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

exempts was borne the banner which
was presented this morning by Miss Medd.
in the center Of the column Of exemps was the blue
silk sg, the gift of Miss Schrieber also presented
this morning. In rear of the column marches the
old exempt horse Dixie, who must be now some
% years Of age, as he has been in service since
1852, having been purchased then by the present
president, Mr.. Geo. Geier, who was at that time
foreman. The horse is a fine dark bay, and bore
himself as beseems the dignity OF an old exempt.
He wore a collar Of red velvet, trimmed with sill.
yer fringe and spanges, and velvet saddle cloth
of same material, similarly worked. Connecting
the collar and saddle cloth were velvet bands with
the name Dixie worked in silver letters These
bands, collar and saddle cloth were presented to
the company by Mrs. W. jackson. Then came the
active members, 40 strong, marching in column.
Their officers are:
Foreman-JDo. Zeller.
First Assistant; Foreman-H. Vogt.
Second ssistant FOreman-Wm. Kreinecke.
In the center of the company was the red silk
flag presented this morning, description Of which
will be found elsewhere. Then the engine, one
of Poole & Hunts second. class steamers, drawn
by four horses. Conspicuously placed on the ma
chine were the silver pitcher won 10
years ago by the hand engine and q
silver trumpet awarded the company by bal.
lot at the BlaHer Buildings fair last year
% receiving, If we mistake not. 1898 votes.
The engine was drsped in mourning. mark Of
respect to the lately deceased treasurer. Louis
Sebert. The members also wore mourning
badges on the left arm. Seated on the engine in
neat bower of evergreens were two pretty little
girls and bright little lad, the children, doubt
laoa nf ~ he nhorc On he air al
OF the engine was a wooden figure of fireman
bearing in his arms little girl. This commemo-
rates veritable incident in the annals of the
company, which was the rescuing of two little
girls from burning building at Stock Landing
on the night of Sept. 26th. 1853, by that brave
old fireman, ex-foreman, President Geo. Geier.
He bears on his arms, neck and breast the marks
Of the burns received there, but he is hale and
nearly and may he keep so many and many
year. The little girls he rescued then are grown
now and married, but we can fancy their feelings
As they gaze on the stalwart form of their deliy-
srer as lie marches by them this day.
UhaImst steam Engine Fire ComDsy NO e3,
Incorporated July l, lsGl, preceded by a fine
ield band, come next. This company it will be
observed has been in existence only about eight
Years, yet they have quite large muster roll.
heir active members numbering 40, and their
.xempts over rs. Immediately following the
ousic were the administrative officers:
President. Pulfork.
Vice Presidential. Haag.
Secretary-J.F. Arts.
Treasurer-A, Thoman.
Then the exempt society, about 4s fine looking
Zen in the uniform of the company, having in
heir midst the United States flag. Then the &C.
ivat bar II 4ba;r
orse, Hoosier, gaily capsrsoned walking in the
enter. Hooser is a large bay horse, and has
cen in service ever since the organization of the
ompsny. Then the engine, one of Neafe 4
evys fourth class steamers. The boys had con-
uded not to decorate the machine in any way,
referring to show it to their friends relying on
5 own FURNISHED beauty and elaborate work
anship TO gain their admiration.
Hou,ton Hook and Ladder MOL.
Among the different fire companies at present
presented in the city from abroad, and. who par
,ipated in the exercises of to-day, was the
Houston Hook and Ladder No. L." Of Houston,
sxas. This company is represented by Captain
sse c. Wagner, secretary of thesHouston and
axas Central Railroad Company, and Mr.. Julius
bert, both formerly Of this city.
This is one of the Oldest and most effective
mpaDies in the Lone Star State" having
zen organized in 1858, and, with the exception
three years of the late war, has been in active
ID successful operation ever since.
When the war broke out and Texas took sides
th her Southern sisters three.fourths of its men,
RS left their homes and joined their Southern
ethren on the "tented field" Many of them
sc to important aud honorable positions in the
my. Among the most prominent of whom was
aior Dick Bowling, the honored hero of "Sabne
ass the particulars of whose daring conduct on |
AT memorable occasion are well known to al |
IT readers, and already occupy one of the |
iPbtest pages of orr countrys history.i
Others Of the Houston Hook aud Ladder rose to
stinetiOn, but our limited space forbids further
dividual notice.
While the boys were absent in the Army their |
machine was run by negroes, who. being un. |
ied to the mOdus Operdndi of that I line of |
usiness," left it at the close of the war in a |
omewhat dRdpidoted condition. MANY of the |
ooks, ladders, axes and lanterns werdmissing, |
nd the truck itself was out of repairs. lis now,
owever, fully repaired and equipped, add to-day
one of the most, complete and handsome INA.
hines" in the South. The company npw mum.
'ers 40 active members, among whom gre some
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he motto of the company is good ones-" Here
We Are and, true to their motto they are
always on hand when duty calls. The following
Is list of officers:
Presldent-Frank Bailey.
Vice Presidents. G.. Timpson.
FOrepan-Ed. S. Bremond |
First Assistant-C. G. Bevans.
Second Assstant-Pat. Z. bowling.
Secretsry-Jesse c. Wagner.
Treasurer-C. A. Darling.
Such is a brief and condensed outline of the
J STORY and present condition of the Houston
q look and Ladder No. l. The members of the
xmpany at present in the Crescent City will turn
o. to-day with American No. 2. We bid them
Narty welcome, and trust that their present visit
our city will be Of the most pleasant and agree
h character.
CTes cent Steam Fire Company No. RI.
Organized October Is, 1853, incorporated De.
nber Is, same year. This sterling company
ranized with ten members. OF these, as far as
3 could learn, the only member still living, or
q belonging to the original force, is Major r. L.
binson. Their motto is True TO the Call"
Dir steam engine is a rotary one, of the third
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