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

worth day journey the oveliness of the see
merry surrounding it, The basement of the building just
completed and shows that it is to be very extensive
structure, substantially built.
The next call was the Orchard" the residence Of
Hon. D. s. DICKINSON Unfortunately, VIC missed the
pleasure of this visit but the boys speak with raptures
of the cordalty of their welcome By the distinguished
Statesman, and his family.
Returning to the Exchange the hour of g. P. NJ, had
now arrived and the Lo-tas had been duty since 81
A. NJ. They were accordingly dismissed for hour, and
at O'clock proceeded with the Band to honor Miss Ma
RY OLMsrEAD aud Mrs. HIRAM NJ MYER with a serenade,
returning the Hotel at 10 O'clock and closing the day
with National tunes by the Band
At C o'clock, the next morRng. the Linas found the
Chief Engineer of the Bnghamton Fremen the Foreman
of No. L. and q number of members, hand to escort
them to the depot aud bid them farewell and after pro-
fuse interchange of parngs, three cheers given
for No T. three for the Chief Engineer of the Bingham
ton Fire Department three for the exchief MORGAN and
amidst the cheering of No t. left the depot with
faces turned homeward. At Owego the Company took
short parade and without incident accident arrived at
Wavery from whence the Hose Carriage was drawn to
Athens, loaded the packet Gazelle" which at P
h tied to her wharf at Towanda where No. under the
direction of CuAs. H. ALLEN Foreman ready to re.
ceve the carriage and house which they did in fine style
Nothing occurred during the whole trip of unpeas-
ant nature and the whole Company returned with the
veest feelings of satisfaction TO the result of their
cursion. The citizens and Fremen Of Binghamton will
long live in the grateful recoecons of those who enjoy
ed their hospitality this occasion Their courteses and
attentions bestowed with an unsparing hand The
only occasion of regret the inability to accept all the
profered hospitality The pleasure of the occasion was
much enhanced by the music furnished by Dtrichs Band
which did itself credit by its performances. The atten-
ton paid by Fountain Hose to the wants OF their guests
and their forehought in anticipating them-and their
success in making the occasion joyous one, caused the
parting to be dashed with a shade of regret The memory
Of this visit viii long be cherished and its pleasant Incl
dents be the theme of many thought conversation
Forward we look with wstful eve,
Scarce halt resigned yet think how sweet
Twill be again, in coming days to meet"
fg- At Special Meeting of LIN IA HOSE Co. No. 3,
held Firemens Hail. July s, 1859 the following resou-
tions unanimously adopted:
Restorative tender to FOUNTAIN Hosy Co. No. of
Bnghamton our sincere and heartfelt thanks for their
many acts Of kindness the 4h inst that shall ever
remember their iJeray in the welcome extended to us
that we shall endeavor at all times TO continue and pro-
mote the good feeling shown that occasion their
united efforts to make stay pleasant each veng with
the other render the Of endhp that heretofore
existed still stronger if possible, made occasion ever
to be remembered with the lveeSt gratitude by Linta
Hose Co. We will ever prize the beautiful Front present
tu u uS - SCItu gut Pheasant neInOral OF
the happiest days OF our lives. ~
Restrictive tender to the Shief Engineer, A. De.
WITT, H. c. PRESTON, and H. C. ROGERS Assistant Engi
thanks for their successful efforts make our
visit pleasant.
Resolved, That acknowledge with gratitude our OBJ
legations to the Ladies and citizens OF Binghamtonespe
cidly Miss MARY OLMSTED, Mrs. HENRY BEvER, Mrs II.
. CLAY Preston, Mrs. MYER, Mrs. T. O'HARA. Mr.. j. p.
MORGAN and LADY Hon. d. s Dickinson and FAMILY,
Miss ANNIE HENDRCKsON, of Albany-theV viii ever he
held by each OF US respectful regard their kind
ness are deeply felt and warm appreciated.
Resolved, That indebted to HIRAM c. ROGERS
Foreman Of Excelsior for the beautiful boquet and to
NJ \. HOLMES and J. H. BARTLETT for their kind remem-
brance-prescned on the morning Of departure-as
the fragrance of the and the poaton of the other
[ enabled as to reach home in fine spirits.
Resolved, That thanks hereby extended to the
propretors of the Exchange Hotel for the kind attention
shown us during oar stay with them.
Resolved, That Neptune, No l, of Wavery has plac-
ed rs under renewed obligation by their kindness in TAX
ing charge Of our carriage.
Resolved That thanks due TO Naiad No 2 for
I their cordial reception arrival home.