Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-07-11

visiting companies to the depot, and they
took their departure for their several
homes, fully satisfied with the generous
and noble treatment received at the
hands of the people of Glens Falls.
The Rutland Company arrived at half
past ten, where they were greeted by a
large concourse of people, and by the
members of Killington Steamer Com
pany, Nickwacket No. l and Hook and
Ladder Company, under the command
of Col Levi G. Kingsley, who escorted
! the victorious firemen to their engine
house, when, after giving cheers for the
Firemen of Rutland, Engineers of Rut-
land Fire Department and Mr. Clark,
they separated, having done good days
work and won a gallant victory.
We may be allowed another word for
the members of Washington Engine
Company. 1t was evident on.their first
arrival, in the morning, as they march
ed through the street that their manly
bearing, stalwart forms, attracted much
attention, and that men Of Vermont were
observed of all observers. As the day
wore on whenever they appeased in pre-
cession, at the trial, and at their
final departure, their conduct and gene
raj department and manner was marked
and gained the sympathy of the people.
They entered and withdrew from the
trial without ostentation, they made
no demonstrations when ii was annOunc-
ed they were the victOrs of the day-all
this ORDER and quiet seemed uneXplain-
able to those who had associated a fire
company with bOisterOus aAdrOugh. pro-
fame men,-they were gentlemen from
the first to the last,-n0t case Of intoX-
ication or demonstration of an undue or
exceptional character, which was in
such wide contrast to the conduct of
some other companies, that, in fact, they
gained a higher moral than skillful tri-
umph. They honorcd themselycs-hon-
ored kutiand and Vermont This we
say as an observer and a citizen, who
felt proud of the cnconiums, and com
pliments paid them on every hand. The
company enjoyed the occasion and the
treatment they received far more than
their victory.
Among the pleasing incidents Of the
day was the arrival and cordial greeting
given to Mr.. W. II. Bryant, who came
from New York expressly 10 join the
company in the festivities of the day.
The thanks of the company are espcc-
tally due to Mr. John Corbet, foreman of
Cataract Company No. >, for courtesies
and entertainment rendered them; to
Meredith B. Little, Esq, for his gener-
GUS decoration of their machine with
the emblematic broomsi and to the
ladies of Glcns Falls for the courteous
complimentary note sent them congrat'
ulating them upon their victory.
We are under special obligations for
courtesies shown us to Col. J. /. Cnn-
ningham, F. A. johnson, Meredith B.
Little and Mr.. Rockwell.
In the Rockwell House, Glcns Falls
possesses one of the best hotels in the
country to grace their beautiful town,
which is a fine structure finely furnished
with all the modern improvements, and,
withal, is we'll ordered and provided by
the most genial of gentlemen as ''mine
host"
Oar report Of this occasion has been
extended to great length because its sue
cess deserved it. as well as our firemtn
are entitled to the honor and credit they
gained for themselves and the town.
Aside from the inclcment weather which
dampeucd the ardor of the large con-
course Of people present, everything
passed off agrceably and pleasantly. \
less energetic people would have hardly
been able to carry out their programme
so successfully in a contest with the ele-
mcntS.
We are under obligations to Mr.. Uar-
ley c. futile for the record of the tIial
and other valuable assistance rendered
in taking notes of the proceedings of the
day.