Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-05-02
~ FNING STAR.
Local Intelligence.

liner body Of young men never turned ont On a
similar occasion. This Is saying much fo,
them, as all the papers of the Northern cities
portray the capabilities of their respective
hre departments in glowing colors The oc.
casiou was an honorable one that of formalIv
Welcoming into the department the nov
Western Hose Company. We are an old
fireman, and cannot hear a machines hall
ingle without "snortine," as Il were. w.
have seen the fire departments of evsrv con.
siderable city in the Union on parade. from
Portland to Galveston. Yet We have never
seen . more promising company than this
western Hose, OF Washington City, on their
nrst parade They are, for the most part
quite young men, healthy, manly. active, intel
gent, and emphatically American in their ap-
pearance Their uniform is neat and appro-
pirate; and they seem to enter upon their
new duties with . desire to be of service TO
their fellou-citiIens in time of danger and
need, such as We have rarely seen displayed
by men in their position. In the parade, the
veteran Franklin seemed to be father of the
flock; that company being, for the most part,
composed Of men of msturer years than their
compeers.
Among the incidents yesterday, was the
presentation to the Western Hose, by the
Franklin Fire Company, of a superb wreath
OF flowers, arranged on q silk ground; Mr.
Robert E. Doyle, the President of the Frank
lin, accompanying the gift with brief but
appropriate speech, which was replied to, in
felicitous terms, on behalf Of the western
Hose, by Mr.. Riggles.
The procession, after leaving the Northern
Liberties engine house, where we left tn sm in
giving our account yesterday, proceeded, &C
cording to the programme, to the railroad
depot, where the Western Hose Company re-
oeived their hose carriage, beautiful article,
a. we'll as Of substantial construction, Judging
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the Columbia engine house, where Professor
Dimitry, in the absence Of tho president of
the company, Capt. j. A. TAFT, (uho wa, ont
soldlering) welcomed the fremen in an elo-
quent address They then partook of a stump.
tuous collation.. Resuming the line Of march,
the procession passed up Pennsylvania Avenue
and visited Georgetown.
In addition to the collation. by the Colum-
bia Fire Company, the fremen were similarly
entertained by the Northern Liberties, the
Union, the Western HC5e Company, and the
Vigilsnt Mr.. Philip Msckey received the
Northern Liberties, at the st. Charles, on his
own account
We were pleased with the fraternal feeling
manifested by the different companies, one
toward another. Cheers were given when
passing the respective engine houses, and the
bells were rung In token Of good fellowship,
which, vefervently trust, may ever character.
lie the noble fremeh.
We must not forget to mention that Miss
Ro'ins Wheeler, on the night preceding the
hremen's grand display, presented the Perse-
yerance Engine Company with an elegant
vresth Of flowers to adorn their apparatus
The hremen were In motion until nearly sun
down. Gratifying as were their proceedings
they were doubtless faugued by the days PEI
formarces
The MAY FESTIVAL, last night given by
Professor COcheu, at Carusi's Saloon, was, il
deed Of an interesting and gratifying char
scter. The room was Handsomely adorned
with flowers and evergreens, and the seats
were 30 arranged that every one present had
as fine an opportunity as could have been de-
sired for Witnessing the performances, as laid
down In the programme The young lady
who had been selected for the Queen of
May" was prevented from appearing and as
Stunning the regal honor, owing to q family
affection; bat a substitute was procured
within a short notice, in the person Of lady
from the country. The ceremonies were Of
the usual description on such occasions and
afforded much delight, especially 10 the juye.
niles, who were there in largo numbers, ac-
companied by their adult relatives and friends.
A more cheerful, beautiful SPECTACLE has sell
dom been witnessed within those time hon
ored walls
The coronation being concl uded, various fan.
CT dances were performed by Mons Cocheu's
pupils, including the Nymph' s Garland Dance.
by six Misses, and Grand Fancy Mazourka
by sixteen Misses; regular set Of cOtillons
were danced by the scholars when the entire
foor was thrown open to the company present.
1t is almost needless to say tina: many ladies
and gentlemen participated in the innocent
and healthful amusement, to the fine music of
the band in attendance
Our limits, to-day, will not permit us to ex.
tend the account Of this grand May festival ::
but. IN brief, it was general remark that the
dancing OF Mons Cocheu's pupils was not only
creditsble TO them, but to their teacher and
speaks well for his capacity TO INSTRUCT in III at
popular art. Everyb body seemed TO be salts
fed, delighted with the festiVal-Iookers on as
well az participants in the dance. Nothing
Whatever occurred to mar the festivities
TIE LIGHT IsFANrRY ENcAMPxESr.-We
mentioned, yesterday, that this old and popu.
lar corps had encamped on the Washington
Monument grounds. Yesterday afternoon. at
four clock, the National Guard marched 10
the tented scene, and were received in the
regular military style by the infantry; Capt
James Dsvi: directing the comforting of the
honors. The two corps were then dismissed
when the guests were handsomely entertained
by the Infantry. The festivities were inter
rupted oy the sounding Of the bugle Of the
residents Mounted Guards, Capt Peck; when
the other two companies formed in a line and
courtesiss were interchanged The National
duard then fled of and marched into the
city, aud the Mounted Guard remained. The
latter and the Infantry, among other amuse-
ments, INDUCED In dancing on the green, to
the music Of the drum and fife
large number Of person, were present to
witness the proceedings
The Presidents Mounted Guard escorted
tne Warrington Light Infantry to their armo
~ when the two commands ware saveraIIy
dismissed, much gratifed with the May day
proceedings.
AR ERBss's ORGANS The chanel organ
nhlch was exhibited at the last fair of thu
metropolitan Mechanics Institute, in this CITY
mas Been sold to the convent of Mount de Sales
neaf GStonsville, Maryland; the price $500.
II Will be recollected that Mr. Erben, the man.
ulseturer, received at that fair a silver medal.
saisn compliment justly deserved by him. for
ms Instruments have a wide reputation for
their unriYalled excellence
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