The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-05
POLICE AND FIREMEN
MAKE FINE SHOWING
Annual Parade Proves Bril-
liant Spectacle.
THE MCFARLAND TROPHY
Commissioner Tells Men of No. 10 En-
CINE Company That They Won
by Merit.
THE MCFARLAND TROPHY

The police and fire parade yesterday
was witnessed by thousands. and was
the most successful. from spectacular
point Of view. of any ever held. The
parade formed in the vicinity Of Eight
zenith and X Streets and Pennsylvania
Avenue
Before the line started Commissioner
Macfar.and presented 10 No. 10 Engine
Company the mcfarland trophy, for the
crack company OF the force, and Com
missioner West acted in like capacity in
the presentation to the police OF the
Eighth precinct of the John B. Wight
banner for the best showing made at
the annual inspection.
Won by Merit.
In presenting the fire trophy Commits
sioner Macfarland made an interesting
address. Mr. Macfarland told the men
they had won the flag by merit.
The parade was headed by Major Syl-
vester; then came his staff. then the
mounted squad. one of the most pleas
ing features; the bicycle squad. and the
foot Drivatos. Chief Belt headed his
men. VINO won the greatest acclaim by
the exhibition drill in front Of the White
House. This drill was given by Engine
Company il. Truck z. and the Water
Tower
On the Reviewing Stand.
A large number of distinguished men
viewed the maneuvers from dry point
OF vantage on the reviewing stand.
Among them were:
Bernard r. Green, former Commission
er John B. Wight. Col Lloyd NJ Brett,
L S. A; ". G. Henderson, William F.
GUIDE. Barry Buckley; former chief engi-
neer Of the fire department Joseph
Paris; Gen. A. r. Chaffee II. B. Davis.
". H Stoutenburgh. Charles F. Nesbit.
Col L. G. Hine, Lieut., Gen. S. B. NJ.
Young. Judge Charles F. Scott George
". Gail Vernon E. West, the son Of the
Commissioner; z. NJ. Parrish, Col. Israel
ROsenfelc a personal friend OF Major
Sylveste1; Coroner Ramsay hewitt, Dr.
George II Kober. Of the Emergency
Hospital trustees; A n. Hamilton Col
Thomas w. Symons in charge of public
buildings and grounds: Clement W.
Howard Gen. John NJ. Wilson. L. S. A;
John T Chancey. former Commissioners
John " Douglass, former Fire Chief
Robert ~ Dutton. Charles c. Lancaster,
Major john S. Lord. L. 5. A.; Capt J.
H. Ball. chief OF police of Atlanta, Ga !;
Evan H Tucker. H. r LOCKER, Collector
of Taxes z. c. Davis. Col. Z. B. Town
send. Judge c. S. Bundy. W. V. Cox
n s. Haight. Walter c. Allen. 3. T.
'Janney. Col ". S. Edgerly. James F.
.Scagss, Thomas Z. Drake. superinten.
dent of Insurance. Charles H Guiles
and Quartermaster General Harry II.
Parmenter. Of the District militia
Roosevelt Children See Parade.
President Roosevelt did not review the
muscular pageant. bat the little Roose-
Welt children. Miss Ethel. Kermit, and
Archie did. aud enjoyed IL
The committee in charge was COM
posed OF Waldo c. Hibbs. Moncure
Burke. and Louis c. Wilson. the private
secretaries 10 the District Commission
ers-
Chief Of Police ]. H. Bell. Of Atlanta,
Ga. witnessed the parade. He was en-
tertained last night by Major Richard
Sylvester
Mrs. SylvesteT's Surprise.
The Major and Commissioner West
were given surprise last evening in
celebration OF the successful conclusion
OF the annual inspection and parade.
The idea was that Of Mrs. Sylvester
who did not acquaint the Major with
her plans. They came near going
'agiee" for at dinner time last night
the Matoc announced his intention OF
taking 20 o'clock train for the Monoc-
acy Basin. 20 recuperate from the strain
OF the last few days. by attempting
10 repeat his celebrated catch OF a six
pound bass Mrs. Sylvester then In
formed him that she had asked Com
missioner West over for a game OF
cards The trip was therefore post
pOned til this morning.
In due time the Commissioner ar
rived. and shortly thereafter the officers
OF the force did likewise, in fun uni
form The evening was passed mOsl
pleasantly. anc each guest found be-
side his El8te at the table handsome
souvenir flag. Those present were:
Caps. Isaac Pearson, r. T.. Cross and
J. r. Hshner. Lleuts. T. J. Amiss. Mich
aei Byrue. R. 3. Boyle, W. II. Math
ews. Frank McCathran. William Moore
John A. Swindells. W. W. Jordan. John
c Daley and John Kenney