New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-10
Local Intelligence.

CARROLLTON's COLoRED FIREMEN.-It
does not appear to be generally known that
there are two companies of cOlored 6remen
in New Orleans and one in Gretna, each fully
equipped in machinery and all the men
neatly uniformed. Yesterday was the oc-
casion of the third anniversary in Carroll
ton Seventh District). and was celebrated
with becoming dignity. Senator P. B. S.
Pinchback was chosen grand marshal with
Messrs. T. B. Stamps, j.. B. Gaudet, A. De-
joie. Joseph BOutte and Henry Demas for
aids. At the designated hour the compa-
MES assembled at their engine houses pre-
paratory to assem- bling in front OF the
courthouse for the days parade.
First came Friendship No 3, sixty five
hardy looking men on the ropes, all prettily
uniformed in white flannel shirts and black
pantaloOns. The shirts are trimmed with
blue, with full breast shield, and the hats
are of the latest pattern. At the head was
a large field band, then the executive Off
Gers in charge OF delegation from Gretna
IN red and black, guests for the occasion.
Then followed the standard bearers, one
carrying the banner on which is q life-size
picture of Abraham Lincoln's face; the
other carried the stars and stripes. Next
came the company proper, pulling their
handsomely decorated hand engine. This
latter was tastefully trimmed by Mines.
K. WllSOu, Auu Ddukb, Lyons, L. ID. Otdupe,
g. Brown, A. Dej0ie and j. D. Gaudet. On
arriving in front Of the courthouse halt
was sounded and announcement made that
bevy of ladies was in waiting anxious to
present the company with set OF silver.
AS Vigiant Hook and Ladder Company
had not arrived, this ceremony was post
poned for the time. When the Vigilsnts
appeared, all formed in line of march,
Joined by quite q nuEber Of well filed car
riages.
Had any one previously been inclined to
sneer or make a low estimate of the dis.
play. that feeling vanished the momen,
''forward" was called, for the sight was in
deed fine one. Every member kept his
place and everything moved along at
smooth as was necessary.
The officers are: President, Antoine Sau.
let; vice president, Henderson McCrea
foreman, David M. Moore; assistants, A. w
Lee, L. Burrell; secretary, Ernest l.. Trot
ter; treasurer, Slas Ware. Organized II
1869.
Following Friendship was Vigilant Hook
and Ladder No. 2, also good looking com
pany, but not quite as full as No. s. The
uniform is red SHIRTS and black pantalOOns
Their truck and ladders are not only hand
some, but as serviceable as any that may
be named. Previous to making the rem
devious the company marched to Mrs
Cowan's, where a delegation of ladies hat
agreed to meet them. When all was quiet
Miss Mile Wilson, accompanied by severa
gayly attired companions, stepped to tn
front, carrying q national nag. ana az
dressed the firemen making little speech
which took her hearers by storm. In con
ciusion she presented the flag, asking then
to honor it as it had hOnored them. MIR. ii
Demas accepted the gift for the company
and responded in fitting terms. This happy
ceremony completed, the Vigilants joinet
in the procession. ~
Company characterization, John L
foreman, William Ellis; j. Brooks AMI
Louis Leche, assistants; secretary, A. NJ
Smith: treasurer, Frank Anderson; steward
Parker Fisher. Organized in 1869.
In consequence of delay in forming tn
ladies who intended to present Friendship
with some silver, were compelled to wal
at the courthouse until the line passed tina
way on it's march On arriving there In,
companies were halted when Misses M. L
Richie, Sarah If. Richie and Kate Tucke
appeared on q raised platform, bearing
half dozen pieces of silverware. Mis-
Mary T. Richie made the following speech
Gentlemen-A very grave though pleas
ant duty has been allotted to me to perform
on this happy occasion in the history o.
your honOred and noble organization.
In nv hands you perceive a silver SCI
In behalf of your many lady friends in thi
city am directed to present you WIN
az slight expression of their respect AM
admiration, and as feeble coronation Q
y0ur noble and benevolent effort to ad
vance the cause of Christian humanity.
pray that you accept this silver set
trusting that you may continue IN you
good works, and when your lives ar
brought to close, may he VINO reign
above present you with brighter an,
more brilliant and everlasting prize. VIII
the inspired inscription, "Weal done, tno'
good, faithful servant" gentlemen, accept
All the marshals, officers and guests lis
tened attentively TO the address. Senate
Pinchback, on the part OF the company
made an appropriate response, when MI
Gaudet proposed three cheers. Every voic
was raised with one accord, after whlcl
the line was again formed and the pre-
gramme completed.
When disbanded both companies visite'
their friends to make friendly salutations
On invitation of Mr.. p. SOuliar they vlsite'
the Sentinel office and partook OF something
TO clear dusty thrOats. Then to heart.
DINNERS. At night there was hremen.
ball, fully enjoyed by those who particl
pated.
Taken singly or collectively the parad
was one which any body of men might o
proud of. The men, from first to last. COZ
Quoted themselves with perfect decOrnm
nor were they interrupted In the least
far "a was reported. Thus ended the thlr
annual parade of cOlOred fremen.
The wholesale stock of spring clothin
Lar IN