The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1891-05-31
BRAVO, HOB0KEN.
Our Sister CitY's Tribute to
Her Brave Volunteer
Firemen.
A Monument Of Simple Valor
Embodied by Art in Bronze.
JOYOUS STREET SCENES.
William n. MeAdoo's Splendid Ora
toms Great Parade and
an Enthusiastic PoDuIace.

IlEe department OIL d00okel was OEEsau-
lied. and at midnight last night it ceased
to exist. For forty-three years IL has
served the city well and faithfully. rs
record during the half century of its ex-
istence has been a notable one, and the
citizens OF Hoboken were justly proud Of
decided to change the department from
volunteer to paid one. it was determined
TO signaIize the event Ia a fitting manner.
Messrs. Seide. Wall & Henehy, the enter
prising young proprietors of the Hoboken
News, proposed that the testimony Of the
public esteem take the form Of menu-
ment. The proposition met with favor,
and yesterday saw the consummation Of
the enterprise.
1t WIS great day for Hoboken. Never
has the citizens Of that city, witnessed
such a spectacle as the day brought
forth. When Old Sol broke through the
clouds IN the morning he witnessed a gay
sight which caused the old gentleman to
put on his pleasant smiles and shed his
most barnine.rays upon tae scene.
n GALA DRESS.
Flags ud.,streamers waved on every
side. No dwelling was too humble, no
citizen too poor TO afford some marx Of
appreciation of the services OF the brave
men whose memory the day commence
rated.
Along the streets through which the
big parade was to march the decorations
were on grand scale. Hudson street..
wherein are located the handsome resi-
dences Of the wealthy citizens, was one
continuous display Of colors. Near the
ferry the more notable decorations were
those OF Klie Bros, Con Donovan and
Crcnhelm's Theatre. In front Of the
house OF No. 4 Engine was great scarf,
stretched across the street. In which was
inscribed
"Hoboken, Welcome Newton
The Are laddies OF Newton were this
company's special guests and right
royalty were they received Further I'D
Meyers Hotel was gaily decorated. At
Eighth and Washington streets there was
great arch spanning the street from
curb to curb. In the centre was the State
coat Of arms and on the ends were dFaped
the colors Of different boat clubs. AT
Sixth and Washington streets was
formerly the house of Excelsior Com
pany. one of the oldest fire companies in
the city This company had a little mis-
understanding with the Council and the
members ventilated it good natnredly on
huge transparency which read as fol-
lows:
Excelsior Engine Company No. 2, or
ganized April 5, 1858. All hail 20 our vol
unteer firemen. Unreasonable force of
IL r7nl,
in your ranks today. However, the mem
ory of our achievements together are
dear Just the same
Outside of the house there was also
photograph of the first Chief of the Fire
Department Of Hoboken. Down further
on Washington street, in front Of Eth
ger Bros dry goods establishment, q
huge streamer SPAWNED the street. On one
side were the words Welcome Volunteer
Firemen to Our City," and on the other
the words I'm Memory of Our Fallen
Heroes
The City Hall and reviewing stand
ana all the houses IN the vicinity were
literally draped with flags and bunting.
Monroe street was in gala attire. Mayor
Stantcn's house was very tastefully dec
grated. First street, from the Hill TO the
river, was sea of waving color. Among
the pretfiest displays were those OF Em-
pire Hook and Ladder Company No. 2
had its share of decorations.
GATHERING OF THE CLANS
Early in the morning the sound OF mar
tial music was heard in the streets, and
the populace 10 holiday attire began 70
throng the thoroughfares. The music
was made by the bands and drum corps
| which headed the various visiting nre
| and other organizations which came 20
| help Hoboken honor her brave firemen-
As early as eleven O'Clock crowds of
visitors from New York, Brooklyn. Jersey
| City and other neighboring places began
pouring into the city. AL the ferry
boats and horse cars were crowded ana
people clambered on the roofs OF the
| Grove street cars Seats along the jne
| of march were sold at fancy prices. The
| home stoops were crowded and every
window Was occupied.
And the fakirsl How they did seem to
spring up everywhere. One fakir had a
great crowd about him near the review
| ing stand. He had tiny whistle which
| he placed in his mouth and played the
/ latest popular airs TO the delight of the
| crowd, until q policeman came along and
| hustled him. Then there was the fakir
| who appealed to the patriotism OF the fire
| laddfe's admirers by Offering for sale min
| iature fire hats 10 be pinned on theiI
| breasts. He did thriving business.
| Pictures Of the monument sold like hot
| cakes.
| AT TIE REVIEWING STAND.
| About half-past one the reviewing
stanu in front Of the City Hall began &C
| fill up. Governor Albeit and Miss Alb
/ bett were among the first to arrive.
| Guests as they arrived We're ushered &C
j the Office Of Mayor Stanton BY Capiticelfu
| Aldoretta preparatory to going on the re-
| viewing stand. By two O'Clock most OF
| the guests were on the stand. one side of
4 which was reserved for ladies.
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