Captain Drummond died after a prolonged illness on 19th August, 1894.
DEATH OF CAPTAIN OF FIRE BRIGADE
– Our readers will regret to learn of the death of Mr David Drummond, master
joiner, and Captain of the fire brigade, which took place yesterday. It is only
some twelve months since Mr Drummond was appointed to the responsible position
of Captain of the fire brigade. He was greatly respected, both by the firemen
and his employees. The first important charge that he was called upon to
undertake was in the early part of the year, when, during the time of the great
floods, the chemical works at the shore took fire, his efforts to subdue the
flames there were very successful and his business like manner was greatly
admired. On returning home, it will be remembered, he was one of the occupants
of the vehicle that capsized, and he got a severe drenching; and from that time
there has been a perceptible change in his health. The last occasion on which he
captained his men was a month or two ago, when he had to cope with the flames in
Mr Hardie’s shop in George Street, and in the dwelling house in Princes Street,
at which latter place the town crier lost his life. Ever since then he has been
laid aside from active business. Only a few days ago a telephone was fitted in
his house, having direct communication with the Police Office, where there has
also been placed a special apparatus which has a connection with the whole of
the firemen’s houses. Being only 48 years of age, he was what may have been
termed in the prime of life, and much sympathy is expressed for his wife and
family.
(Perthshire Advertiser and
Strathmore Journal, Monday, August 20, 1894. Page 2.)
With the passing away of Mr
David Drummond, Captain of the Fire Brigade, the Police Commissioners will in a
few days be called upon to appoint a successor in his stead. No doubt there are
many men in the city who will be putting forward their claims. In the matter of
the brigade, the Commissioners, it may be stated, are adopting a forward
movement, having adapted the plan followed in other large centres, viz., of
having an electric apparatus fitted up at the Police Office, which can
instantaneously summon the members of the brigade to their headquarters.
(Perthshire Advertiser and
Strathmore Journal, Monday, August 20, 1894. Page 2.)
Death
DRUMMOND – August 19th,
at 3 Main Street, Brigend, David M Drummond, joiner, aged 48 years, funeral to
Wellshill Cemetery at 2PM, on the 22nd inst. Friends please accept of
this intimation and invitation. (American and Australian papers please copy.)
(Perthshire Advertiser and
Strathmore Journal, Monday, August 20, 1894. Page 2.)
LOCAL NEWS
Death of the Captain of the Fire
Brigade. – Mr D. M. Drummond, joiner and contractor, Bridgend, died at his
residence on Sunday morning after a prolonged illness. Fully a year ago he was
unanimously appointed captain of the Fire Brigade, but for a considerable
portion of time he has been incapacitated from duty. He was very much respected
and liked by all classes of the community, and by his men. Deceased, who was 48
years of age, has left a widow and grown up family,
(Perthshire Advertiser and
Strathmore Journal, Tuesday, August 21, 1894. Page 2.)
Death
DRUMMOND – August 19th,
at 3 Main Street, Brigend, David M Drummond, joiner, aged 48 years. (American
and Australian papers please copy.)
(Perthshire Advertiser and
Strathmore Journal, Wednesday, August 22, 1894. Page 5.)