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

cOmpanied by their favorlte horse pat"
who seemed to enjoy the fun amazingly. a
fine band marched with this company.
Phanix No. was behind none OF the
companies present in perfection Of appoint
men,. Their steam engine was ornamented
with flowers Of SURPRISING beauty; IN addi-
ton there were rich bouquets Of flowers and
a silver trumpet which had been awarded
to the members at Father Sheehan's Fair.
ThcE company uniformed in red shirts and
black pants. They were accompanied by
exempt JEFF" dressed il an elegant new
suit got up in the best equine taste; that is.
he sported first class harness, and looked
every inch horse. A fine band Of youth
iul musicians from St. Joseph school was
with the company.
Louisiana No. 10 was the next in order
The company numbered fully one hundred
uniformed, like the majority OF the com
rauies, IN red shirt and black pantaloOns.
The engine was drawn by four horses while
"Steinmetz," who is considered by the COM
pauy to be the horse of horses, walked in
digntied way within the lines Of rope held
by the members. The Memphis brase band
accompanied the Louisiana. The principal
ornament of the engine was golden eagle,
bearing i'll it's mouth gold medal won by
the company at the Fair Grounds, in a con-
test with another crack company, Oh which
occasion Louisiana threw two hundred and
sixty nine feet of water. Among other Or
naInents on and about the Louisiana were
a splendid wreath presented by Miss Chris
tina Biehler on Dumaine street. the stars
and stripes, the Union flag and the flag Of
tire German Confederation. It is said
ated the labOrs and cares of the fourth OF
March by dinner and soiree dansante at
Magnolia Park. near the Bayou Bridge.
Pelican hook and Ladder No. was
stretched over gold pelican with young,
as is usually depicted on the arms OF the
State. In front Of the truck was an orna-
ment composed Of q miniature hook and
ladder apparatus. The number OF mem
bers in attendance was between sixty and
seventy. The company have three splendid
horses; Hancock, is an elderly horse OF
very gentlemanly appearance; the white
horse, Willing Pete" is Just what his
name imports. The third horse, who has
been named after the foreman, Frank
Rawle, is not SO clever fellow as his name
sake he has not been fire horse long
enough to acquire the esprit .ie corps, so he
was not in the parade.
Trad Ferry No. Il, whose worthy motto is
Our name our example, our deeds our re-
ward" presented fine appearance. The
steamer was as brilliant as mirror and in
perfect order. Figures of three small fire
men ernamented the front, basket of
flowers tlourished in the smoke stack, while
many splendid pieces of silverware decked
{. small platform every piece of which bears
:. history of its own. Hats all had silver
fronts and the entire uniform was pretty
The silver service received an addition yes
terday at The hands of Mr.. Sylvester, of
Mobile No. I, who gave the company q
beautiful tea set. Mr.. James Flanagan, one
OF Mobiles oldest and most revered tircmen.
was out with this company. and at present
is attached to MOI. After the parade Trad
Ferry serenaded us pleasantly.
And what can we say Of Perseverance
No. l3. They were all that is desirable in
a gallant company, and Of course, paraded
in strength. Every man is a company in
himself, and it often happens that the boys
smell fire before the bells ring an alarm.
Weeks ago they invited Washington No. 8.
Of Mobile, to join them in yesterdays cele-
bration. No. 8 came, and, during the day,
it was difficult to say whether the combina-
ton was Perseverance No. 8 or Washington
No. l3. After the thirsty parade they
unanimously adjourned to Masonic Hall
where three long tables were spread with
hungry realities and delicate dishes OF rare
edibles, all OF which were destroyed. besides
baskets of champagne. Grand NJ arshai
Marks presided, and made a few appropriate
after dinner remarks, greatly pleasing
the company, who forgot appetites n listen
ing TO him. for he WIS once a member OF
Perseverance. Mr.. Hero. an officer Of the
Mobile Nashingtons, responded hand
somely-, closing amid joyous shouts. After
the dinner the boys adjourned to another
point, but we were unable to JOIN :hem III
their pereglinations.
Philadelphia No. Il had on its s.-eamer
and its brilliant hose carriage, LULU Ne
Cabe, on which rested beautiful wreath.
presented by Lulu's mother. This carriage
is one of the finest in the land, and the
owners feel an honest pride in the poses
sion. Nor is their steamer neglected. for
she looked as bright as a new pin. After
the members looked in at Muir
phys Hotel, where an appetizing dinner
waited destruction. 1t was destroyed
"Ready at First Sound is the wa.chword
of jefferson No. %, organized in lS45.
Their steamer ia one Of tie best in the city,
and is well handled About one hundred
men held the ropes. There were wreaths
and banners in rich profusion. This com
pany recently saved United States man
of-war from burning. The display was
good, and worthy Of note. Tie exempt
society is very extensive.
Washington steam engine No. 20 was an
object of much interest, for it looked like
an immense piece of silver plate. There
was little else Of ornament except large
pyramid of flowers. We learn that flag
and other testimonials were yesterday pre-
sented to Washington by several gentlemen
in the neighborhood of tho Dryades Market
as a testimonial of their appreciation of the