The New York herald., 1865-06-10
THE FIRE MEN.


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asn q this city, and their brsshrsa u Phadsipn'e
who hive soiourniug In New York Tor The past few
day. Warren Hose Company Of the fssuer city have
IN partAkins Of ths hospitalies or Warren Hose No
s. OF New York, wAo have bssa uaremitsng in their
efforts render the visitof their guests both pleasant
and instructive There few places Of interest In the
vicinity Of New York that As~e not been visited and
the strangers must feel vxceedingly hattered at
the cordial manner in which they have been
>cceived, nc only by the company who had the honor
~ cnteraisng them, but by the warm expressions Of
Friendship which weus universally extended 70 them by
the Fire Department and citizens generally Yesterday
being last day tha the Philadephans to be in
the city, consmirea renewed their efforts 10 provide
someusw and possible, superior attractions TO any
thing had scen offered before and they were very
fortunate in selecting excursion by water, which, TO
grezt extent neuazlized the effect or the nerce heat
wtArh prevaiaed throughout the day. sa fttsf
Fine Philadclphisns through the Commfttce Of Recep
vsn, sndsret invitation BY the School Commits
soners and taachers the Eighth Ward Grammar school,
TO visa th institution in the morniuk which invitation
was acceg,ted, and at half past nine O'Clock the
visit was soarried into effect. On reaching the
school room the children were prepared 70
receive Their visitors, under the direction Of
their eachsn, who extended hearty welcome 70 <hc
members la Warren Hose. The exercises at the
school consted Of prayer reading the Scriptures and
singing by the scholars who showed great proficiency in
their studies Miss Mackay sung beautiful solo, which
called forth applause Of those present. and she
fo,soved by Miss serre who acquitted herself in an
equally creditable Mr. Walter W. Adams,
School Commissioner Of the Eighth ward being old
New York fireman, was called upon 10 address a few
words Of welcome to the company and their friends
He remarked that itw the rst time fire company
had ever visited public school in New York and on
sx,f md Nhprc ha tha
members Of Warren Hose of Philadelphia, and hoped
that IT they should visit this city again they would
pay the school another visit.
Alderman BETTER Of Philadelphia, responded in
very fecitous speech behalf Of the members OF his
half of Warren Hose No SO, of New York. The reccp
tlon committee with that foresight which has marked
their conduct throughout the whole affair had previous
ly chartered the steamboat j. s. Undcrhill convey
their guests little pleasure excursion up the East
river far Randals Island TO visit tho public iDst
tutions. The hour having arrived to embark, the
pany after returning thanks to the school officers and
teachers took their departure at ten o'clock and marched
to the boat the foot OF Charlton street.
o'clock were on their way to Randars Island Not a
breath Of air stirring, and the heat intense
that all hands were compelled to take refuge
under the awnings TO protect themselves from
the fierce rays of the sun. The party, however,
contrved TO make themselves comfortable as possible
and by copou draughts OF cool lager and refreshments
Of solid kind managed to resist the attacks Of
Old Sol The band took their position the bow
OF the boat, and poured out n continuous stream OF
music, which attracted the attention of the dweers
either side OF the river who crowded its banks and by
waving OF handker ,hefs and other demonstrations,
greeted the pleasure seekers in the hearty and
dial manner After sail of about hour and half,
the boat arrived at her destination, and she touched
the dock three hearty cheers from the throats OF
nine hundred neatly dressed little fellows who we're
ranged in military order along the bank OF the river
Their cheers were returned with interest by
the nreen and their friends on board after which Mr.
William H. Stevens, the Warden of the Island welcomed
the party and conducted them shore The boys were
all formed in line, and headed by their drum corps
passed in review and sauted the remen In true military
style After visiting the various insslrstons and wit
parments the party repaired TO the boat and after par
taking OF refreshments headed for New York. rounded
"p as far s fery where the boat landed and the
party accepted invitation from Mcssrs. Everett d
Mclaughlin TO take some refreshments This the
last stopping place until the party reached the city a six
O'Clock and proceeded to the westchester House. the
headquarters of the company during their stay in this
city.
THE BANQUET AT IRVING HALL.
The company formed in line in Broome street Al eight
O'Clock, the Committee Of Arrangements in front and
marched to the music Of the band Broadway TO Irving
Hall The ball was decorated very handsomely aud was
brilliantly lit up The head table was placed on the
raised PLATFORM the front Of which tasteully
mented with American flags and large shield In the
centre. About nine o'clock two hundred persons sat
in many day Every dclicacy OF ths fur
nshed in abundance and the style in which the supper
was served was equal 70 @ or NE Hr nH 4Si has
ex President Of the Board Of Fire Commissioners was
called TO preside and on each side Of him were Alder
man Reitler the Marshal Mr. Tredenker and the mem
bers and friends Of the Committee OF Reception
The first toast drank the health Of the members Of
Warren Hose OF Philadelphia, which responded to
by Mr.. Tredenker, OF the Warren Hose, Philadelphia.
Alderman Reitler OF Philadelphia, responded very
handsomely the health of the Philadelphia Fire Depart
ment, and the Fire Department OF New York ably
responded 70 by Mr. Isaac s. Fergusan, honorary
member of No. SO Hose OF Brooklyn Several songs
were sung, and nothing but convviaty and fraterna
feeling prevailed throughout the night The party did
not break up until after midnight when the guests
again conveyed TO their hotel and the committee took
short leave of them TO meet again this morning to
company them home from pier North river Al ten
o clock.