The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-25
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.

WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.
625 King Street.
Alexandra, Va. Aug. 24.-The business
session Of the twenty-fourth annual state
convention Of the Virginia Firemen's AS
ISOLATION was held in the opera house at
2:SO o'clock this afternoon, with ]. R. n.
Curtin, State president. in the chair.
Prayer was offered by Rev. c. B. Smith.
State chaplain.
President Curtin introduced Represent
alive c. c. Carlin. of this city. who de-
liyered an address OF welcome on behalf
Of the city The volunteer fire depart
ment. he said, existed 200 years before the
birth Of Christ. and since then fremen |
have been working for the protection of
homes.
There IS no spot IN the civilized world |
where the volunteer fire department is /
given more encouragement than in this 1
old town." said the speaker. He referred |
to the fact that thirty years ago he was |
identified with the old Friendship Fire |
Association Mr.. Carlin also paid a trib- /
ute to Washington. who, he said. was a
matches volunteer fireman" Mr.. Car
lin said he was glad TO see the legislature |
had passed a law for relief 10 the vol |
unteer hremen who might be disabled in !
the discharge Of duty. In conclusion, he |
referred 70 the historic associations Of the |
old town, and wished the fremen happy |
time
Mayor Pan speaks.
On behalf Of the city government an
address Of welcome was made by Mayor
Frederick J. Pan, who said il was spe-
ciany pleasing 10 him TO welcome
Virginia delegation. Briefly. he called
attention 20 the fact that the Chief
Executive was trying to deprive this part
Of Virginia Of a strip Of her territory.
but he said he had assurances from ''the
powers that be- that such would never
take place. He said it was not with
reluctance that he turned over to the
fire laddies the keys of the city as he
felt certain they would be returned IN
furnished, and in conclusion wished that
all should enjoy themselves
On behalf Of the local fire department,
John H. Trimyer responded. He said
the Alexandria fire department had 80
volunteers. three steamers. two hose
wagons and one truck. together with
minor apparatus The city feels he
said that il is able to cope with any
ordinary fire. Mr. Trimyer praised the
work done BY the volunteer frenen,
who frequently gave their lives TO save
others. A brief story Of Washington's
activity in connection with the Friend
ship Company was told by the speaker.
who added that Alexandria is contem-
plating a monument 10 Washington. the
Fireman" In conclusion, he said II was
an honor 20 welcome the hremen here,
they being the very best citizens we have
in the State to-day.
Speaks for the Visitors.
Capt. R. c. Marshall, Of Portsmouth,
was introduced 10 speak on behalf OF
the state Firemen's Association. The
State organization. he said. was organ
lied nearly a quarter Of a century ago
at the Chambers fire engine house in the
city Of Portsmouth with a few members.
and it now has on its roster nearly 1000
names The object, he said, was friend
ship. and also to exchange ideas on how
10 conquer that dreadful enemy-fre
The speaker. in conclusion. said the VS.
itors were enjoying old-time Virginia
hospitality. and paid a tribute to the
volunteer iremen OF the state.
Committees were announced by Presi-
dent J. r. n. Curtis as follows:
Credsnnal-R. c. Marshall. Portsmouth: Fl. N
Wright Bedford City. o. r. Roller. Harrisonburg;
c. stangler, Phoehus; u. c. Bell. ST.. Norfolk: ].
2. Matthews. Clifton Forge; ]. P Frsley, Newport
News.
oficers reports-L. Z. LookabiH. Roanoke; T. F.
German. r.. Alexandria; J. R. Broyles. Lu7y; c.
Rcsolutions-John H. Redwood. Richmond John
Leadboater. Alexandria; G. c. Courade. Sheuan-
doah: J. II. Robinson Fredericksburg: DR.. W c.
Poindexter. Charlottesville Charles H. Hewins
Hampton.
Committee on exhibits-John H. Trimyer. Alex
ardra; II. S Eley, Suffolk c. p. Hollsman. Ports
mouth
Following the appointment Of the COM
mittees an organization was effected
and the convention got down to bust
ness. A number Of important commune
cations were read. after which an ad-
journment was taken until o'clock
Holds Evening Session.
Shortly after o'clock the night session
OF the convention met There was a
lengthy debate on a resolution offered
by J P. Fraley. Of Portsmouth to pre-
vent members from voting by proxy. The
resolution was lost by vote Of 10 to So
The officers report committee reported
''N 'N~NiANo ~ DO F'o''po anu tAPthSSs
Alo0S leaving a balance on hand OF
1850 The report was adopted. Sew
eral local topics were considered. which
had 0een prepared by persons assigned
10 them. Reading of the statistician';
report came next, which was adopted
Other reports were read by the treasurer
and the legislative committee
The exempting Of volunteer firemer
from jury service was discussed and or
motion referred to a committee TO in
vestigate.
With the arrival OF all the fire com
panies that will participate in the parad