Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-22
LOCAL NEWS.
Firealen'S Parade.

ship Sun, Relief, Hydraul!on ana Guar ueeo
to parade 1t was the first exhibition OF inc
kind since the war: and was appreciated by the
whole community. The procession was in
honor of the admission of the Steam Engine
Columbia into the Alexandria Fire Department
The order ofthe procession was rs follows
Squad of Police commanded by Captain James
Webster; Chief Engineer Fire Wardens and
Officers of the City Government Band Of
Music; Sun Fire Company; Hydraulon Fire
Company; Hook and Ladder Company; Band
Of Music Columbia Fire Company: r. Il. Lee
Company
The Mayor, the Fire Warlens the Presi-
dent Of the Common Council, and some OF the
other officers of the city governmental and }. h.
Pugh, of the Columbia company, and }. II.
farnall. Secretary Of the Southwark Hose Co..
when the apparatus Of these companies belong
cd to the Fire Department OF Philadelphia, in
carriages, followed the police.
The Sun was preceded by its reel which was
drawn by the members, in neat uniforms, black
felt hats, red shirts and black pants. The en-
CINE was handsomely decorated with wreaths
and garlands, and upon it stood two OF its
members dressed as Indians. 1t was drawn
by four spirited black horses, the leaders be-
being "Stoncwall Jackson and Bob Lee,
each Of the four being led by L colored groom
dressed in white shirts and gloves and black
pants
The Hydraulion made u very handsome ap-
pearlncc In front was the tender, in which
was placed the triangle from the cupalo, sus-
pended on u frame handsomely decorated with
wreaths of honeysuckle and flags. and sur
mounted by an eagle -Four boys in rcd shirts,
black velvet pants and black hats, relieved each
other in striking it, and announced the COM
pany. The wagon WAS drawn Try two cream
coored horses.
Next came the venerable President of the
company, Benjamin Barton, esq, who was one
of its founders torty-iour years ago and has
been at its head twenty-eight years, supported
by Messrs. Richard j. Carnc and, Henry }.
Ncvett Vice Presidents.
Then came one OF the hose carriages, drawn
by about twenty members, III red shirts and
black pants and hats. under the command OF
Mr.. VIM. c. Simpson, the Assistant Engineer,
who boro the splendid silver trumpet presented
To the company some sixteen years ago.
The carriage WAS handsomely trimmed with
flowers, having wreath around each side of
the spool, and around each wheel, the hose be
iug covered with Il handsome new fag.
Then came the engine, drawn by four white
horses. sdriven by Mr. Thomas Dix, and shi-
ming as Mr. Joseph II. Young the Engineer,
knows how to polish. The only extra adorn.
ments were an arch Of flowers over the fire
mans stand, bouquets i'll the pipes, and splen-
did floral pyramid GROWING the smoke-stack
over which foated handsome ensign, SUR
mounted by golden eagle. The Engineer
marched alongside and Mr. B. r. Young as
fireman, both fully equipped, rode on the engine
The FURNISHED brass and copper fairly gllttered
in the sun as the engine moved along in the
line, and the whole appearance OF the company
was worthy of its former reputation for getting
up fine display. The thanks of the members
are due to Mrs. Young, Mrs. Doran. and other
ladies for their services IN trimming the appa-
rntus.
The Relief Hook and Ladder Company fol-
lowed the Hydraulion The members dressed
in gray shirts, fremen' hats, black pants white
belts, drew their truck which was beautifully
adorned with flowers.
Then came the Columbia, its executive com
mittee and surgeon in advance, followed by the
members, dressed in gray shirts, fremen's hats,
black pants and white belts The hose carriage
was drawn by two bay horses, and the steamer
BY two blacks and two bays, driven by Alpheu<
Brown, the whole apparatus being handsomely
decorated with flowers.
The Columbia was preceded by Chief En-,
gineer Holmes and Secretary Fletcher, Of the
Washington Fire Department, and by Charles
Hurdle, Foreman Of Steamer No. ,, John Goss
Foreman of No. i, Foreman Hough, of Add
son Company, of Georgetown, and three repre-
sentativcs from each Company Of the Depart
ment Of that city.
The R. E. Lee Hook and Ladder Company
juvenile organization commanded by Robbie
FaIls-the members dressed in tiremen S cos
tune, with their truck dressed with flowers
brought up the rear of the procession.
The bells in the Friendship Engine House
and the house of the Relief Hook and Ladder
Company were runs at intervals during the
parade.
Col. NJ. D. Ball was Chief Marshal, assisted
by James Smith, Of the Sun, Jas. p Shrakes
of the Hvdraulion, r. j. DaingerGeld, of thu
Columbia, all mounted on fine horses. Chic
Engineer A. G. kell was also mounted ant
marched ut the head of the procession.
The route of the procession WAS from Wash
ington street, down Cameron to Fairfax, on
Fairfax to Wilkes, down Wilkes to Water
along Water to Duke, up Duke to Fayettc
along Fayette to Cameron, down Cameron t
Alfred, along Alfred to Prince, down Prince t
Fairfax. along Fairfax to King, out King f
West, counter march down King to Wash
ington, out Washington to Oronoco, when
counter march, and dispersed, and along the lin
the side walks, windows and doors were crowde'
with spectators.
THE SUN FIRE COMPANY.
The Sun Fire Company, next to the friend
ship, is the oldest member of the AeXandr
Fire Department, having been organized il