The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-09-20


The general subject of gossip and
talk in fire circles. everywhere to be
heard OH the street last night, was
about the excursion of the "Willam-
etts " to Albany, and the happy time
the Company experienced at the hands
of their guests at that place, whom
they set down Individually as the most
jovialanI best fellows that ever existed.
Everywhere
ALONG THE ROUTE.
They were met at tho depots by dele
cations of tlNmen, though not IN an
official capacity, to exchange greeting
with them as they passed. said greet
ings being returned by 4 serenade from
the East Portland Band, followed by
cheers from the multitudes as they
whirled out Of sight. 1t Oregon City
most Of the tiremen had assembled in
expectation of seeing the Company,
among whom were many personal
friends as well rs brothers in the pro
tession, AS the train approached Salem.
with music playing, they attracted the
attention of host Of people, and the
depot was crowded with the fair and
brave to get a glimpse OF the crack
Fire Company Of Portland. Tarly
legislators and lobbyists may have
thought the assembled crowd was to
receive and welcome them, but it was
to see the "rtd shirts, " beneath whose
flannel coverings beat hearts both
brave and true, that brought them
thither. and it was with difficulty that
an enthusiastic member OF the Legis-
lattlre. who was tiremen in his better
days, was kept from making q motion
to adjourn that loly to turn out and
see the Company pass through. The
better judgement OF friends predomi-
mated, and there was no motion to ad-
iourn, though there was member
absent from his seat. In due time the
COMPANY REACHED ALBANY.
where it would seem the whole city
had assembled to receive them, with
the band from that place discoursing
mt>ic on the platform. After they
had tlisembarked. followed by the
manifestations and cheers of welcome,
and the renewal OF friendships between
old tiremen, the engine and hose cart
were taken from the ears. and the
ropes manned tor once by strange
hands as they hauled them to q place
for housing, the Company following.
After partaking OF lunch at one
O'Clock. about an hour afterwards they
commenced parading through the city,
and made an attractive and imposing
display, which was continued until
about four O'Clock, when the Compan-
les repaird to Parrish's Hall, where as
bountiful and sumptuous dinner was
in waiting as was ever prepared in
that city. 1t Is unnecessary to remark
that Justice was done it by the boys,
and they carved their way through
breastworks of turkey and chicken
with an avidity worthy OF better
cause. After the toasts had been offer
Ell and drank by hosts and guests the
Companies dispersed to march to their
engines and proceed to throw a little
water for amusement and qualification,
both Companies buckling to the brakes
in turn and shaking them up in a live
~ manner - throwing tremendous
streams.
THE BALL
was a most successful affair in every
respect, and took place in the hall
where the dinner had been served a
few hours before. The youth and
beauty of that town We're well repre-
senteG, and there were conquests made.
If rmor l. true, upon hearts that never
before trembled before a iire-but
what heart can withstand the fire of
woman's eyes?
The arrangements were under the
direction Of Chiei Engineer Weber.
and no one understands better how to
get up such affairs than he, as will be
cheerfully admitted by all. The Com
pany returned last night, being re-
ceived by delegations from the differ
ent Companies here, and they admit
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