New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-02
SIXTH DISTRICT FIREMEN
THE ANNUAL PAR AIDE
EVENTS OF THE DAY


Sunday evening and night thousands of
wlstful eyes looked up from the Sixth Dis
trict (City Of Jefferson that was) to scan the
sky, anxious as to what the weather would
be ON the morrow. Old Probabilities had
asserted that the weather would be threat
ening, and he was right. Happily there
was nothing moister than threats, and
Monday opened pleasant, though with a
hazy atmosphere.
AT ten o'clock fine carriage, in Russian
fashion. with top thrown wide open, three
splendid horses abreast. found our reporter.
and the driver informed him that the gen
tlenlen of Protector No. 2 had sent him for
Us. The invitation was not thrown away,
nor will it be forgotten. A few minutes
ride, and we found ourselves in what looked
very like fourth of March celebration.
All around the old City Hall could be
seen fremep. citizens ladies and children,
engines and trucks, and hose carriages.
Evidently the Sixth District had turned out
for holiday, and bent on seeing the sights.
The regular annual parade day is on the
thirty-tirst of March, but as that happened
on a Sunday it was necessary for post
ponement of twenty-four hours. Ample
preparations had been made by the several
companies and their friends, expecting to
give the finest firemen's display ever known
IN that section, and brilliant success fol-
lowed. Old citizens and new ones entered
into the spirit, and for a time there
was a hearty unity of feeling among al!
classes. Every face wore pleasant smile.
for was not that volunteer body of noble
men, the tiremen, TO make public display
They would form in long line and show
what they were made of once in twelve
months, giving themselves up to recreation
in parade.
Immediately after eleven o'clock all the
companies, guests and everything being in
readiness. Mr.. j. I. Michel, grand marshal.
gave signal for starting, and the caval-
cade was formed without noise or conlmo-
ton, led A by the following named officers:
John I. Michel, grand marshal. Aids
p Blessey. of Pioneer No. L; Joseph Costa,
of Pioneer NJ. /, <. W. Pope, OF Home
Hook and Ladder No / j H. A: Deiion, Of
Home Hook and Ladder No. l; L. Redon. Of
Protector No. .: William Thomas, of Pro
tector No. ?: n Fousse. of Young America
No. 3; j. Weiss. of Young America No. B.
First in the line was
Pioneer No. 1.
This sterlirg company, composed OF
broad d-shouIdercd. hard -fsted men, citizens
who delight in earning their daily bread by
the sweat Of their manly brows, carry the
significant motto. Ready at first cali"
and on that they never fail. They showed
one hundred or more stalwart men on thc
ropes. presenting splendid appearance.
All along the route Of march we noticed
that this company was remembered by
maids. natrons ami happy children. Henry
Flassnlleg. John MouneIiahn anu Henry
Bassmir We're aids 10 the grand marshal
Alphonse With. PRESIDENT; j. Athen,lofer,
vice president: d. Athenhotter and Charles
Seidenstra;cher secretaries: w. Wolf. treas
uger: J. Gasseaberger, foreman Philip
Draube and NJ. Rede yeldc, assistants.
The lads were made glad by the presence
of tiremen-guests from down town. Vol
unteer No. |, friends Of Pioneer, presented
three handsome wies.ths; a pretty one from
c. Hahn, and another from Mr.. DareoEse.
The horse. Prince Frederick. looked really
royal, although he IS what is termed a Creole
PONY. but he is seventeen hands high. !
delegation OF Carro!lten !ircmcn assisted
the company il the celebration. Tie ma
chine was tidy and looked as If it could
render lively assistance at fire. The
Pioneers.
Blue-shirted. lively looking boys. nearly
a hundred IN number. told that Home Hook
and Ladder was On hand with its super6
truck, which, with is strong ladders. was
painted red. al embellshed by wreatha
and bouquets. As a worthy tribute OF
respect this company had a picture Of a
we'll remembered face placed on the truck
Dan O'Brien Only one year ago he was
with the company. happy and brave, but
now be is dust: --et his deeds are still spol.t ]
of and laudel.
ance, aud the members are well drilled
The officers are: John T. Michel, pres
dent; J. Simpson, vice president; 7. G.
Weiss and l.. Elder, secretaries; J. Landry
treasurer: C. c. Piper, foreman; l..
Lethique and j. Sahathne, assistants: 3
Dible, steward; NJ. Larthique, marshal.
On the front OF the truck was a huge pa:l
of horns. across which was stretched The
glaring banter, Come and Take Them.
Several pretty wreaths and many bouquet:
were presented to this company. Few OF
CARNATIONS in tie land can be more et
fective.
A delegation from Lafayette No. | Jack
| son street, were guests and enjoyed them
selves as they know how to. After the
procession the members visited man. Of
| their friends end passed some happy hours
! not forgetting to call on Mr. n. Let.,i:lf
| and Squilette rllmer. The marshals were
| NIessrs J. P Grau, NJ. Lethi1ue and G. ".
Pape.
| Here comes The great company called
| Protector No. 2, whose guest we were foE
| the day About seventy handsome lads. il
neat white uniform, black trimmings, wert
| preceded by a delegation Of Washington
| No. 20. guests for the occasion-a fine ight
| Then came tAe companE's hose carria re
! one of the finest u tie land, bearing many