The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-04-28

street to Elm. thence to the home of
their hosts. 1t was this arrival that
served as a signal for all the locomotives
in the round house and bells in the
vicinity to give proper ovation-and
the din lasted about five minutes.
The committee from the new company
acting as escorts to the Independents
was composed of Thomas Welsh Aldus
FL Pierson and A. nj. Carroll.
Previous to the arrival of the visitors
the keys to the new house were handed
over by Major Henry M. Dalrymple,
one of the trustees, to John A. Carr,
president of the First Ward Company
After the apparatus had been wheeled
into its future home it was presented to
the new company on behalf of the May
or, who was i'll and could not be present,
by Alderman Charlton A. Reed. He
spoke briefly of the record made by the
carriage during its years of service in
the hands of Independent Hose Company
and he did not know of any better charge
to give those who will run to fires with
the apparatus in the days to come than
that they continue its good record.
The carriage was accepted on behalf
of the First Ward fremen by Foreman
Thomas F. Welsh, who said 81 have the
honor to accept through you the gift of
the city. l express the sentiments of the
members of the company when | say
that the care, attention, and devotion
which has ever been shown this hose
carriage will not be lessened any in the
future. OF this feel sure and we shall
endeavor always to sustain its good
record"
Chief Engineer David L. Fox spoke
1uia Ae 10 history nf "a II q
with which the new company was being
presented and he trusted that the mem
bers would appreciate its value and
render faithful service.
Alderman Harry A. Freeman in the
course of his remarks gave some excel
lent advice relative to attending fires.
Among other things he said that caution
should be exercised and that it was not
always necessary to flood a building
which has taken fire. The owner should
be put to the smallest expense posi- Bile
CONSTANT of course with effective work.
The dinner served upstairs was par
excellence and that it was enjoyed by all
present was apparent. In addition to
the Independents, the new company had
as guests eight of Board of Aldermen and
the foremen and assistant foremen of the
local fire organizations.
Major Dalrymple acted very accept
ably as POSTMASTER. There were num-
Der of speakers but in each case there
effort was extemporaneous, no toast be-
ing announced. Foreman Benjamin
Van Cleve said that they came not as
orators but as firemen; ''come with one
of the best apparatuses in the State; and
one that will carry you anywhere"
Foreman Van Cleve thought the First
Ward boys were starting under more
favorable auspices than had any of the
local companies. He told how lndepen-
dent Hose Company had started with
quarters in an alley on Court street a
great many years ago and of the pro-
gress the organization had made, until
it is now second to none in Morristown.
Charles w. Ennis was introduced as
one of the largest contributors to the
new fire house. Mr., Ennis said he was
an old member of Independent Hose
and now a neighbor of the First Ward
Company. He had always believed
there was need for fire company i'll the
First Ward. He took it for granted that
the Board of Alderman would equip the
new house as they have the other
companies. Mr.. Ennis believed the
members of the new organization
would do their duty with the other
members of the local department.
George c. Smith was another member
of Independent Hose who spoke interest
ingly and at times with humor, of his
experience of sixteen years with the old
hose carriage. He was glad the appar-
atus had fallen into such good hands
and felt confident that its reputation
would be sustained.
Others who spoke were David II. Will
day, Aldus Pierson, Joseph York and
William Leek of Somerville, who was
for several years member Of Resolute
Hook and Ladder Company.
At the suggestion of Major Dalrym-
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