Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-07-06
MODERN MUNICIPAL
BUILDING is THROWN
OPEN TO The PUBLIC
Police and Firemen areReVieWGdby
the CITY Fathers --SpeeChmaking
and a Banquet Follow Parade.
ADDRESSES GREATLY ENJOYED

Patriotism was mingled with the
ceremonies in connection with the
inspection Of the police and fire de-
partm ents on the Fourth of July by
Mayor Bollschweiler and the Board
Of Aldermen, and although the crowd
did not exceed 1000 people, those
who were present showed their en-
thusiasm.
The fremen, with their apparatus,
formed in line on State street, be-
tween Smith and Market streets, and
at 10 o'clock, led by a band and
Chief Mead, First Assistant Larson
and Second Assistant Anderson,
marched by the way of Gordon street
to the park, where the city officials
were seated in a reviewing stand,
facing city hall.
The parade was halted while Chief
Burke lined up his men for inspec-
tion. The officials left the stand and
marched around the line, after which
Mayor Bollschweiler complimented
the chief on the excellent appearance
of the force. The police were drilled
to perfection and the crowd applaud
ed with vigor. Prior to the inspec-
tton William Hilker photographed
them in front of the station house.
After the inspection Chief Burke
took his men to the head of the line
the band struck up a lively tune and
the firemen marched by for inspec-
ton. They also made a creditabIe
appearance and the procession circIed
the park several times amid great ap-
plause. They then marched to Smith
street and completed the line Of
march for the benefit of the crowds
Of spectators, who were lined up
from High street to the Central rail-
road.
The firemen, after the parade, en-
joyed refreshments In their houses,
while the public made an inspection
of the new police station and remod-
eled city hall. Immediately after the
parade had left the park exercises
were carried out in the way of
speeehmaking and reading the Dec
laration Of Independence.
Mayor Bollschweiler was the first
to speak and briefly welcomed the
citizens and extended to them the
city's invitation to visit the police
station and city hall. The mayor
said that when he had taken Office it
was HIS greatest desire to have the
city hall remodeled and that he had
had his wish gratified.
DR.. W. q. Ramsay was introduced
next and beginning way back In the
sixteen hundreds, gave the history Of
the city and the city hall. Never be-
fore was the history Of Perth Amboy
80 completely given, and the address
contained many interesting and hui
morous points.
Among those who occupied the re-
viewing stand were Mayor Bollsch-
weller, Alderman-at-Large Voorhees,,
Alderman Dalton, Rev. James H.
Northrup, Samuel G. Garretson, DR.
w. r. Ramsay Rev. Louis Goetz, r.
r White, Cornelius P. Convery,
Johan Jensen, Thomas Langan, and
the members of the G. A. r.
A large crowd went through the
police station and city hall and all
were surprised at the state Of affairs.
The new furniture, which was furn-
ished by Roth and Leightman, show
ed or the various city offices to an
/. advantage and rugs on the floors
vases with cut flowers made a pleas
Ing effect. The council chamber
looked fine with the new benches and
other furniture in place, and the Wis
itors freely commended the work.
The third floor of the city hall had
been converted into a refreshment
hall, and every visitor was served
with food and drink.
Dr. Ramsay also Iauded the pres
ent police station and city hall and
said that recently, at Chief Burke's
request, he inspected the padded cell
and found 1t to be perfect
Samuel G. Garretson, after few
brief remarks, read the Declaration
Of independence, which caused much
cheering.
Rev. James III. Northrup, pastor of
the First Presbyterian church, was
the last speaker and he threw SO
much enthusiasm into his words that
the importance of the day was Inn
pressed firmly in the mind of every
listener. Mr.. Northrup defined the
day and recalled several incidents in
connection with the Revolutionary
War and the action of the first CON
tinental congress.
The rain started to fall before he
had concluded and it was necessary
TO curtail the exercises.
All Of the city. officials were in
their new quarters and helped show
the citizens through the building.