Reminiscences of the old fire laddies and volunteer fire departments of New York and Brooklyn. . ,rough in manner, were willing to hazard life and limb while follow-ing their chosen leader — Foreman Smith. The latter joined theforce in 1861, and was immediately elected as foreman of SouthwarkEngine 38. During that period, and until 1863, he met with favornot only from comrades who had boasted of his prowess, but fromothers. He was meanwhileadvanced to the proud posi-tion in society he at presentholds with credit not only tothose thus aiding him, but heat the same time remainsdeservedly popular
Reminiscences of the old fire laddies and volunteer fire departments of New York and Brooklyn. . ,rough in manner, were willing to hazard life and limb while follow-ing their chosen leader — Foreman Smith. The latter joined theforce in 1861, and was immediately elected as foreman of SouthwarkEngine 38. During that period, and until 1863, he met with favornot only from comrades who had boasted of his prowess, but fromothers. He was meanwhileadvanced to the proud posi-tion in society he at presentholds with credit not only tothose thus aiding him, but heat the same time remainsdeservedly popular amongthose with whom he foryears fought the fiery ele-ment, when red shirts wererecognized as being peculiarto firemen only. In May, 1885, MayorGrace conferred upon an honor by appoint-ing him one of the FireCommissioners of this city,and time has proven that hisHonor was not mistaken in his selection. At a meeting of thecommissioners, Mr. Smith was given entire charge of the BuildingBureau, a place where his talents are peculiarly fitted. His term ofoffice expires in May, 5o8 Reminiscences of the Old Fire Laddies. Alexander V. Davidson.— Everybody in New York knowsAleck Davidson, who, as candidate for sheriff, polled the largest pop-ular vote, in 1882, of any candidate during that memorable campaign. As a leader of the Irving Hall Democracy, Mr. Davidson hasproven himself an organizer of wonderful ability. He was born January 29, 1837, in New York City, where, amonghis most intimate associates, and amid even those politically opposedto him, he has ever maintained that dignity which at all times com-mands the respect due to a public servant whose probity passesunquestioned. For many years Mr. Davidson occupied the position of chiefclerk of the Old Volunteer Fire Department with honor to himselfand to the entire satisfaction of not only his superiors, but also caus-ing him to be looked upon with favor by the boys who ran with themachine, and which latter co
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