Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-27

showers, and the streets in o soft con
dition, the turn out was creditable-the
reception of the new steamer, (which
makes the fourth one in our depart
ment, J passing off with the usual ecl@
At half past two o'clock, train on
the Central railroad, arrived with the
new engine, and the Rolla Company,
who had the reception arrangements il
charge, unloaded it, and escorted il
along the line, which had been formed
on Broad street, north of the railroad
and subsequently presenting the ma
chine to its guardians-Red Jacket En-
CINE Company, No. 4--who in oper
ORDER" awaited its arrival at that point
Mr.. Thomas 7. Tillou, on behalf Of
No. 2, company, made the presentation
speech, which was replied to by Mr.
John Bembridge, Ex-Chief Engineer Of
the Fire Department. Manahan's
Band played "Hail to the Chief" and
reciprocal cheers were given, when the
line of march was taken up-the com
panies marching in the following order
Representatives of different com
panies.
Manahan's Band.
Red Jacket Engine Company with
new steamer, and 81 men.
Osceola Hose Company, No. 2, 81
members, dragging their beautiful car
riage.
75th N. Y. Regiment Band.
Rolla Steam Engine Company, No,
2, with steamer, and 80 men.
No. 2's Tender, drawn by boys. Pro
lection Steam Engine Co. No l, &c
men, with steamer, followed by Ten
der, dragged by boys, in red shirts and
uniform caps.
Shortly after taking up the line of
march, the rain fell in torrents, rem.
dering it necessary for the men to halt,
and court the shade and protection Of
store doors and front sheds, in the
neighborhood of the Arcade.
Finally, however, the sun again made
its appearance, and the parade was re-
sumed-the procession passing down
Broad street, down Elizabeth avenue
to the Port" and thence back to No.
Us house, where collation. awaited
the wet and jaded fremon. The wants
of the inner man having BEEN amply
satisfied, Red Jacket Engine Compa-
ny returned to their house on First
street.
The collation. at No. Us engine house,
gotten up under the supervision of Mr..
John W. Benjamin, was handsome
0ffair-three tables being laden with
eatables the most tempting. There was
no disorder, and when No. 4's company
went homo late in the evening, the
greatest stiffness prevailed, which is
creditable to all concerned.
Red Jacket Company presented q
splendid appearance, parading almost
in their maximum strength. We are
glad that they at last have an engine
which will render efficient service. AT
one period in the history of the depart
ment, no company was us powerful or
as active ; but of late, with q WORKOUT
hand engine the company have had no
chance to do themselves full justice.
They are now the equals of all and we
trust the interiors of none.
A great many people wondered why
the other seven companies did not pa,
rade. On inquiry we learned that they,
with the Chief Engineer and Assistants,
together with Mr.. James T. Wiley,
President of the City Council, did not
receive an invitation to parade, which,
we suppose is a very sufficient reason
for their absence.
Among the "notables +" in the pa
rade, we noticed Hon. John A. Weart,
Chief Engineer OF the Trenton Fire
Department, and Ex-Chief John Benz
bridge of this city.
The new steamer was built by Mr.. l..
Button, at Waterford, New York, under
the patent of 1868, and ranks third
class. A plate in front of the boiler has
the following inscription: Building
Committee, Thomas III. Price, James
T. Wiley, Larry Schanck Chief Engi-
neer, John W. Benjamin. On each
side silver plates contain the following
cred Jacket, 4. Ready to follow
where duty leads"
There are five beautiful lamps on the
boiler. and a magnificent blue signal
lantern in front. There is great deal
of bright work on the engine, the
wheels-the only part painted-being
of a bright red color. Hibernia was
made by Mr.. Button, and these two are
the only two of his make in the city.
A trial of the new steamer will take
place in front of No. rs house this eve.
ming, when some "tall playing" is OK
pected. The Red Jacket boys are de-
lighted with it, and we know they will
take tho uary, bacf ooro of ~