The Philipsburg mail. [volume] (Philipsburg, Mont.) 1887-current, 1897-01-08
YHE FIRE BRIGADE
The Annual Election of Officers Held
at Last Nights Meeting.
VERY FEW CHANGES WE'RE MADE
The Brigade in Better Condition Now
Than 1t Has Eevr Been in Its His
tory--Officers Make Reports.

The Philipsburg Fire Brigade elected
officers for the ensuing year at its
meeting last night. The meeting was
probably the largest ever held by the
Brigade, which speaks well for the in
terest manifested by its members.
There were few changes in the officers
from those Of the past year or two
Alex Ringeling was elected Chief with
out opposition. He has been Chief for
several years, and "a great deal of credit
is due him for the excellent condition
of the Brigade He takes a deep inter
est in fire matters and devotes much
time i'll furtherng the interests of the
Brigade. Another active spirit in the
Brigade is it's efficient Treasurer
Arthur Fairbairn. Mr.. Fairbairn has
been Trredsurer for two years past and
contemplated severing his connection
With the Brigade on account of i'll
health and suscopt 'hility TO taking
severe colds dur ;,tfive duty at fires.
Therboys, however, would not listen to
his Withdrawal and unanimously
elected hil I nasurer, exempted him
from duty a. fires, and have in contem
plation the imposing of fine on him
of $40 for every fire he is caught at.
The members realize that it is Just as
necessary to have a number of active
executive officers to look after the bust
ness interests of the Brigade as it is tC
have IL good corps of fire fighters. be-
cause, unless the organization matters
are attended to, there would soon be nc
Brigade.
The reports of officers were read and
approved. That of Chief Ringelina
showed that there had been but two
fires, little damage being done in either
case. The report of Treasurer Fair
bairn showed small balance on hand,
but not enough to meet the few current
bills, which makes it necessary for the
boys to get Il hustle on themselves.
The Treasurer report suggested the
idea of revision of the ball rent
schedule, and committee Of three,
consisting of A. B Rinpeling, A. S.
Huffman and A. A. Fairbairn, was ap-
pointed to look into the matter. and
they presented the following schedule,
which was adopted: All-night dance,
with supper. 'Sl5; shows, $15; public
speaking. So; al-night dance, with
out supper. SO; | O'Clock dance. with
sapper, $40; l O'Clock dance, without
supper, $S; socials, with supper, S9 ::
soclals, no dancing on supper, $6. 30 );
private dance, invitation, sG. 50
The Treasurer report shows, among
other things, the following
Actual permanent repairs 1896 81
Electric wiring and light, year. "a 90
Rent paid for year ........... 70 90
Furniture, consisting of desk
and chairs s............. A 10
The Brigade received during
the year for rent of hall ..... rs 90
Following is a list Of officers elected
for the ensuing year, most of whom
were elected without opposition
President, M. H. Bryan; Vice Presi-
dent. Q. J. Quivey; Secretary, G. H.
Coy; Treasurer, A. A. Fairbairn :;
Chief, A. b. Ringeling; Assistant
Chief, George Wilmington Foreman
Hose Cart No. /, Dan Smith; Fore
man Hore Cart No. 2, John Orr Fore
man Hook and Ladder, No. 3, Eugene
Smith. Trustees--A. S. Huffman, J.
j. Carmichael and Dr. S. A. Brown.
A number of bills were allowed at
the meeting and warrants were ordered
drawn for the amounts.