The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-18

edy, he asserted, elevated the Fire Department 70
h'gner pitch Of excellence han hever before enjoyed
MI WILSON, IN an eloquent speech, returned thanks on
behalf OF the Fire Commissioners speaking with admra-
ton Of the department Of the several companies during
sentiment Natonal Hose Company No a. the pride Of
the Eighth ward, and bright star in the Fire Depart
Speeches were also made by hessrs. opy woodruff
samuel Burhans, AID Brady and others. Between each
address the Newark jefferson Brass Band envened the
WIN several Of the most popular AIRS such as
Hail Columbia, Yankee Doodle, The Last Rose Of Sum-
mer, We wont 20 Home till Morning, &C. In this manner
Cured from the beginning the end 70 the harmony
Of the festivities. The members Of the National Hose
and ow and ha New
boys deserve great credit for the select and Substantial
banquet with which they entertained their guests.
ENTERTAINMENT OF THE UNION HOSE, NO. 40, OF
PHILADELPHIA, BY THE PERRY HOSE, NO. rs, OF
NEW YORK.
The Union Hose Of Philadelphia arrived in this city
Saturday evening received by the Perry Hose and
escorted to the Westcheser House, Of Boomc and
Bowery. They appeared in the procession yesterday
and attracted universal attention by their peculiar uni
FORM consisting Of drab and pants white hats
and red shirts.
Last evening, at the Metropolitan Assembly Rooms No
lis Prince street. they sumptuously RECALLED by
excellent supper, If suppers be called excellent when
hey consist Of all kinds of fowl cooked In all styles,
oysters in every style, substantial things and sugared
Things, and champagne in abundance. f 94esN3
lhe taDes We're arranged around three sides OF the
room, the table at end being SPAWNED by arch Of
pe psalng me words IN gilt "Weicome TO Union
Aiter doing full justice all the good things the
ne company was entertained by several humorous
songs, and also severalof serious character and
| very well sung. s
The Chief Marshal, Colonel r. N saunton Of No 40,
made Few remarks Mr.. Wilson, one Of our Fire Com
mssioners, spoke briefly. The foreman Of No % sang
an excellent song although his voice. by the dnt of
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company in continual roar.
Besides Chief Marshal Colonel r. N. saunton First As
ssant, Charles W. Bender; Second, George W. Rfert,
and Third, Charles T. Stuart present the Engineer
Of the Second Fire Division Of Philadelphia Mr. John H.
Great credit in point Of hospitality Is due to No g.
when must be remembered that their arrangements for
the reception and entertainment Of No 40 all devised
| and completed in the course of ten days.
One feature Of the entertainment should be omitted
and that the excellent music of the United States Cor
net Band Of Philadelphia accompanying No 49, and num-
| bering seventeen pieces.
The philadelphans leave tomorrow fer Easton Penn,
in the II 80 boat where they intend to give parade.
DINNER TO RINGGoLD HOSE co. NO. OF NEwBuRG.
Last evening, Ringgold Hose Co. No 1, Of Newbwg,
were entertained at the Smithsonian Hotel 70 grand
banquet Three large tables spread with the good
things of fe and at hapast eight both companies
took their seats at the tables Among the guests were
H. H. Chapman Chief Engineer of the Newburg Fire De-
partment; Wm. Williams, Trustee Of the New York Fire
va Mort Free 81
men Of Hose Companies Nos "A and SO, and Hook and
Ladder Co. 9.
After Justice had been done the good things and viands
the foreman of Rnggold Hose Company No. proposed
the health of their guests Rnggold Hose Company No
of Newburg. The toast drank amid cheers and was
responded to by the foreman of the latter company who
acknowledged the obligations his company under to
the Rnggod Hose, of New York their organizations
he hoped nothing would the good feeling present
existing
The grand feature Of the evening was the presentation
OF massive silver trumpet by the Newburg Hose Com
pany to their entertainers Ringgold Hose Company No
of New York The gift was presented in neat address
by j. F. Van Mort Of Newburg.
The gift received by the foreman of Hose Co. No.
who accepted the gift in behalf Of bis company in
brief speech.
The remainder of the evening was passed in proposing
toass and sentiments Of regard and at midnight the COM
panies retired
Lafayette Hook and Ladder Co. No. gave an entertain
ment after the parade at their house Fremens Hall to
Hook and Ladder Co. No Of this city TO Hook and
Ladder Co No. Of Brooklyn. table spread the
full length Of the house. and after the good things had
foreman Of No g. Edw. Cooper, foreman Of the Third
truck and several other members of both companies
The members Of Engine Company No IL gave collation.
at their engine house, Wooster street. after the parade
was attended by quite number Of distinguished guests
most of the evening being devoted TO speaking and
| toastng Tet
A sumptuous breakfast was had at the Apollo Rooms
in Broadway given to the members Of Southwark Engine
Company No 38 by their generous foreman Mr. George
T. Alker After doing ample justice bomies OF III,
morning. and testiyng to their appreciation of hos
by hearty round Of cheers the company moved int
| place of rendezvous. ett
East River Engine Co. No T. escorted Hose Co. No to
the line Of march and back and entertained by them
on their way back from the procession.