The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-03-05

from Mobile, Neptune No. 2, presented "a with a
flag. "a also bore in the procession beautiful
United States flag, won by q majority of votes at
| the Msrigny street fair, a few days ago. This
flag was presented to the fair by Mesdames
Burns and Garvey.
Presentations.
At the residence of Mr.. James Douglass, cor
ner Chippewa and st. Andrew, Mechanics were
made the recipients of handsome wreath of red
and white roses, which crowned their splendid
blue silk banner of the crescent and star. The
wreath was the gift Of Miss Bella Douglass, who
made the following pretty little speech:
Gentlemen ofNeehanics' Fire Company No g.
Permit me to present you with this slight token
of esteem in appreciation of the invaluable serv-
| ces you render to the community at large, and
who sit In happiness around the ingleside with the
assurance that their safety is in the hands of men
| who are willing to do al that may become men.
| May the leaves entwined around this garland be
| emb ematica of the greeDness and freshness with
which your many deeds OF daring and charity are
| cherished in our hearts; the roses, that your
future life be painted by the same Great Artist in
as bright but more unfsding coors, and may your
course ever be " onward and upward"
Mr.. Vim. johnson, assistant marshal, responded
in few well chosen remarks, thanking the fair
donor for her pretty gift and conveying the assur.
ance that himself and comrades would ever strive
to merit the good opinions expressed by their
friends. Mr.. Douglass then invited the boys in,
where tempting array of good things awaited
them As the noble guests did jussice to the re-
freshmenis, the band discoursed sweet music in
honor of the fair ladies there assembled.
Aithe residence OF Mr.. James Medd, corner of
Third and Annunciation streets. the active men,
bers of Jefferson Steam Engine Company No. %
were presented with magnificent banner. The
presentation was made in behalf of the ladies by
Miss Kate Medd, whose. elegant little speech, 30
gracefully spoken, we herewith produce:
Officers and Members of Jefferson Fire Company No. 22
Gertlemen-I have been selected by your LADY,
friends to present you with this beautiful banner
a small token of their appreciation of your OBJ.
servance Of the duties performed voluntarily by
you as tiremen and as members of that noble or.
gaDlzation, The Fire Department of New Or
leans" composed Of our best citizens. young and
old. and Of which the ladies are all proud of.
Although they are not permitted to join your
ranks. they trust you will not refuse to accord
Them the right to give such demonstration as it is
In their power in your behalf.
feel cannot do justice on this occasion, mas
much as it would require more experience than
am possessed OF, yet SO grand theme requires
no interpreter.
The sncients were wont TO weave garlsnds of
flowers to crown those whom they loved shall We
not have the same privileges? Are you less be-
flowers, receive this banner. and may its bright
folds be with you forever, in company with hap.
pness and prosperity. And If in the iexereise Of
your duties your energies should be found falling
rsi'e but your eyes 10 its shining folds and they
shall be renewed 10 perform kindred deeds of viz.
tue. May your deeds be as virtuOus AZ the good
wishes OF your friends are numerous, and may you
ever remember that
The time Of life is short
10 spend that OF ne-s hzsey, twere long.
~ NE ava ride upon di-'s point
Sill ending at the sIriya OF AN boar.
The banner is of red silk with gold fringe and
tassels. On one side was the inscription in gold
letters, Presented by their lady friends to Jesr.
son Steam Fire Engine Company No. o. March
4th, 1869 ;" on the other, fine picture of Wash.
ington painted in oil. This likeness of the father
of his country was fanked on either side by a
squire OF fireman with % on hat and shirts. Scr.
mounting the portrait was the name of the com.
parry. and underneath was the motto, "Ready at
the first sound. Incorporated April 9th, Is45."
As soon as the banner was presented Miss Addie
Wickware cane forward and crowned it with
beautiful wreath of white roses, paying as she did
so a very neat and appropriate compliment to the
gallant members of %. Mr.. Geo. Geier, the presi.
dent, ID behalf of the company, returned thanks
to the young ladies', assuring them that he and his
brother fremen would ever remember with pride
these evidences of the esteem in which the ladies
held them and would endeavor 10 the future 70
continue to merit them.
Mr.. Medd then invited them all 10, remlrking
that his house was at their disposal. After par.
taking of the refreshments provided by the hos.
pitable host, with three cheers for the ladies' the
boys took their departure to visit the residence of
Mrs. VIM. Schrieher, corner of Soraparu and New
Levee street. Here were already assembled the
exempt society Of the company, who we're also to
share in the honors. After n serenade by the
band, Miss Lucy Schrieber came forward accom-.
panied by Miss Julia Huygbe, and spoke in the
following graceful sentences, accompanying her
words with her gift
NJ. President Members jefferson Steam Fire En-
gre Company No. -:
Geraemen-With feelings of pride I have |
the honor 10 present you this graceful flag, as |
slight testimonial of the high appreciation with |
which your past noble sef.abnegating conduct |
has inspired us, your lady friends. The records |
or history of your gallant company stand second |
TO none in the past. They are identified with the |
history OF our glorious city; your noble and gal
liant efforts in the preservation of the lives and
property of our fellow-citizens are deserving of
a greater and more substantial gift however your
acceptance OF this humble, unpretending gift |
rom your many LADY admirers, will ill them with
pride and admiration, and cause the bond of unity
and sisterly love to animate them, TO show aud
deserve the love and respect of most unselfsh,
devoted and gallant men our city or country can
boast of.
To which Mr.. A. G. williamson, president Of the
pxempts made the following able response:
Mas Lucy schreiter:
MisS-It is with mingled feeling Of pride and
admiration that now stand before you to respond
TO your glowing words of announcement aud TO
thank you, in behalf of Jefferson Steam Engine
Company, No. p, for this your beautiful and tasty
gift. Words are inadequate to express our pent
up feelings on this occasion, and surprise and
yladness, joy and triumph are plainly depicted on
he cOuntenaDces OF the officers and members of
Jefferson %. So overwhelmed and surprised are
We at the glowing eulogies rendered Us, accompa.
ned by the bestowsl of this beautiful flag, the
lift of cur admiring lady friends joy and glad.
iened ST behodng and contemplating this elegant
yitt surprise and triumph in being selected from
,mOng so many companies TO receive it. and the
highly favored compliment as being second TO
lOne in our glorious city. Had l the power of
'peech and you the time TO bear With me, would
make this hall resouDd with praise for your lauda-
bic act, in thanks for your honoring us so noby,
but with your permission, will conclude by Offer
ng You the thanks OF the officers and members of
Steam Engine Company No. %, for this your
'raDd Gift. aud promise you that from this time
lencefoith, we shall ever strive TO merit the gift
nd eul hav dau HAT nod on