The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-08-07


alarm when the Storm King is abroad,
or from that section where the hills and
wales by their gentle fluctuations relieve
the eye and excite the fancy by the
pleasing prospect, or from that wild and
mountainous section OF the west
where mountain torrents rush
and roar and craggy peaks look
down upon the passing clouds
you are inspired by the same noble mo-
tive, exemplify the same exalted virtues
| and command our commentator and
applause.
"Welcome, thrice welcome, to our
midst, ye moral heroes and types of ma
lures noblemen! And | do assure you,
| on behalf of the firemen and citizens OF
this city that no stream shall play upon
the cookies of their hearts to chill the
ardor of their greeting, or extlngulsh
the genial fires of admiration, respect
and esteem which you have kindled IN
the breast of each and every one OF
them"
The address of welcome was replied to
by Hon. John D. Shaw on behalf OF the
ASSOCIATE n. He said the fireman was
always a volunteer, never a eonscrlpt
and knows no color or condition in his
efforts to save life and property and
when he dies his name goes down in the
loving remembrance of his fellow citi-
zens. This occasion is fellowship of
warm hearts, reunion of old friend
ships, a new cementing OF ardent fellow
ships.
Mayor Ellis extended to the fremen
the freedom of the city. MeSsrs. Geo.
G. Cumming, Secretary of the Virginia
Fire Association, and Mr.. Hecht, of the
Norfolk department, were introduced to
the convention and made short ad-
dresses.
The Committee on Credentials (Ohief
Taylor. W. D. VonGlahan and Chief
Hare) announced representatives,p
ent from the following companies: At
lantic, Howard Relief and Fifth Ward
Hook and Ladder, of Wilmington; Steam
Fire Engine Company, Hook and Ladder,
Eagle Hose No. 7, South Side Hose of
Greensboro; Steam Fire Engine Com
pany Of Goldsboro; Steam Fire Engine
Company, Hook and Ladder, of Win
ston; Chicora Hand Reel Company, of
Fayetteville; Atlantic No. l., Newbern
No /, Newbern.
A committee of three was appointed on
exhibits. kilograms of regret were read
from r. E. Lumsden, of Raleigh, and E.
g. Parmalee, of Wilmington, and COM
munication from Secretary Hill, of the
National Association, urging attendance
at the Augusta Convention.
The report OF the executive committee
recommending change in rules govern
ing contests was read, and after consid-
cradle discussion and ballotlng 1t was
adopted by sections.
The fremen's special train from
Greensboro arrived this afternoon and
through the main streets, headed by
band and escorted by the Newbern de-
partment.
At the night session the reports of the
officers were read and adopted. The
fremen have taken Newbern by storm.
Newbern has a fire department equal
to that of any city of its size in the coun-
try. The fremen are all volunteers, and
it is esteemed an honor to wear the
badge of the department.
The Mayors Office and the headquar
tiers of the local fire department are in
the same building. The interior has not
long ago been remodeled and fitted up in
handsome native woods.
To-day the building is almost hidden
by its dress of bunting. A large paint
ing of columbia" forms the centre
piece and forms festoons all the colors of
the rainbow. The interior is bright with
flags and banners, of every nation, and
the walls are draped in glowing colors.
On the walls are hung portraits of
prominent firemen, membership certifi-
Gates and other tokens of the service.
In the wall is set amarillo memorial tab
let and inscribed: ''In Memoriam, Eli
jah Ellis, died January II, 1884, whose
wise Counsel, Liberality and Devotion
to the Company will ever be cherished
by bis comrades"
The engine Of the Atlantic Company,
the champion quick steaming engine, IS
named the elijah Ellis" 1t holds
record for steaming of two minutes, fif-
t. two seconds, and challenges the world
to beat it.
Trophies of victories, won over other
companies in past years, are placed on
LADIES ia LuE AnObS UAIAA AAC q
handsome solid brass clock, large sill
yer water cooler, and two massive silver
pitchers.
Newbern has an excellent system of
electric fire alarm, and all the modern
facilities for fighting fire. The latest &C
ouisirion is a fine hook and ladder truck,
one of the handsomest ever built this
will be for the colored fire company, the
"Rough and Ready"
The officers of the department are:
Chief, L. J. Taylor; Assistant Chief, W.
D. Darlington; Secretary and Treasurer,
H. W. Simpson.
Atlantic Company, No. 1: Foreman,
J. L. Hartsfeld ASST slant foreman, G.
q. Jones; captain of the hose, t. D. Car
roll.
Newbern Company, No. /: Foreman,
G. B. Lane; assistant foreman, N. Il.
Hibbard; captain of the hose, Albert ii.
Bangert.
Atlantic Hose Team, W. l. Mccarthy,
captain; G. D. Roberts, vice-captain.