New-York daily tribune., 1865-10-17


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Most of the visiting companies have brought their
apparatus with them. ,,,
MANY of the philadelphia companies turn out with
entirely new engines and hose carriages when are
decorated like those Of the visiting companies Win
most excellent taste. 4, -, l.,
The last general parade Of our fremen took place in
1859 and tits the first time that all the steam engines
of the city (35 in numbe have been displayed at any
4 he ambulances which have been used by the fire.
men for the conveyance of sick and wounded soldiers
during the war; formed most interesting feature OF
the procession. Many Of these aubulances have Deen
gotten up regardless O cost and with view to comfort
asiwell as beauty.
Almost every company in line is accompanied by
musicians comprising the most ceeprs'ed Danos III '0
The weather is most cxccllently adapted for parade
day. especially when me me ns nsssost hs streets ARE
crowded with spectators and hundreds OF thousands OF
peope are gathered along the route whlco ncucs AZ
Sections of the city. Large numbers oil strangers are
Ths Ledger of to-day estimates that the parade will
turn out moro than followed In Gen. scots grand
army up from Vera Cruz TO the Halls OF TIE Montezumas
The houses along the route are gay decorated with
flags and numerous arches across the streets AZ many
points immense stands have been erected for the ae'
cOmmOdation OF spectators. . ,o
Tic fremen are all neatly dressed wearing the New;
York style Of hats with generally black overcoat ana
| pants and red flannel shirts and white gloves
There were several printing presses including one OF
The Press office in the line Of parade, printing iremens
The dril of most of the companies was perfect and
the excellent style of marching indicate military educa'
tion of most Of the firemen during the war.
The day vii be memorable one in the history OF the
city and the display proud testimonial TO the worm
| OF its volunteer fremen.
Bobb. OF Washington Fire Engine Company, was
formed at 10 O'Clock. and marched down Broadst 70
Chrtian.st the lower part OF the city. and up Broad
ST. 70 Je6erson.st. the Northern extremity.
a space Of 50 feet was reserved between eaoh
Division.
The First Division was led by the Hibernia Engine
Company No l. with $50 men in line fully equipped
drawing beautiful new carriage, Handsomely dcoo'
rated.
The Hibernians were disappointed in obtaining their
steam fire engine the most superior steamer IN the
country, the Federal authorities at WASHINGTON 10
whom il has been loaned ndisposed to part with IT.
They were followed by their guests, the Americns
Engine Company No 6 of New York. the Newark flre
Association, and the Good VIII Steam Engine OF Tren'
The Amercus Company was under the charge Of
their foreman, Mr.. Anthony Burke, ana accompanied
by band of ~ pieces. They numbered Is men. and
drew their teautfu hand engine which Is looked upon
as q relic Of by-gone days in this city.
The Newark Fire Association had their steam fire
engine drawn BY four horses and numbered , 70 men
The Good Wills Of Trenton numbered 100 men, and
Then followed osber Philadelphia Companies Of the
First Div ison, with the Alert Hose No Al OF New
York. dher carriage being drawn by 80 members) the
Northern Liberty Engine Company OF the Second Di.
vision. followed by Barncoat Engine Company No. OF
Boston
AS the Boston authorities would permit the latter
Company to bring their engine they drew The band
some carriage Of the Clinton Hose Company OF New
York, which was loaned TO them. ..
The Good Intent Hose Company as mefnbers) were
accompanied by the Firemens Association OF Now.
York who had with them the famous Fire Department
banners and the ooors Of the Ellsworth Fire Zouaves
and greeted with enthusiastic cheers aong the
route. a.
erty fire Company OF Jersey City delegation
from Eagle Hose Company No. of Buffalo end other
visiting companies, were escorted In the Fourth ID
TIE Fairmoun, Engine Company were accompanied
by the Northern Liberties Association Of Washing on
association formed Of the principal hremen Of that
Ihe Reliance Fire Company OF this city. with 3cs
members led tbe fifth division.
The Hope Hose Company l2i members with their
prize steamer beautifully decorated. followed accom-
panied by the 5th Regiment Drum Corps OF New oTk
! Their beautiful ambulance was drawn by fonr hor,es
galy caparisoned. They escorted their guests. the
Manhnt,an Steam Fire Engine Company Of Sew.york,
with tire 18th Regiment band Of a pieces. and their
splendid engine and the Perseverance Hose Of Leba.
! non. Pa.
The Southwark Hose Company Of this city. in the
Sixth Division. accompanied by the celebrated
Marine band OF Washin gton, being 30 pieces. Their
hose carriage handsomely decorated drawn by 100
members, finely equipped Their superior New. York.
buiit steamer. drawn BY four black horses and bcau
fully decorated followed by their ambulance OF
the lrs built ia the city 10 which they conveyed 800
wounded soldiers and sailors, during the war TO and
from the hospitals.
The Diligent Engine Company displayed their cele
brated old big ID band-engine. buit by Pat Lyon as
well as their new steamer and carriage.
Among the attractions Of display by the Humane En-
gne Company exact model Of Hope Engine OF
New. York. mounted on q light wagon drawn by two
ponies IL attracted much attention. especially from
those who had never seen the old style OF pianoengne
formerly in use In the New. York Fire Department
The Washington Steam Fireengine displayed several
beautiful banners. and numbered 80 men. with their
steamer and ambulance. They were accompanied By
de fiouf from he Ralf ent
pronnnent feature in the display Of the Northern
Liberty Steam Engine Company was chariot with
They were accompanied by the Minot Fire Company
Of Jersey City.
The William Penn Hose Company in the Tenth Di
vision were accompanied by members in the garb Of
the founder Of Philadelphia and his Quaker oounseors
with Indiana. &C.
The Good VIII Steam Fire Engine Company in the
Eleventh DIVISION paraded $50 men, including 24 pio
neers and the same humber Of pipcmen torchen and
They were accompanied by vigilant Steam Fire
Company OF Pittsburgh. with the celebrated Chicago
band. Then followed the colors Of the Fire Zouaves
late the I'D Pennsylvania regiment escorted by
guard Of honor consisting Of member each CON.
pany in the Department.
Tue Marion Hose Of this city were followed by their
| namesakes OF New. York
The Fellowship Engine Of Germantown displayed In
line the first trc-engine. imported into this country
from Loldon which attracted much attention.
The Sixteenth Division was led by the Moy amensng
Hose Company with 90 mounted men, and $50 men In
line They were accompanied by the Dodworth New.
York band, and carried large and magnificent banner
representing q fc.size likeness Of the heroic fireman
s. McMenemy Fleetwood, who wesa member Of the
company and lost his life at the grea coal oil cona
grafton last Winter. They escorted their guests the
Live Oak No. ~ Of New York. 10 men.
The Shi0ier Hose numbered 536 members, and were
accompanied by the 9TH Regiment band. and carried
beautiful banner with Representation OF the death OF
George Shii1er in the riot Of 1914.
The George B. Mcclellan Hose OF New York were
escorted by the Independence teamer) Fire Company
The new company Lincoln Hose. with Birgotelds
ii phova rnada bau ia.
IL. rLay vcre Accommodated hY the Perry Hose No