The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-13

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~etteville, to respond in behalf Of the
association speaking especially for
n central part of the state. Mayor
Cooks words happily befitted the oc-
casion and he was heartily appIauded.
Then d. L. Ward Esq, was called upo
to respond for the east. His speech
was fiuently and ~eloquently delivered,
and met with frequent bursts of ap-
plause. Capt. j. S. Fullam, of Ashe-
vile, being called on to respond for
the west did so in a few words that
met with hearty applause.
President Mcneil, in calling the va
rious speakers also expressed in a cur
sorry way, the appreciation of the well
com Wilmington had extended to the
association.
DOWN TO BUSINESS.
After the responses lao been made
rhe convention got down to business.
The roll was called and the responses
were such mat President McNeill per-
sonally remarked that the representa-
ton here was the largest he had ever
seen at any of the associations con
ventions. He not only dispatches bust
ness with great rapidity n facili-
tates h proceedings by his thorough
knowleedg of the business of the asso-
cation, but ne constantly rattles off
remarks and suggestions that mt the
mai! OH the head.
When the roll call had been finished
the representatives were requested to
hand their credentials to the commit
tee on credentials. The committee on
credentials then met in one end of the
hall to make up its report.
President Mcneil announced that
through Ex-Mayor FiShblate, Har-
mony Circle had rendered the use of
their rooms for the conventions COM
mittee meetings. On motion, the con-
vention rendered thanks for the cour-
teSy.
cess till 3 D. m.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The convention reassembled at
Capt. Ed. Wilson Manning, chic
marshal, was present, and informed
the convention about the arrangement
for the parade which takes place this
morning.
The committee on credentials made
its report, showing that the following
accredited delegates were in attend
ance:
THE DELEGATES.
The committee on credentials report
ed that the following delegates were
in attendance, representing the fire
companies named:
Albemarle Fire CompanieS-Elizabeth
City, T. A. Commander and j. P.
West.
Salisbury Fire Department Hose
Company-W. B. Howard and D. w.
Julian.
Salisbury Hook and Ladder Company
Salisbury n. l, j. w. Glover and C.
H. Swink.
Electric Reel Company, (Goldsboro)
ID. l.. Jones and H. l.. Daughtey.
Eclipse Steam Fire Company, Colds
boro)-Doc Chamberlain and Max Co
hen.
GoIdsboro Fire Company No. Wv.
o. Gattis and r. x. Freeman.
Hose Company No. l, Durham, N. G
L. L. Chamberlain and J. w. Hicks
Hose Company No. 2, Durham No.
j. J. Candle and J. w. Walker.
w. r. Wamble Hook and Ladder
Company No. 4, Raleigh-W. wv. Par
ish n F.. K. Mabrey.
Rocky Mount Steam Fire Engine
Company No. &c. G.. Levy, A. ],
Hines. Jr.
Greensboro (South Side Hose Com
pany)-J. H. Phipps and F. Keith.
S. R. Spencer Hose Company-R
l.. Workman and j. H Harris.
| Chicora steam Fire Company, Gay
etteville)-R. H. McDuffy and A. R
Williams.
wilmington Fire Engine Nc. 1-B
| R. Russell and job Mohr.
Wilson Hose Company No. 3-W. B
/ Moore and T. j. Hadley.
Winston Steamer Company No. L
A. j. Gales and r. E. Rights.
Greensboro Fire Company No. l.
John Lewis and Dave Sargent. (alter
nates.)
Atlantic Steam Fire Engine Compa
ny No. l. CNew Bern)-W. D. Barring
ton and j. L. HartSfield.
Ocean Fire Company No. 2. CWash
ingtOn. Y. C)~John B. Sparrow anC
E. T. Stewart.
Phoenix Hook and Ladder Compan!
No. 1, (Washington)-B. G. Moss anC
H. B. Mayo.
Rescue Fire Company No. l. CRal
eigh)-W. 5. Maye, and s. P. Penning
ton.
Tarboro Hook and Ladder Compan!
No. ii. A. Cohen and H. T. Day.
Engine Company No. 2. wilmington
n. CT. B. Jackson and W. III. Can
Wilmington Hook and Ladder Com
pany n. 1-R. NJ. Cain J. Wanamaker
winston Hook and Ladder Compan.
No. Nv. L. Lindsey and 7. L. Mil
winston Steamer No. -: B.. Nc
Creary and DR.. j. W.. Petit,
Alternate. ]. A. F. Miller and F. L
chemical Engine Company No.
rWimington)-P. n. Flick and Fran
Green.
1T. C. Daniels and L. j.. Taylor; \
~ternates. G.. B. Cox and o. A. kafei
Eagle Hose Company No. 1 CGreens
boro)-Hary Poezolt and James NC
Clamroch. ST.
Eagle Hose Company No. 4. (Saler
j. T. Farley and Eugene Whfcker.
Rough and Ready Fire Compan!
Salem-Gaston Madison anu Samue
Faircloth. ,
Asheville Hose Company No. ii
NJ. Patton and H. C. Fagg.
Rescue Hook and Ladder COMPANY
(ASheville)-J. s. Fullam.
Nelson Hose Company,
y. CO.. s. Fulkner and }. r: heal
Dudley Hose Company, (Wllmlhs
ton)-L. Fenth and B.. F. Swami.
winston Steamer Company No Z
Pioneer Reel Company n. 2-R- n
Blair and B.. j. Swinson. Alternate
NJ. Davis.
Charlotte Paid Fire Departmental
iB. Glems, chief. Delegates, I. Has
ton, J. NJ. Davidson.
Charlotte Reel Team No. &c. NJ