Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1886-10-01
pERRY,s RIG PARADE.

4Ao IoWn VI 00FDy u0V0E Saw 30 many
visitors or witnessed such parade as that
of yesterday. 1t was the occasion of the
great fremen's parade and the whole town
turned out to witness it. Not only the resi-
dents of Derby were present as spectators,
but thousands from the surrounding towns
came to view the procession. The day was
all that could be desired in every respect.
All the shops were closed for the day and it
was big holiday in the towns. The fire.
men were early astir making all things
ready. Life and activity prevailed every
where in town and business was lively at the
stations. Each company was greeted and ap-
propriately received and given escort.
Those coming to Ansonia had their carriages
and trucks taken to the yard of the Electro
cal Supply company, where series of seven
arches, decorated with the national colors,
had been erected, one for each organization.
The men were refreshed after their early
morning start from home with sandwiches
and coffee in the opera house, which pre-
sented busy scene for couple of hours.
The Southington Hook and Ladder company
was the last to arrive, they coming on the
regular 1920 train from New Haven.
The New Haven veterans met at their hall
at $50 o'clock and soon after marched to the
old State House, where Veteran Guyer took
picture of the association. They veterans
then marched to the Derby depot The pre-.
sented fine appearance as they marched
down Chapel street headed by the Bradford
band. At the Derby depot Ene old engine
Hercules" was placed on car and the FIRE
men themselves soon boarded the cars and
were on their way to Ansonia. Arriving at
Ansonia the veterans were met by Fountain
Hose No. 1 and escorted to hall where a
collation. was served. Soon after the line
was formed and the long march began. The
veterans marched their best and time. and
again they were applauded by the thousands
who lined the streets. The gray haired vete-
rams formed a marked contrast to the young
men who manned the drag ropes of the
hose carriages and hook and ladders. Old
Hercules" by the way was the only hand
engine in the procession and 1t seemed to be
a great attraction for the thousands. 1t had
been fitted up in an attractive manner and
carried coil of hose. The old board of fire
engineers rode in carriage and with their
old white fire hats made a splendid appear
ance. A barge followed the veterans for the
purpose of picking up any who might be-
come fatigued by the march. It was after 4
o'clock when the s'Vets" reached West An
sonia. The dinner which followed was ex-
cellent and much appreciated by the "Vets. "
After the dinner the Meriden band played
several selections. Veterans Hayes, Hon.
N. D. Sperry and Themes Lawton, made
speeches thanking the Fountain Hose com
pany and the ladies for the manner in which
they were treated. The veterans then formed
line and marched to the residence of Chief
Whitlock, who has been seriously i'll for sew
eral weeks past. Arriving at his house N.
D. Sperry made short address which was
responded to by Mr.. Whitlock. He thanked
the veterans for calling npon him and shook
hands with all of the veterans. The march
was then taken up for the depot where the
train was boarded for this city. When the
train arrived in this city Winchester Hose
company was drawn up to receive them
After short street parade the
veterans went to their armory and were dis
missed. They were loud in their praise of
the treatment they received at the hands of
Fountain hose and a vote of thanks was ten
dered for the hospitalitles The Charter
Oak trumpet carried by Fire Marshal Ken
nedy attracted much attention. Its owner,
Mr.. Madden of Brooklyn, N. Y, formerly of
Neptune g., to which company it was pre-
sented, was also present. The veterans ap-
preciate the services of the Branford band
which rendered their services in the morning
parade and combined with the Meriden band
in the evening parade.
The following was the order of the process
sion:
A. P. Kirkham, Chief Marshal.
West Ansonia Fire Department.
W. L. L. Ellis, Assistant Marshal.
AnS0nia Brass Band, % pieces.
Meriden Military Band. e pieces ''
Veteran Volunteer Firemens Association New Ha.
Second Regiment Band. Of New Haven, a7pieces.
Citizens Engine Co, Seymour, 100 men.
Humane Drum Corps, IA pieces.
Humane Hose CO. No l, Danbury, 40 men. 5
Thomaston Cornet Band. % pieces.
Thomaston Hook and Ladder Co, Thomaston, so
Guests and oniciaIs in Carriages.
Weeds Military Band, Hartford, % pieces
Eagle Hose Co.. Ansonia. IS men.
Eagle Hook and Ladder Co., Ansonia, 10 men.
watar Wfs5 R sand NaS TyfarP e
Kohanza Drum Corps pieces
K9h ai Hose hose c. No, 2. DanPuTy, 20 men
Old We'll Hook and Ladder Co., South Norwalk.
Tubbs' Third Regiment Band, Norwich. Is pieces.
Crescent Hose Co, Thomaston, 60 men.
Farrel Advance Drum Dorps 10 PIECES.
southington Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1, southing-
Union Cornet Band. % pieces.
Union Hose CO; Nc. !, Winsted: 40 men.
Phenix Engine Go. No. i, Norwalk. 40 men.
Birmingham Fire Department.
". Crofut, Assistant Marshal.
sGder % No. q
ham, 80 men.
Drum Corps
Newf1eld Hook and LADDER Co No 1, West STRAIT
ford, 40 men
HotehEiss Hose Co. No + Birmingham 50 men.
Middletown City Band, 90 pieces.
National Band, Waingford, "a pieces 5l'A'
Storm Hose Co No ?, Birmingham, "a men.
CITY Hese Co. Mo % e
Guests and oficiais in Carriages
u., sh e et Fire Department nr.,.,
Wheeler & Wilson Band, % pieces.
Echo Hose and Hook and Ladder Co., Shelton, 40
men.
Band.
Arctic Engine Co., Milford, 90 men.
Band.
Quinnipiac Hose Go s5 men.
Quinnipiac Engine Co. e.. 3 men, Fair Haven.
Pioneer Hook and Ladder Co., wsstport, 40 men.
Deluge Hose Co., with steamer, winsted, IS men
Guests and Officials in carriages
The march was a long one, fully 8 miles,
and the men were somewhat fatigued. West
Ansonia, Ansonia, Birmingham and Shelton
were marched over. The decorations were
numerous and attractive. Eagle Hose Co.
appeared in their hobby new uniforms and
never looked finer. Their hose carriage was
embedded in flowers and a floral figure 6
stood out prominently. The truck was drawn
by four horses, and in a bower formed of
vines, leaves and autumnal flowers sat Allie
]. Cotter, the little daughter of the steward
of the company, attired in national colors.
Water Witch company, of New Milford, had
similar device on their hose carriage which
was occupied by little boy named Willie
Soule. The company is fine one.
Kohanza Hose company, of Danbury, pull
ed carriage which is 80 handsome as not to
require any adornment.
The Old Well Hook and Ladder company
of South Norwalk, is another organization
that never fails to do itself proud on parade
They wear white shirts, set off with blue
sailor ties, and handkerchiefs of same color.
The Crescents, of Thomaston, are a tony
looking company in white shirts, and ELECTED
much favorable comment. They have nice
carriage.
The Southington Hook and Ladder compa-
ny made a neat appearance in dark blue
shirts and white sailor ties.
The Unions of Winsted, wore dark blue
blouses and red cord trimmings, and did
credit to the village.
The steamer of Phoenix Engine company,
of Norwalk, was drawn by four iron-gray
horses, and those who ''run with it" are
sturdy fellows.
Fountain Hose, of West, Ansonia came
in for their share of applause. They are a
fine appearing lot of men and look as
though they might do good duty at fire.
The American band of this city, was pres
emit with twenty-six men and their playing
was earnestly listened to.
All of the firemen present were handsome
ly treated by the home frenen. Represen-
tatives of the press were entertained by their
brethren in Ansonia West Ansopla and Rir-