The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-10-30
FLAGS ron rIHnsrs.


The beautiful stand of colors, composed
OF an American, state and company flags
was presented to the Water Witch Fire
Company last night. The flags were pur-
chased with contributions made by the
citizens OF Wilmington. Joseph X. Adams
was instrumental in getting the flags They
were given to the company in front of Mr.
Adams's house. No. 707 French street.
Peter B. Ayars presented the American
nag and made a brief but appropriate
speech. Ex-City Solicitor George A. Elliott
presented the state and company flags. He
said that the handsome hags bpoke louder
than words the esteem and regard the peo-
pie Of the city have for fremen, and espe-
cially for the Water Witch Fire Company.
The company has always done good work
battling fire. The engine house Is COM
plete in every particular. The men think
not of their comfort and health or their
lives In their efforts to save property and
human lives. These are the qualities
which the friends OF the Water Witch
Company appreciate.
He hoped that every citizen would feel
as much interest In flags and banners as
the members of the company did.
While the speaking was going on the
street in front of the house was crowded.
Drawn up In line were forty members OF
the COMPANY In uniform. George Shuster
was marshal and his aids were Andrew
Traynor and Patrick Black. Hyatts Mill
tsry Band furnished music.
Inside the house a large number of
friends were celebrating Mr.. Adamss 5Sth
birthday. Before leaving the home to pro-
coed to the engine house. where the flags
were received. the choir Of Calvary Bap-
- N
ner." A short street parade was made.
Chief Engineer Walker and Assistants
Sasse and Welsh headed the procession. In
a carriage rode Peter B. Ayars, E. M.
Hopes, James McGlinchey and George
A. Elliott.
When the marching frsmen arrived at
the engine house they found It crowded
with~hnndreds Of other firemen with their
wives, daughters and sweetaearts On the
first floor tables were set, where later IN
the evening ice cream and cake were
served. There was no liquor In the build
ing. The scene was a pretty one. the red
shirts OF the fremen contrasting well with
the bright dresses of the women.
In the second story the flags were re-
celved by James McGlinchey, the president
OF the company. After telling Of some Of
the past history OF the company he said
that he had long wished for such day as
this. II the occasion should arrive. he said,
that In the front ranks would be found
members OF the Water Witch Company
ready to fight against foreign foes or trait
ors. In concluding he returned the thanks
of the company for the flags.
Mr.. Ayars made a brief speech, and In
troduced Il. NJ. Hoopes. who made an ad-
dress He said that the people OF Whining
ton were proud Of the volunteer fire DEPART
ment. In his belief. he said that IL duty
called there was no one In the company
who would not take the nag OF state and
Old Glory and march to the front. Alter
telling several humorous stories. Mr..
Hopes concluded by saying that II he
would attempt to express the compliments
he had heard 1t world take him a week.
Mayor Jeiferls spoke of his recollections
of the company and the beauty of The flags.
Joseph X. Adams talked OF the needs Of
the company aud asked the aid of the peo-
pie in furnishing the rooms.
After refreshments were served the floor
was cleared aud dancing began.