Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-02
LOCAL NEWS.

HYDRAUL1oN STEAM FIRE ENGINE Co.
A MEETING UNDER DIFFICULTIES. Our read
ers are aware that difficulty has existed for
some years between the Hydrauion Steam
Fire Engine Company, and Mr.. Stephen Swain,
trustee, about the right OF way over piece OF
ground about ten by three feet, on the south
side of the engine house, on which the steps
by which eDtraDce was gained to the hall, were
situated. 1t arose from the loss, BY ii former
City Auditor, or Clerk Of the County Court, of
deed, before record; SO that the engine house
stands upon ground somewhat different from
that described 10 the deed which is OF record
while part of the ground mentioned therein
has since been conveyed to another party, by
the original owners. Mr.. Swain first failed in
a suit of ejectment 10 the City Court, 10 conse.
uuence of an error in the service OF the writ
lie then obtained an injunction against the
building of the new front Of TIE house, which
the same court dissolved, but which is DOW on
the docket of the Court of Appeals, but will
not, probably, be reac he'd for two years to
come. He, at length, brought a new suit Of
cjectment 10 the Circuit Court, in which he
was successful and, some days ago, he Was put
into possession by the City Sergeant. The
company, which has always been ready to com
for an adjustment by the purchase, or renting
of the land in question would be made, but yes
terday the steps were partially removed and Il
fence put up in front, to prevent access to the
hall for the regular meeting, last night. 1t
had been forgotten, however, that fremen are
used to climbing ladders, and, on assembling IN
the engine room, that means Of access to the
hall was Immediately suggested, and as quickly
oil hn NOR NOR 10 ~
a secoDd story window.
The chair was taken by Richard i. Carne,
First Vice President, Harry Z. Clark acting as
secretary.
Three persons were elected to membership,
and one nominated and referred to the Elect
ing Committee.
The uniform shirt was changed from a red
to blue one, after an Intellectual effort by
Henry j. Ncvett, to secure the adoption Of a
grey one like that worn by the other companies.
The designations of Messrs. Harry G.. Clark
and Harry p. Berkeley We're received and the
latter laid upon the table, Mr.. Clark being
transferred to the honorary list in consideration
Of his valuable services as secretary.
An amendment to the by laws, providing
that in case of the absence Of all the officers
from fire, the oldest member present shall
command, was adopted.
The chair laid before the company bill Of
Stephen Swain, trustee, for $40 dollars rent
of ground for staircase, from 1868 and interest,
which the secretary was dirccted, by unanl-
nous vote, to return to Mr.. Swain.
The company then adjourned, and the mem
bers retired through the window, and down
the ladder as they had come in.
10. 0. F.-Pursuant to notice the mem
bers of the Loudoun Lodge, No. g. paid a
fraterna visit to their brethren in this city, last
night. AS stated in yesterday 3 Gazette, the vsl-
tors arrived on both the morning aud evening
trains. Many that came in the morning visit
ed Washington. The Alexandria commit
tees and the visitors, who came on the first
train, were at the depot at 3 p. N. to receive
those who came in the afternoon train, when
all the visitors we're assigned to several OF the
Alexandria brothers for supper, after which,
they all wended their way to the room OF Sa-
repta Lodge. No. IS. The Loudoun members
were 10 charge of brothers Thompson, Smith
and Sanders assisted by Geo. K. Head, 7. q.
NJ. There were also present T. D. Stuart, 7.
q. Sire, and G. B. r. Colledge, Past Grand Mas
ter. from Washington, and j. K. Splllman,
Past Grand, from Warrenton. The reception 10
the Lodge is reported to have been very agree
able. There was al initiation and several ad
dresses were delivered. After the Lod ge closed
the visitors were escorted to the CITY Hotel BY
the members of Sarepta Lodge, No. 46, and
Potomac Lodge, No. 80, where most bouoti
iul repast was gotten up Barrett and Car 5 bes
style. The supper was presided over by Hugh
Latham, P G. NJ, who welcomed the visitor:
in few appropriate remarks, aud 10 very
short time the aspect Of the tables was entirely
! changed, the destruction of the edibes being