New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-04-01
JEFFERsON CITY FIREMEN
rnsrR cELEBRArloN YESTERDAY

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Although our suburban neighbors within
Isthe limits bounded by Toledano and Lower
limo streets at present constitute q part Of
the corporation Of New Orleans, they can
not readily shake of or ignore some Of their
local institutions, and thoroughly become
identified with US. Time will fnally OBJ
literate that which was oacs. the City Of
Jefferson.
The one great feature which still exists
independently is the Fire Department.
Circumstances have combined to hold that
separate, but it is hoped fusion will be ef
fected before many months .bringing the
Sixth District companies into our great or
ganisation-The New Orleans Firemne's
Charitable Association.
The Jefferson organizations hold their an
nual celebration ON the last day Of March,
and yesterday the boys did not fail to re-
member the eventful day by public parade
and all the usual attending performances.
The following named gentlemen acquitted
themselves of the duties imposed ON them:
John T. Michel, president, grand mar
shal.
Aids-P. Blessey, vice president; George
Weiss, treasurer; John A. Meyer, ex-chief en-
gineer; John Engelbracht, ex-chief engineer;
II. Lethique, Home, Hook and Ladder No. ];
X. Reihner, Protector No. 2; William Der
rien, Young America No. 3.
Chief EM0iAeer aud Assista,sts-G. j. Fre-
ret, Protector No. 2. chief engineer; L. Ma
dere, Home Hook and Ladder No. !, first
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America Nc. 3 second assistant engineer.
The several companies assembled in Law.
renee square ut the proper time, and formed
line, their machines glowing and glisten-
ing ~ if just out Of bandboxes. The work
of both fair and brave hands was visible.
All was neat, orderly and in excellent taste;
quite a. fine Is shown BY older organizations.
Brass bands tuned the air, and hundreds Of
pleased citizens gracel the occasion with
their presence.
Leading was Pioneer No. l, hardy band
of men who can toil. from year to year and
call it play. At a FIRE their willing hearts
and strong arms are serviceable. Their hand
machine was dressed up with care and
looked pretty.
Officers Of Ae CassSany-Grand Marshal,
Herman Role; Aids, Henry Brefus, Adam
dent, Peter Blessey; Secretary, D. Atten-
hofer; Assistant Secretary, Charles Seiden-
stricker; Treasurer, n. Wolf; Foreman, N.
FOurre; First Assistant, Phi. Draube; Second
Assistant, Martin Redegeld; Steward, John
Auer. { fE
Protector No. 2, whose especial guests we
were, presented . fine sight, quite equal in
all respects to any company in New Orleans.
Their splendid steamer, named Lnlah
Garner, shone like mirror-really mag
nifcent. This is the only steamer in the
Sixth District, but can perform the work of
two when called ON. The members are
plainly men Of nerve and daring. The only
misfortune is that they have no engine
house; at present they use shell, through
the roof Of which rain and sunshine are
filtered alternately. A company like this
one is should be fostered and provided with
at least decent quarters. After the parade
the boys returned to the "Seive," as they
call it sometimes, where bountiful dinner
was spread, prepared by Mic. Miller, he Of
glorious jury memory. The labor of de-
struction began, and in half an hour
nothing but crumbs, bones and empty bot
ties could be found. Several timely toasts
were shot of, Mr.. Phillips giving the Press;
responded to by Messrs. Armstrong, of the
Times, and Weichardt, of the German Ca
settc. The fire department of New Orleans
was toasted, which brought forth the modest
O'Connor, chief engineer. He made re-
mark, and then there was lively crooking
of elbows. Other toasts were drunk, fol
lowed by telling speech from Mr.. c. Sher-
win-a speech rcplete with fervid pictures
in the life Of q fireman. It would read well
in print.
Dinner past the members called ON few
of their friends, including Colonel Garner,
DIR. Walker. Hon. 8. N. Todd, General Her
ron and Mr.. Chevally. The day was closed
in q dance at the hall of Home Hook and
Ladder Company, ON Marengo street. where
they were joined by brother fremen and
beauties of the Sixth District.
President, w. J. Cooney; Vice President,
S. f. Parmlee; Secretary, v. A. Carmon;
Treasurer, f. j. Keifer; Foreman, H. p.
Phillips; First Assistant, w. Weidner; Sec
ond Assistant, ]. J. Bode; Engineer, b.
Burst y
The horses Traveller and Dexter partici-
pated, evidently proud Of their important
positions. Mr.. j. F. Sturcken was the vol
unteer driver.
Returning to the procession, we find the
energetic boys of Home Hook and Ladder
Company, dressed in blue, manning long
rope, making splendid display. Their
truck is an excellent one, and well supplied
with hooks and ladders. On the top Of al |
was q miniature cottage, one house they
saved from ruin. 1t was apparent that the |
boys are favorites with the citizens in that |
section.
The officers are: President, John T.
Michel; Vice President, J. Simpson; Secre-
taEy; Charles C. Piper; Treasurer, Daniel |
O'Brien; Foreman, Ed. Bonner; First As |
sistant, Mr.. Rapp; Second Assistant, Salter-
field Marks; Steward, James Richardson;
Marshals, N. Delhique, William vinken,
Pierre Toulouse.
Young America No. is not lacking in any
of the essentials to well ordered company. |
The members wear manly bearing, and |
are always on the alert when duty calls. /
Their machine is tolerably good one, but
# better were given the boys would mot
grumble. The company is an excellent ONE,
and has hosts OF friends. When the process