Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-06-05
Reported expressly for the Journal aud Statesman,
A GALA DAY AMONG THE FIREMEN.
Reception of the Washington
Steam Fire Engine.
HANDSOME DECORATIONS.
GRAND FLORAL DISPLAY.
SILVER HORN no BE PRESENTED
Music, BANNERS, &c.

Yesterday was gala day for the fremen
oil Wilmington. Tho morning was dark,
ana haZy and up to nine O'Clock betOkened
unpropitous weather for the event. but tow
ards noon the dark clouds disappeared, and
the sun burst forth in all its eilulgence, Our
streets were thronged with ladies and gen
tlemen, and everything wore an animated
appearance.
The several companies about two O'Clock
marched TO the depot of the Philadelphia, Will
mlngton and Baltimore Rail Road. The new
engine reached our city at half-past twelve
O'Clock, and was taken in charge by the
Fame Hose Company, which had been in
vited to act as the especial escort on this oc-
casion. The line of procession was then
formed in the following order;
FRIENDSHIP, No. 1.
Chief Marshal, 8. W. Springer; Aids, Isaac
A. Fighter, John T. Braceland
s Pioneers-4 with red hats, with blue,
carrying axes.
Music by Douglas Brigade Brass Band,
of Philadei phia.
Number of men, So
Dress-Black pants, red shirt, blue ire
hat, with gold ribs. (New York style) and
belt
The carriage was covered with large flag,
tastetully testooned in the shape of canopy
and elegantly decorated with magnificent
wreathes of flowers, the apex being formed
by an acorn FURNISHED with gold. In front
of the carriage was picture of ship at sea,
on fire. 1t was surrounded with wreath
of flowers Above this was representation
OF fox, with wreath suspended on his
neck
The engine was drawn by four grey
horses, and was completely enveloped with
choice flowers. On top of the engine was u
hoy dressed in sailors costume, standing be-
side the company's faithful dog Friend
ship"
The suction apparatus followed the en-.
glne. II contained iull rigged ship, named
The Diamond State, and was drawn by
ten small boys, dressed in black pants, red
shirts, and black hats The apparatus was
covered with national flags.
The Friendship House, at Tenth and Ship
ley streets, was handsomely decorated with
flags of all nations, the "Stars and Stripes"
on the highest pinnacle.
RELIANCE, No. 2.
Chief Marshal, Henry Bleyer; Aids, viii.
liam H. Ii. Grubb, - Knight, Lawrence
Glatts.
Martial music.
Six Pioneers carrying axes, and six torch
bearers.
Numbered 7s men.
Dress-Black pants, white shirt, New FORK
fire hat and belt,
Nineteen Color Guards, wearing green
shirts and carrying a national flag.
The carriage was decorated with flowers,
and presented neat appearance. On the
top was representation OF a turkey buzzard
Then followed an open barouche containing
four OF the old members OF the Company,
yiz:-Dr. H. F. Askew, Richard k Jones,
ii. II. j. Naff, w H. Naff
The Engine wasdrawn by two grey horses
kindly rendered the Company by Messrs
Wise d Weldin. The floral decorations
were very pretty. On the top of the Engine
was the Company's dog, Frank"
DELAWARE, No 8.
Chief Marshal, Thomas Wilson; Aid,
Samuel Lewis.
Music by ST. Georges Brass Band
Numbered 5S men
belt.
The Delaware had their engine in the line
drawn by four dark horses, and also, their
hose carriage. Tho apparatus was hand
somely decorated with wreaths and hou.
quels, and presented neat and tasteful ap-
pearance, refiecting much credit on tic
members.