New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-04-12

THE FxREMEN's PARADE
Interesting Details aud Events
From our own correspondent.1

recOunt0d Tor your, reaO0fS all the In
teresting events connected with the fire.
mems celebration up tosnoon Of Monday
after that time the parade took place, and
was quite success. The great. number oi
New Orleans fremen swsliea the ranks te
goodly proportions, so much so that the
remark was made on the streets: "Who il
doing this thing, Mobile New Orleans -
The remark was not without foundation.
hearty welcome to our companies from the
Mobile department gave our lads an as
surance which they accepted, in good faith,
and for the time accepted the situation.
The several hotels had more business than
they were fully prepared for, and under
ordinary circumstances would have felt i'm.
posed on. The Battle House, one of the
city's institutions, was enlivened by the
presence Of uniformed men; but Mr.. VII
kinson was fully equal to the emergency,
aud placed the members at ease from morn,
ing until night
Trad Ferry. No. IL brought over splen.
did flag to present to Mechanics No. 2.
The presentation was made in the Battle
House quietly. A pithy speech from Mr..
H called forth an answer from Mr.. b
standard bearer of No. T.. In his reception
speech he remarked that these two compa-
MES had become so thoroughly married to
each other in friendship that he doubted if
a Chicago court were applied to for a
divorce it would be granted. His compar
isons with fire organizations of other cities
were timely and truthful. The flag is OF
blue and white silk, the staff ssrmounted
with the golden harp of Erin. After. the
ceremony the two companies str0lled the
streets and other places. es
Mississippi No. 2, remembering Torrent
Nos brought over Q splendid flag which
was presented iu due and ancient form, for
auld lang syne. Major Burk, foreman, had
kept the matter secret even from most of his
own company, and when MIR. Price unfolded
the bundle the Torrents were pleasantly sur
prised. Colonel Wingfeld spoke for No. 2,
and spoke like Dutch uncle; after which
something occurred. Late in the evening
this company were forced into the Battle
House, by No. 2, to spoil a set dinner Most
OF the city functiOnaries attended. Foreman
Burk, called out by Mr.. Hines when wine
was on, gave as toast, "Ohr hosts and citi-
zens of Mobile" Mr.. Price Williams, Presi-
dent Of the Board Of Trade, responded in a
!, pleasant vein by recounting an adventure of
an heroic fireman who saved a precious life
but lost his own in the effort. His remark,
Firenen stand as breastworks between US
and the devastating element" brought forth
a rOusing cheer. The Press was not omitted,
when Mr.. LandOn, city editor, responded
fittingly. A voice called Colonel Wingfield,
who proposed to drink the health Of the
beauty and intelligence of Mobile. Goblets
were drained.
Mr.. K. Tompkins, member Of the bar,
could not sit in his seat after such toast
He blended Torrent No. S and Mississippi
No. 9 in a bumper of champagne.
Chief Engineer Foster was loudly called
for, and he in his blushing manner proposed
the Firemens Charitable Association of
New Orleans, followed by Major Burk. who
drank to the Mobile Association. Mr.. Henry
Farrow was loudly called for, when he
stated that his hearts desire was to initiate
the fine examples set by the New Orleans
department in its system of~ working.
Alderman Hurley was called, but he had
gone to see man around the corner.
The Columbiads Of No.. 5 were worried
with pleasures, although they did not place
themselves, in front. They saw and heard
all that was to be seen and heard, meeting
many cOngenial. spirits.
Perseverance No. 13, always ready for fun
or trO)ic, were here. there and everywhere,
tasting all the various pleasures in a sensi-
bic way. =. -
A cloud hung over the Montgomery COM
pany, Lomax No. 4, but being sprightly fel-
lows, fell into good hands Tuesday and saw
the town., Arriving too late Monday, in
were unable to take their place in the pa
rade. Their splendid appearance elected
remark.
Monday night was uncommonly lively.
Franklin No. 3 secured Temperance Hall,
where their friends assembled for dance.
All the Crescent City boys called in and
participated having had especial in
vitatiOns.
Mechanics No. 7, to honor their guests,
Trad Ferry, gave aNjolly ball in the Gulf
City Hotel. Half the town was present.
At the theatre Kittredge gave an instru-
mental concert, followed by hearty
dance. Jaegers immense cornet band fur
nished the music, and was an event. Mo-
bilians appreciate this band.
Monday closed out with an alarm Of FIRE,
l suspect on purpose to give the fire fight
ers q run. or to- remind them that in the
midst of pleasures they are liable to be
called to care. Fortunately, the confagra-
tiOn was mile or two out OF town, and
caused only temporary suspension of're-
creations.
The event, taken in detail or collectively,
was one of the greatest ever experienced in
Mobile, and reflected credit on all concerned,
the residents, as a general thing,
did not enter into the spirit as fully as do
Orleanians.
Hoping that have not sighted or forgot
ten any one, I will close by mentioning that
the following named gentlemen, among
others, came hither to see: Messrs. Jack
Cammack, Duffy, Rarechide, Miller, Rear
son, Roberts, Hurley, Wilson, Hall, Roche,
McDutf. Williamson and others who ask
that their names be omitted.
The following is list Of the members of
Nos. IA and S: =,
H. .O'Donnell, D. Mccarthy, H. Reilly,
J. Byrnes, j. Lynch, A. Boyd, J. Sullivan,
j. Maher, L. P. Julie, w. Tierney, j. Han
nagan, L. Matregean, H. Gantart, j. F.
Clark, E. Flood, H. Schaft, M. Quiz n, D.
Brady, P. Mccarthy, C. Keller,'J. H. Bat
son, e. Comfort, NJ Rioraan, M. Smith,
NJ. Walsh, G.. Stephens, j. Martiney, ]. A.
j. Smith, w. j. Stanton, H. Han
kins, c. Stephens, p. Stanley. w. r. X. |
Higgins, j. Bruins, N. Duffy, J. Lunn. D.
Burke, D. Brown, j. Halpin. j. Campbell,
J. Smith, C. Jacques.
just as No. 2 started Oft for the train, |
presented Foreman Burk with
Daby-dOll baby, gender unknown. The
'tyle in which the presentation was made was |
he great thing. Arriving in New Orleans,
he company marched to Hawkins and !
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