New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-04-01
FIREMENs ANNUAL PARADE
SIXTH DISTRICT DEPARTMENT
FIRE FIGHTERS IN RANKS

The fifth annual parade of the Jefferson
| City Sixth Die trict) FIRE department yes
| terday was ike its predecessors-a com
ulete success. The weather was spring
like; trees freshly green, and happy birds
| furnished music. The fremen were in eX-
cellent humor, attired as neatly as could
be, while their paraphernalia was resplenG-
ent. Tie streets along the line OF march
were crowded with ladies and children IL
holiday attire, most Of them carrying pretty
bouquets, intended for acQuaintaIces II tie
ranks.
The several companies Assem- bled on
Lawrence square, next the market, and
when all was declaI ed ready they started
of Oh their march, keeping step TO the mu-
sic of fine brass bands. They moved up
Magazine street TO Valence. to TchOupitOu-
las, Peters avenue, Magazine, Ninth, ST.
Charles, Louisiana avenue. Magazine, and
back TO the starting point. All along the
route the companies received tokens which
denoted kindly feeling and good under
standing among the residents.
First came Grand Marshal P. Blessey,
mounted on splendid charger. He was
supported by the following named
gentlemen as aids: j. Van Hoven,
DR.. A. B. Wefelsburg, s. Rapp, l..
Redon, W. Thomas, N Fause, F. Folger,
all looking manly. Chief engineer, S. F.
Parmelee; assistants, +. Geiss and G. Achor.
Pioneer No !, OF course, led eff, having
with them a delegation from Volunteer No.
and other guests. This organization is a
staunch one, always ready for hard work.
The officers Of Pioneer Fire Company are:
Frank Leidenheimer, president; Joseph
Maybaum, vice president; Dominick Alien
hofer, secretary; Charles Seidenstricker, as
sistant secretary; Christian Schopp, treas
urer; Jacob Gassenberge~, foreman; Ph.
Draube, first assistant; Theodore Graever,
second assistant; Aug. Miller, steward; F.
Ruhboden, engineer; Louis Heun, house
keeper; Valentine Reith, marshal; II. Bas
semr and George Blappert, aids.
Following was Protector No. ?, accom-
panied by many members Of Washington
No 20, guests. The Protectors looked fine
in their new white shirts, black pantalOons
and pink neckties. Their steamer and
hose carriage were as bright as strong arms
could make them, all fully prepared TO un-
dergo a rigid inspection. In front was
foreman H. P. Phillips. his keen eyes con-
stantly supervising his command. The
marshals were Messrs. j. c. Bdst, 3. NJ.
Turnbull, C. j. Fox, L. Cheyalley. Mr.. S. +.
Parmelee is president, L. s. Marks, vice
president, J. L. Weymer, treasurer, j. Ben
dernagle, secretary, II. p. Phillips, fore
man, w. Weidner and A. Jagot, assistants.
This company is as effective as any in New
Orleans.
Then came Home Hook and Ladder Com
pany No l, sclid as the ground under their
feet, never failing 10 be on hand when
wanted at a fire. Their apparatus is ex-
cellent, quite Up TO the mark. Black Grape
showed Oh the ladders, in memory Of the
late Mr.. Fulmer, formerly member. The
president is Mr.. E. May; j. Simpson, vice
president; G. Weisse, treasurer; j. II. Dill
Ion, secretary; c. c. Piper, foreman; L.
Lethique and B. Belson, assistants; mar
shals, Messrs Henry Brown, Henry Wintz,
II. Zimmerman.
Young America No. looked as well as
the best in almost any department. well dis
ciplined and tidily dressed. When their
services are called for to save life or prop
erty, they are on hand with strong arms
and willing hearts. The Ctfcers of Young
America No. 3 are James Fabvre, president;
c. Weiss, vice president; j. Stantz, treas
urer; F. Blessey, secretary; John Klein,
foreman; S. Lutter, first assistant; g. Ucas,
second assistant: Lorenz Carlo, marshal;
Z. Legin and j. Pudeser, Jr., assistant mar
shals.
The route completed at the square, the
companies were dismissed, each organiza-
ton taking up a new line Of march, when
the days festivities really began.
Protector No. ? retired to St. Stephens
Hall, Napoleon avenue, where long tables
were spread, bearing abundance Of good
things. Members and guests sat down
willingly, and there was a deafening clatter
of knives, forks and dishes. OF course
toasts were drunk pleasantly.
Among the guests were a number Of uni
formed lads, second edition of the Pro
tectors, small company OF juniors. They
have their little machine, officered as fol
lows: J. j. NJ. Parmelee, president; L
Redon, Jr,, foreman; A. r. Parmelee, as
sistant. The engine was made by one of
the members, and was neatly trimmed,
with the motto, Every little helps"
Dinner over the boys started out 10 sa-
lutte some of their friends. Mr.. G. II.
Vinten, E. r. Chevalley, George H. Gar
ner, C. II. Allen and others, were called
on. A photograph of the company, with
engine, was taken.
Pioneer visited the residence of Mr..
Schofp, Chippewa street, after having the
engine ehristened. Miss Lena Schofp made
handsome present to the company.
Other companies paid their respects to
friends, enjoying themselves il good style.
Last night closed the fifth annual parade,
by Protector No. , giving ID bali in the hall
of Home Hook ard Ladder Company, Ma
rengo street. The ball was all that could
be asked, and all who attended were am
ply repaid.