Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-07-10
Firemen's 4th in Winchester.
[From the winchester News.l

| welcome, were filled to overhowlnS
with visitors and citizens. At eleven
o'clock the various companies mar
shalled in Courthouse square, where
an able patriotic address of welcome
was made by Mayor VIM. N. Atkin-
son, followed by Jno. j. Williams,
ESQ.,, who delivered the oration.-
Mr.. Williams seemed to be inspired
by the occasion, speaking with much
animation. and his address was fin
ished production, interspersed with
many historical facts in connection
with the 18th of July.
When Mr.. Williams concluded his
address, Mayor Atkinson, in few
happy remarks, introduced Mr..
Charles B. Rouss, the once poorly
clad and bare foot boy, but now the
fmiIlionaire merchant of New York,
whose many liberal donations to his
old friends in Winchester and Fred
erick county will never be forgotten
while the principle of gratitude is
cherishcd. Mr.. Rouss, who was
warmly greeted by his old friends in
this section. returned thanks for
their cordial grectiRg-the great
pleasure it gave him to return to the
old town, to the. scenes of other days,
and clasp hands with those OF his old
friends who still linger by the way
side, while mary have passed away.
At the close of Mr.. Rouss's remarks
he was presented with The badge OF
the Independent Fire Co., of
Charlestown, through Captain Hough,
Mr.. Rouss accepting the handsome
souvenir in feeling terms.
The parade formed at u O'Clock
on Market street, and was quite i'm
posing. The Friendship, Capt. c.
H. Hardy, took the right of the line
with the wardens and marshals, the
hambersburg Wheelmen and Win
chester Wheel Club leading The way
and making quite a display, there
being some so in line. Next to the
Friendship Company with the F. G.
Band came the Junior Hose No. 2 of
Cham bersburg, Pa, with their Drum
Corps, fine looking body OF men,
who marched with the incest precis-
ion, and made fine show in their
white overcoats. The officers of the
organization were Capt. G. w. PEN
singer with Secretary r. f. Hazlett,
and mastered 43 men.
Behind the Friendship was another
Company OF little boys in uniform
drawing a small engine built out and
out by little son of Mr.. B. F.
Smoot. This engine throws water a
considerable distance and shows a
mechanical genius of the youthful
builder that should be encouraged.
Next in line was the old Sarah
Zane Engine, manned by boys in
their neat uniforms. This was a
pleasant feature of the occasion, as
was also the decoration of the Friend
ship Engine upon whose summit sat
a number of handsome little girls
The Sarah Zane Company, with Cor
net Band, Capt. Cooper commanding,
had full ranks, and their handsome
steamer was in line drawn by horses.
Their guests, the Citizens Hose
Company of Harrisburg, Pa, marched
directly after with the Paxton Mill
tary Band discoursing splendid mu-
sic. 1t is fine looking body of
men.
After this part of the procession
were carriages containing Col.
Charles Broadway Rouss, an honored
guest on the occasion, and firm and
generous friend of the fire depart
ment, together with Mayor Atkinson,
Capt. Jno. J. Williams, and repre-
sentatives of the City Council. Car
riages were also provided for the old
and disabled members of the Fire
Companies. The applause for the
guests of the occasion along the
route was frequent and hearty.
The Union Company, Captain Har-
mer, with full ranks, had the left of
the procession, and made handsome
appearance in their new uniforms
The Union Band was at its best, and
the music was much enjoyed. This
Company had their apparatus in line
appropriately trimmed, and had as
their guests the Independent Co. of
Charlestown, who mustered strong
with their handsome steamer. This
splendid Company was met at the
depot early in the day by the Union
Co. and Band and escorted to the
Union Engine Hall, where an appro-
pirate address of welcome was deIiv-
cred by L. w. Harrison, Esq.
After parading the principle
streets and receiving the admiration
of thousands of people who lined
our sidewalks, the parade was dis
missed.
Later in the day thousands Of peo-
pie thronged Market st. to witness
the throwing of water by the indie
pendent steamer of Charlestown,
and our own s'Little Giant"
The programme for the night, we
are sorry to say, was interrupted by
a heavy rain. The arches were il
Illuminated, but the pyrotechnical dis
play was seriously interfered with,
necessitating its postponement to a
more propitious night.
The distinguished guest, Col.
Charles B. Rouss, with number of
friends, took dinner at Grim's Hotel,
and at 6 p. NJ. left for New York via
Berryvillc. He was accompanied by
his son, Charles B. Rouss, Jr., a very
pleasant, handsome young gentleman,
who was delighted with his visit.
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