The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1905-10-24

the Union Fire Company. The minute
contain much that is interesting and val
liable as part of the history of the tow
from the days of bucket brlgades an
hand engines to the present advanced fire
fighting ideas and apparatus.
PARADE NOTES.
The Pennington Company, was conceded
to be the best drilled company in line.
Sheriff Bower expected to appear ii
his new auto car, but IL did not arrive Ii
time.
George Dennis was strictly in 1t. A
least his big wagons were, and they wer'
4 filled with ladies.
Fine uniforms and good marching pu
the Mount Holly companies right up with
the band wagon.
J. j. White, of the Active Association
of Philadelphia. aged So years, was the
oldest man in line
How many visitors were in Mount Hol
ly7 The fellow who can answer this ques
ton correctly is a peach.
The Ocean City aggregation came the
longest distance. They were neat in ap
pearance and fine set of men.
Shortly after the parade started an un-
ruly horse made it necessary to drop the
Relief hose carriage from the line.
Wb;Ia an Woohir ofor atraat hond
played "The Union Forever" but then
Joby Collins can't live all the time.
With high temperature and moisture
in the air. the fireman with heavy hat
and thick coat was not to be envied.
The visiting firemen were deserving OF
all the praise bestowed upon them.
They were orderly and gentlemanly set
of fellows.
Before starting for their homes In the
evening. some of the paraders had "red
fire" both on the inside and outside OF
their uniforms
The trolley company did big business,
but the crowd was SO great that the need
was felt of more cars between Mount Holly
and Burlington.
Micajah E, Matlack filled the position
of marshal in an acceptable manner.
When giving an order he could be heard
clear down the line.
Because of the hundreds of souvenir
post cards sent out by the visitors, the
post Office came near running short on
one cent postage stamps.
The Franklin Fire Company, Of Ches-
ter, Pa, presented bold front of eight
men whose aggregate weight was 2,011
pounds, and all we're six-footers.
There were some very handsome deco
rations in town, on Thursday, and some
very ugly ones on Friday, owing to the
rain; but as tastes differ, it is mot wise to
particularize.
The members of the Lambertville Fire
Patrol were entertained at supper by Mrs.
Rebecca Scattergood, on Union street,
whose dining room was handsomely deco
rated for the occasion.
The Pemberton Fire Company will eel
citrate its centennial next year. They are
hospitable people up that way, and good
time may be looked for. 1t is easy Of &C.
cess by steam cars and good stone roads.
Before some of the visiting fremen left
for their homes, they took with them
10 1o%k = ,o,x 4
strip from the Union hose house The ar
ticles secured will be kept as mementos.
The Burlington Salvage Corps got in a
little active work by following In the
wake of the parade, after the march was
finished, and picking up number of vet
eran firemen, whose age had made itneces-
sary for them to fall out of line.
The parade started In its formation
without Bird w. Spencer appearing in
the automobile intended for his use He
had been visiting Admiral John j. Read,
and got lost in the shuttle. Later on he
was picked up o. K, as Veritas would
probably remark.
On the West Collingswood hose car
rage was shown an elaborate floral piece.
representing an air ship. and made from
chrysanthemums. Because of the axle
breaking, the carriage was not in the en-
tire parade, but it made its appearance
after repairs were made.
Special recognition was given to the
Hand in Hand Veteran Association, of
Philadelphia. They were accompanied
by the Ladies' Auxiliary. Having secured
rooms in advance at the West End Hotel
for themselves and wives, the party re-
NAMED here for two or three days. They
kept the Mutual Band with them, and their
music was an aftermath of the celebra-
ton.
The Darktown Fire Brigade, of Bristol,
Pa, was funny aggregation. From their
improvised engine they at times managed
to throw some water through a short sec
ton of hose, adding some realism to the
contrivance. No doubt the old nag draw
ing the engine felt glad when he reached
Bucks county. With blackened faces the
members of the brigade disported them
selves In manner that caught the crowd.