The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-04-25

and was presented his commission as
chief of the department.
Mr.. w. E. Russell was next presented
with his commission as assistant chief
Mr.. Tom Smith was then handed his
commission as recorder of the department.
Captain Jack Kirk then stepped for
ward and to the great surprise of Retir-
ing Chief Albert Peterson, presented him
in Il neat little speech with q beautiful
gold medal, ornamented with diamonds.
1t was IL gift of the boys of Colorado No.
., and was given as token of their high
esteem for Mr.. Peterson as Il man and a
fireman and as a slight tribute to his
sterling worth as chief of the department
during the past year.
Mr.. Peterson was profoundly touched
by the token of friendship and assured
the generous-hcarted boys of Colorado
that he would cherish it and keep them in
remembrance as long as his life lasted.
The medal, made by Mr.. Joe Koen, is
an artistic piece of work. On the pin
bar is inscribed the name of Albert Peter
son and just below are the words chief
engineer. On pendant, set with dia-
mOnds, are the letters A. II. d., and below
them are the figures 1S94-95. The whole
is embellished with a gold wreath and ar
tistic engraving.
The fire police were then sworn in, the
hose carriages and ladder trucks returned
to their halls and the tiremen dispersed to
make their way to Hyde Park, where
GLORIOUS PICNIC,
which was enjoyed
which was enjoyed during the day by
thousands of people.
On the grounds there was good cheer
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time, while the Capital City brass band
discoursed sweet music.
The firemen made everybody feel at
home, and it was one of the most success
full and delightful picnics they have given
in many year.
There was world of sport and the sew.
eral prizes were awarded as follows:
l. Foot race-First prize, d. NJ. Nc,
lnnis; second prize, w. Kruger
third prize, Rish Plumb.
>. Tub race-First prize, Jack Kearns
second prize, Rish Plumb.
3. Sack race-First prize, w. L. Plumb
second prize, Chas. Miller.
4. Egg race-First prize, l.. Sellers
second prize, Chas. Miller.
>. Hop, skip and jump-First prize
ID. Nj. Mclnnis; second prize, FranE
Hcircrman.
&. Boys race-First prize, L. O. Cor
dan; second prize, Paul Gross.
I. Girls race-First prize, Julia Pryor
second prize, Maggie Lalley; third prize
May Gentry; fourth prize, Lizzie Haig
Ter; fifth prize. Mollic Kuntz.
s. Handsomest young lady-Miss
Josie Kruger.
.. Most popular married lady-Mrs
John w. Wallace
10. Handsomest baby under > years
First prize, Ruth Feigle; second prize
Carrie Culver.
II. Redest-headed girl-Miss Nelly
Klotz
II. Handsomest fireman-Geo. p
ASsmann.
Is. Ugliest fireman-W. P. Ford.
PICNIC FLASHES.
! Chief Ford was tireless in his efforts
to make everybody feel good.
Abe Frank stole a march in that IA
man race and George Assmann was dis
guSted
Col. II. b. Wilson of the South Aus
tin company with fierce military nj
took part in the sack and egg race.
There was some elegant dancing in tn,
big pavilion.
Superintendent Rushing of the Rapi,
Transit handled the big crowd well yes
tcrday and he deserves much credit TO
the care exercised.
Lieutenant Jack Burditt of the Capita
City cavalry shook his foot until tn
hair on top of his head stood straigh
up. The lieutenant is a dancer from
away back.
Frank Kahn was as smiling as ever.
EI-Chief Peterson helped to max
things move along well.
George KetcAun Of No. 10 somewhs