The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-05-04


sistant: James Galceran and Z. ID. Elliott
Tilermen.
The Hook and Ladder truck for this or
ganization, is being built after the most
approved style, hence they paraded to-day
without apparatus.
Then came
GEM HOSE, NO. 2.
Numbering twelve men in green shirts
hose carriage being beautifully decorated
and drawn by handsome bay horse. These
also are all young men, well disciplined
and well differed, by Sam1 b. Knight
Director, and George Martz, Assistant.
GEM FIRE COMPANY, NO. 2
Came next, with twenty-eight white shirts
showing to good effect, with their handsome
Little GEN." drawn by four fiery greys
and she was the GEM of the procession, not
alone in name, but in action. Her officers
are John J. Rohrbacher, Foreman; James
Morris, 1st Assistant; j. c. Rietti, Secre-
tary.
INCIDENTS OF THE MARCH.
While in line, and previous to the start,
Mr.. George, from Lowd q Cos, took a
photograh of the procession.
Every portico and street corner was
crowded by ladies, who hailed wreaths, gar
lands and boquets in profusion to the boys,
who responded with cheer upon cheer, until
their organs of articulation almost refused
to do their office. Arriving at the
EDWARDS HOUSE,
Mr.. Fl. Hilzheim, who never does things
by halves, had a bountiful lunch prepared,
and claret punch to wash it down, as a re-
freshment for the tired men; and it was
every" refreshing.
COL. JOHN NELSON,
another staunch friend of the Fire Depart
ment, who always does the handsome thing,
then passed cigars for all who INDUCED in
the weed, and also made his bar free in
stitution tor the occasion. vt the
PILOT OFFICE.
three rousing cheers were given, and on
arrival at
THE CLARION
halt was called and three
cheers were given, and a call for Maj Banks
dale, the principal editor, who responded,
thanking them in the name of that great
bulwark of liberty, the PRESS. The process
sion then moved down State street to the
corner of Pearl, where a halt of some fifteen
or twenty minutes was made, to allow Mr.
f. V. Seuter to take a view of the whole
Department in line, after which the repaired
to Angeles Hall,
TO DINNER,
and there was the crowning feature, for on
every hand could be seen the evidences of
the work of those sterling friends of the
firemen, whom they are 'Ealways ready to
protect and defend. Our vocabulary fails
US in expressing our admiration of the
scene; suffice it to say that fish, flesh and
fowl were provided with lavish hand, to-
gether with pastry and fruits ''to no end. :,
Everything being in readiness, the Rev. d.
Hunter asked the blessing of God upon the
when the boys set to with will
that indicated their fatigue of the long march,
When the dinner had been we'll disposed of
q call was made upon the honored CHIEF
ENGINEER GREEN, who responded in his
happiest strain, referring to his connection
with the organization for THIRTY-Two YEARS
and occupying the position at the head of
the organization for THIRTY YEARS, and re-
GREETED that but one face that was with him
in the infant organization. greeted him on
this occasion (Mr. c. III. Manship, a life hon
orary member of No. u. Gov. Aleorn, 1t.
Gov. Powers, Maj. f. Barksdale, Col. c. E.
Hooker, Gen. T. ]. Wharton, Maj. Chalmers,
VIM. French, of Vicksburg, ID. Shelton.
Esq, Foreman Wilson, of Phoenix Z, of
Judges Simrall, TarbeH, Hill and
many Others followed in turn, all making
happy hits.
The decorations OF the several machines
were beautiful, and we cannot particularize
except to note the mammoth bouquet car
ried in the chimney of No. 1. This beauti-
full piece of handiwork, made of sprigs of
cedar and improvised artificial flowers, was
arranged by Misses Owens and withers, two
Of No. Is staunchest friends.
THE BALL
ut night was largely attended, showing that
the ladies were not to be driven from the
field by the fatigue of the day, but were
bound to make everything joyous, as long
as the men would remain. The festivities
were prolonged till past midnight.
English Lawns, all colors. ct stadeker's,
for 25e per yard.