Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-02


portsmouth Fire Department took place
at the respective headquarters of the
companies. and each presented full
ranks. much to the qualification of Chief
Engineer Wicrsdorf and his assistants.
THE CHAMBERS.
The Chambers Company in their
handsome uniforms, inspected by First
Assistant Chief X. l.. Herbert, made.
as they usually do. Il magnificent np-
pearance, and TO tho on locker. while
this fine organiza ton was drawn up in
line answering the roll call as called by
Mr.. Walter J.. Pablo, secretary of the
FIRE Board, the thought would have
voluntarily suggested itself that to find
handsomer body Of men would he i'm
possible. They are Il credit to tho city
and State. and their appearance in the
celebration of their anniversary. which
Will shortly occur, is eagerly looked
forward to. Captains Marshall Muir
den and Hutchins are in command of
TINS company. The annual election will
take place next Thursday night.
THE HOOK AND LADDER.
Since the addition Of the hook and
ladder TO the department 1t is about
complete, and this company in the short
year OF its very active existence has
made an enviable record for efficiency.
pronptness and dispatch. This COM
which answer boxes in Il given ter
ritory. except on the water front, when
the entire department is expected to re-
spond. answers all alarms and never
has there been time when it failed to
respond with alacrity. which has al
ways brought forth applause.
Third Assistant Chief George s. Bell
inspected the Portsmouth Hook and
Ladder Company, and the result was all
that could be expected. MIR. Bell and the
oihcers of the company feeling highly
pleased at the interest taken in this
young but thoroughly interesting COM
mand. Last night Captain "Ad" Meads.
mat excellent fireman. gave notice to
the company that on next Monday
night he would offer his resignation as
foreman OF the company, which is com
manded by himself Captains II. Hume
ana >. L. Montague, until July 18th.
THE INDEPENDENTS.
The Independent Fire Company, pur-
suant to orders, assembled at their
house. on South street. where it was
Inspected by Chief Engineer Wiersdorf
and Assistant Chiefs r. l.. Herbert
and Cary r. Warren. The membership
turned out in large numbers, and the
pretty uniform of this time-h onored
organization never appeared to better
advantage. This company, like those
above mentioned, Is n credit to the CITY
ana State. and those whose names ap-
pear upon its roster feel proud OF that
fact numbering, as it does. some of
the best citizens of Portsmouth,
THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
After the inspection the company re-
paired 10 it's handsome meeting hall.
and there the annual election of officers
was held. Chief Engineer Wiersdorf
presided, and the following gentlemen
were chosen for the positions named:
second assistant chief engineer. Can
tain Cary r. Warren foreman. Captain
Julian i. Pace; first assistant foreman,
captain Charles r.. Bland: second as
sistant foreman. w. l.. Johnson: re-
cof,srtrr- secretary, u. Renshaw: finan-
c!ai secretary, Joseph r. Weaver: treas
urer, r. j. Friedln surgeon, DR.. T.. 6
hope; steward. w. L. Sykes: engineer
W: NJ. Smith; fireman. w. l.. Sykes:
driver of the engine. w. It. Ryselop:
driver of hose cart. Oscie DashieII. Ey
ecutive Committee. James l.. King. II.
r. Butt. Jr.. Captain Charles T. Bland
ana Captain w. l.. johnson. Sick Com
mittee. Richard Wilson, John a. MIC
Donald and DR.. Hope.
The company will celcbra te It's ami
versary on the night OF the 18th in
slant by parade and banquet