Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-07-06
THE FIREMEN'S PARADE.
A Grand and Imposing Procession

Last Saturday, as previously announced
IN The JOURNAL AND STATESMAN, was the
day Unsigned for the reception by the fire.
men Of Wilmington of the new steam fire
engine OF the Friendship Fire Company
Notwithstanding the intense heat our
streets were crowded with eager sight-seers
from all parts of the country. For hours
before the procession was ready to move, at
every explosion OF fire works or sound of
music rush would be made TO the doors
and windows by the occupants of the houses
along the route to be taken by the fremen.
Everything was propitIous for splendid
lime, and the slight shower of rain which
iell about ball-pnsi two only served 10 lay
the dust, and render the march more plea
SAINT. The Fame Hose Company received
the new engine at the wharf oil the John
Sylvester, where il was in charge OF n de-
tachment OF men from the Hibernia Com.
pany OF Philadelphia, and the Weccacoe Com
pany oi Camden, who accompanied IL to
this place, and proceeded TO the spot
where the procession formed. At The
same time the Washington Fire Company
received by rail It's new Hook and Ladder
Truck, which also Joined the procession.
The procession formed on Poplar Street,
with lis right resting on Front, and al half
past two marched through the principal
streets in the following order -
RELIANCE
Marshal George d. Stidham: Ftrst As.
sstdnt, James Mecome; Second Assistant
o. H. Corbus. franklin Cornet Band. 90
members. Their green carriage was drawn
by two bay horses, and taslefully decorated
with flags and flowers, having on the hind
locker the first frehorn OF the company.
PHGNIx.
Marshal-John r. Brainard; First As
sistdnt James Anderson, Second Assistant,
Harry Mcconnell. Chester Band. 40 mem
bers. This company had in line their steam
engine lnd nose carriage, the engine being
drawn by lour and the carriage by two
horses Their equipments have recently
been repaihted, and presented a handsome
appearance.
FAME HOSE.
Mdrshal-Wm. McCrea; First assistant,
Martin Elliott 9pioneers aud pipemen.
Color bearer Guy CUrnet Band. 80 men
Steam engine and hose carriage. The car
liage Gl tins company was beautifully decor.
aled with flowers, avug all arch across The
top, surmounied by a'gilded eagle, aud
drawn by two dapple gray hurats. The
engine was drawn by four black horses.
New Steam Emgine al the Friendship,
drawn by the members OF the Fame Hose,
The receiving company.
Building Committee Uf Friendship Steam
Engine.
Delegation OF nine members OF the Wee
caeoe Hose Company, OF Camden, New
Jersey, wearing rcd shirts and red fatigue
caps
Carriages containing honorary and con-
trbulihg mcmbers OF tnc Fame Hose.
FRIENDSHIP.
MdrshaL-J. W. Carey; First Assts,hnt.
| L.
McCarrun. pioneers, q pipemeu. turch
bearers. COlur bearer Excelsior Band
Hand engine and hose carriage, thu eugin,
being drawn by iour gray horses, and lhi
carrluge, which was tasleluly decorated
with flowers, drawn by two black horses
so members.
Carriage containing Mayor Valentine
Chiel Engineer Perkins and First Asaistan
Engineer Bleyer, oil the Wilmington De
phrlmenl, and The ChieI Engineer OF th
= Camden Department.
WASHINGTON.
MdFshd.-lsaae Saxton; Byrst Asssstan
VIM. bailey; Second assistant, George l
U Leech. pioneers. Color bearer. Nc
Clurg's Liberty Cornel Band OF Philadelphi
+ III pieces 40 men. Their steam engiu
+ was in line, handsomely polished, an
drawn by four black horses
Washington Hook and Ladder Trucl
drawn by the members of their own con
pany.
IS The fremen, in their bright uniforms an
y gaily decorated engines, presented a hant
y some appearance; and the orderly mannt
s in which they marched called forth heart
. expressions of admiration from the thol
d sands OF spectators who lined the rou
= OF the procession. The new engir
was an elegant affair, apparently pc
Il feet in all ills parts, and FURNISHED up 10
II hrilliancy that was perfectly dazzling. I'll
e Hook and Ladder Truck of the Washingto
d Fire Company was an admirable affair, an
e gives promise OF being of great service
fires.
IS After long and weary march the ditferel
e companies were dismissed at the Friendsh
Engine House, and each proceeded to its oW
!, house, where they were respectively dismisse
v The only thing that occurred TO mar Il
e harmony OF the affair was the absence OF II
8 Water Witch and Delaware Fire Comp,
l. mics, whose presence was needed 10 make
If perfect success; but even without them
e was brilliant affair, and highly crediab
|, TO all engaged In il.