Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-06-05
FAME HosE, No. 0.
(No. / of Hose Oroanisatio

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Chief Marshal, Henry Feltmeyer; Aids,
VIM. F. Robinson, Robinson Hogg.
Music by Albert's Brass Band, of vii.
mington.
Eight Pioneers, carrying steel battle-axes
Numbered rs men.
Dress-Black pants, red shirt, black New
\ York fire hat, with picture of the goddess
of Fame on the front, and belt
On either Side Of lie Carriage was the
following named gentlemen, comprising the
Committee on Decorations; John v. Christy,
Robinson Hogg, George W. wilkins, A. r..
Hollingsworth, VIM. BrattOn, Henry Bratton.
lhe Fame was decorated in a superb style,
Every part of the carriage was covered with
flowers. Over tho reel was suspended a
beautiful National flag, while in the centre
were little boys to represent the Army, Navy
and Goddess of Liberty. The representative
OF the army was attired in the uniform of IL
Zouave; the navy, as u Sailor, In the rear,
and above the others, was the Goddess OF
Liberty, holding in the right hand Liberty
pole, and in the left an American flag, while
around them were arranged with much taste
a proiusion of the most choice flowers, woven
into the most beautiful wreaths. In the cen.
tire OF each wreath was the word, "FAme. ~
IN letters of gold, The Fame presented a
very handsome appearance, and was the
theme of much praise The carriage was
drawn by two grey horses, led by grooms,
dressed in Turkish costume.
The Fame Hose House attracted large
crowds, and was decorated in manner
which was truly elegant. On the front of
the house, in the centre, was n picture of
Washington, surmounted with eyergreens
and national flag, gracefully festooned over
his head. On the right picture of Wash
ngton, entering Trenton; near ii resolution
OF thanks TO the company, framed in very
handsome manner. The frame was sur
mounted with gold eagle, holding in its
beak a scroll containing the motto, "Fan,q
E5tenditur Facts On the left picture of
Washington crossing the Delaware. An
arch covered with evergreens was sprung
across the street; on the top was shield,
suspended from which was scroll, with the
letters, " WELCOME WAsHINGToN;" on one
side of the arch was ful-rgged ship, and
on the other game rooster The Ameri-
can flag was tastefully intertwined among
the evergreen. The decorations did credit
to the committee having it in charge. The
Fame being the escort, the new Steam Fire
Engine followed this company in the line,
and was drawn by four black horses.
WASHINGTON, No. 2.
Chief Marshal, Isaac Stevenson; Aids,
George Mccall j. NJ. Dunn.
Dress-Black pants, red shirt, white fire
hat, and belt.
Music by Sweeny's Cornet Band, of West
Chester.
Number Of men, SO.
This Company had in the line their old
hand engine, and hose carriage, drawn by
horses. The hose carriage has recently been
repaired and re painted, and was universally
admired by all who saw it, Both were
tastetully decorated with flags and flowers
The building committee, dressed in dark
suits, with white gloves, had position in
the rear of the new apparatus.
The new Steam Fire Engine of the Wash
ington is handsome piece of mechanism,
and was built by the Amoskeag msnutactur.
ing Company, at Manchester, n. II. Itisa
second class engine, and cost 81. 600 On
this occasion it was properly decorated with
flags and flowers.
PHOENIX, No. 4.
Chief Marshal Jacob Creesman; Aid,
Richard Burton.
Music by the Chester Brass Band.
Numbered 90 men.
Dress-Back pants, red shirt, black fire
hat and belt.
Sixteen pioneers, eight with branch pipes
and eight with axes.
This Company had with them theil hose
carriage, handsomely decorated. It is the
oldest carriage now in service.
WATER WITCH, No. 8.
Chief Marshal, John S. Rowbothsm; Aids,