Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-17
THE FIRE BOYS.
Grand Firer,sn's wuster Mt Richmond
A Splendid Di.play-rrial OF Engi

failure TO record, or anything to mar the perfect
ness of the arrangements. Business suspend
cd, ard the good people of the town and large
inllax from adjoining towns, gave their undivided
attention to the pleasant festivities Of the occasion
Mr.. Daniel Clark Of Richmond, was chairman of
arrangements COL j. w. Spaulding was Mar
shall of the day; George g. Randette and c. NJ.
| Foster aids,
| At half-past clock the procession Of fremcn
formed in the following oder;
| Richmond Band. Is pieces.
| Tempest Of Richmond, Capt. H. NJ. Gardiner, 60
ualowcll Cornet Band, IS pieces.
| Torrent of Halowc, Capt. G. a. Francis, so
Citizens of Richmond, Capt. a. j. Drew, As men.
Drum Corps, men.
| Pacific of Augusta, Capt. Z. ii. Ballard, 30 men.
Warren Band, 20 pieces.
y. y. Burpee Of Rockland, Capt. a. d Bird, IS
men.
Bowdoinham Band, lG pieces.
Androscoggin Of Topsham Capt. ID. a. Hall, SO
Lewiston Brass Band, l6 pieces.
Lewiston Is of Lewiston, Capt W. W. Parsons,
30 men.
Torrent of Lisbon, Capt. &. Ii. Proctor 81 men.
Citizens Band OF brunswick. 20 pieces
Niagara Of Brunswick, Capt. w. p. Simpson, so
men.
Headed by platoon of police, they marched
through the principal Streets forming apagcant the
like of which was probably never before seen in
thc streets Of Richmond. The gay uniforms of
the fremen, the snowy banners, the machines beau
tituly decorated with flowers, and the Inspiring
music Of the six bands, awakened great interest
all along the line. \ large flag was stretched
across Main street, bearing thh words "|Velc2me
Firen,ea." A line was stretched across North
street. hung with flags. Along the route Of pro-
cession many stores and private residences were
decorated; the most elaborate decorations were
those Of A. W. Smith, T.. D. Lawson and Lakes
block. 4 line stretched from the top of the tower
of the Tempest engine house, bore the flags CT
MANY nations. In front of the residence of Mrs.
c. B. Foster, were assembled company Of little
gi.ls, who presented each of the foremen of the
companies elegant bouquet.
At eleven O'clock the procession halted beside
a mammoth tent, where dinner had been served
by the citizens and ladies, AID all the companies
! with bands, sat down to a right royal repast.
Capt. Z. A. Husscy welcomed the fircmen in the
following speech:
GENTLEMEN-In behalf of your brother fire
uen and the citizens of Richmond, l extend a
cordial welcome tn the defenders of the lives ard
property oil our nelgnDOflug toWH,HieH. We ue-
leyc but the brave and generous enroll their
names under the fremons banner, subject to be
called by night or DAY, TO leave their business,
their pleasures or their repose, to peril their lives
battling with the Ill iend, all without pllce, With
out pay. We hear of valorous deeds CT herolc
soldiers charging to the cannen's mouth or storm
ing the citadel oil gallant sailors yardarm to yard
arm pouIng death and destruction into the enemies
OF their country, siencing battery after battery,
| 5 did the noble tarragut at New Orleans, ard
| q Ii,tn nGnd down
with reverence and honor; but there Is heroism
| more disin,erested nob,er and greater 1t Is easy
to rush on to glory or death mid the din and con-
fusion of battle. but to calmly ascend the ladder
placed against the burning wall and enter those
blazing portals of death, stumbling over totterlng
floors and through devourlng flames, to the rescue
| of our loved ones from death so horrible that
despots of former times doomed their victims to 1t
| Us the most cruel torture known; steady nerve,
| a brave heart, and godlike herosm can only ac-
compsh this, and when we hear of these deeds
| so nobly done, it moves higher and holer feel
ing than all the glory in battle won. such men
| are found i'll our volunteer fire brigades. More
| men have risen to places of trust and power hom
the RANKS Of the tiremen than from any similar as
| ISOLATION. The Governor OF the State OF New
York, and others holding the highest offices IN the
country, proud to say that years ago they ran
with the celebrated engine No. 40 As such and
| their representatives We greet you with open arms
of hospitality. Three cheers IN honor OF our ire
| men guests.
| The speech was followed with three cheers and
| "Tis eli" given in true fremens style. The
dinner closed the exercises of the forenoon.
| In the afternoon, at one o'clock, began the
grand contest for two silver trumpets, valued at
SIS, and purchased by the citizens Of Richmond.
tank was built at the foot Of Main street, sup
Piled from the river, and over which was built
platform, on which the machines were placed
Each machine wss allowed time for preparation,
and as many plays as could be made in the space
| of ten minutes. The hose extended down Water
street, being slightly descending grade. The
playing was to be horizontally, through 200 feet
of hose, the size Of nozzle at the option OF the
companies. The tubs are of Hunneman's make,
with the exception of the Burpcc and Pacific, they
being Of Buttons manufacture. Geo. b. Run
de;te was the Judge elected to decide the distance,
assisted by referees from the several companies.
Following is Ike record Of the trials;
| Niagara of Brunswick, five trials, hose giving
| out four times. Had the hose held, the probable
| tiles of taking one of the prizes would have been
| in their favor. Distance played, lS2 feet and 3
| inches.
| Torrent Of Lisbon, four trials the hose bursting
twice. Their first play was the best-l9l feet
inches.
Pacific of Augusta. The men came TO their
uce together, in view o. the trial, the old machine
did not come up to its usual measurement, though
PLAYING a hand. on c stream. The company had
four trials, making in the best play lS1 feet IL
ii chcs.
Lewiston Is OF Lewiston. Three trials, and
| holding out well. Distance l9l feet, 4 inches.
! n. A. Burpee of Rockland. This company,
composed OF lusty, stawaIt men, well up IN Prac-
uce had the mold out to them They played
but three times, but they were lengthy and per-
sstent heats. Distance 1913 feet, 9 inches.
Androscogsin of Top.hsm. This tubs first
stream plainly showed that the company was in
earnest, and there considerable excitement
when it was found that she had dstanced all con-
petttors, playing 200 feet 3 - inches.
Tie first silver trumpet was accordingly award
ed to the Androscoggin company of Topsham, and
the second TO the N. A Burpee company of Rock
land.
The next ard most interesting contest was be-
tween the Tempests of Richmond ard the Tor
rents of ilallowell, for purse Of two hund. &c
dollars, the same length Of hose being used, ant
the same regulations being observed Chief En-