Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-08-26
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At half past eight o'clock, yesterday morning,
the "Good win" Steam Fire Engine Company, of
| HYDE Park, Mass, arrived in ,Hallowell, by the
steamer sstar of the East They were met at
the wharf by the Tiger Engine Company No. 4,
of Hallowell, anda direct line Of march taken up
round the square to the engine house, where coll
laton was served for the visiting frsmen. Previ-
Gus to partaking of the collation., briet address
Of welcome was made at the hall, in behalf of the
iIallowcll fremen, by Hon. James Atkins, Jr.,
who welcomed the Good Wills" to the city, as
surfing them that they would find the most cordial
good will' in the hearts of the fremen of the
Kennebec valley. A brief but fitting response was
made by Mr.. E. E. Rollins, of the Hyde Park Fire
Department
AT half-p ten o'clock a procession was formed
in the following order: Haowell Cornet Band of
eighteen pieces, A. II. Davis, leader, in their neat
| and attractive uniform. The "Tiger' Engine
Company No. 5, Capt. Reuben S. Hodgdon, thirty
men on parade; uniform, black cap, red shirt, with
blue shield on breast, black pants, white belts.
The Hyde Park Band of twenty pieces; uniform,
blue coats and pants, cpaulets, cap with white
tipped plume. The Good WHIP Steam Fire En-
CINE Co., of Hyde Park, Mass, Capt. Nolan, thr
teen men, and two guests; uniform, black cap,
red frock, black pants, white belts. The COM
panies are composed of fine looking, muscular
men possessing the bone and sinew and the intel
igence requisite to the successfulf remain.
The procession marched through the principal
streets Of the city, carrying banners, and being
greeted on every hand with demonstrations of
lively interest. The officers carried bouquets, the
gifts Of the fair ladies Of Hallowe, and the silver
trumpet carried by the foreman of the Tiger
but one of the three won by that company in
friendly but hotly contested contests. The fore
man Of the Good Wills also carried beautiful
silver trumpet
In the afternoon the two companies, with
bands, made flying visit to Augusta, arriving
here ON the four O'Clock train. They were met at
the depot by Chief Engineer Morse and his as
sstants Capt. Flagg of the steamer Cushnoc,
Capt. Leighton of the Atlaatic, Capt. Ballard of
the Pacific, anddclegations from these companies,
who greeted the visiting fremen. of course in
formally. Escorted by the Augusta fremen, who
were not in uniform, the companies formed at the
depot, marched down Market square, up Water
street, up Bridge TO State, down State and
through other streets, to the State House, where
the several departments were visited, to the great
interest of all. They then reformed and marched
down Grove street. to the depot, where the six
O'Clock train was taken for IIallowell. Large
| numbers Of our citizens lined the streets, and
spoke in high terms Of the appearance of the two
companies. On their march to the depot the two
bands consolidated and furnished better music
than has been heard in our streets for many
day.
a grand complimentary ball was held in the
evening at Wilson Hall, Hallowell, which was
largely attended, many fremen being present
from this city. Tie "Good Wills" will leave for
home on the boat this afternoon.