Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-09-15
OUR FIRE DEPARTMENT.


Annual Parade and Inspection - a
Successful Occasion.
If there is one thing more than another in
which the people of Burlington take pride it
is our Fire Department. And that the pride
is justiiablc Is shown by the efficiency of our
fire laddics in action, their fine appearance on
parade, and the fact that the department is
made up of our most active and entcprsing
young men, That the department is as de-
serving as ever of public confidence, that it
is composed Of as good material, and that it
Is amply equipped, was fully shown by the
annual parade and iuspt c,ion, which took
place Thursday, Sept. !,
The weather was of the most unexception-
able character--lhe choicest that is afforded
by Autumn, in these parts the most beautiful
season of the year-and no better day could
have been made to order. The occasion
brought out immense crowds of people. City
Park was thronged with spectators; availa-
bic corners were depselv packed, and all
along the line of march the sidewalks were
lined with sightseers. AT about o'clock the
companies repaired with their apparatus to
the east side of City Park where they were
inspected by the Mayor, Board of Aldermen
aud Board of Engineers. 1t is hardly neces-
sary to say that the result of the inspection
Sas extremely satisfactory to the officials
named-as satisfactory, indeed, as was the
more informal inspection by the assembled
multitude. The companies then preceded
- Pearl street, where the line was formed.
Following was the
The order of March.
l. Platoon of Police, II. NJ. Price in
charge.
g. Shermans Military Band
The band looked WELL as it always does,
and played splendidly, which is another Of
its halils. The city is justly proud of this
fine organization.
8 Chief Engineer Crosby and the Assist
ant Engineers.
A. Boxer Engine Company.
THIS veteran company turned out in their
new uniform. 1t consists OF black helmet,
bearing red shield on which IS the number
Of the company in white red Shirt trim
med with blue and having blue shield in
front; and black trousers The uniform is
neat and business-likc, and in it the Boxer.
looked exceedingly well. They turned out
thirty strong.
6. Rough and Ready Hook and Ladder
Company.
This stalwart company turned out thirty
five men, and with their white helmets, with
red shield red shirts trimmed with blue, and
black trousers, made god showing. The
uniform is Il new one aud was worn for the
first time yesterday Their record Of active
work is good one, and among their number
are some OF the best iiremen in the city.
q. Ethan Allen Engine Company.
This crack company turned out forty strong
and their march and general drill were suct
as to elicit much admlrng comment Theil
Inn rit 1uit
helmets and fatigue caps is an extremely nea
one and it would be necessary to travel {
good way before a better looking company
could be found. The Ethans spider wa.
drawn by two handsome gray horses.
Z. City Band
This organization wore for the first time
we believe, the new uniform which they hav,
recently procured. 1t is of blue, trimmed
with white, and is meat but not gaudy.
The band looks well in it, and what il
equally to the point, its playing is showing
thorough practice and careful drill.
8. Volunteer Hose Company.
The Volunteers turned out twenty-five il
number and marched well and performed
their evolutions excellently. Their uniform
OF the Continental style, is odd but striking
and becoming aud the company made q yer,
handsome appearance, 1t is wide-awak'
company, as all the world knows, and j
makes an exceedingly credtable showing OF
parade.
o. Star Hose Company.
The Stars are gsthetic and had their hos
cart decorated with sunilowers. With thci
black helmets and red shirts they make
good, freman-likc appearance and did them
selves credit. They mustered seventeen men
TO- Howard Hose Company
The HowarGs made a striking appearance
in their white shirts trimmed with blue, an
blue caps; and they appear well not only i
drill but in action. They numbered eightce
men.
II. Clipper Hose Company,
The Clippers wear red cap, red and blu
shirts and dark pants, and they make q gooc
looking company. There we're Just scor
Of them In line.
12. Barnes Hose Company.
The Barnes boys numbered twenty Ave
and good looking and efficient set of fireme
they are. too. They wore white helmets an
red shirts, and made very neat appearance
their ycar-old uniforms looking as well {
new Nocompany passed the inspection
better style, The organization is a good ont
and is no discredit TO the honorcd name
bears.
49, The Mayor and Board of Aldermen
carriages
The Line of March
was az lOllDWb: JOWu d. raul blTcet
Main, passing in review before the Mayo
and Board # Aldermen at the band stand,
City Park through Main to Church, to Co
lege to Williams, to Pearl to Church. to Co
legc to st. Paul, where the parade was di
missed and the companies repaired to the
respective houses. On Williams street IL
Water Commissioners had provided two ba
rels of ice-water-an act of thoughtfulnel
that was fully appreciated by the firemeI
The Commissioners, too, had the street
sprinkled, which added greatly to the con
fort of the occasion.
The procession was handsome and stril
ing one, and was universally admired. A
along the line of march there was nothing b,
compliments from the spectators; and Il
parade was, indeed, something that d
credit to the city and to the Fire Depar
ment The efficient and popular Chief E
gineer, Mr.. Alexander Crosby, may be just
proud of his command; and to his faithfulne
and experience, and to the watchful care
the Fire Commissioners, the Department al
thescity are greatly indebted.
EASILY PRovBs.-ltis easily proven that mala