Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-10-03

wINoosEI FIRE DEPARTMENT.


Annual Parade and Inspection.
NOTABLE o'CAsIuS-GKEAT TUEN-our OF
PEorIE-H oNoEs PAID \ BrEIINGToN
COMPANY.
The annual parade and inspection of the
Winooski Fire Department occurred Fri
day afternoon and Il notable occasion it was
The mills shut down and business was gencr-
ally suspended in that interprising village
and the great crowds upon the streets and
the extensive decoration of public and private
buildings bespoke the general interest in the
fire hddics. Shortly after two O'Clock the
home companies formed in line and were in
spectcd by the Chief Engineer, George ID.
Nash and the village trustees, who expressed
The greatest satisfaction at the appearance Of
the firemen and the condition of the appara-
tuS The procession was then formed IN the
following order:
|. The Sherman Military Band.
The Shermans turned out with full ranks
| and discoursed most excellent music, while
| their handsome uniforms added greatly to
the good looks Of the procession.
.. The village officials
3. Winooski Steamer Company.
This fine organization turned out about
thirty strong. They are staIwart body Of
men and may be depended upon to do good
service in the line of duty. Their machine
was drawn by four powerful horses and
shone like n new dollar
4. Joseph Sawyer Hose Company No. l.
This is 4 new organization, formed only 4
few months since. The uniform consists of
Il white flannel shirt with blue collars Chose
on the breast having on either side the figure
l in white and cuffs, the latter with white
buttons white belt trimmed with red black
pants; blue cap, naval pattern, white tie and
gloves. 1t is very pretty and becoming
uniform and the thirty-iive men who turn
ed out looked well and marched we'll, and in
every respect appeared TO be fine organila-
ton. The foreman is Henry W. Mason, and
he handled his company excellently well.
The company is named in honor Of Joseph
law NIif Loi.t llCuoultl VI TIT
Woollen Mill-a deserved compliment to a
public-spirited and estimable gentleman.
The spider" belonging to the company was
made at the machine shops connected with
the mill, and certainly reflects credit on the
workmen there. 1t was made on the model
of the Volunteers spider which it almost
exactly resembles. save that springs of Il later
and better style are used and the wheels are
smaller and lighter 1t is a very handsome
and substantial affair." and, decorated as it
was with flowers and streamers, presented a
goodly appearance. An elegant National
flag completed the equipment of the com
pany. Altogether the Sawyers are a good
company, well equipped, and will, we VEN
ture nothing in saying, do right gallant ser
vice whenever called upon.
5. Volunteer Hose Company of Bur-
lington.
This company attended the parade as the
guests of the Sawyers. They turned out
thirty-two uniforms and made as usual fine
appearance. They marched admirably and
their evolutions at the command of the Fore
man, Henry r. Conger, were executed with
military ncatness and precision. Their hand
some spider was drawn by two fine grays.
6. Carriage containing Coils T. 5. Peck,
Oscar b. Ferguson and William Brinsmaid,
Capt. George o. Tyler, eX-Foreman Sayles
Nichols of the Volunteers, and the represent
alive of the FREE Pass.
:. Clipper Hose Company of Burlington.
This active company John Louther, fore
NAM was represented by about score of
uniformed men who presented a very credit
able appearance. The Clippers are good
working company made up of excellent
material, and on the parade they look well
and march well.
$. Star Hose Company No. l.
This is a Juvenile organization, the anna
teur firemen appearing to average about
seven years of age. They wore 4 neat uni
form of blue shirts with white collars and
cuffs, blue caps and black pants, and march
ed with the dignity and solemnity of vete-
rams. Their miniature hose cart was elabor-
ately decorated with flowers: and altogether
the Stars were quite a feature i'll the line
The line Of march was a long one and in
cluded all the populous streets A great
number of houses and stores were handsome
ly decorated; and the crowds collected at
the available spots were very great. In fact
it was general holiday for Winooski, AMI
the people improved the occasion according
ly. During the marching salute was fired
from cannon. The parade was a very
crcditable one indeed and reflects honor
lpOu our suburban neighbor. The depart
meat is an excellent one, fully adequate 10
the needs of the town, and in appearance,
discipline and equipment would be credit
to much larger place
VOLUNTEERS AND sAwYERs.
On first reaching Winooski (which they
did headed by the Sherman's Military Band)
the Volunteers were Invited to the Sawyer's
hallin Corporation Block, where each member
was presented with an elegant button
hole bouquet streaming from which were
two white ribbons bearing the names OF the
companies. At the close of the parade (and
after the Sawyers had had their photograph
taken by artist WorlnelD they were again
invited to the hall, which they found SPLEEN
didly adorned in honor of the occasion. At
the door was large floral arch bearing the
inscription welcome" The pillars run
ming through the centre of the hall were fes-
TONED with evergreens and the walls were
handsomely and deliberately decorated with
green and flowers On the wall at the head