New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-16

Bright and early Saturday morning, the
officers and members Of Protector Steam
Fire Company No. 2 began to gather at
their enginehouse, on the corner of st.
Charles and Napoleon avenues, for the pur-
pose Of participating in their second annual
excursion to Grand Isle
At seven o'clock, Charlie Yeager's eele-
brated band arrived at the enginehOuse,
and soon thereafter the neat uniforms and
smiling faces Of the members were to be
seen coming from all directions.
Punctual to the appointed hour, the line
Of march was formed on Napoleon avenue.
aud to the tune Of "Charlie's" favorite air
the company marched to the foot Of Louis
lana avenue where quite reinforcement
was received. A large concourse of friends
had assembled at the wharf to say goOd-by
to the boys, and amid lusty cheers and a
sea of waving handkerchiefs the ferry
backed out into the stream and headed for
Harvey's canal. On arriving at the landing
the line of march was again resumed, and
in few moments after. all we're safely on
board the PRETTY little steamer j. F.
Frazer.
The officers of the company who joined
in the excursion, having all necessary prep
aratiOns completed, reported to that effect
to Captain Richards, who, thereupOn, gave
the command, "Let loose the head line"
and; as if by magic, the Frazer came to
right-lbout, and was soon fairly under way.
In consequence of the narrowness of the
canal the boat ran slowly, which gave the
boys an opportunity to try their skill at
shooting alligators. 1t is needless to say
that the alligators were equal to the emer-
gency, and, to judge from the reckless man
ner in which they exposed themselves, one
would be forced to believe that they
entertained no great fear Of the formidable
batteries leveled at them. On arriving at
Bayou Barataria every one was agreeably
surprised to see the Frazer shoot forward
with great rapidity, and the seenep now
presented was the theme Of general CONVEX
sation. With more Emusic by the band"
and many amusing incidents to laugh att
the time passed pleasantly until dinner was
announced. After the substantial portion
of the dinner was disposed of, the officers Of
the company drank to the health of the
press, Captain Richards and others, and
appropriate replies were given.
At seven o'clock Fort Livingston was
! seen in the distance, and by the aid of
telescope, kindly furnished by Mr.. Gillian,
the accommodating clerk, Grand Isle could
be plainly seen.
After passing the fort the boys began to
prepare to astonish the natives. A salute
was fred from the island and was answered
! by a discharge of sky-rockets from the
boat Charles band now really distin-
guished> themselves, and, with charming
music, volleys of rockets, salutes and
/ cheers, the landing was made.
The proprietor Of the hotel; Mr.. Ben
Margot, was on hand and gave the boys a
welcome that will not soon be forgotten !;
and through the assistance of Mr.. s. d.
Dixon, the efficient clerk of the hotel, every
one was made to feel perfectly at home.
! The hotel has been recently repainted
and repaired throughout, and the accOmmo-
! dations this season surpass those OfpreviOus
years. ThebaUhing is excellent, and the
table is supplied with all varieties of fish /;
oysters and shrimps in abundance.
Sunday morning the boys amused them
selves by fishing, sailing, etc. and in the
afternoon by playing ball and other anus
ing games.
In the evening the company assembled,
and under the leadership of their foreman,
Mr.. H. P. Phillips, serenaded Colonel ]. f.
Casey, Captain Gillian, Messrs. Krautz,
.Bellou and others, and many toast was
| given to the. success of Protector No. and
her friends. When the seranading party
returned, the ladies, who had been pre-
! viOusly notified, assembled in the ball
rooms and dancing was declared to be the
next in order; and it was not until the
"wee sma" hours that the gayety and fes-
tivity ceased.
At five in the morning all hands we're up
and ready for the return trip. With many
regrets at having so soon to leave such
pleasant associations, the company bid
their friends goodbye, and once more
placed themselves under the protection of
! Captain Richards.
The return trip was pleasant one, and
Captain Richards deserves great credit for
! the agreeable manner in which he minis
tered to the wants of all. The company
passed resolutions of respect and gratitude
to Captain Richards, Mr.. MargOt and
others for their kind attentions. ATT P. NJ.
the wharf at Harvey's IVES reached. The
company here serenaded the captain, and
then crossed the river and serenaded many
friends in the city before disbanding.
Every member was highly delighted with
| tba f,ir and the avrarrsior, of profao+op