The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-07-14
UNION FIRE COMPANY WINS PRIZE,

On Wednesday last the Union Steam
Fire Engine Go. No. /, of this city,
forty-four strong, the fire patrol of ten,
the citizens committee, Chief Ar
nett, ex-Chlef John H. Stockton, with
the Old Guard drum corps of twenty
pieces, of Trenton, took part in the
parade at Plainfield and made a fine
appearance parading several of our
streets before their departure. Re.
turning home at 1890 P. NJ. they were
received by red light on their march
to their house as they were the proud
possessors OF the first prize, hand
some silver trumpet, awarded the
company for coming the greatest dis
lance. this being the finest prize offer
ed by the city of PIainfeld. The
boys were congratulated and cheered
en- route to the depot with the trophy
by the citizens of that city.
FEW NOTES OF THE PARADE.
There were twenty eight companies,
seven bands. eight fife and drum
corps and the Scotch band of pipers in
line.
The line OF march was long one,
but was not tiresome owing to the
good streets and their being well
shaded by trees nearly the whole
route.
Another feature that was pleasing
to note was that no men dropped
from the line, which was kept almost
perfect throughout the procession.
The Milburn Hose carriage was
drawn by company of boys dressed
as firemen carrying banner which
bore the following: "When our dad
dies are exempts we will be on the
job"
The Hon. James Il. MARITIME march
ed the entire route with the Exempts
The magnificent decorations and il
Nominations Of the principal streets
were notable features.
Refreshments were served to the
boys by the Pennington Fire Depart
ment.
Mayor Fisk, of Plainfield, address,
ed the firemen, saying: "Have good
time boys, while you are here the city
is yours.
The visiting chiefs we're entertained
at a banquet at Hotel Waldorf after
the parade.
The Union company of this city
with their drum corps were cheered
along the entire route az they march
ed along with their handsome steam
err.
The North PIainfeld Exempts and
their Plainfeld brethren made fine
appearance.
The fire patrol OF this city was APP
plauded all along the line.
The Dover Fire company won sec.
ond prize.
The Mercer Fire company, Of Prince
ton. made fine showing with their
band OF Caledonian bag -pipers.
The Union Fire Co. of this city had
the right OF the line in the parade.
President Coryell, vice president
Moon and Warren Cummings, of
Union No. /, rode in G. A. Arnett's
automobile the entire route of the
parade.
Dinner was served the visiting fire.
men and their guests at the Morris
garage. The repast was both bounti-
full and good.
Many Of the Union boys took in
the sights Of Plainfeld "a Chief Ar
nett's automobile.
Many former residents of this city,
now residing in Plainfield called on
the Union boys.
Ex-chief J. Hart Stockton favored
many with his old song. "We're here
because we're here," the company
joining in the chorus.
Chief Arnett and Davis, of Roselle,
said they had the time of their lives.
LIST assistant Chief James Moonan Of
this city, took in the sights OF Plain
field.
Chief Doane, Of Plainfield, and
Chief Woolston, of North Plainfield,
we're appy.