Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-06-05

oixteen Pioneers & carrying axes and &
branch pipes.
Numbered 110 men.
Dress-Black pants, red shirt, fire hat,
New York style, and belt
This company had in line their handsome
steam Fire Engine, drawn by four black
hoises. II was elegantly decorated with
flowers. A full rugged ship, covered with
small nags, occupied position on the top OF
the steam pipe of the engine. The hose car
rage was drawn by the members. The reel
was filled with hose and painted so as to
represent sunshine. On the front was an oil
painting of their President, Mr.. II. r. Bring
hurst, encircled in wreath of white artif-
cal flowers, testooned with red, white and
blue ribbon. The carriage was profusely
covered with flags and flowers, the whole
pelng surmounted with n tastefully wrought
bouquet, in red, white and blue vase.
iull rigged ship, called the Water
| Nltch, was much admired feature of the
display of this company It was drawn by
four grey horses, caparsOned in tasteful
manner The ships crew consisted of eight
small boys, attired in SAILORS costume, under
command of John Lee. The Water Witch
carried the banner presented to the company
IN Philadelphia on the occasion of the fire
men . parade In that city. On either side of
the banner, handsome flags were carried,
adding much to the beauty of the scene.
The front OF the house, in Shipley Street
above Fifth, was decorated with flags, and
rehected great credit on those who had
charge ofthis part of the arrangement.
FERMENTATION TO THE WATER WITcH.
About halfpast one O'Clock, the Water
| witch Fire Company fell into line at their
house in Shipley Street, and marched to the
residence of II. L. Tatnall, on Delaware
Avenue near Washington Street. where they
were presented with a number of elegantly
| wrought banners and devices. One was Il
device representing Faith, Hope and Chari-
| y. The cross for Faith, the anchor for
Hope, and the heart for Charity; the whole
being surrounded with beautiful wreaths
OF flowers and evorgreens and surmount.
/ ed with flags. The next was a banner
with white ground encircled by wreath
OF evergreens. In the centre, were the
words, " FPdes et F6rtis," (the motto of
the Company in letters of gold and
flowers The whole surmounted by II
spread eagle holding in his beak gold
chain; flag was festooned around the
wreath. On The reverse, "Presented by the
Ladies of the Third Ward" Another was
device containing on one side silver fire
norm, representation of an axe, made of
eVergreens and flowers, and branch pipe
manufactured of the same materials. On
the reverse, Il brass horn, u representation of
n ladder and section of hose made of ever.
greens and flowers. A third was u wreath
OF white flowers, draped in mourning; in the
| centre, portrait of the lamented President
Lincoln, surmounted with flowers. A fourth
was large wreath of evergreens, suspended
in the centre of which was two beautiful
wreaths of flowers. The presentation was
made on behalf of the ladies' of the Third
Ward, by $. NJ. Harrington, Esq, in an APP
propriate speech, which was responded to
on behalf of the recipients by John s. Row
botham, in neat manner. The band play
ed several appropriate airs during the cere.
monies. AT the conclusion of the presenta-
tion, the Company gave three hearty cheers
for the ladies. The devices presented by the
ladies occupied prominent positions in the
line of the Water Witch.
INCIDENTS ON THE ROUTE.
Tho procession moved over the route as
heretofore published AT many pon,s
throughout the city, grand display of flags
and flowers was made by our citizens, and
| all united to do honor to the gallant men
who protect our homes from the ravages of
hre All along the route, the ladies Law
lshed on the tiremen magnificent and ele-
gantly arranged wreaths and bouquets ot
flowers. After marching over the route, the
line was halted at the Washington Engine
House in Sixth Street, where they housed
the new apparatus, and repaired to their re-
spective homes. Thus closed this grand
display OF the firemen of Wilmington.
SILVER FIRE HoRN.
We understand that handsome Silver
Fire Horn will be on exhibition at the Fair
and Festival Of ST. Johns Church. opening
on Thursday evening next 1t will he pre-
scented to the company receiving the highest
number of votes. There will, doubtless, be
lively contest for it,
THE WILMINGTON THEATRE
The Wilmington Theatre, corner of Third
and King Streets, was decorated for the oc.
casion. On the front of the building was
an evergreen wreath, having for back
ground an American flag In the centre
was shield with the words wilmington
Theatre, above, and the words "Wecome
Flremen, beneath. 1t looked quite neat
DELEGATIONS FROM PHILADELPHIA.
A delegation of sixteen men, fully equip
ped, of the Southwark Engine, of Philadel-
phia, accompanied the steamer to this citv
and were assigned position in the line in
front OF the Washington, whose guests they
were.
The Neptune Hose Company, of Philadel
phia, numbering thirty.two men, were pre-
sent, and took part in the procession. They
brought with them their beautiful silver.
| mounted Hose Carriage, which attracted the
admiration Of all who saw it, They were
the guests of the Phoenix.
DISTURBANCES.
Several rows occurred at Nebeker's Lager
Beer Saloon, corner of Fourth and King
Streets, after the parade was over. A mum,
Der got their eyes blackened, and were other
wise injured.
ARRESTS
| Two men, named Francis Callahan and
John Lofand, were arrested in Market
Street, near Fifth, by High Constable Pier
son, at half-past five O'Clock yesterday after
noon. They were driving horse al.
tached to vehicle furiousy through the
streets, and ran over little child in the
lower part OF the city. Lofland was held in
the sum of $500 for his appearance at Court.
and Callahan was fined 81 aud costs, and
held in the sum OF 5000 to keep the peace.
Social Game Of Base BaH.-A social game
OF Base Ball was played in this city, on
Saturday afternoon, June I'd, between the
| first nine Of the Pacific Base Ball Club. and
nine members of the Diamond State Base
Ball Club The following is the score
PACIFIC.
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