The New York herald., 1865-06-09
THE FIRE. MEN


The Excursion to Central Park and High
Bridge-Banqueting the Order or the
Day-Thctr Reception by ~ Hose or
Harlcu, &c., Sc.
The members OF Warren Hose Company n Philadsl-
phia who have hcrocd New York with their presence
and who roc ,ived ia such handsome style Sy q
large portion Of the Fire Department Of this city and
Brooklyn Wednesday last having glorious time
Of H. Their friends OF Warren Hose o. t city arc de-
termnod that the honor OF the department shall be fully
sustained, and layshnS Their hospitality on their
guests in a ssyio worthy Of Now York aremen Tho
philsdciphisns, many Of whom have never had
tho pleasure Of seeing Now York before are highly
delighted at this excellent opportunity Of getting fu,
knoviedge n the extent and grandeur Of this great
ropos Yesterday morning at half past n'se O'Clock
tho COMMITTEES Of Reception, having made ample arrange
mons for tho pleasures OF tho day, secured four large
omnibuses and open barouche, and. After
pasking Of cxceont breakfast the party started for
Oentra Park They were accompanied by the Liberty
Band. Of PhsIadephia, who performed some very fnc
tho POSITIVE party proceeded " the Of tho
days enjoyment large crowd OF citizens and mcn Z
Of varous FIRE companies had assembled in Brooms
street and the Bowcry, and the excursionista moved
or they we're greeted with scvcrd rounds OF
hearty cheers which were responded toby The band
Tho party passed up tho Bewcry TO Spring street. through
Spring street 70 Bgpasway. Broadway TO Fourteenth
street TO Fifth avenue TO Fifty ninth strcS and entered
the Park AZ that point by tho kind permission Of the
Park Commissaosers. ~ whom tboy desire 70 oxprcss
their thanks
The Park presented most magnificent appearance;
the lowers in full bloom aud the rich foliage OF tho trees
reflected from the mirorko surface Of tho lakes pre-
sentcd a picture which no pencil could depict; the
of tho water took shelter under the grateful
shade Of some evergreen, seemed more like the
finn
grand reality Of the gcnius and boray Of the citizens
Of Now York II Is needless 10 say that tho Strangers
suburban Paradise, tho like Of which their eyes
before bohed After passing through tho principal ave-
embarked in boats and enjoyed very pleasant hours
sa The cool broezc at that elevated OF the Park
added much to the comfort and enjoyment OF the OCCASION
and tho tmc for starting to complete tho programme
of the days amusement arrived the party reluctantly
returned to their vehicles and made their exit through
tho upper gate Of tho Park, and proceeded to High
Bridge by tho Bloomngdalc road which commands such
beautiful Wow Of tho broad, placid waters OF the Hud
SON On arriving at High Bridge the cxcursioniss
aighted, and preceded by tho band, marched to the
centre OF that ne structure where an uninterrupted view
OF the Harlem river and the lovely scenery which sur
romsinng short time here ana partakng OF
some refreshments they retraoed their stops to
Che house Of Fort Washington Engine Company,
No 81, where they roccvcd in the most hospabe
After taking friendly leave Of their friends Of
No 81 they proceeded to Harlem to the house OF Hose
Company No 81, whore magnificent COLLATION. was in
waiting for them After ample justice was done to the
man of the Harlem company in very neat speech OK
pressed behalf OF himself and the company he so ably
represents tho sincere pleasure Which 1t afforded them in
having such opportunity 10 do honor to one OF Phila
dcphias finest companies He was followed by hr Fer
guson of the same company
Alderman Bciter. Of Philadelphia, responded on be-
balf OF is company and Mr. Yconsn, OF Warren Hose OF
this city RESPONDED behaf OF tho company which he
/ represents
he hour for returning 10 the city having arrived tho
party started after getting parting salute from their
hrbun Anu IN