New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-05

gwen, and that many StalWart HAL n"u
left the ropes and fastened to the scene OF
men of Washington No. 20 came up at a
double-guick, their marshal gallOpmg at
their head, and the healthy-looking band at
a good run behind him. The men. III
splendid condition. hauled their machine
along at rapid pace, like tiremen as they
are and have always proved themselves.
One o. two other companies followed the
example of No. 20, and moved rapidly 20
the front.
From the front of the establishment Of
Hoffman, Marks & Co. the consular flag of
Belgium swung across the middle of the
street As the column moved under an i'm
mense national flag in front of the Bee
office that establishment received a march
ny salute.
The cathedral was decorated wit. more
life ON its steps than it has witnessed since
the day good Catholics assembled TO cele-
brate the twenty-tith anniversary OF the
pontifcate of Pho Nino. The Jackson
square had no occupants, but the Charities
street banquettes were alive with people.
and the railing which surrounded the square
itself had been converted from iron INTO
human flesh. the top ornaments being
youngsters, who had by their agility sue
ceeded III elcvating themselves twelve or
fifteen feet higher than nature justified them
in reaching.
The CITY Hail was almost Il counterpart
to the cathedral There no standing
room OH its massive steps, and no leaning
room against the massive pillars which they
sustain for fully half an hour before the
band which led the column OF iiremen could
be heard in the distance, on its downward
march! LAFAYETTE square was crowded
before the Fourth of March" reached its
Immediate vicinity, but before Volunteer
No | had passed its front the crowd which
had covered its grass had found space on
the ratings and the banquettes
Tie hackmen, the livery stable keepers,
and the letters-out of vehicles and animals
had reason to congratulate themselves Oh
this occasion. Although they were far more
reasonable than the musicians. still they
reapcd harvest, as the large number of
crowded hacks and carriages found
at every cross street amply proves.
Trad Ferry No l2. the hosts Of the gal
liant band from Mechanics Mo- Mobile, and
as gallant a band of frcmen themselves as
ever existed. brought their band and guests
to our office in the afternoon and honored
us with "A serenadc. The compliment was
thoroughly appreciated.
The Mobile department was well repre-
scented. and the gentlemen who came from
our sister city met with the warm
reception they deserve for their unbounded
hospitality to our own tiremen in their own
annual celebration on the ninth OF April.
Washington No. 8 was taken charge of
by Perseverance No. Is. Trad Ferry No.
II had Mechanics No. 7 in custody; Missis-
sippl No. = took care Of the personal com
fort of IA delegation from Mobile; Torrent
No ) and Hook and Ladder No. . captured
"A heavy installment Of the members of
Franklin No. 3. OF our sister city. We are
satisfied that these gentlemen, when they
patrOnize the Chattanooga road on their re-
turn trip. will do it with the most pleasant
rccollections Of the Crescent City and it's
Fire Department.
An interesting feature of the day was
the presentation by No. ). of New Orleans,
to Washington No 8, of Mobile. of mag
nifcent silk flag. The presentation occurred
on Canal street previous to the process
sion. This presentation from No. ) is Il tes-
timOnial on their part OF the appreciation
they entertain for the cOurtesies they re-
ceived from Washington No. 8. of Mobile.
on the ninth of April last year The affair
was managed in the mastery manner
Columbia No. always does such acts OF
courtesy. The company, under it's marshal
Mr.. John DOneIian. marched up TO the Mo
bile guests, and the flag was presented with
a few appropriate words by Mr.. Walter
Rogers, on behalf Of Columbia No. 5. The
dag was received in the same spirit it was
given by Mr.. kee!and,. the foreman OF the
visiting company. This present is worthy
of No. >. splendid and costly flag Of silk,
and carries in its centre the fac-simile of the
fine steamer of No. 8.
After the flag had been received. Mr.
joan Powers. OF Mobile No. 8, we'll known
to all New Orleans tiremen, then advanced
and presented to the foreman of Columbia
No. ) basket of flowers. all choice exOtics.
Long after the procession was over o'lr
tireless tiremen, still celebrating the Occa-
sion, marched with their bands and guests
from abroad to various private residences,
where the inner man was refreshed, and
also did not fail in doing the honor of hosts
themselves in dinners which could not be
criticised by epieurcs. After all this hard
days work, the Eight fantastic toe was
found not only possible but enjoyable, as
the lights which strcamed out of, aud the
music which poured from, the Windows of
all Our bathrooms until the "wee sma'
hours" amply proved.
GERMAN REPUBLICAN VETERAN CLCD Or