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 and muddy con-
dition of the street," is the reason given by
those who did not enter the races and
other contests at the State Firemen's Coven-
tion in Frederick on Thursday. Only one
company, the Homecoming, had the grit TO
contest with the Westminster boys. After
sizing up our boys and critically examining
their physical development, it is said the other
contestants concluded sit was too wet and
muddy to make the contest, and as dlsere
ton was the better part of valor they con
cluded to retire, while their bands played the
popular air ''Show Me The Way 10 TO
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
papies withdrew from the contests and left for
their homes. But two companies entered the
races. Notwithstanding the rain, many thou
sands of people we're out to witness the con-
tests. which took place on Church street.
Sarah Zane Fire Company, of Winchester,
Va, was awarded $75 for the steam engine
trial. The Cumberland Valley Hose Com:
pany, of Chambersburg, Pa, was awarded
500 for an exhibition drill.
The hose race, open to all, prize 500, was
won by Westminster Hose Company, time
All Homecoming, time 49t.
The hose race championship OF the Mary
land State Firemen's Association, first prize
SIS, second $25, was won by Westminster,
time, 7O3 Homecoming, time, 809.
The hook and ladder contest, first prize
S75, second $25, was won by Westminster,
time 464; Homecoming IA. AS the other com.
panies did not remain to fill the entries, all
the prizes were reduced considerably.
The fremen were all soaking wet, as it 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 firemen's
ball was held in Masonic Temple.
The delegates to the convention OF the State
Firemen's Association voted for Cumberland
as the meeting place next year.
The second and last session of the conven-
ton was held Thursday morning, when the
election of officers was taken up. On the
first ballot for president Lloyd L. MacGill.
Jr,. received So votes, f. f. Graeff Ss and
William T. Kirwan SO. AS none of the can
didates had majority, the name of MIR. kir-
wan was dropped and another ballot taken.
On the second ballot DR.. MacGill received SO
votes and Mr.. Graeff 81. The election OF DR..
MacGill was then made unanimous. DIR.
MacGill made an address after having been
indicted into Office by President John b..
Cunningham.
The vote for secretary was then taken, and
Mr.. H. T. Levely. of Annapolis, was elected
secretary on the first ballot.
For senior vice president Charles Buchte,
of Baltimore, was elected.
For treasurer Mr.. Hiram r. Heck, of Fred
erick, was chosen by rising vote, with much
applause.
The receipts during the year amounted to
Sl.278. SO and expenditures to $963.6l.
In the band contest the prize OF 900 was
awarded to the McCauley Concert Band, OF
Cumberland. Their competitor was the Sonth
Cumberland Band, the other organizations
having Withdrawn.
NAMES OF THE WESTMINSTER WINNERS.
Those participating in the reel race and
hook and ladder contest were Harry X. Shat
fer, captain, W. Frank Thomas. VIM. T. An
ders, John VanFossen, Meade Ohler, Robert
Ebaugh, Dulaney Reese, John Shriyer Lu-
Their L. Long, Harry E. Cootes, W. Grove
Lawyer, Gloyd Diffendal, Carroll Henry,
Walter M. Graham, Andrew Arbaugh, Frank
NJ. Stevens, Charles o. Clemson, W. r. friz-
ze,, John H. Cunningham, W. r. Moter,
VIM. F. Long and Charles Mitten. Prof c..
A. Holton, Physical Director of Western
Maryland College, was the trainer and coacher
of the team