Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-09
WELCOME, FIRE LADBIES.
A LARGE NUMBER ARE NOW THE
CITy's GUESTS.


OF the state. These men. most OF them
young men, deserve highest praise. for.
year In and year out, without remuner-
alton or hope of any other reward than
the consciousness OF patriotic duty
well done, they risk life. limb and
health In protecting their respective
communities from the ravages Of fire.
The occasion OF their visit here, as
is well known. Is the nineteenth annual
convention OF the State Firemen's asso-
citation. Although Fort Worth has as
sumcd such an Importance In popula-
tion. territory and character OF build
iugs that 1t now has paid depart
ment, the change is too recent for even
the most careless TO forget the work
done by the volunteers and, as this
VIII probably be the last time that the
old companies will get together. except,
possibly, at reunions. the boys are de-
termincd to make this memorable
AFFAIR, and success Ia certain.
The delegates began to arrive yester
day morning, and the city, so to speak,
IL full of them. They are here in large
numbers, and more are coming. The
local companies have not been idle and
the various committees have been work
the good time the visitors are 70 have.
Nothing was overlooked. The head
quarters, No. 20s West Second street, is
open day and night, and there every
delegate and guest Ia taken Immediately
upon his arrival. where they register.
are furnished information concerning
hotels and served with refreshments
and cigars from booth In the rear.
The opera house, under the supervision
of Don II. Adams chairman of the arr
rangemcnt committee, has been trans
formed by corps OF decorators into a
wilderness Of artlstically drapcd partl-
colored bunting flags and flowers. 1t
is IN this building the business of the
convention viii be transacted, and the
pleasant surroundings will undoubtedly
ada much to the pleasure Of the meet
ings
one OF the surprises which the visit
ora VIII be treated to today viii be the
souvenir badges, These badges are by
FAR the most elaborate and beautiful
ever seen in the state and will no
doubt be treasured by the recipients.
Ihe nrfnng, mcnt committee was not
satisfied with ordering handsome
badges. They ordered Individual
badges for each class OF officer, and. an
Innovation, have some exquisite ones for
the lady guests. The beauty and value
OF the badges are worth n notice.
Ihe budge to be given precedence
IL composed OF two broad nayv-hlue
ribbons, held together with rosette
of rurled national flags, the center OF
which Is n porcelain enamel portrait of
n fireman In fun uniform. Suspended
from the rosette are two great tassels,
and the whole badge Is ornately deco
rated with bullion fringe and embroId-
cry. The badge Ia pendant from a por
celHin enameled gold pin with the in
scription President upon II. ON the
badge proper Is the inscription:
Nineteenth Annual Convention state
Flremen's Association, Fort Worth
May ., 1894.
The vlce-president's badge Is the
same rs the presidents, except that IL
IL ul-cplored ana has only one gold
t0ssel The badges of the secretary.
assistant and corresponding secreta-
ries are made in the shape OF a cocknde
with the gold and enamel ornaments.
The colors are lavender. magenta and
scarlet, respectively The treasureris
badge Is Il red white and blue oocknde.
with a centerplece OF waving national
flags In relief
The committee on arrangements and
the committee on topics have badges
OF the same description. being distln-
guished By the colors and their inscrlp-
lions, The badge which will be given
To the main body OF delepnteg ia n
broad red, white and blue ribbon, deco
rated with gold fringe and enamel min.
the guests badges are much smaller.
but very handsome. All OF the badges
named are beautiful and handsome.
but those to be given the ladies' are
the daintiest OF all, They are smaller
editions Of the composite officers
badges, and come In assorted colors
OF every soft and delicate hue. They
are very beautiful.
At o'clock this morning every dele
cato Is expected and requested to be
at the headquarters, No. 203 West Sec
ond street From there In Il body they
win proceed 10 the opera house, where
proceedings Will begin,
The following is the morning pro-
gram:
Music, Conner's Rand
Opening Prayer. $50. Rev. J. NJ. Martin
Welcoming Address on Behalf of
Fort Worth. Mayor h. II. Paddock
Music.
Battle Of Flowers. acknowledgements.
.,....,,....... Ladies OF Fort Worth
Welcoming Address on Behalf Of
Cltsens,.......Rev. j. Morgan Wells
Music
The Firomen's Welcome. .........
,,,.......,...,...,.H Hon Wilson Gregg
Response. ,.......,,,.., President Taylor
ot the state Firemen's Association
Music
Benedlotion. ........ Rev. Harry Cassil
The convention will then adjourn UNI
I'll O'Clock. when It will conduct the
routine business attendant upon organ
ization II will then adjourn and par-
tclpate IN the grand dress parade
which Will occur at o'clock.
They VIII oc escorted by the Fort
Worth Fire dcpaI tment. Fort Worth
Fcncihles Lloyd Rifles. Uniform Rank
knights OF Ry-nias, and Bicycle clubs.
Thursday morning the convention
Will be called TO cider at Q o'clock. and
the entire morning devoted TO bust. |
ness OF the convention, Al . y, m
business Will he resumed. and win con.
tinuo until 4 o'clock. The visitor
VIII then be driven TO the waterworks. |
the pumphOuse. and other points OF
interest, on their return an inter
estng exhibition by the paid fire de. |
partment win be given.
Friday, the last day. Will be devoted |
entirely to business.
Az headquarters each visitor Is re |
quested to .eEister and, 90 the strains |
OF a hress oand, which made thing, |
hNeiy last night. many did SO.
The Camp club.
There was a Democratic meeting at |
the courthouse last evening for the
purpose Of furtherlng the candidacy Of
Hon. h. W Camp for lieutenant Cover.
nor. Hon. =. T, d, Andrews was elect.
ed chairman. lie paid fatterine
tribute to MIR. Camp as a lawyer and |