Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-06-15

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FOURTH OF JULY oEIE6hAiioH :, ~
.Ia IN whom was referred the sub
49, of making arrangements for suita
be celebration of the approaching Fourth
~ Jplv. bv a grand Firemen's Muster
have 60 far perfected their work as TO o.
q IL 10 mako definite announcement VI 'n'
nrizes offered. After considerable eHor'
aaIio,,i,o, subscriptions, the committee
hive obtained the pledge of about $7oo
aid have col equently felt warranted In
Offering that amount in prizes to compel
ing FIRE engines.
This is the largest amount that has yet
been offered for similar purpose in the
State. and it ia therefore confidently ex'
peoted that the proposed celebration will
be the most imposing and successful that
has occurred in Vermont. But to accom-
pllsh this the earnest and active cc-opera'
ton of all our citizens is required. There
is no substantial reason why this town
should not be able to honor the national
holiday in manner worthy of it's promi-
nent position in the State and worthy of
the glorious occasion. One of tho fore
most towns in State that was foremost
in the grand struggle which the GLORIOUS
Fourth" commentaries, it should be the
pride Of Rutland to do fitting honor to
the day. 1t has been several years since
general celebration has occurred here,
and it is to be hoped that our citizens will
unite in the purpose to make the coming
occasion one that shall be alike creditable
to their patriotism and their enterprise.
The committee of arrangements have
issued the following invitation, to the
various fire companies, to gether with the
regulations governing the trial:
The Fire Department and citizens of
Rutland propose to celebrate the coming
anniversary of our National Independ-
ence by grand Firemen's Muster. Fire
companies generally are cordially invited
to be present and contest for the following
prizes:
LIST Prize mot to exceed 60 men), $500
ID " mot to exceed 48 mem, 200
81 mot to exceed SO mem, 100
Companies accepting the invitation will
confer favor by informing the commit
tee at their earliest convenience, stating
number of men. If to be accompanied by
band, please state the fact, and the name
Of the band.
Rutland has now four first class hotels,
which can furnish ample accommodations
for all.
The railroads will transport companies
for fare one way, and carry engines free.
REGULATIONS.
1st. The Foreman of each company will
report to the Chief Engineer at 10t o'clock,
or upon arrival, to draw lots for positions
in playing.
81. The Procession will form on the
Depot Grounds at II O'Clock a. m, under
the direction of the Marshal and Assist
ants and after marching through the
principal streets, will return TO the place
Of starting and be dismissed for dinner.
81. At Ii O'Clock the trial of machines
will take place. Each company will draw
its own water. playing through three
hundred feet of hose, with such pipe as
each may select, throwing horizontal
sue-m, and will be required to play on
PLATFORM for that purpose.
An. A barrier will be erected 300 feet
from the reservoir, and all companies will
be required to place their Nozzle at that
point.
9th Each company will be allowed ten
minutes to place their machine and play
for each prize.
9th. The order of playing by each COM
pany will be decided by lot. An engine
winning prize cannot compete for the
remaining prize or prizes
7th. Judges will be appointed by the
Committee of Arrangements-one from
Rutland, and the others from the engin-
GERS who may be present from abroad.
8th. Rutland companies will not com
pete for the prizes.
W. @. LANDoN, Chief Engineer,
J. C. DUNN, 1st Assistant Engineer,
s. g. STALEY. ID Assistant Engineer,
N F. PAGE, Foreman No. l.,
A. Ross, Foreman No.2
L. G. KINGSLEY, Foreman No. 9,
G. W. billiard, Foreman Hook
and Ladder No. 1,
H. O. FUTILE,
n. L. DAVIS,
r. K CHASE,
E. A. MORSE,