Evening star., 1915-10-03
FIRE DEPARTMENT.

Omcials Of the department and others
have complimented Capt. Ernest How
ard OF No. engine company for the
showing his company made in the con-
test which resulted In his company
winning the Mcfarland trophy.
And he made great speech at the
presentation exercises" commented an
official
Battalion Chief Keliher. who is not
fond Of making speeches, it is said. re-
manned on the lower floor of the COM
pany's quarters during the festivities.
And all because he was afraid of be.
Ing called upon for a Speech" said Chief
Wagner,
Walter E. Price. former chief of the
nre department of Champaign, Ill.,, was
caller at Chief wagner's Office the
past week. He is secretary of the iii.
nois State Firemen's Association and
prominent in G. A. r. circles. Thad O.
Doane. chief of the nre department and
inspector of buildings Of Plainfield. N.
j., and member Of the Grand Army, was
another caller on Chief Wagner.
Omcials of the department had plenty
OF work on hand last week. Extensive
preparations were made for the pro-
lection Of Camp Matthew G. Emery and
the stands along Pennsylvania avenue.
and 1t was necessary to have firemen
detailed at them as a precautionary
measure.
Edward c. Pierce, member of Chief
Wagner's clerical force, Is anxious to
return to Overall. Va, on a fishing trip
Last month he went there with Erwin
c. Bowen. encountered muddy water
and failed to land any bass.
Bowen went there two days later"
said Pierce. 'and caught twenty-one
bass. just my luck"
Capt. P. D. Martin of No. 2 truck
company Is anxiously awaiting the
opening Of the cunning season. He
hears that birds and rabbits are plenti-
ful In the vicinity of Bealeton, Va,
where he tries his hand at shooting.
And I hope we'll not shoot a mule
this ttme." the captain remarked. re-
calling his experience of last year.
Private T. J. Hoy of No. truck COM
pany had holiday Tuesday. He spent
the day at home.
T. B. Purcell, private in No 2 truck
company. formed part Of the detail at
Camp Matthew G. Emery last week.
Lieut.. c. Thomas of No. truck COM
pany spent two days on duty last week.
He was able to enjoy himself along the
Private p. N. Jefferson of No. 3 truck
company took a holiday part of the
past week and went to New York on q
visit to relatives.
G. D. Bartelmes. private in Capt.
Beers company, who underwent an
operation In Sibley Hospital some time
ago. was able to leave the hosp tai
last week and return home.
Private c. H. Ward of No. 5 truck
company is enjoying his annual vaca-
m
visit friends lin Baltimore county. Nd.
Driver A. J. Bargagni of No. truck
company took a holiday last Wednes-
day and viewed the Grand Army pa
rade.
Private J. r. Moore of Capt. Hooper's
truck company took seven days vaca-
tion to assist In moving. His new home
is in Anacostia.
P. H. Buehler. member Of Capt.
Coughlan's combination company. has
gone to Baltimore on a trip. He took
ten days vacation.
Private B. w. Reid. No. 25 engine and
No. truck company. has taken his
family to Fairfax county, Va, for va
cation.
Assistant Driver c. J. Moffitt Of No.
10 truck company has taken a week or.
H. r. Nairn. assistant driver in No.
% engine company. is spending vaca-
tion Of ten days in the city
Lieut.. C. e. Rowe of No. 90 engine
company took ten days holiday and
went to Rock Point. Md, to try his
hand at fishing.
gine company is spending his annual
vacation at Shady Side. Md.
Private F. L. Dronenberg of No
chemical company is on the sick list.
One OF the wheels of the engine mashed
his foot, but no bones were broken.
Private E. T. Barnes of No. / engine
company took four days holiday the
past week and remained at home:
George Davenport. member OF NO. z
engine company. enjoyed four days
holiday last week. He spent his time
automobiling in and about the city.
Engineer J. D. Sullivan of No. en-
Rine company has been granted nine
days leave Of absence. He probably
]. w. Halliday. assistant engineer In
No. . engine company. was of duty
four days the past week.
Private Joseph Gates Of No. S engine
company took a short leave OF absence
the past week.
Capt. Ernest Howard of No. engine
company, who was granted thirteen
days leave. will return to duty tpmor-
D. F. Sullivan. private in No. en-
Eine company, has returned from sick
leave.
Driver e. J. Dwyer of No. engine
company was granted thirteen days
leave. He participated in the encamp-
Privates T. J. Crimmins and O. H.
Barteman Of No. 10 engine company
were on the sick list the past week.
D. J. Bradley, assistant engineer of
No. 10 engine company. had holiday
the past week long enough to enjoy
the encampment.
Can't. p. r. Davis Of No. IL engine
company took five days OF last week.
Assistant Engineer F. ]. Nesline of
No. engine company was on duty
two days the past week.
Lieus D. II. Zirkle OF No. 15 engine
company 10 enjoying sixteen days holi-
day
Private A. l. Smith OF No. Is engine
Company has taken twelve days holi-
lay and gone to New York with his
family. Y
Engineer c. W. Buhler Of No. Is en-
Kine company Is enjoying ten days
holiday. He 10 spending part of his
vacation on the river trying his luck
With rod and line.
william Glynn. assistant marine en-.
rineor aboard the Firefighter. has been
Iranted a part Of his annual leave.
w, g. Parater. member OF Capt. Han
on's engine company. Is enjoying.
,rief vacation. He will spend part OF
{ on . fishing trip.
Private J. b. Weismiller OF No. ~
.--sr~ rnunNanv fook four davus holt.