The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1888-02-04
Annual Parade of the Honolulu
Fire Departm ent.
The Different Companies Turn Out
ia Good Numbers-Beaufifu
Decorated EnSines-The Pa
rade an Fntiro
Success.

Fire Department took place yesterday,
and was one of the most successful ever
held. On Thursday night it looked very
much as if the parade would have to be
abandoned, owing to the stormy weather.
However, it cleared up through the
night, and Friday morning opened up
quite fine, though the streets were
somewhat in muddy condition. As
early as 9 O'Clock the members OF the
different companies began to assemble
at the Bell Tower-the place designated
for the procession to start from. A few
minutes after 10 o'clock everything was
in readiness, the Band struck up a new
March, "Kaa Wal, ;" written in honor of
the occasion by Bandmaster Berger, and
the procession started. First came Sur
vey Engineer John G. White, as Mar
shall of the Day, followed by ten pioneers
of the Department, each carrying an ak.
The Royal Hawaiian Band came next,
then the Fire Police, in charge OF Cap
tain Thos. Krouse. Behind them were
Fire Marshal J. W. Mcguire and Mr..
Henry Smith, Secretary of the Fire De-
partment.
Engine Company No. l, which came
next in the procession, was commanded
by Foreman Robert More. The engine
was drawn by two fine horses, and had
been decorated under the personal super
vision of Her Royal Highness Princess
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in this company. The flowers and ever
green's were most lastly arranged, and
the whole effect was unique. The Vol
unteer boys of this company turned out,
and their hose cart was profusely deco
rated, their motto, "Onipaa," being
worked in choice flowers. First Assist
ant Frank Hustace marched with this
company.
Engine Company No. 2, in command
of Foreman Chas. j. Mccarthy, made a
very fine display. The engine, drawn
by two horses, was literally buried in
flowers and evergreens. On either side
was a floral arch with 1883, No. 2,
1885, in read letters on white ground.
cab. On either side of the drivers seat
was an Irish and Scotch flag. The
whole get-up was exceedingly fine, and
worthy of much credit. The Volunteer
boys of the company had their hose
cart very neatly decorated. Chief En-
gineer Chas. B. Wilson was in command
of this division.
Engine Company No. 4, in charge of
Foreman James H. Boyd, had a large
turnout of members. Their engine. was
also deliberately decorated, as was the
cart of the Volunteer boys. The engine
was drawn by four horses.
Pacific Hose Company No. had their
hose carriage out, drawn by four horses,
bers were out-the poorest showing of
all the companies. Second Assistant
James F. Morgan had charge of this di-
vision.
Protection Hook and Ladder Com
pany made a capital showing. Their
truck was lastly decorated, and the
company's motto was on either side.
Chinese Engine Company No came
next, and the members turned out in
large numbers Their engine, drawn
by two horses, was quite prettily deco
rated.
The line of March was about the same
as announced in yesterdays ADVERTISER,
and the parade was witnessed by very
large number of people. 1t was one of
the finest the Department has ever held,
and those who participated are to be
highly congratulated.
In the afternoon the different com
panies assembled at their houses and
partook of collations. At No. As there
was an elegant spread, and the members
enjoyed themselves very much.
Hook and Ladder Company had their
spread about noon, and fine one it was,
too.
Chinese Company No. 3 met at
o'clock to have their layout, and it was |
a very creditable one in every respect
All the members enjoyed themselves.
ENGINE COMPANY NO. l.
This company gave an elegant COLA
ton in its house at 2 o'clock. 1t was
served in caterer Harris best style and
did him much credit Foreman Robert
More presided. This is Roberts fourth
year, and more popular foreman can
not be named. Among the invited
guests were Col. w. F. Allen, a former
foreman, Messrs. George Lucas,
+. B. Thomas, representatives of the
ADVERTISER, Gazette" and ''Bulletin,'
and officers from the other companies.
After the good things had been dis
posed OF Foreman More proposed the
health OF His Majesty the Fireman King.