The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-23
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was much applauded.
Chief Stokes, of Elizabeth City, said:
] "All l can say is that We are glad to
be here with you"
J Mayor and Chief of Fire Department,
| George B. Webb, of Kinston, made very
| witty speech, telling several apt anec-
dotes that quite brought down the house.
Mayor Stevens, of Monroe. spoke very
/ earnestly and with much force upon the
appreciation of the Monroe delegation,
and upon the gratitude that is due volun-
teer fremen.
Mr.. Tesh, of Salem, responded briefly
and fittingly for that city.
Chief Orr, of Charlotte, second vice
president of the association, reported
that the Charlotte delegation, twenty
five strong, had been delayed by the
breaking down of a locomotive at Cary;
but would arrive in an hour or so. He
briefly responded to the call for "Orr,
Orr!"
Chief H. T. Day, of Tarboro, answer
ed his call very gracefully.
Chief w. T. Whitten, of Henderson,
said few words of thanks in behalf of
the Henderson visitors.
President McNeill then said that it was
the duty of f1remen to protect from fire
on earth. but there was upon his left
hand a gentleman whose duty it was to
protect from fire in the world to come.
! Uaughter) He then called upon DR..
! Pittenger to say something to the fire.
| men.
DR.. Pittenger quite captivated the con-
vention with splendid tribute to the
volunteer flremen, not only as fire.
fighters, but as gentlemen. This, he said.
he knew of his own experience in this
city. He was loudly applauded.
Hon. James R. Young, Insurance Com
missioner of North Carolina, was then
called on by the chair. He spoke upon
i the unity of interest that existed be-
tween firemen and insurance men, and
added some very cordial words of well
come, and expressed desire that as
many delegates as possible might call
and see him. 1t was an appropriate and
an eloquent speech, and was much ap-
plauded.
President McNeill then. in behalf of
the entire association, and OF every
delegation present, eloquently and briefly
thanked the city officials and tournament
management for the cordial welcome ac-
corded the visitors.
He then announced that the regular
order of business would be taken up.
The chair appointed upon the commit
tee on credentials: J. Frank Maddry, of
Durham; ]. E. Miller, of Concord; R. L.
Stevens, of Monroe: Fl. T. Day. of Tar
boro, and NJ. II. We'll. of Goldsboro
Treasurer Green, of New Bern, moved
that the convention instruct the chief
marshal of the parade to invite the
Governor. State officials and all the city
officers to take part in the street parade.
Motion prevailed.
The chief marshal of the parade Mr.
Joseph E. Pogue, of Raleigh. was then
introduced by the chair. Mr. Pogue ex-
pressed his sincere thanks and high an-
preciation of the distinguished honor that
had been accorded him in being selected
chief marshal of a fireman's parade, and
assured the convention that he would
do all in his power to make it a sue
cess. He spoke of the firemen and their
work in eloquent tones, and was award
ed a fattering reception by the conven-
tion.
The convention then adjourned until
8 o'clock in the afternoon.
The following is a list of the COM
panies represented in the convention,
with the names, of the delegates from
each company:
Wilson Hose Co. No. 3.-Frank Win
stead, T. J. Hadley, Jr.
Rocky Mount Steam Fire Engine No.
I'D. D. Daughtridge C. H. Harris
Fayetteville Fire Co.-James McCrae,
E. l.. Pool
Salem Rough and Ready-Ralph Sew
ers, CASTOR Madison
Winston Steam Fire Engine Co. No q
w. b. Little, J. NJ Peyelen.
'Asheville Hose Co. No. 1.--Jesse NJ
Patten.
Raleigh Rescue Steam Fire Engine Co.
No. 1.-Charles B. Park, ]. S. Correll.
Henderson, Nelson Hose Co.-Bernard
S. Orrison, Morris ]. O'Neal
Kinston Steam Fire Engine Co. No. l.
H. w. McKinne, E. B. Whitehurst
Durham Hose Co. No. &c. ]. Mark
ham, J. J. Caudle
Durham Hose Co. No. Id c. Chris ;
tian, G. E. Leougee.
Asheville Hook and Ladder Co. No. l.
George e. Brown.
Winston Steame Co. No. John H. |
Holmes, r. D. Pegram.
New Bern Steam Fire Engine Co. No /
IL A. Tavlor, w. T. Brinson.
Concord Hose Reel Co. No. MAR |
shall Mabrv, Frank Brumley
Wilmington Hook and Ladder Co. No. !
1.-Woodus Kellum.
Greensboro West End Hose Co. No s.
w. B. Hunt, j. H. Price.
Wilmington Engine Co. No 2.-J. B. !
King W. A. Cannady.
Goldsboro Electric Reel Co.-Marcus /
Jones. Henry Hinson.
Goldsboro Fire Co. No. 1.-Lenord !,
Well r. A. Creech.
Salem Eagle Hose Co. No. 4.-F. H. |
Lewis w. w. Kinnel
Winston Hook and Ladder Co. No. Il !
Charles NJ. Norfieet, H. l.. Wall.
Salisbury Hook and Ladder Co. No. g. !;
j. w. Glover. D. L. Sides.
Fayetteville Chicora Steam Fire En- ,
gine co... D. McNeill II. C. Atkinson. |
Wilmington Chemical Co. No. 1.-P. M. I
Fisk, r. A. Cromwell.
Wilmington Hose Co. No. al. l.. |
White. L. Fremont.
Goldsboro Eclipse Steam Fire Co.
John l.. Hogue, Ben Hilb
Greensboro Hook and Ladder Co No !,
ii. I. Cox. G.. E. Burton.