The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-06-13
WESTMINSTER BOYS VICTORIOUS.
They Win Three First Prizes At Frederick
In The Contests.

at was owing TO the rain aud muddy con
dition of the street, is the reason given 10y
those who did not enter the races and
other contests at the State Eiremen'S Coven
ton in Frederick on Thursday. Only one
company, the Homecoming, had the grit 10
contest with the Westminster boys. After
sizing up our boys and critically examining
their physical development, it is said the other
contestants concluded ''it was too wet and
muddy TO make the contest, and as dlscre
ton was the better part of yalor they con
cluded to retire, while their bands played the
popular air "Show Me The Way To Go
Home" The Baltimore Suns correspon.
dent, in giving an account of the contests,
&c, says:
Rainy weather practically ended the fire
mems demonstration, as many of the com
panies withdrew from the contests and left for
their homes. But two companies entered the
races. Notwithstanding the rain, many thou
sands of people were out TO witness the con
tests, which took place on Church street.
Sarah Zane Fire Company, of Winchester,
Va. was awarded SIS for the steam-englne
trial. The Cumberland Valley Hose Com
pany, of Chambersburg, Pa, WAS awarded
800 for an exhibition drill.
The hose race, open to all, prize 500, was
won by Westminster Hose Company, time
4l4; Homecoming, time 493.
The hose race championship OF the Mary
land State Firemen's Association, first prize
SIS, second $25, was won by Westminster,
time, 70@ Homecoming, time, sos.
The hook and ladder contest, first pnZe
SIS, second $25. was won by Westminster,
time ACT; Homecoming a. As the other com
panieS did not remain to ill the entries, all
the prizes were reduced considerably.
The fremen were all soaking wet, as II took
two hours in the rain to complete the races.
The course WAS lined with people, and many
hundreds stood in the heavy downpour to see
the finish. In the evening grand tiremen ;
ball was held in Masonic Temple.
The delegates TO the convention of the State
Firemeu Association voted for Cumberland
as the meeting place next year.
The second and last session OF the conyen-
tion was held Thursday morning, when the
election Of officers was taken up. On the
first ballot for president LLOYD T, MAcGill.
Jr., received SO votes, +. +. Graef 81 and
William I. kirwsn SO. As none Of the can
didstes had majority, the name of Mr.. Mr.
wan WAS dropped and another ballot taken
On the second ballot Dr. MacGill received So
votes aud Mr. Grsef 81. The election Of Or.
MacGil was thea made unanimous, DR..
MacGill made an address after having been
indicted into Office BY President John II.
Cunningham.
The vote for secretary was then taken. and
Mr. II. T. Levely. of Annapolis. WAS elected
secretary on the first ballot.
For senior vice presiden; Charles Bachte,
OF Baltimore. Sas elected
For treasurer Mr. Hram K. Heck, OF Fred.
erick. vas chosen by rising vote, With much
applause.
The receipts during the year amounted &"
81 27s 53 and expenditures 60 SssiS.6l-
In the band contest the prize Of so sas
awarded 70 the McCAqey Concert Band, Il
Cumberland Their competitor ~as the South
Cumberland Band. the other organizations
having withdraw.
NAMES OF The WESTMINSTER NtNNE&S,
Those participating IN she reel rsee aud
hook ani ladder coatrs, ~ere Harry h. Shat
Ter. captain. W Frank Thomas. VIM. An
lers, John VAnFossen, Meade Ohlsf, Robert
Ebaugh, Delaney Reese. John ShrJvsr, la.
Their +. Long. Harry r. Cootrs. " Grove
LAWYER. Gioyd Di5endAl. Carroll Henry.
Walter VI. Graham. Andrew Arbsisgh, Frauk
NJ. Stevens, Charles o, Clemson, ". r Fra
rle.. John H. Cunningham, W. K Nnuer.
Wm F. Long and Charles Aiuen. Prot, {.
A Hohon. Physical Director oi Western
Maryland College, ~as The trainer aud coaSher
81 the team.