Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-11-06

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1885,
Chief Engineer-Wash NJ Stees.
First Assistant-Charles H. Williams
Second Assistant-Isaac A. Banker
In July IA, 1857, Chief Stees resigned, as
he was no longer residing in the city limits,
and his first Assistant Williams was elected
to fill the vacancy. Mr.. Cathcart became first,
and w. o. Bokee was appointed Second Assis-
tant.
The third election stood thus
1857
Chif Enginea'-Charles H. Williams.
First Assistant--E. A. Holmes
Second ASsiStant-Jno. II. Moore
On Monday evening, December 81, 1867,
the present Fire Department was organised,
or rather re-organised, land the following Board
of officers elected
President-W. NJ. Stees Past Chief Engineer
Tice HreSident-Edwin Caldwell, of No 3
Secretary-Jno. b. Oliver, of No. g
Treasurer-R. G. Sharp. of No. g.
Collector--Robert Mason, of p. H. and l.. Co.
The Constitution says:
more effectually to enable the Firemen of ST. Paul
city to perfect the objects of their organization,
and to provide for the relief of disabled aid indi
gent Firemen and their families
Every Fireman becomes member by pay
ing 81. Each company elects two delegates
annually as a Board of Trustees The Board
shall hold regular !. meetings every eight
months. A Fund shall be established, to bt
invested for relief purposes. The Department
shall meet annually on the third Wednesday
of December for electng Chief Engineer, AS
sistants, and Wardens
On the death of member the Department
shall be summoned to attend the funeral
The next Election will be held on the third
Wednesday of December 1853. The time is
fixed by the new City Charter. These off
GERS serve until the year 1860.
THE PARADE AND PRESENTATION.
The presentation of the Engines was design
ed to have come off on Thursday last, but ow-
ing to the state of the weather then, it was de-
ferred until yesterday.
The day opened rather unfavorably, being
chilly, damp, and the lowering aspect of the
clouds was anything but promising. II light
encd up towards noon, hOwevar, and the day
passed off well.
About one o'clock, the various companies
with their machines, assembled in the Court
House Square, and were marshalled in the
following order:
Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company No. 1.
Hope Engine Company No. /, and Tender.
Minne-ha ha Engine Co. No. 2, and Tender.
Independent Engine Company No l.
The Pioneer boys were out in full force, and
looked WELL as they always do. Their truck
showed what labor had been bestowed upon
it.
Hope No. were on hand "every time. "
Their Engine was the cynosure of all eyes, SC
brightly was it polished, and gaily decorated
1t had one of the neatest cmblematical illus
trations of their name, we ever saw. On the
gallery, appropriately dressed, seated on a
throne covered with the American flag, and
holding gilt anchor, sat Miss CHARLOTTE s.
WEIGH, beautiful young girl. This repre-
sentative of the Goddess Hope, looked queen
ly enough for any throne.
Following them came that large and fine
Company, Mime -ha-ha No. 2, with their SUI
perb Engine, drawn by about forty members
preceded by twelve honorary members. Min
ne-ha-ha attracted all eyes. Her gay color
and the dazzling brightness of every bit o
metal-work caused many remarks of praise
The Minne-ha-ha boys amt ashamed of thei
uniform or Engine.
Next came the "Rotary Mill" boys, will
with theirnew uniform, numbering about forty
members, and drawing their staunch Engine
In this order the procession wended their
| way to the Park.
PROCEEDINGS AT TIE fAhN
At the Park vast crowd Of citizens, ladies
and children collected.
The Engines having been drawn up in
circle and the members being marshalled in
tr;nle lines before them, CHARLES L. EMER-
sor President of the Common Council stand
+, the midst of it's members, on temporary
platform, said
Mr. Foreman and Members oftas Hope Fire Engine
Company No. 1.
On behalf of the Public Authorities of the
City of st. Paul, here place in your charge