, 10, John Acker Foreman
Navy Yard Band
Empire Engine Go. No. ~, " Wolfe Foreman
rouRrH DIVISION
Assistant Engineer Timothy 4, wess, Marshal
Seventy fret re ginent drum corps
Protection Engine Go. NJ. D. ". q. LYONS, Foremau
Excelsior Engine Co No q u. w, Kneves Foreman.
New York Hose Go. No. g. n. w Raymond, Foreman.
Eagle Hook and Ladder Co No a. T wldng, Foreman.
Wanmaker's Band.
Mohawk Engine Go. No. Nj. T. Roe, Foreman.
Liberty liose Go. No TO- O Ricktr, Foreman.
jackson Hose Co. No. -, A Irving, Foreman.
DIVISION.
Assistant Engineer Jas Y wenman Marshal.
Rnhehia nand