The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-08-24

BAND BAL CONT ii. 1 AT lakewood
Old Point People Win Win First
NJ oncy, While Second Goes
to- Washing

Successful and entertaining to high
degree was the magnificent street parade
yesterday, which furnished the grand
climax for the State Firemen s Conyen-
tion$which ha $ been in session here since
Wednesday. 81 i; .5li ~ S43
n "a final adjournment will + be had this
evening after another Interesting days
programme has been prepare ed. ating TO
exhibitions and contests for prizes and
az trolley ride through the city. a
The proceedings yesterday may, In
deed, @be termed as having transplrcd in q
real blaze Of glory. AZ s33a "
Tho splendid procession headed by,
Chief Marshal, Morgan r Mills n (who
was supported BY alarge staff OF mounted
Scitizens) and embracing the "craok com
&pnnies Of Richmond and long lines of
uniformed visitors, moved over the route
without the slightest hitch. while thou.
sands upon thousands Of men, women and
children fairly jammed the sidewalks
and cheered. It was a slnagnlficentSsp spec
tacle and one that reflects credit upon
the firemen Of the i Sta e.
In the afternoon and evening, lakewood
Park was thrown wide open to- the fire.
men and their friends, and s. q #sp lendtd
lunch was served BY the mana cement at 2
o'clock out in the open air on the.
grounds. At night$t band contest was
Eheld.Aand It attracted such q crowd IS
has rarely Been seen before on the
grounds. s5 3f. H y 45S i3s s3S
35.3 Was a Great Parade
There must have been nearly two tn %
sand people In line. and though !, eli ne, "
we're not trained In the art Of marching,
lavish compliments have been paid thclr
solderly bearing and demeanor. mere
were fine bands scattered here and there
along the long line Of march, and the T,
was sweet and inspiring music for az al !:
And BE was appreciated 81 for ~ xle,
3.AIy Maryland" and other popular airs
were often loudly cheered.
It was nearly II o'clock when a Captaln
Mills led the way for the first DIVISION
and gave the general command. OF y. OF
ward march, 5 {ii III s5 &. !. . .69s
The chief marshal was support ed s. ~
all his aides save the four he detailed
on the personal STATS OF Mr.. + 4, Lee
Peters and Captain Robert lie Masnrle 'r.
who commanded. respectively, the second
and third divisions @
Captain Mills handled the procession
with consummate skill and dignity. and
he looked every inch a soldler9sas ne
rode proudly ut It's head.
Those Who Rode. I.
The full list of his aides follows:
j Major l.. II, Christian, chief Of staff;
Alvin Sayillc, G. I. NICK ec,3 l 8s. y.
Vaughan, Jr., 7. Francis Green. 9. Fl
Funston, Graham 3. Iobson, J Fred II r-
gems, r.. Lee Peters, chief OF hrat dlVl-
sion; Robert lie Masurier CHEF Of second
wood, w. III s,herytn, Captain p. II, Lea,
"a, NJ. Cannon, Charles p x Cooke. Ga.
Boycc. John I3lley, Hon, r 81 Ia II erbtrt,
Portsmouth, va. !: Captain r. G. Marshall.
Portsmouth, Va: w, =. Smith "A lexan-
dria, Va. J.. II. ,rrimyer, Alexand ria, !;
Captain r., s Parks, Luray, Va.
Here Is tho order in which the column
moved: n Nj /; 55 :. s.
First Division,
Detail OF noun ted police. l5f ",
Chief Marshal Morgan RraSAiills and
aides. 81 FL.
Kessnlch's Band. ~ II a5 & s5 # sl n "a
Captains OF local compani los.
Local apparatus. ID Il III "a ~
Woodstock Drum Corps., & Y
Woodstock Fire Department. 35
charlottesville Fire Department.
Clifton Forge Fire Department.
Stanton Fire Depart lent,
Bedford Flrn Department. i
Second Division. .i
chief r. u, Peters and aides. FL
shcrYin and Alvin sayille. "a
Naval Gun Factory Band.
Alexandria Company, No.
Alexandria Company, No. A.
Alexandria Company. No. 8.
| lerdellaa Band.
| Phoenix Company, Suffolk,
Lexington Fire Department.
Goyingion Frre Department.
1 WayneHboro Fire Department,
Third Division.
Chic. r. ~ Masurier and a!des, G. a.
| Royce and John Blilcy. ~
| Art,llery Band.
Phoebus Fire Company, 20.
Hump bpn Fire Company.
| Eagle Band. Gowfort Hews
Newport Sows, three companies.