The Portland daily press., 1869-09-03
Enthusiastic Reception OF the
Visiting Companies.
La,.oe Nmn6er Of People in At-
tendance.
The "Ke,snebec," of Bath,
Wins the First Prize.
Especial Dispatch by Intern ational Line,

Especial Dispatch by Intern national Line.l
AUGUSTA, Sept. 2, 1863.
Ihe morning opened cloudy, with a strong
N, E. wind, and having every appearance of
RAM Dut the clouds have broken and the
'un gave promise of bright day, though the
atmosphere was uncomfortably cool.
Ihe chairman of the Committee of Arrange
ments, Mr.. P. o. Vickery, Chief Engineer of
the Augusta fire department. has made admir-
able arrangements for the entertainment of
the visiting companies, and has already shown
himself the fright man in the right place."
The tables in Granite Hall are bountifully
laden with tempting viands, an abundance of
delicacies and q large number of bouquets
contributed by the ladies of Augusta.
By A. NJ the streets were thronged with
people brought in by local trains from up and
down the river, and by private teams from the
surrounding country. Soon afterwards the
Augusta companies, including one from the
Arsenal, made their appearance with their
machines gaily decorated with flags and a
great profusion of bouquets and flowers, which
with their bright and snowy uniforms, made a
very fine display. They were soon Joined by
the Tiger and Torrent Companies from Halo
well, the machine of the Tigers being drawn
by four beautiful white horses. The Bath
companies came soon after by boat and other
invited companies from the East and West by
rail, filling the streets and making them gay
with bright uniforms.
At 10. 80 A. M. the procession was formed on
Water street under Marshal Wyman, assisted
by twenty-five Aides. The long line, extend
ing nearly the whole length of the street, pre-
sented an attractive and brilliant appearance,
which was highly enjoyed and appreciated by
the vast crowd of citizens and strangers.
1t would seem, judging from the vast num-
ber in the streets, that the rural districts in the
vicinity must have been deserted. Hotels are
crowded, and dining rooms and beer shops are
doing thriving business.
The special train from Portland came up
with twenty-one cars, crowded with fremen
and spectators, and brought companies from
Portland, Biddeford, Lewiston, Brunswick,
Richmond and Gardiner, with their machines.
At II o'clock precisely the Bangor train
rolled into the depot, bringing fire companies
from the Eastern towns and large crowd Of
people, and bringing the last of the fremen
who are to compete for the prizes and partici-
pate in the festivities of the occasion.
The following is the order of
THE PROCESSION:
Marshal, Capt. e. F. Wyman.
Chief Engineer Augusta Fire Department, P. o.
Assistant Engineers.
Aides.
Augusta Band.
Atlantic Co. No. 8. Augusta, Capt. j. B. Woodman,
80 men, with machine.
Pacific Co. No. 4, Augusta, Capt. Z. A. Bulard, 80
men. with machine.
Steamer cushnoc, No; 5. Augusta, Capt H. T.
Steamer Fire Bug, u. s. Arsenal, Capt. Eugene
LYNN.
Bangor Cornet Band.
Union Hose Co.. Bangor, Capt. 4. Il. Small, 40 men.
Excelsior, Upper saltwater. Capt. G. Birmingham,
30 men.
Hallowell Band.
Tiger Co. No. l. Hallowe Capt Jas. Atkins, Jr.,
Torrent Co. No. Q, HalioweiI, Capt j. s. Snow, 60
Bath Band.
Kennebec Co. No. L Bath, Capt. j. T. Cook, 60 men.
Steamer Cumberland No. 8, Portland. Capt. Charles
Leighton, 18 men, no engine
Yarmouth Band.
Androscoggin No. 2, Topsham, Capt. D. A. Hall, 65
Lewiston No. l. Capt. w. B. Dunham, 60 men.
Fire King, No. 8, Gardiner, Capt. 8. W. Townsend,
60 men.
Lewiston Band.
Steamer Andf0sooes1h so 30 Lewiston Capt j. s.
Chelsea Nc q Auburn % Capt jas. Whit White, g 90 men.
Pioneer No. 2, Biddeford, Capt. w. Boston, 55 men.
The procession passed through the principal
streets Of the city, arriving at Granite Hall at
o'clock, where dinner was served, to which
all did ample justice. The occasion was not
marred by speech or toast
A short time was spent in social chat, when
the trial for prizes began, playing from the
Uck I,o1 1rsI sr,o
horizontal direction, beginning with first class
hand engines. "Kennebec." of Bath, won the
first prize, making 200 feet inches. "Tor-
rent" of Hallowell, won the second, making
203 feet II inches. Torrent" Of Bath, made
1893 feet inches; "Pioneer," of Biddeford, 1872
feet inches.
In the trial of second class engines. "Lewis-
ton," of Lewiston, won the first prize; dis
tance 206 feet inch. "Tger," of Hallowell,
won the second prize; distance 1893 feet z 1-2
inches Excelsior" of Auburn, made 1913
feet 10 IL inches; Excelsior" OF Upper Still
water. made 1893 feet 9 inches; "Androscog-
gin," of Topsham, 1856 feet s1-2 inches; "Fire
King" of Gardiner, 174 feet
The third trial was for steamers prize, Sill
Yer Trumpet, which was won by the Andro-
scoggln, Of Lewiston: distance 244 feet inch
e.. The playing was through 200 feet of hose.
No competitor.
The Atlantic and Pacific engines had trial
for the Tin Trumpet, the latter playing 200 feet
2inches and the former 1876 feet 6 inches.
The prizes were as follows:-First prize, LIST
class hand machine, silver trumpet, valued at
500; second prize, silver trumpet, valued at
$75. The second class prizes were two silver
trumpets. The prize for steamers was silver
trumpet, valued at 800.
There were fifteen hand engines, five steam
ers and five bands of music in the procession.
The "Kennebec,' Of Bath, which won the
first list class) prize, was Button" tub.
The 'Torrent," of Hallowell, which won the
second first CLASSY prize, was "Hunneman. "
The Lewiston" which won the first I'D
CLASSY prize, was "Hunneman.
The "Tiger," which won the second I'D
class) prize, was "Hunneman."
Ten thousand people were in attendance
and Firemen's Ball at Granite Hall, numer-
ously attended, furnishes the finale to the most
successful Firemen's muster ever witnessed in
the State of Maine.
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