New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-06-26
OUR FIREMEN IN GALVESTON.


The Excursion of Mechanics, No. b.
Last Saturday morning ifty-two light
hearted members and guests Of Mechanics
Fire Company No. 6, of this city, started
on an excursion to Galveston-a new de-
parture from regular summer trips. The
members had reve!ed in anticipations of
great times, and they have not been disap-
pointed, which fact is announced now that
they are home again, all we'll. Early on the
morning mentioned the excursionists were
at the Morgan ferry, opposite jackson
square, jolly as school boys out for hoii-
day. The ride over to Brashear was un-
eventful, unless it be that their ardor was
somewhat Gampened by the sight of an
overaowed country after crossing Bayou
Lafourche.
In Brashear the steamship Josephine,
Captain Brown, was ready to receive the
party, and the companys engine was al
ready on board, shining brightly, as if it
took part in the sport. In few minutes
we ere steaming down the bay in grand |
style, all eyes attracted by new scenery. |
The best possible feeling prevailed among |
the men, and when dinner was announced |
ravenous appetites sent excellent viands
into oblivion. At night smart breeze
troubled a few of the excursionists, es-
pecially those who had eaten too freely.
One after another of the boys began to
grow pale, and quietly inquired as to
where they were to sleep. 1t may seem
singular, but in every pale instance the
sufferer declared that it was his deliberate
intention to avail himself of seasickness,
even at the cost Of coffin. As this sub
iect has often been exhausted, it is I'M
necessary to give further particulars on
that head.
SUNDAY.
Soon after break Of day 'smah noise"
was made to arouse the sleepers, and there
was "Bray" rattling around with symbals
and police whistle. Even the pale faced
ones, who had paid their devotiOns to old
Neptune, were willing to respond when MIR.
Houghton, the steward, announced break
| fast. At nine o'clock we Ian ded at Calves
ton. received by the entire fire department
| of that city and hundreds Of interested
| citizens. The process of landing was i'm
| peded by the vast number OF people VINO
assembled to greet the iremen. There
were friendly salutations and hearty hand
| shaking, for it must be remembered that
| New Orleans has contributed literally to
| swell the census of Galveston.
OF course, the lads were thirsty after
landing, and Mr.. Martin Oavey, formerly
member of this department, was at hand to
| extend needed bibular relief. This accom-.
| nl;shed. the line of march was extended to
| other places, particularly to the engine
| house of Lee No. 5, whose guests we were.
| There we were met by that company, who
had prepared a royal reception. Colonel
Andrews, in pithy speech, talking to and
at tiremen. formally welcomed the com
pany, Mr.. Alex. Dalsheimer responded for
No. in fitting phrases, and were it not too
much, We would like to present our readers
with all the happy sayings uttered by ooth
gentlemen.
A splendid dinner was discussed with a
relish that must have pleased the hosts.
This inevitable item fully attended to, the
company sought few minutes rest in the
Cosmopolitan Hotel after which there was
a breaking of ranks, and each individual
sought for amusement as suited him best
Our hosts had arranged TO give picnic IN
a large garden near the beach, but Calves
toniaus seem to regard Sunday as Sunday,
consequently the attendance was not large
However, those who attended enjoyed them
selves in a proper manner
| MONDAY.
All were up with the SUD, and the morn
ing was generally spent in doing the city
All the engine houses were in holiday at
tire. and if Galveston never before deserted
business, it did On this occasion. Indeed
it was an event such as never before
wakened the echoes Of the Island City.
For the morning there was no particularly pro-
gramme, so the Orleanians strolled around
with old acGuaintances and formed ne"
ones. In the evening there were contests
among fremen, but No. did not partlci
| nate to any extent, as the men were not II
a physical condition to exert themselves
especially as the weather was very warm
After dinner there was a general adjourn
ment TO the picnic, where abundant amuse
ment was found At night No. filed int
the engine house of Protection No. 3, anG
received from the latter company a lone
star flag and beautiful silver cup; also
two photographs of the house, members
and horses. These gifts were offered ant
accepted in the kindest spirit possible.
TUESDAY.
1t was originally intended to start 1ol
home to-day, but it was not steamer day, 81
we were compelled, and willingly, to MAKE
the best of the time. Those who had mo-
visited the great beach availed themselves
of this occasion, and it seems as If they vii
never cease to praise its greatness, and the
praise Is certainly deserved.
Washipg gton No. came in and filed the
gap caused by the delay. and suddenly ar
ranged to give the visitors supper ane
ball in Turner Hall at night. About elgh
o'clock we marched to that building, ane
were most agreeably surprised at the mag
uifcent scene The hall was ornamentee
with uncommon taste, brilliantly lighted
The floor was bare, and one could not see tn
galleries for colored bunting pleasantly dis
, posed. Mr.. Davey, the foreman OF WASH
} in gton, led the way to the galleries, wher'
tables we're literally loaded with all sucf
good things as sharp appetites delight IL
DESTROYING. When solids were demolished
dessert and wines came to the front, whlci
hrorcbt forth some timely toasts. Colone