New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-15
Local Intelligence.

EXCURSION TO BMoxI.-EGgtc Fire Com
pany No. Had this watering place known
no other visitors Saturday evening the town
would have been pretty well satisfied, the
Younger people feeling sure OF having an all
night dance. The gallant and prompt red
shirts, headed by splendid band of music
willingly lett the cars just at dark. receiving
hearty welcome from Mr.. Hanley, who
spoke on behalf of the city and citizens of
Biloxi. As Foreman Selinger was occupied,
Chef Engineer O'Connor responded for the
company. The depot was surrounded by
hundreds of anxious hearts. joining in the
Hotel the lads, with their happy looking
guests, found two long tables loaded with
crisp fish, ct cetera, which the Eagles
bounced down with greedy talons In short
space small bones strewed the board, after
which the visitors strolled forth around the
pretty town or down to the cool beach,
breathing salt sea air, or saluting old ac-
quaintances The personnel of No. embraces
Americaps, Creoles, French, Spanish and
Germans, all together happy family, and
the different nationalities combine to make
as agreeable party as goes forth from New
Orleans.
Complete arrangements had been made for
ball, and before ten o'clock the bellies had
assembled, ready to trip the light fantastic
with men who are ever ready to respond
when bells call to duty or pleasure. All
night long lads and lassies kept step to har-
monious measures, nor wearying until the
eastern horizon glowed with tints of golden
light. An hours rest and then Eagles bathed
their wilted feathers in refreshing water,
and for another hour or two they amused
themselves according to inclination.
The committee of arrangements, headed
by Mr.. Dupaquier, had provided rich medals
for victors in various manly sports. boat
race came first. Unfortunately there were
only three aspirants. The race was for
common row boats, half mile, the best man
to win. T. Beckman, came in first, in 8:19;
j. Gambuccara, 81; j. Moran, 9:32, which
showed pretty fair muscle and science.
Gambuccara ON the way slipped an oar
after Spanish mackerel, losing nearly two
minutes fishing for it. The race greatly in
terested those who witnessed it.
The weather in the afternoon grew
threatening, and finally big engine over
head put on steam and sent down lively
spray, which put an end to further outdoor
recreations.
AS our reporter was compelled to return
home for Mondays duties, he is unable, I'M
fortunately, at present to furnish further
particulars. Yesterday it was intended to
indulge in target practice, foot race and
other sports, for which gold and silver
medals were the inducements. 1t is thought
the members will, for weeks, be furnished
with fund Of items for conversation over
this pleasant excursion.
The company returned home late last
night, and finished up by calling on their
many friends, during which they honored
the REPUBLICAN with a serenade and hearty
cheers. All express great satisfaction. As
It was too late to procure the details of yes
terdays amusements, we are compelled to
postpone publication of more particulars.
Next Sunday, No. expects its horse, Dusty
Bob, to win clean thousand dollars for it
at the Fair Grounds. No. 14's festival.