The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-08-11
WASHINGTON
FIRE COMPANY;
Large Number of Ladies'
Inspect the Company's
House.

The house Of tho Washington Fire Com
pany was opened for inspec ion last oven
ing. The ladies were out in force and
were highly pleased at the condition of
the affairs OF the "Washy." 1t was voted
by all present that the house was in full
keeping with the reputation OF the COM
pany. The apparatus Of the company
will bo in fine Trim for the Firsmen's 5
Review in September. From the cellar
to the top floor everything was In proper
order. On The third floor the visitor was
surprised ut tho npntness Of the committee
room so appreclaely furnished.
Many valuable pictures and paintings
adorn tha walls, including an oil painting
Of George Washington. which is said to be
tho 1lhust oil painting Of Warrington in
Delaware; steel engravings Of Washing
ton, n bust of Washington in uniform,
pictures of the old-style fro apparatus,
illustrating fire scenes, pictures of nine-
teen officers OF the fire department of
Charleston, South Carolina, in grotesque
colored uniforms, presented to the COM
pany III November, 1871.
A steel engraving, represensing u fire
scene in Germany, is worthy Of special
NOR tion. Tho photographs of tho mem-
bers receive large share Of attention. In
large glass case are displayed 1902 pic
lures in handsome gold Frame s feet Ly
Thirty-fve CT those who are shown III
the photographs, which were taken in
1881, are doad. There are also other
groups that have been taken since then.
Among the displays are handsomely en-
crossed resolutions which have been pre-
sented to the company at different times.
Both telephones are in use.
On tables in the centre Of the meeting
room collection Ct silver and gold horns.
I. and silver sets composed of pitcher5raud
goDlets, were shown. Some are prizes
won In different competitions. Others
First Presbyterian and Hanover churches.
One Is from the citizens Of New CASTLE
presented March 10, 1869, for work done at
u large fire there. Among the collection
Is large shcll:presonted by the fremen
of Charleston, South Carolina, in 1871. To
give on adequate description Of every
thing would be almost Impossible, and as
tho house will again DO opened to the pub.
lie tonight, visit should be made to ap-
preciate what the company has dono and
to see the interesting display.
The bunk-room, which has becn made
larger contains nine beds and is hand
somely furnished. Pictures depicting fire
scenes adorn the walls. A sliding polo of
tho latest improved style, made by John
II. Clay Of Philadelphia, has been put in.
The top of the pole is surmounted by an
eagle. Also OH tho second floor are the
storeroom, bathroom and lavatories. In
tho bath. .oom Is u porcelain tub and two
washstands. The mountings are of nickel
The bath is for tho use of the members
and il n convenience which many do no5
have in their homes. The floors OF the
Railways and bathroom are covered with
linolenm. An open stairway of hardwood
Is on the loft side of the building, the
steps being covered with rubber.
1t is needless to describe the first floor.
Every one who passes the building knows
tho neatness and cleanliness arc tho order
of the day. Tho feed stable ha, been re-
Gently enlarged and part OF the sido wall
has been rebuilt New Chairs and car
pets have been placed in position. The
generous public inspect tho building to-
day and this evening.