New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-02
Local Intelligence.

AMONG THE ACTIVE F1REMEN, LAST
N1GHT.-The annual elections for officers of
the different fire companies in this depart
ment has commenced, and the boys are as
warm IN the contests as if they were off for
Cuba with double barreled rifles, Never
before was there displayed go much good
natured ambition, balanced by proper de-
sire to do good, voluntarily. Three import
ant companies elected officers last night,
namely: American Hook and Ladder No. 9,
Louisiana Hose and Perseverance No. 10.
American No. chose the following named
gentlemen to rule over the company's des-
TIMES:
I. j. Cornell, president; 1T c. Casserly,
vice president. ED. Durrieve, treasurer;
j. Y. Da Costa, recording secretary:
George C. Rice, financial secretary; K. b.
Hamilton, foreman; Dennis J. Sweeney, first
assistant foreman; Warren Holmes, second
assistant foreman; Ed. Lacour, warden:
Hamilton. delegates to Firemens' Charita
bic Association; w. Holmes, Joseph Vigo,
Jr., George Waters, substitute delegates
+. I. Arroyo, marshal; w. F. Bulger, aid
to grand marshal; wv. F. Bulger, house
keeper; jackson CASTILLO, tillerman.
Reelected.
After the election the members left their
hall and marched down to McCloske
restaurant, where superb supper was in
willingly spread up stairs. If the lads were
not hungry when they entered, they were
immediately afterward. Seated around tie
festive board could be seen many familiar
faces, the owners of which many years ago
glowed in earnest toll at every fire. Cheval-
]y, HeathertOn, kearne5, Menzies, Doran
and many others whose names are Just out
of our memory were there. reminders of
days which are past. A hearty meal was
INDUCED in, followed by pleasant toasts.
The living were happy in the possession OF
life, strength and health. and, mindful of
this. President Cornell spoke of the dead
T. j. Fox, who lost his life just two years
ago last night, when the Varieties Theatre
was burned. "To his memory" was drunk
in silence. The supper demolished, the COM
pany dispersed, and the new year began.
PERSEVERANCE No. 13.-What shall be said
for this old time, true and tried organiza-
Iion ~? The boys were all there, and they
voted with vim. The result is:
M. Finnerty, president; John Phillips
vice president; James Coll, secretary; j.
Lipman, treasurer; John Fitzpatrick fore
man: P. Reardon, first assistant; G. Cain,
second assistant; John Fitzpatrick. James
Murray, NJ. Lardner, delegates; d. No
rlarty. marshal
Business over, the company retired to
Cassidys Hotel and partook of refresh
ments for the body. and enjoyed hearty
time. Foreman Fitzpatrick looked closely
after the comfort Of all.
Louisiana Hose.-With no nun Der and
desiring none this organization is ever
prompt when duty calls, and on election
day takes much pride in choosing it's best
men to fill the offices. The contest last
NJ. bit was quickly settled, and Immediately
thereafter the company adjourned to Dan
Malones Tattersalls to raise some spirits.
Not content with that the boys called on
several old friends and passed a friendly
word. 1t will be seen by the following that
the choice Of officers is good
President, Joseph A. Brown: vice presi-
dent N. B. Phelps; secretary, y. l.. Beruer;
treasurer, Daniel Malone; foreman, +.
II. Benners; first assistant foreman, j.
Fink; second assistant foreman, A. j.
Stringer. Delegates to Flremen's Chair
table Association, James /. Day. X. II.
Benners, A. j. Shanwell Substitute
delegates to Firemen's Charitable Associa-
ton, G. Yalets, Dave Sniaer, John SniGer.
Reelected. 4
We are indebted to these companies for
kind attentions, and Sd when they are IN
need of friend they can draw on US.
Louisiana Good Wiz Fire Company No
IO.-At their meeting, held at their engine
house on Dumaine street, Second District,
Che following officers were elected:
l.. Josephson, president; Chr. Moskan
secretary; H. Odenthal. treasurer; John
BUTLER, foreman; Fritz SternfelC, first as
sstant Nj. Brisolara, second assistant; John
Buhler. l.. Josephson and A. Sambola, dele
gates to the Flremen's Charitable Associa-
zion; John Stier John Simon and G. Steen-
ken. alternates; Anthony Sambola, grand
Elarslal.