The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-10-09
MIDDLEBURY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Annual Parade and Inspection.
THE PARADE.

The Parade.
The annual parade and inspection of
the Middlebury fire department came on
Tuesday. The intention had been to de-
vote the whole day to it; but the air be-
ing cold and the streets muddy in the
morning, the parade was postponed till
afternoon.
At one o'clock the line was formed in
front of the engine house. 1t was head
ed by the Middebury band. II members
j. B. Cobb. leader and III. f. Smith,
drum major-followed by the steamer
and this by the members of the company.
% of whom turned ont. The band had
on its new and neat uniform of dark blue
trimmed with gold lace; the engine
had been polished till it looked as if Just
out of the shop and the the members of
of the company were attired in their new
uniform. 1t consists of dark-blue shirts
with suitable monogram in white on the
bosom, belts of enamel leather with the
| figure ''3' in the buckle and the word
''Fairmount' on the back, and white
| leather helmets. 1t is very pretty and
the company need not be ashamed to APP
| pear anywhere in it.
The line of march was down Main
street to South Main and up that to
Storrs' avenue, to Academy street, to
Main. to Pleasant. through South Pleas
ant to Cross. to Court, to Washington, to
4 High, to Seminary, to Pleasant and
thence to the tank near q. ). Vain
wright's. After music the band was dis
missed, the company marched to the hall
and put on their old uniforms and
brought the hand engine up and tried it.
Then the steamer was tested. Both ma
chimes worked perfectly. Then there
was a drill at coupling, etc, concluding
the inspection.
Everything passed off pleasantly and
the company showed themselves well
drilled and familiar with the use and
management of the apparatus.
TIE SUPPER.
At about = o'clock the firemen assem-
BLEED at their hall, put on their new uni
form and paraded in front of the hall the
band taking The lead, and, executing a ma
tional quick-step, marched to the Addi
son House. where Il sumptuous supper
was in readiness for the company anC
the invited guests, the trustees Of
the village. After the repast wai
over the band played again. j. NJ
, Slade, one of the trustees, acting as toas
master, arose and said a few words il
reference to the feelings of regard eX
pressed in their official capacity and thei
desire to afford to the fire company any
needed want, etc. He then called upoI
the foreman, John Sargent, who respond
ed by expressing his pride in the manne
in which the company had discharged
their duty during the day, and his wisl
for the future prosperity of the company
Mr.. Slade then called upon Capt. j. Cobb
who responded by bringing before tn
company some of the prominent men whit
, once were members, but are now dead
He spoke of the veterans among thei
number who had found danger in the re
bellion and were truly brave, and get h
: said there were eXigencies where tiremel
were called to exhibit as great courag
and run as great risks as did the veteran
of the war. lie closed by giving motto
! to the croakers about taxes that tn
days celebration and supper were pai
for with the cOmpany's own money, s
4 that they may be at rest on that subject
: MIR. Slade next called upon Col. Tracy
S a former foreman, who said that he WA
, glad to meet his old friends, the Middle
0 bury firemen, and was happy to be a
I honorary member. He was very glad I
: note the growing prosperity and eft
: cheney of the company. The band, sta
TONED in the hall, gave more eXcellen
5 music. Col. L. NJ. Chapman, one of til
c trustees, was called up and spoke of tn
Willingness manifested in the board @
s trustees to sustain the fire company. III
n said there were no opposing voice
e against voting for the new uniform whic
= appeared so neat and tasty this evening
e :. Brooks, the secretary, was Gale
and talked of the financial condition {
!. the company, and also stated that ther