The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-01
The Firemen's Procession,


by grand turn out and procession which the
fourth demonstration of the kind made in
city. Being pressed for time and space do but
scant justice to the beautiful display and we must
apologize beforehand, to gallant fremen for
the imperfect sketch, all unworthy as it must needs
be Of the occasion.
At halfpast o'clock the Procession was formed at
the corner of Travis and Edwards streets, moving
thence down Edwards to Texas, down Texas to Com
merce, down Commerce to Milan, up Milan to Com
mon thence Texas, down Texas to Spring and thence
to Engine House No. l.
First in the Procession came the Grand Marshal and
staff on horseback, then the Shreveport Cornet Band
followed by the Chief ald Assistant of the Fire De-
partment, on horseback.
Next in order came Caddo Fire Company No. ;
Thomas Byland, Foreman preceded by their Marshal
on horseback. The members thereof were dressed in
black pants, red flannel shirts trimmed with black vel
vet, and black iremen's hats, the same as those worn
by all the comprehensive officers wearing white hats.
At the head of the company borne beautiful
silk banner representing side house on fire,
with the motto, always Ready" and on the reverse
was portrait of fireman. Their elegant steam en-
CINE, most beautifully decorated with flowers, drawn
by four white horses and followed by the hose
rage, also fesooned with flowers brought up the
Next came the Pelican Hook and Ladder Company
No. l. Jules Bourquin, Foreman. The members were
dressed in black pants and blue shirts trimmed with
white. At the head rode their Marshal Then came
their elegant banner, presented by Mrs. NJ. v Hunt.
1t Of blue silk and bore the MOTTO We go to the
Rescue" The Truck followed drawn by the company,
beautiful black horse walking between the ropes,
but not doing any drawing that could The
Truck, we need scarcely say, was trcked off hand
somey with wreaths of flowers The most inter
estng feature beautiful little girl, Zua Hunter,
and handsome little boy, Dick Kline, sitting the
Truck and looking out from perfect forest of flowers
Caddo Fire Company No. 2, R. H. Lindsay, Fore
man, next appears First rode the Marshal, immedi-
atey followed by magnificent flag borne on horse
back. The flag of blue silk adorned with paint
ing representing pelican and her young, with the
motto, Protection to Life and Property" Then
the Assistants, followed by Lucie Lee Elsner,
beautiful little girl, riding handsome black pony,
finely caparisoned, and bearing small silk banner,
the pony led by two pages dressed in the uniform of
O. Next to the little girl came the company, with
uniform of black pants and white flannel shirts trim
med with black velvet The hand engine, handsomely
decorated, brought up the rear.
Following the last named company rode the City
Council and the local representatives Of the Insurance
Companies, the latter 10 a carriage.
VIM Kennedy is Chief of the Fire Department, and
G. " Kendall, Assistant Chief DR.. Joe L. Moore
was the Grand Marshal of the day NJ. Kaufman, Mar
shall of Caddo No l; s. NJ. Morrison, of Hook and
Ladder Company and T. Reilly, of Caddo No. 9 The
Presidents were, of No l, j. F. Utz; of Hook and
Ladder A. &. Leonard, and of No. ., j. b Gilmore ;
Marshas and Presidents moving at the head of their
respective companies. A. Teah and P. LaCossette
were Aids to the Grand Marshal.
10 the morning fair hands were called into requis
ton in decorating the Engines, Truck, etc, need
not say the work was most tastefuly done. lunch
and refreshments were prepared at Engine House
No. l, and the Caddo No. 2s. had at their Engine
House fine collation. to which the Insurance agents
and the newspaper editors specially invited And
in this connection must acknowledge the cheer
given our office by the last named company, they
passed Thanks, gentlemen, thanks.
While halted on Texas Street, Professor" Olsen
secured photograph of the entire procession, one
of each company and also of Miss Lucie and pony
for copy of which latter hope to be called upon to
return our thanks.
If we have failed to do justice to any feature Of
either company pardon, and throw ourselves
back upon the plea, that it difficult indeed, to
speak Of the affair as it deserves.
At night there ball at Brewers Hall which
off to the general satisfaction, further comments
upon which, the lateness of the hour forbids.