Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14
local AND GENERAL.

VIs1r OF LINTA HOSE COMPANY TO BING-
uAMTov-One year ago at the celebration here, Foun-
tain Hose Co No. t. of Binghamton was one of the at
tractve features of the procession and its members tar
ed with us on the Sabbath receiving the attentions OF
Lnta Hose Co aud Others In return for the couresles
extended on that OCCASION Fountain Hose had addressed
an early invitation to Lina Hose to visit them on the
Fourth of Jug and participate in the festivities OF the
occasion The invitation formally accepted and the
necessary preparations made in the expectation of
ception az the hands OF Fountain Hose such that Com
! pany noted for.
Iin-ta Hose numbered q men commanded by E. OVER
TON ir, Foreman II B. McKEAY lst Assistant, OSCAR
BRows End Assistant dressed in red shirts Mem York
frehats and patent leather belts with the of the
Company in white letters on red ground Their carriage
is of Philadelphia make brass plating, painted dark blue,
striped with gold and is adorned by several paintings by
suREEvE which are not exceled by the decorations OF
any similar apparatus The carriage will compare favor
ably with any in this section of the country.
We pass over the trip to Wavery to reach the n Y
Z. R. T. Suffice it say that the carriage, accompanied
by several members Of the Company reached that place
Saturday evening taken in charge by Neptune Mol
aud housed and that the Company with Dttrichs Brass
Band, found themselves early Monday morning, at Wa
verify ready commence the festivities of the day. The
storm the previous day had cooled the atmosphere and
eectuay laid the dust and the indications that the
weather to be propous Before the rising had
gded the tops of the surrounding hills the spirstrrng
drum and the earpercing e gave notice that the An
nversary OF National independence had dawned aud
betokened the notes of preparation for its proper obser
ance.
After an early breakfast the Ln-tas were formed in
front of Warfords Hotel. and preceded by the Band
marched to the bousc Of Neptune CO. and received their
yin thof
by three hearty cheers which were responded to by the
Waverly iremen The carriage was then placed upon
platform car, prepared for It's transportation
While waiting for the arrival of the train had the
satisfaction of seeing Neptune Co. turn place their
apparatus upon the preparatory visit to Emi.
ra. This Company numbered IS men, and presented 4
fine appearance, Their Foreman Z. j. SHEPARD, and
their apparatus was beautifully decorated.
The Waverlv Volunteers also marched through the
streets to take their passage the train with the
Lin tas, for visit to Owego This Company, volunteer
ing for the occasion, commanded by Capt Powers
and numbered about 40 muskes. They dressed in
black rock coats white pants and the accouements of
the Wayery Guards The military precision with which
they marched, and their martial appearance, reflected
great credit upon their officers In the ranks we noticed
friend BALDWIN, who looked every inch soldier.
We heard them named the Gmi-balf,cins-in honor of
!
4iduocafc.
Soon the shr whistle gave warning that the eastern
bound train was at hand and all aboard" was the
word After detention of few minutes at 735 we
Off the breaking forth from coudless sky and
every heart inspired with expectations of pleasure
enjoyed A few brief stops bringing passengers,
brought Owego where the Volunteers disembarked
and could hear the evidences Of cordial reception
from their hosts of that place.
No noteworthy occurrence took place. until at 935 we
drew up the Station Bnghamton. The Lintas were
speedily transferred to the platform and quickly in the
midst of hospable greetings Forming they marched to
the east end of the platform where No4 WIS drawn up
receive them They welcomed to the place by J. H.
BARTLETT in neat and pertinent address briefly
ponded to by E. OvEaToN, and after three cheers all
round took up their line march preceded by the Chief
Engineer Of the Binghamto1 Department A. DEwIrr,
and Assist mt +. . PFEsroy and C. H RoGEEs Pass
lg the residence of L. g. OLMSTED they were present.
ed by Miss MARY OLNsTED with beautiful floral arch
having the word Lina suspended On arriving at Fire
mems Hail. their carriage housed by No g. and after
sufficient interval for washing and brushing invita-
ton given to walk up stairs. The sight there pre-
sented was which touched a tender spot of every
Lina An early breakfast under circumstance, not pc
culiary favorable appetite and their ride made ey-
cry eye beam and every mouth water they spread
out collation. which seemed made of the vands most
acceptable and in lavish prouson No second invitation
was needed, toptch in, and the Ln-tas made Zouave-
/ like charge upon the edibles and bbibes. Whatever
cause OF complaint No may have towards their guests
they certainly cannot complain that they did do full
justice to their eatables
After this deemcr had been discussed pleasant Incl.
dent occurred in the presentation of Fire Hat No
to their Foreman, II. A. HOLMES, and the presentation
by Engine CO. No 6, Of New York beautiful preseu.
ation front TO Fountaio Hose, No 1. The latter Com
pany also presented to Lina CO. splendid presentation
front.
The hour having arrived for the forming Of the
procession under the direction of Chief Engineer DEWITT
it was formed in the following order:
Martial Band
Excelsior Hook and Ladder Co. No |.
PheniX Engine Co. No. |.
Martial Band.
Rescue Engine Co. No. 3.
II. Clay Preston. lst Assistant Engineer.
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