Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-13
LOCAL NEWS.

How THE ODD WILL BE CELEBRATED IN
rr,c ClTY.-Grcat preparations arc being MADE
y. the several fire companies, the St.. John s
Saajamy Cadets and Butchers Association to
,'I,.hratc the approaching 22d of February by
y.a,j procession, numbering, in ALL near i've
1nn,hrd men. 4 communication has been re-
'' ';,.,J from the Corcoran Iouaves stating that
.anr will be present and take part 10 the parade.
III, company is considered one OF the best
,ir .;i south of Boston. The Sun Fire Com
~anv have engaged thirteen pieces of the Ma
r s|"' Band. Their engine will be handsomely
lncorated with evergrecns and flowers, and
~, drawn by four horses The hose carriage will
H., decorated in like manner, and be drawn by
IN, members of the company in full uniform;
rSc HvdrauIion Fire Company have engaged
fl,,cu peces of the Marine Band, to appear 10
i,Il uniform. The steamer will be beautifully
i.c,ratcd and drawn by four horses, with the
"Od Crews" at the wheel This engine has
inst been mounted on set Of new wheels, and
,r,s .n.s a beautiful appearance. The hose car
r;a.,s will also be trimmed and drawn by the
n,c1ubcrs. The Relief Hook and Ladder Com.
n,uv. who's motto is, Help for all, both Rich
and Poor" have engaged the services OF Prot.
Winters celebrated 5th Maryland Regiment
Band. fifteen strong The trimmings on the truck
will be arranged in becoming manner, and
,h, apparatus will be drawn by the members in
.,,I. Uniform. The Columbia Fire Company
b,v. engaged Donche's band ten strong The
sramcr will be decorated and drawn by four
i,r,es. The handsome fuel wagon Of tie com-
many will be in the line, drawn 10y four horses,
with the miniature Hook and Ladder Truck,
l. +. lee, mounted on platform and the
members standing around. The hose carriage
wjI! be drawn by the members IN full uniform.
The Butchers Association have engaged a
buEe corps and they will present a fine APP
p.arauce, mounted Oh their steecS with the
veteran butchers, In open carriages. bringing
NJ the rear The ST. Johns Academy Cadets
will be headed by their drum corps, and turn
cut about thirty-fve strong The line will form
On Washington street, the right resting on
Cameron, in the following order: Corcorau Zou-
ayc<: Marine Band, Sun Fire Company Ma
rjne Band Hydrauliou Steam Fire Company;
Winters 9Th Maryland Band Relief Hook
ans; Ladder Company; bugle corps, Butchers
Assertion: DRUM corps St Johns Academy
Cadets The carriages containing the Chief
E.ar;nocr OF the Fire Department, Fire Ward
ems Orator, Reader and Mayor will take the
rg;t of the line. The Grafton and reading OF
Washington Farewell Address will take place
n; Sarcpta Hall, the gallery of which has been
wi I've one Of the largest and most imposing
r,,rhr,tions that has taken place in this city
sine. the close of the war, aud it would DC well
for the railroads entering this city to follow the
example of the u. T. 0. II. II. company ami
>su. round trip tickets. at reduced rates. so as
to give those living along the line OF the roads
an opportunity to witness the parade. We are
Informed that the Mayor will request that the
market be closed on that day FROM II N. to 81
y. m and it is understood that business will
be suspended on the afternoon Of that day
throughout the city, \ rumor was current on
the streets last night and this morning that the
Mayer had been waited upon and requested to
put q stop to the celebration, as it would tend
t, increase the spread Of the smallpox, but the
rnmor is incorrect The Mayor will do all in
his power To make the celebration success.
COLUMBIA MEETING The regular meeting
Of the Columbia Steam Fire Company was held
last night, John B. Smoot, Vice President, in
the chair, and VI. Mclean secretary. One new
member was elected, and after the usual rou-
tine Of business, Mr. Windsor, President, took
the chair. and Mr.. Snoot made the following
rrpor, from the executive committee for the
year Isl: During the year the company had
worked at IL fires, to wit January 10Th, Shiloh
Church, Prince street hour; February 10th,
l'ansrric!ds house, King and Washington, .
hours; March 22d, MiiIlcton's shop, Duke ST.,
hours; April lst. Sanger store, King street,
hour; April 3Oth, Lambert and Mckcnzic's,
on wharf, ! hour; May llth, Thomas Hoy's,
Fairfax street, 10 minutes; May 18th, Mrs.
llarrlson's, Faycttc street, hour; January
o2i. Lambert and Mckenze's, on wharf,
hour January 10Th, Cotton Factory, Washing
fans - OIL
tory second aarm) Washington street, hour;
January 22d, Liberty Hail. Cameron street, t
hours; August 10th, Frazier stable, Wash
ington street, hour; October Sd, j. Fl. De-
vaughn's wood-house, King street, hours,
November 3Oth, Monroe shop, Pitt street, | !
hours; December 9TH English's restaurant
Royal street, hour; December 3lst, DANGER
field and Cazcnove's Union street, hours
The total time was 2i hours aud is min
uto>. The committee take pleasure in re-
porting the entire equipments of the company
III perfect order, and the company as ready at
amomcntS notice for action and efficient Scr
wee. Also report strict attention on the part
Of all the officers and employees OF the com
pany and vigiIaut care of the property. From
the following report Of the treasurer the finan-
clal condition Of the company can be seen:
RECEIPTS.
from members for dues ............ $3.50 o.
Proceeds of moonlight excursion ......... 9 90
Subscription If members for horscs...... 81 OO
Contribution for bell Observation-Disclosures 43 40
From members for mourning badges.... 55
Dramatic cntcrtainmen Observation-Disclosures. 10 Is
Iotal........ 1852 70
EXPENDITURES.
f"r printing constitution and badgcs...... S26 o.
o. account OF debt on horses ...... Is 90
70. furnishing, hall of onr;no bouso 81 36