New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-05
NEW ORLEANS SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 1871

it looked very fine. The principal ornament
was a deer's head in the centre of the top
ladder, tast tefully decorated with ribbons.
There were forty members, uniformed in
! blue shirts and black pants
David Crockett No. !, OF Gretna. with
their handy little engine, well calculated
for such reads as there are in Gretna during
wet spell. The engine, prettily Orna-
men.ed. was attended 10y over sixty mem-
bers, OF which seven We're exempt. Dress,
red shirts and black pants.
Protector No. ,, Of jefferson, showed
great animation, the beautiful steamer glis-
tening like a mirror and Hastily decorated
its name, Lulah Garner, flying on a white
ribbon. The boys did credit to themselves.
The ropes were manned by a goodly mum
bcr.
Our cousins rom that lake village Mine
burg, hearty and bold looking, added to the
reserve. their good hand engine making a
fair appearance.
Lafayette Hook and Ladder Company
No. |. with Us vegmilon coloied ladders,
varied the ranks. The motto, Our Aim,
the City's Welfare; Our Deeds, Our Re
ward is just what seventy brave men sub
scribe TO. The truck is a beauty, and good
for many years of hard service. Organized
ir lS4S.
Mississippi Nc. ), Of happy memory, was
resplendent in silver. The machine itself
was so brilhan: as 20 need little or no orna-
ment, yet d fcw neat trlt!es found fitting
places. The gentlemen on the ropes are of
the soliC KIND, taking much pride in the Or
ganzation. When this company was
formed, every man was a merchant IN
active business here. The company has
many substantial hackers and friends,
ready with influence and money to see it
prosper. Its associations are very pleasant.
Nigilant No. 3 made a splendid appear
ance. and all CT her accessories were of the
most attractive description. The steamer
was drawn by four dapple-gray horses, and
her ropes were manned by seventy-tve
members. Besides fine wrought figure Of
a gilded hound, on top of the pipe. tue en-
CINE was decorated with immense streamers.
Great interest was shown by the spectators
in the exempt horses. i4ion,r probably SO
named ron his tawny color, marched along
as if the whole procession had been got up
to show him off; while ''Dicky Gray
walked sobrriy along, glancing around from
time to time and evidently knowing all
about. The beautiful wreath which orna-
mented the engine had been presented by
H.
ing invidions. il Is but right to notice an
evidence of the merits Of this company, that
a number OF business men on Carondelet
joined in presenting them with flag. The
beautiful decorations on the eng inc were ar
ranged by Madame Montargier. At No. i0
Bourbon street. The motto that adorned
the engine was Never Despair
American hook and ladder No. = freshly
remembering the fate Of one OF It's tonored
members, Charles Fox, killed at the Var;e-
ties Theatre tire, partly draped then appa-
ratus, although few appropriate ornaments
set Off the general appearance. On top of
the ladders, in the centre, was a small
catatalque under Grape, containing the
scorchei hat Of -he lamented member The
remembrance WIS becoming. From the
beak of a golden eagle hung ribbon bear
ing this inscription: We remember our
dead" A wreath, presented 10y Miss Con
nell, was pretty, and helped to set of Sonic
small flags.
The Columbiads No ). Always Ready"
showed about seventy tive men. On the
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pieces of silverware, trophies OF the com
pany, on a framework covered with blue
satin. A wreath, presented by Mrs. Par
rish, added to the beauties. The members
are all youthful and vigorous, and have q
heart in the affair. They are devoted to the
cause in which they are enlisted, and feel
proud of the premium ribbon worn so grace
fully. The organization is well differed.
The engine Of Louisiana Hose was drawn
by twelve gray horses, and attracted u fair
share of attention
Mechanics No. was oLt N ali its splcn-
dor, being proiuse'y trieked out with silver
ware, trophies of well-earned contests. Its
other great attraction was tie magnificent
wreath presented by Mrs. Oates at the
Academy Of Music Friday night. In its
centre was her interesting picture. There
WAS some curiosity to see this wreath, as it
is unlike those usually seen here. 1t was
received from her hands by the following
reception committee Messrs. Joshua Cor
prev, William johnson, Leon Camors,
Thomas Mccormack and Julian Train.
The same committee, through Mr.. Corprew.
presented the little lady with a golden fire
badge-s rare jewel. This company was
organized in 1884. and its motto is, United
we stand, divided we fall The thirty
pieces Of silverware and gold medal prove
the members to be workers. The Nine tecnth
Massachusetts infantry hand furnished
good music. The champion horse Orphan
Boy, won 1T a fair, walked as proudly az
any of the eighty men at the ropes. A
serenade, after disbanding, refreshed us in
the Office.
Eagle No. made splendid display in
every respect. The beautiful engine was
not profuscly adorned, the principal orna-
ment being Il large gilt eagle on the sum
nit. Bus ihe style and condition Of the
machine made but little ornament ne ces-
sary, as it was fine enough without. There
were ei ,hty members in attendance. The
unit I'm consisted of red SHIRT ard black |
pantaloons. There are eigat horses belong
ing to this company, though thev were not