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THE OLD COMPANIES. 161<br />
The engine arrived in July, and was kept in<br />
Albert Plummer's shed, on Auburn Street, until<br />
the new station erected for it, now occupied by<br />
Hose 5, was completed and dedicated October 2,<br />
1871.<br />
At the annual election in May, 1871, George<br />
W. Bourne was elected foreman, Joseph Huestis<br />
assistant, George H. Bourne clerk, and Albert<br />
Plummer treasurer.<br />
June 28th Captain Bourne<br />
resigned, and Joseph Huestis was elected in his<br />
place, with J. H. Dolliver assistant.<br />
In May, 1872, the company disbanded, its officers<br />
at that time consisting of G. N. B. Cousins,<br />
foreman ; Charles P. Huestis, first assistant ; J.<br />
H. Dolliver, second assistant ; and J. R. Mann,<br />
clerk and treasurer.<br />
The engine, which was named Monitor, was<br />
not a success, and in May, 1872, it was retired<br />
from service, and the Triton hand-engine No. 3,<br />
then out of service at West <strong>Newton</strong>, was transferred<br />
to take its place, and it was subsequently<br />
sold for a very small sum, and demolished.<br />
Friday, May 3, 1872, a company was organized<br />
for the Triton No. 3 hand-engine, consisting<br />
of,-<br />
G. N. B. Cousins, Foreman.<br />
C. P. Huestis, First Assistant.<br />
J. H. Dolliver, Second Assistant.<br />
Gordon Plummer, Clerk.<br />
David Bright, Steward.
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