Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-09-14

The DAYS shorten and the evenings ART
perceptibly longer and begin to admonish
US thst occupation and entertainment fof
the long winter evenings is demanded foI
the family and freside. Home must be
made attractive. so that the children may
not seek their entertainment away from
home. or become uneasy. A supply Of
reading matter and cultivation Of Il taste
for reading, will do more TO beguile the
hours. and profitsbly store the mind than
anything else. Books and papers are a
profitable Investment for making home
pleasant. The home paper has perhaps as
many attractions as any other reading, and
in most families is sought after with much
interest. No better time than the present
offers for subscribing for the TELEGRAPH,
as it may be secured now until the end Of
1878. for regular subscription Of s. IN
advance.
Annual Parade Of Ihe Fire Depart.
menG.
The 10th of September was again cele-
br4ted here by parade of the fire depart
ment. The companies on this occasion
were accompanied by the Llght Guards,
which added much interest to the occasion.
At five o'clock p. IN. the companies as
sembled at their respective quarters and
proceeded to the North Park, where they
were joined by Excelsior Band. The pro-
cessiOn then moved down Main street in
the following order:
Light Guards Band.
Ashtabula Light Guards.
Excelsior Cornet Band.
Protection Engine Co. No. 1.
Protection Hose Co. No. 1.
Alert Hook and Ladder Company.
Steamer No. 8.
Neptune Hose Co. No3.
The line of March was down Main to
Lake ST., Lake to Park ST., Park to
Church St., Church to Main st. When
the military, which was at the head of the
column, reached Centre street it opened
ranks, and the fire companies continued
their march down main ST., the Neptune
stopping at the cistern in front of the Ash
tabula House and Protection at the els
tern opposite Webb's store, where trials
were made of the respective engines. The
Light Guards in the mean time were going
through their drill, and drew large crowd
of sdmiring spectators.
For some reason unknown Lake Erie
engine and hose company No. did not
put in an appearance. 1t is now several
times that this company has failed to re-
spond to calls. and their case should be
looked into.
The Excelsior band looked nicely in
their new helmet caps with long white
plumes, and their music never sounded
better. In the evening dance and oyster
supper was given at the srmory FOR the
benefit of the band. 1t was well attended
but the profits were not as large as could
have been wished.
Neptune Hose Co. at MeadvIIIe, Pa.
The Neptune hose company, No. 8, of
this place spent last week Thursday in
Meadyille, Pa, and took part in the annu-
al parade of the fire department of that
city, as guests of the S. B. Dick hose Co.
The boys were quartered at the Occidental
hotel, one Of the best, and the freedom
Of the city" given them. Not store,
lager beer saloon, or even a religious socie-
ty would take cent from them; every
thing was free and that in abundance and
of the best qualities. In the evening 4
grand ball was given to the visiting fire
men which was fully in keeping with the
cordial reception they received. We are
informed that not a member of the compa-
ny from Ashtabula was at any time under
the influence of liquor, which is quite
compliment to company composed of as
many members as the Neptune.
The occasion will doubtless be remem-
bered and looked back upon with pleasure
for years to come. The following we clip
from the Meadville Journal:
The Ashtabula company are handsome
looking body Of men, and appeared like
veteran fireman. They received much sp-
plause on the march.
The Meadville Republican says:
The Ashtabula Company started home
this morning, happy and jolly. They are
fine body of gentlemen, whom Meadville |
will welcome at any time. Ashtabuls new
er need be ashamed of their representatives
when they send out the Neptune.
AT a meeting of Neptune Hose Co. No.
3, held at their hall, Tuesday evening,
Sept. II, committee was appointed to
draft for publication, resolutions express
i've of the COmpany's appreciation of their
reception and entertainment al Meadvllle,
Pa, the 9th inst,
ReSolUsd' That we tender our sincere |
thanks to the Board of Engineers and Re
ception Committee of the Fire Depart- |
ment, for their kind invitation, cordial |
welcome and generous hospitality, on the |
occasion OF their annual parade.
ResOlved: That we will ever remember
with gratitude, the efforts Of the officers |
and members of the several companys to |
make our visit one OF pleasure and profit; |
especially Richmond, Dick and Davis hose. |
RESOLVED: That our thanks are due |
Mayor Dickson, the Journal and Repu5H- |
can offices, and the proprietor Of the Occi- |
dental Hotel, for special faYors.
ResOlVed:-That we are under many OBJ
legations to the ladies of MeadYille, for
bOqqets presented; and the lady-like man
ner in which they greeted us at the parade
and graeed the evenings entertainments.