New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-03-05

his life in performing voluntary duty at a
confagration. HIS remains now rest in a
cemetery on the Ridge. Those members
who are now on the scene of active life re-
we're his memory. making his name their
example Until recently this company con-
tested for almost every prize offered, and its
machine yesterday vouched for its success.
There were dozens Of silver pieces on the
engine, arranged On a platform, SO as to
show Off to good advantage. The marshals
were William Terrell and Peter Mcmahon;
d. Mccarthy, foreman, assisted by William
Tierney and Henry Burteil; James Clark,
secretary: D. Brady, treasurer. The engine
house is on Tchoupitoulas street, near the
foundry, and many of the members are
hard-tsted, Industrious men, bone and
snew, but they are competent 10 grace the
social circle when the days labors are over.
Perseverance, No. l3.
"Rough and Ready" is the motto, and the
boys had rather fight fire than any other
element, being as effective as any other
company in this department. They have
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never found wanting; in fact, they are oc-
casionally running before an alarm is
sounded. The hand engine yesterday was
beautiful, decorated with excellent taste.
On the front was d basket of flowers and a
wreath, In Mealoriam of James Nelligan."
Next was crescent wreath, presented by
Mrs Ben De Bar, and a basket of variegated
flowers, furnished by Mrs. RhOders, and the
machine Was gorgeous i'll fresh paint. No
company is more devoted to its voluntary
duties, and none will brave more dangers.
The marshals were Messrs. f. P. Rareshide
and E. A. Landry; Benton Ottway. presi-
dent: NJ Finnerty, vice president; c. +.
Hunbrecht, secretary; j. Lipman, treasurer;
John Fitzpatrick, foreman, assisted by j..
A. Bagneto and John H. Kennedy. Eighty
men manned the ropes. Long live Perse-
yerance No l3. After dismissal the lads
went their own gait, visiting friends at
various places
Philadelphia No. Ia.
The brave lads who belong to this com
pany constantly prove that their motto is
well chosen: "A friend in need is a friend
indeed" Organized many years ago, they
have passed through many severe trials and
tribulations, coming out all right, at present
having a very effective organization, with a
passable machine and fine hose carriage,
the latter won at st. JOseph's fair in honor
of Lulu McCabe. This was surmounted by
a pretty temple, inside of which was shown
a few OF the silver prizes won by the men.
The steamer was neatly decorated with
flowers and wreaths one of which was pre-
sented 10y Mrs. D. Cleary. The appearance
of this company was creditable, turning out
seventy-fve members. Messrs. F. w.
Lowen and I. Fleming were marshals;
Wynn Rogers, president; George Waters,
foreman, assisted by I. Reilley and K. Clark:
Thomas Gleason and s. Dostie, secretaries.
This company had a delegation from Frank
lin No. 3, of Mobile, as its guests and treat
ed them well. At night they had ball in
Masonic Hall, which was well attended. all
participants enjoying themselves to full
bent. A wholesome dinner, after the pro-
cession. at Sans saloon prepared the boys
Tor the ball Several neat speeches were
made, and good time generally INDUCED
in over the bountiiul board.
Jackson No. is.
forgot. for they are always prompt in re
spending to a call for their services. Lo-
Gated on Callope street, citizens in that
neighborhood depend on them for protec-
ton, and are not disappointed. In honor
OF their patron they mounted bust of their
old hero on the engine, surrounded with a
pretty arch, while flowers and rosettes
completed the decorations. Seventy-five
hardy men manned the ropes. Mrs Par
rish, as usual, assisted in arranging the
decorations. furnishing fair portion The
marshals were Messrs. George Lawrence
and William Phillips; }. II. DeGrange,
president: G.. W. Collins. vice-president; A.
Rosenberg, secretary: ID. Nj. Kelley, trea-
sure:; William B. McCutcheon, foreman:
assistants. c. T.. Ragan and 7. Ryan; C.
Jacques, steward This company made a
good appearance and may feel proud ot 1t.
A visit TO the Orleans House, Captain Gus
Richards set up the boys into good nature,
and George Lawrence took them into his
Extra House to drink a drop OF something
Washington No. 20.
This manly company followed jackson
No. is, and won praise for its fine display
The machine was beautifully decorated
with many wreaths, bouquets and other
gifts from few of its many friends neal
Dryades market, on Thalia street, the
donors being Mines. Blesscy, Tapkins
Estelle and Rielley, and Mess:s. Lobenstein
Schiliing and others. Forty-fve members
turned out fer the parade, the marshals
being Messrs 7. II. Brode and Wash
Marks; 2. Carey, president; Dan Smith
vice president: j. j. Culligan, secretary; A. .
J. Han'ey; treasurer; A. Desmond, foreman
assisted by J. p. Lawless and G. Dutch
man The machine was as bright as scOur
me and muscle could make it. This com
pany fills a good place in its locality, and
notwithstanding that it recently suffered
great pecuniary loss by an unfaithfuI
officer, still flies the suggestive motto
"OnwarG."
Pelican No. 4.
Pelican No 4 is a society which stands
among the first of the organizations OF the
French descended population. The hand
some uniform of white and black was set of
by the high colorsin the truck, which glitter
ing like jewel in the sun, appeared at the
end Of the rope drawn by the united force ot
the company in an elliptical shape like dia
1nond su.11DnGnd flnm u nncl lnne of 1.na Fl