The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-09-01
NATIONAL CONVENTION OF FIRE
CHIEFS.
As chief Van Solver Saw 1t.
CONCLUDED FROM LAST wEEk.


eight years of a2e, the daughter Of Chief
Eaton, OF Hartford, held the two pipes,
one in each hand, without the slightest
effort on her part The water was thrown
over two hundred and fifty feet. Thunders
| of applause greeted the exhibition and
there was but one opinion over the YER
diet, at is good thing" The two
steamers which were en- trial, one a La
France, the other an American build,
were entirely new aud had just been &C
cepted by the city aud were soon TO 90
into service
Spray nez2lcs were also shown to be
useful nj times of fires, by the use of
which firemen can protect themselves in u
great measure from heat and smoke
There were also exhibitions of aerial
trucks aud truss ladders. Tho latter, light
aud strong, gave general satisfaction.
The Eureka Chemieaizer, which can
be attached to any vehicle or hose cart
and which is pronounced "thc most pow
erfal fife extingusher en- EARTH gave a
very practical exhibition and clearly
| demonstrated the merits OF the patent
These various exhibitions were interest
ing, and the only complaint heard was,
"that there was not time enough devoted
to that kind OF work
The parade of the police and fire de.
partments Of New Haven was one of the
features of the day. 1t occurred about
twelve o'clock, and WAS reviewed by the
visitors from the city hall steps. Both
| organizations made crcditablc displays
and were worthy of the applause receiv-
ed
Tx Chief Hendricks has worked inccs-
sanity for years to bring about this model
department, and as he has been backed
up by the city authorities, there is no rea
son why Ii should not be. lie has been
mayor of the city aud is now serving as
one OF the fire commissioners.
II - tHi1 JuoN ~ oh1 thhN IN
of both departments did everything in
their power to render our stay pleasant.
We are indebted particularly to the boys
Of number two, OF the Central, for many
acts of courtesy, and the kindness shown
from the chief down, proves conelusively
that tue element composing the depart
ment is refined and cultivated.
Another great feature OF the entertain
mcnt committee was ride on the Sound
from 0 30 to o'clock, ON board the
steamer G. H. Northam. a companion OF
the Richard Peck The "Old Guard
Band ~ accompanied The party. aud the
excellent music furnished proved at
traclive and refreshing. The salt air was
celebrating, and when later on, after oui
return, we were taken by electric cars Ia
Savin Rock, the Cooney Island OF Con
neclicut, there were ravcnous appeti,es
| Tor the shore dinner, gotten up AT Miller
| Casino. Tho menu was elaborate ant
to those from the south Ur west, or ever
right ut home, in Jersey, there was a va
rely about il which one does not often
experience. Little neck clams, clam
chowder, Holsters, soft shell crabs, baked
blue fish, fried oysters, steamed clans,
with all the accompanying side dishes,
were some Of the good things from the
Sound aud the only thing to remind us
Of a feusl here at home WINS native spring
chickens. 1t may be interesting to know
that eight hundred sat down at the repast
and there was enough for all. To steam
the clans, three large boxes had been
made and number seven steamer WAS put
in service to enable the caterer to serve
them on time.
There was much to see at Sayin Rock
and after dinner, n stroll around the
grounds wus INDUCED in. Here we met
Mr.. John Haley, from Moriden, Conn,
| formerly Of this city. He will be re-
mcmbercd as the artist in FritZ's gallery
at one time. 1t was pleasure to meet a
familiar face AWAY from home but time
would not permit OF n long interview
The return to the city WAS at 6 80
o'clock, and then the business meeting OF
the convention occupied the rest Of the
day.
Colonel Brophy, OF Boston, read an cs-
say on electricity. 1t WAS a mastery Of
fort For years he has made il a study,
and lac talks upon whit he knows. II Ia
therefore worthy Of thought. The essay
was followed by about one hundred views
which were thrown on canvas, the room
being darkened These views illustrated
the ideas advanced by the speaker.
Chief Eaton, Of Hartford. spoke on
" Self propclIing Engines" His expert
cnce in that line has run over number
OF years and he is Of the opinion they can
be used to advantage in large cities.
One Of the most interesting papers read
was that by Commissioner Brentane, OF
/ NEW 1Dfh, Ob w 0phNipi Va 49,
| It was pronounced an excellent effort
and all desired that copies OF IL should be
made for the benefit Il those not present.
| This was ordered done.
To those who are In the habit OF attend
ing conventions, there are many little in
,eresting events that occur which would
not be OF interest to others, The seec
ton Of place for next years meeting; thu
election o, officers aud the debates or
important questions, were all interesting
| A resolution was adopted thanking every
body for the pleasant time which the mem
bers had enjoyed.
While enjoying the sights on the Greer
on Wednesday evening, | met Mathew
| Kearns, brother OF tx councilman
| Kearns. He extended hearty welcome,
/ n A 4 Al.