The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-21
PARADE OF THE FIRE FIGHTERS
SPLENDID DISPLAY OF THE saw
AMMAN FIRE DEPARTMENT.

Turnout of Men and MachineS-The
Parade Reviewed by the Mayor
and Aldermen at the City Ex-
rey Square.
The parade of the Savannah fire de-
partment yesterday was one of the best
features of the week 1t is safe to say
that Savannah's fremen never before
made so handsome a showing.
There were more machines and a larger
number of men in line than in any pre-
vious parade of the department. Men,
horses and machines were in the pink of
condition. Paint, polish and muscle had
been used until the machines shone like
plate glass mirrors and there was not
a buckle nor a nail head anywhere that did
not sparkle like glass.
The men looked speck and span in their
new summer uniforms with white shirts,
standing collars, black ties, white gloves
and polished shoes. The change from the
regulation blue flannel shirts made big
difference. 1t was dress parade in every
respect
Chief Mcguire and his men have reason
to be proud of the showing they made and
the commissioners can congratulate them
selves on the splendid appearance of the
department under their charge. Visitors
among the crowds which lined the streets
who had seen parades of fire departments
of Atlanta and other cities unhesitatingly
declared that it was the finest parade of
the kind they had\ever seen. The deco
ration of the machines differed from SIM
pie to elaborate according to the taste of
the men of the different companies, but
all showed up handsomely.
The signal for the department to as
semble was given at 1928 O'Clock by two
taps on the big duke. The first division,
in charge of Chief Mcguire, formed on
the south side of Liberty street, with right
resting on Lincoln. The second division,
under Assistant Chief Mouro. formed at
Bull and CASTOR streets, joining the first
division on Liberty street. The line moved
at 1926 O'Clock. in the following order:
Sauad of mounted police.
Commissioners Grayson, Nell and Par
ish in carriage drawn by white horses,
and decorated with American, German and
Irish fiass.
Fifth Regiment band.
Fire Chief Mcguire in his buggy with
his secretary, T. S. Russell.
Aerial truck No. 1, Foreman A. P. Nc
Farland and seven men.
Chemical engine No. /, Foreman Jerry
Murphy and four men.
Hose wagon No. 1, Foreman J. J. Con-
molly and seven men.
Engine No. 1, Driver William Cleary
and Engineer Christian.
Combination hose and chemical wagon
No. l. Foreman ]. e. Campos and seven
men.
Engine No. 2, Driver W. H. Williams and
Engineer J. V. Bordnave.
Hose wagon No. 3, Foreman Arthur
Toshach and six men.
Engine No. g. three-horse hitch, Driver
r. ]. Glass, Engineer Blois Mingledorff
and Assistant Engineer Lamotte.
Reserve hose wagon, Driver Charles
Reserve engine No. 6. Driver John
Myers.
Reserve reel No. /. Driver NJ. j. Drewry
First Regiment band heading second d.
vision.
Assistant Chief George Mouro
Hook and ladder No. 2, Driver George
G. Donnelly, Tillerman John Cooper, and
four men.
Chemical engine No 2, Driver c. M.
Durham and three men.
Hose wagon No. 4, Acting Foreman
Strobhert and five men.
Engine No. 4, Driver William Pringle,
Engineer j. M. Doyle.
Hose wagon No. s. Foreman C. c. Stein
berg and five men.
Engine No. s. Driver J. F. Hardee and
Engineer H. S. Remington.
Hose Company No. l, volunteer. Fred
Schwarz foreman, Driver Hugh Larkin
and three men.
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Reserve reel No. 2, Driver Lee Plat
shek.
There were just seventy-nine officers
and men of the department in line. not
including the volunteer company. with
four men. The line of the parade was as
follows: On Liberty to Habersham, north
to Oglethorpe avenue, east to East Broad.
north to Broughton, west on Broughton to
Drayton. north on Drayton to Bay and
west to Jefferson, passing in review of the
mayor and aldermen at the city exchange
Thence on Jefferson south to Broughton.
east to Bull, south to Oglethorpe avenue.
west to West Broad south to Liberty.
east to Bull and south on Bull to Monte
rey square, where the parade was dis
missed. The northern division passed
around the square and returned north
ward to the stations, in the northern Sec
ton of the city, while the southern divi-
sion went south to CASTOR street and d.
vided. going to the different engine houses
there.
The parade was viewed by thousands of
people all along the line of march, who
were enthusiastic in their praise of the de-
partment. The new combination hose and
chemical wagon attracted attention by its
white and gold colors, differing from the
bright red of the other wagons in line. No.
2 steamer was deliberately decorated, the
suction being twined with cedar set with
roses. No chemical engine was elab-
orately decorated with bunting and flow.
ers, the work of the men of the com
pany. Most of the other machines car
ried flags and flowers of some description.
Assistant Chief Mouro's 13-year-old son,
George Mouro, Jr.. made his debut as a
fireman, riding with the engineer on the
rear of engine No. 4. George had a neat
fireman's suit and cap, with the words.
Asst. Chief" in gold braid on the cap.
George is a young beginner, but II he
follows in his fathers footsteps he may
be chief some day.
The parade was inspected by the COM
missioners at the De Soto and by Chief
Mcguire at Monterey square The show |
ing was one TO make Savannahians proud |
of their fire department, and will accom-. |
plish good In more ways than one.