Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-22

her carrying an Imitation pipe nozzle sud
wearing the compsny uniform and cars
nstioD and small American flag.
THE RELIEF COMPANY.
The Relief Truck appeared as splck and
az span IS when it first csme out of the
shop, the driver, Mr.. Clspdore and the
members of the company having taken
great pairs to put the apparatus in good
condition. The truck wss drawn by
three grey horsss snd eight members Of
the compsny rode upon the foot boards.
Tie compsns was under command OF
Capt. r. N. Lsthsm.
RELIANCE ENGINE.
Another thing of beauty was the Re-
lance FIRE engine as 1t was drawn
over the route by three tiue horses
and ia charge of Driver Julian Bal
lenger; Engineer VIM. n. Boniz and
bis fireman. 1t showed the skill of
the mechanics which the city is fortunate
to possess in its shining besuty. TIE
hose wsgon was much admired for lie
peatness and it was 10 charge Of Driver
Ernest Wsrder, Captain A. ID. Grimes
and FIVE 6remen. 1t was dra w by pair
OF foe beg horses. Like No. the hose
reel was tsstefully decorated; 1t was
driven by Mr.. George Prettymsn, with
pair of bay horses. On the hose wagon
was Lieut.. Milton Glasgow and four men.
Tie Reliance entered the psrsde ready
for service in moments notice.
TUE OLD COLUMBIA.
Lsst, but not least, of the FIRE engines,
we want to take our hats of to the old
Columbia ss 1t once more parsded the
streets before admiring thousands. As
neat snd trim and apparently in its for
mer glory 1t was gazed on with acmirs-
ton. On the top was a semi-circular
wreath Of flowers denoting "Old Cham
pion" and without much other decors-
ton to mar Its natural beauty. Ii had
trio of roam horses and was In charge
ot Mr.. Henry Allen, driver; engineer,
William II. Wood; fireman, Frank l..
Eatwisle. 1t was really pleasure for
Alexsndrians to zee the old Columbis,
enc of the best ffre-6ghters this city ever
; o'sessed.
OLD FRIENDSHIP ENGINE.
The Veterans Friendship Fire Asso-
citation with their historic engine, reel
aud plug catchers, attracted consider
able attention. The members wore light
overcOats.
The weather today has been clear aud
cool and in every way suitable for the
celebration.
a number of vendors OF cheap jewelry,
badges, buttons, &C., were on King
street during the day.
Mr. William G. Lehew entertained
at 8 dinner at his residence, 1922
King strset, today, Mr.. Clarence Ben
nett, of New York, who will be one OF
the speakers at the banquet to be given
by Alexsndris- Washington Lodge to-
night; also Mr.. J. E. Shinn, Worship
ful Master of that lodge, and Messrs.
r. w. Arnold, w. A. Moore and N.
Ruben,
A feature of the parade was the NUN.
bsr OF horsemen who appeared in the
line.
Capt. George K. Pickett and DIR.
George L. Oston acted as escorts for re-
ceiviDg the military companies upon
their arrival.
Many citizens kept open houss during
the day aud most Hospitality entertained
their friends
The CuIpeper Minute Men were COM
handed by Capt. E. l.. Slaughter and
presented fine soldierly appearance.
They mus cred 81 men. The Warren
ton RITES failed to appear.
The Minute Men, of Washington, al.
tired in Continental uniforms, and the
District Naval Reserves. in command of
Lieut. John Doyle C4rmody, of Wash
ington, we're attractive features.
The Washington Fire Department
showed up handsomely today in the line
OF march uuder Chief Engineer Willism
T. Belt. No. 10 Engine Company under
Cap. Harper with,eleveu fremen; No.
IS Engine Company under Capt.. tisu-
Ion with eleven 6rsmeu; No. 2 Truck
Company under Capt. Brown with eleven
men. No. 2 Combination Chemical Com
pany, under Capt. LeiIz with eleven
men; Captains Warren.snd Green were
the msrshals nj the occasion.
The most imposing spectacle in the
Dorado WAS the United States troops
The personal appearance OF the men.
their well-capsrisoned horses and &C.
attracted deservei stten-
tio1. They were under command of
Col. Rumbaugh.
The streets presented an animated
appearance last night. Most of the bus
ldyss places wer1 decorated, adding n
this besely tho windoye ot most of tba
establishments bad been neatly trimmed.
II went TO show that the prrgre sve
aud patriotic sentiment had rot lest
PASTE 10 the years that had plssed since
he last celebration. |. showed that the
,itiEsns believe in fostering the memory
Of our great citizen who Gas passed to
he beyond.
On The reviewing stand were Msyor
Pa, Congressman Brewer, Commits
lioner Msciarlsnd, OF Washington. ana
Ar. Rudolph, president Of The Washi
ngiou Chamber Of Commerce.
Fire In Cleveland.
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