The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1895-09-04
WatermeInn Cnt.

Watermelon Cut.
In response to an invitation from the
committee in charge, our reporter attend
ed the watermelon cut at the Union Steam
Fire Company's house on Saturday even
ing last The handsome parlors of the
Company were brilliantly lighted and
thrown open to the comfort and conven-
fence Of the invited guests and members.
On the first floor large tables were spread
with luscious fruit of every kind to be
found in the market, watermelons being
10 the ascendancy. The garden in tho
rear of the house, was tastefully decorat-
ed with Chinese lanterns and had 1t not
have been for the shower which came up
about six o'clock, the repast would have
been served there. AT 8 80 Foreman
Slack invited all present to partake OF the
committees preparations. Notwithstand-
ing the fact that supper was only an hour
or two old, ample justice was done and
in short time tables that at first groaned
under their weighty load, looked bare
and forlorn. The supply did not give
out however, as was proven by the renew
ais when belated friend or member made
his appearance. At the conclusion of the
repast cigars were passed around and all
repaired to the parlors again, where the
Liberty Cornet Band discoursed sweet
music and fire matters were socially dis
cussed After the effects of the fruit had
somewhat died out, Foreman Slack, who
acted as chairman, in short speech well
coined the invited guests and introduced
Chief Engineer McNulty, who responded
in a short and pithy speech, expressing
his kindly feelings toward the company
and giving general outline of the De-
partment.
Elk Chief Austin Green, Scott Robinson
and Chief Stockton of New Hope, also re-
sponded and made appropriate remarks,
which were well received. Ex-Chief Van
Solver was next called upon and in his
usual happy manner gave an interesting
sketch of the Department, principally
delineating the part played by the
Union Fire Company during the past thr-
ty-one years. He also complimented the
members on the neat and tidy appearance
made in their new uniforms on the street
last Saturday evening at the time of the
parade. He concluded his remarks by
wishing "that the company would pros
per In the future as in the past and that
no act of the company might ever cause
the blush Of shame TO mantle the faces of
those dear old members whose portraits
adorn the walls OF the parlor could they
once more return to the busy scenes OF
bye gone days"
The remarks of the exChief were
among the best efforts of his life and it
could be seen that his whole soul was
put in them,
President Skillman, who was present,
was held back for the last speech and al
though still feeling the effects OF the ac-
cident from which he is rapidly recover
ing, made bright, cheerful and compli-
mentary speech in which, while he spoke
of the merits of the Union, more profuse-
| ly scattered his good words among the
companies of the whole Department, in
Guiding New Hope. He carried the boys
back many years and while he gave the
| a. - L. H. olo -.
tured the social side and said that no or
ganization could exist without some So
cial feature In connection Herewith.
Gatherings like the present and the sur
.roundings of comfortable quarters, neatly
furnished parlors, appropriate amusements
and friendly intercourse with each other
were some of the many features which
made the Lambertvilo Fire Department
the filcient one il was. During his re-
marks he paid deserved complimentary
tribute 10 ex-Chief Van Solver, for his
faithfulness and persevering efforts at Gil
| time day and night for the past thirty-one
| years in promoting the interests not only
OF the Fleet Wing, of which he is men,
Der, but of the Department as a whole
and of which he might justly be called
the wonderful enthusiasm inspired in
others could be traced the high standing
and reputation of OUR Department" Mr..
Skillman's tribute to the ex Chief was Sc
conded by all present, judging from the
hearty applause which greeted his re-
marks. Mr.. - Settler, of Doylestown,
a member OF the band was called, upon as
representative of the Fire Department
and responded in fitting manner. AT
intervals between the speaking, the Band
rendered several choice selections which
were greatly appreciated by all present.
While the conclusion of the speaking end
ed the order of exercises, the members
and invited guests fingered round and
many "reminiscences were brought out in
relation TO fire matters of the past, when
the "bucket brigade" and "coffee mill"
were the only means of extinguishing
confiagrations.
The Union boys arc to be compliment
ed for the excellent and interesting time
afforded by the watermelon cut
The scventy-ninth annual NEE ting OF
the liunterdon County Bible Society was
held in the Presbyterian Church, Blooms
bury, Tuesday OF last week. The annual
sermon was preached by Rev. Oscar M.
Voorhees,, of Three Bridges. In the az
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