The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1891-08-26

were In danger all the time, as 1t seemed
TO be understood that the target to be fired
at was the two or three tiles which adorn-
ed the heads of hose and badge represen-
tatien. The feature of the afternoon was
q clam bake, under the supervision of the
citizens committee, and it was grand
success. The clam bake did not differ
from those we have in Jersey, however,
but 1t was novelty to the Southern and
Western men and women. There were
several in the party who had never seen a
lobster, crab or clam before, but after
they were cooked, understood how to eat
them.
There was no wait between the acts !;
the serving was in charge of the members
Of the fire department and they proved
equal to the occasion. AS soon as the
cover had been removed from the pile of
oysters, clans, hard and soft shell, lob
sters, corn, potatoes and chicken, the
work Of slaughter began and cease firing
was only given when all had been sup
piled.
Those who have never witnessed a
clam bake would imagine that this con-
glomerated mess would not be fit to eat,
but here they are mistaken, for cleaner
or more toothsome meal could not be got
ten up. The wildness, Lakewood or sea-
shore style, gives it an additional charm,
which sharpens the appetite and ere one
Is aware he becomes as it were too full
for utterance. At 6 O'Clock the Mascot
was boarded and the return was begun.
In going up the river the men sang and
Rotations were given, which in connec-
ton with the band, were heartily enjoyed.
This entertainment was greatly to the
credit of the committee and gave as much
satisfaction as any which it could have Sc
lected. The various hotels were the bet
ter for 1t as no one in the party required
any supper that evening.
AT the meeting of the Convention in the
evening, Louisville, Kentucky, was chosen
rs the next place of meeting and Chief
Leisure, of Springfield, was elected Pres-
dent, and Harry s. Hill, Secretary. Near
ly all the business was finished up at
this meeting, in order not to interfere
with the arrangements of the committee
next day, so that 1t was near IL o'clock
when recess was taken.
Z The State law in Connecticut closes all
the bars and saloons at Ii o'clock and so
strict are the authorities that there is not
one of those in the business who waits to
be told TO shut up. Notwithstanding the
fact that the Convention was being held In
Springfield, when the time came, out went
the crowd and out went the lights. 1t is
a practical demonstration that laws can be
enforced, and that they are enforced 10
Springfield the hundreds of strangers will
testify. 1t was matter of congratula-
ton to the delegates to receive from every
one compliments on their good behavior
and gentlemanly make up of the men who
control 80 many departments throughout
the States. While the Chiefs are not tee
tolalers by any means, yet they are made
OF material that can do honor to the de-
partment they represent and the city that
entertains them. This was as pleasant to
the firemen as to the citizens.
At the meeting OF tho Convention Fri
day morning, the unfinished business was
all cleared up and It then adjourned.
Nearly two hundred Chiefs visited the
Chapman Valve Works, which are situate
about eight miles up the river, yet still in
the city limits. As fire hydrants are one
OF the specialtes OF the works, It became
of interest for those using such things 10
know how and where they are made.
The company have very large plant and
employ a large force OF workmen. The
visit was interesting and instructive.
A return to Springfield over the Boston
and Albany line and hurried dinner pre-
pared us for the anticipated pleasant ride
to Hartford. At2 o'clock we were on
The road, having said farewell TO many of
The warm-hearted fremen and citizen
friends we had made during the sojourn
Of four days and nights.
The reception at Hartford was but
second edition OF New England hospitality
and was only greater from the fact that
The Hartford people wanted to do as much
in -four hours as the Springfield people did
N four days. But however hearty 1t was,
The time was too short and the eyes and |
stomach too small TO take all 10 the com
mittee so generously provided. Cabs to |
he number of fifty were waiting at the
station and no time was lost In getting a
seat and view of the beautiful Capital
City.
AS the carriages rolled along, places of
interest and note were pointed out by the
driver. A halt was made at the Capitol
and hurried visit made through its spa
cious halls and rooms. Relics of various
kinds were here and there arranged, por-
traits of celebrated persons adorn the
walls and the statue OF Nathaniel Hale
with the inscription 81 only regret that l
nave but one life to loose for my country,
gave evidence that Connecticut, like our
own beloved State, could show traces of the
trials and fluctuations OF the Republics
childhood. The chair Of Charter Oak and
he frame surrounding the original charter
were pointed out and its history given by
.he genial guide, Geo. Fl. Calhoun, but
when one Of the gentlemen present called
our attention to the photograph of the
original tree on another part OF the wall,
we kicked, and inquired the name OF the
in business at that time
Quite laugh greeted the inquiry the in
requested was not given, but
The gentleman had rallied sufficiently 10