The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1906-09-28
FREMENS RECEPTION
A GRAND SUCCESS
An 0reAniSation TAllahasssOans All
Feel Proud o. Rncourass Them
Every Way PoSsIhIs.

Every Way Possible.
In commemoration Of the 4th ami.
versary of the Tallahassee Volunteer
Fire Company, the fire laddies, assisted
by the ladies Of the city, held q bril-
liant public reception on Monday even
ing from 8 TO 10 p. M, the Introductory
to which was a parade of the fire de-
partment apparatus at about 4 o'clock
in the afternoon.
Although the firemen themselves did
not take part in the procession, il was
somewhat unique in itself. Starting
with the old single horse reel which
was the only wagon in use at the be-
ginning Of the company in 1902, each
wagon followed in accordance with the
date under which 1t came into service,
the dates being displayed on a large
canvass attached to the sides of the
wagon.
The reception proper was held at the
fire station on South Adams street, and
was what could be termed a success in
every sense of the word. The station
was brilliantly Illuminated on the out
side with myriad of electric in, andes
cant and arc lamps. On the front Of
the building, directly over the center
window was displayed large electric
sign bearing in red the initials I. V. F.
Co
Decorations were in abundance, both
the exterior and interior being mass
Of bamboo, crown imperials and golden
glow placedlby the tasty hands Of several
ladies'.
The color scheme throughout of red
and gold, emblematic of the firemens'
;olors, was truly pleasing TO the eye.
Persons arriving were heartily well |
,Omed by the firemen, and presented |
With a souvenir in the shape of badge, !
bearing the fireman's emblem, and the
words Fourth Anniversary -Tallahas-
zee Volunteer Fire CO."
The firemen clothed in blue dress uni
orms, presented a striking appear
lnce, as they mingled here and there
With a hearty hand clasp and word for
III.
In the midst of Misunderstanding and
aughing groups there fitted many
Iaintily gowned young ladies' who in
listed on serving everybody to a gener-
us plate OF good ice cream and cake,
Which, by the way, was decided credit
o whoever had hand in the making.
Passing from the main floor to the
remen's meeting hall on the second
DOR we see still more jolly groups, and
is here we received that palatable
efreshment that is known as punch.
Veil, maybe It wasn't punch, and good!
ust ask those who INDUCED.
There seemed to be charm around
he bowl for a few. Whether it was
he punch or the ladies we have been
nable to ascertain.
Amid all this scene Of revelry foated
he sweet strains of beautiful music,
FINISHED by that excellent talking ma
nine, in charge of the owner Mr.. ,
ebert Elliott.
Following is a list of the mattresses:
Iisses Clifton Byrd, Kate Mickler, /.
radford, Mary Reynolds, Alma Gates,
lorenzo Lewis, Ethel Miller, Susie /
IcGriff, Ebie Quaile, Bersha Meguin- |
ss, Kate Moor, Pearl McCord. I
The reception was attended by every
tizen OF the town, who by this gener- +
Is act have shown their interest for
le welfare of the brave fire ladies, {
nd to them and the members of the \
ty council is extended through the I
'lums of this paper the heartfelt APP /,
and thanks, for their share a
making the event success. o
Mention must also be made of the I,
yhtning photographer Grigsby who n
as, as usual on hand, with his para q
lanelia to take a fash light of the h
embers of the fire company. n
Further the members Of the company q
ish to thank most heartily every lady d
r their aid and every lady waitress, a
r, Elliot for the music, and every man p
y or child who by their aid was in n
in making the reception the n
ccess that II was. n
Ever bear the fire laddies In mind =,
d they will show their appreciation n,
practical work, which, however, il X
is hoped will not often be necessary. +,
RstOPn Thanks % Ladies. W
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