Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-09-25
SUNBURY FIREMEN.
THEIR ARRIVAL FROM LOCK HAVEN
THIS AFTERNOON.
Parade Through the Principal
Streets Ofthe City.
DINNER At THE BRANT HOUSE.

Washington Fire Company, No. /, of Sunbury,
arrived from Lock Haven shortly after IL O'Clock
this forenoon, and were met at the depot by the
Paid Department, and n few Of the city officials
As Mavor Powell was necessarily absent from
the city. EX-Mayor Starkweather was called
upon TO make the welcoming address. That
gentleman said it seemed hardly appropriate for
him TO receive the firemen of Snnbury as guests
of the city, but in view OF the absence OF Mayor
Powell, and in view Of the position he held during
the great conflagration, when they so nobiy re-
sponGed TO the call for assistance, he fet some
what identified with their visit, and was there
fore not SO reluctant as he would have been un-
der other circumstances. Ii was unfortunate the
Mayor and chief Engineer were absent from the
city when their letter signifying their intention
to visit Williamsport arrived. But IL their en-
tertainment was not what was expected he
begged them not to look upon it as any fault Of
the heart. Well did he remember with what JOY
he witnessed their arrival in the city on that
eventfu; morning when the red fame was sweep
ing through the mill yards, and he was glad TO
meet them this morning. The Chief Engineer
would do ali he could. The Department had
been transformed from the volunteer TO the paid
system, and no imposing display could be made,
but the men of the Paid Department were among
those identified with the volunteer body, and he
could pledge the same warm feeling, and the
same desire to make their stay pleasant one.
And in behalf of the city he welcomed them 10
its hospitalities.
Three cheers were given by the Sunbury fire.
men.
Sol. Malick, Esq, Chief Burgess of Sunbury,
responded. They had come TO Williamsport
only to see, and did not expect any public demon
stration. The firemen of Sunbury were anxious
to see the improN ements that had been made
where once so stoutly they battled the demon.
They were so Hospitality entertained when here
last spring, that they felt they were portion al
most of Williamspor;.
They had been more than entertained in LOCK
haven. Their mission there was peculiar one.
When the Lock Haven firemen visited Sunbury,
they captured a hat. that hac probably been used
TO muzzle cannon at Bunker Hill. Their mission
was TO regain Il. They had done so, and there 1t
was in line. But the SUnbury boys had been
stripped of their stars and even their neck ties,
| in the engagement. Lock Haven, however, re-
! fused their money, and gave them such an oya-
! ton, that were II Lot for the welcoming speech
| of the Ex-Mayor, they would not know whether
they were in Wiliamsport or not. When that
thrilling despatch reached Sunbury that William
| sport was in trouble, the boys responded. Cn-
| fortunately he was left behind, when the men
! moved off drawn by the iron horse, but his best
wishes followed them that success would early
crown their efforts. II was a duty deyolying
! upon Sunbury, for they did not know how soon
| the day might come when they would neeG the
! assistance Of WilliamspOrt fremen, and il was
frey demon. They accepted the welcome with
! open hearts.
Three cheers and 4 tiger were given by the
| Williamsport nremen.
The line then moved up Fourth street, headed
! by the Lewsburg cornct band, and upon the re-
! turn was reinforced by the Sunbury engine, 1t
| having been unloaded at Walnut street crossing.
After a march through the city, the visitors
| were escorted to the Hall of Independent Club,
and from there marched to the Brant House,
| where at the present writing they are partaking
| oc a sumptuous dinner, prepared under the su-
pervlsion of Mr.. Page, who is n hos, in such an
| emergency.
The Lewisburg band played well, the fremen
looked well, their engine is a beautiful one, and
upon the whole Sunbury is creditably represent,
ed by this well disciplined and finely uniformed
! organization.
We trust that they will not regret their visit
to our city, even If We were not fully prepared t(
receive them.