The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-03-05

Thereafter, on behalf of the officers and
members, Mr.. William Snow presented Mr.
Kip gold medal, bearing the inscription
| Presented to A. 2. Zip. by the Officers and
Members of Hope Hook AMI Ladder No 3.
as token of friendship" The company was
RECALLED with a most excellent champagne
punch at the expense of Mr. Kip.
Creole No. Q.
| UNION AND CONFIDENCE.
This famed company, which is justly held
In great esteem 10 the Department., and is es-
| pecla!ly IN nigh favor among the people Of
the IhIrd District, was conspicuous yesterday
in the line OF parade. Fully one hundred
members Were in the ranks all fine looking
inen, handsomely attired in their becoming
uniforms of black and red The steamer was
drawn by four white horses, the f.vorite
horse Benny appearing within the lines, bear
ing himself with a proud step, attired, as he
was, in his gala day dress. The decorations
consisted principally OF floral ornaments, the
most conspicuous being the Hope Hook and
Ladier, made of flowers, gift from the
hands OF Madam B.rjac and the Misses
Dromel.
Nine baskets of flowers were adjusted taste
fully and conspicuousiy on the engine, be-
sides which there were festoons of full blown
roses. The silverware, consisting of prizes
won az various times was displayed; the
whole presenting a very artistic and cheerful
picture The company was provided with
fine field band.
Louisiana No. 10.
GOOD WILL.
Conspicuous in the second division yester-
day was that efficient and popular company
Of the Second District, Louisiana No. 10.
The company appeared on parade yester-
day in full force about ninety members to
the ropes.
The engine Christina BUTLER, third class
Jetfries was elaboratey dec grated with flow
ers, presented by the lady friends of the com
pany. The steamer was drawn by four white
horses. Charley Jaeger's band of fifteen
pieces preceded the company and enlivened
the march by cheering airs.
Trad Ferry No. IL.
OUR NAME OUR EXAa1PLE.
Heralded by the Thirteenth Infantrv's
splendid band Trad Ferry No. Il, numbering
l25 men, came forward yesterday in parade,
making a display which, in point OF elegance,
was second to none in the line.
The engine Lady Gantert, a second class
Amoskeag, was gorgeous In silver and SAITH
decorations, and every part Of the metal work
OF the machine was polished as bright as a
V,
consisting of one hundred pieces, was dis
played consplcuously, and formed an impos-
ing array.
The smoke stack was adorned with mag
niticent velvet cushion, and on the air cham
beIs were two silver fremen the ensemble
being completed by silver chains which de-
pended from the smoke stack to the front and
rear of the engine. The steamer was drawn
by the boys, the horses, jim and Nike, walk
ing inside the lines.
Apleasing episode Of the day was the pre-
sent4tion of two wreaths to the company by
the pupils Of St Mlchaeis School.
The following are the officers: Dennis Nc
earthly, President; JAS Cummings, Secretary;
Denis Brady, Treasurer; james Lynch, Fore
man; VIM. Baker, First Assistant; Thos.
Brennan. Second .Assis ant: James McCtinnii,
Marshal.
Perseverance No. II.
Mex. in the procession came that neat little
engine known rs Eva j. Marks, with some
Eighty or more men in uniform on the ropes. |
Inc engine was beautifully decorated with
white and orange satin aud gilt fringe; the sue
ion brackets were decked with crowns of the !
same colors, with large silt balls in the cen
er. Many beautiful wrelths of artificial !
lowers deckel this exquisite piece OF me-
;hansm.
The officers marched to the music Of fine
band at the head of the company, and seemed
. appreciate the occasion lie its fullest extent.
John Fitzpatrick, Foreman, A. Bagnetto, First
Assistant, and JOS Murphy, Second Assist
mt took the lead with their silver trumpets
md beautifully painted fire caps, while c. L.
President, ". Hansen, Vice
President, J. Lipman, Treasurer, and Z. \.
Landry Secretary, brought themselves up in
good style Just in the rear OF the active
Dffi ,ers.
Frank McElroy, the Marshal, and Dan
i cry steeds. They took in at glance the
Importance Of their position, for they looked
IS if they Were very happy fellows, except
when the ram poured in such torrents as to
trench them to the skin.
In the middle OF the ropes the two favorlte
horses, Happy jim and Handsome John,
stepped in perfect time to the notes of the
music ahead. They We're fine looking animals,
Ill fixed out in their Sunday best, with beau
itul saddles, surmounted by gilt horns, with
liver bells attached, which, at each STEP
ingled in swee. harmony with the notes OF
he music.
No. ID is looked upon, in the Department,
IS one of the most efficient fire organizations
n active service, and the company have ever
tested the truth of the compliment by
heir willing and vigilant action in time of
anger.
Philadelphia No. II.
A FRIEND IN NEED.
This reliable company turned out in full
Gree yesterday, and presented a remarkably
andsome appearance. Their engine Lizzie
.agan, was FURNISHED brightly, and tastefully
decorated with flowers. 1t drawn by
our horses, while in front the members
marched, drawing after them their hose car
iage, Lulu McCabe.
This carriage, which was voted to the com
any at the St .Ioseph'5 fair in 1871, is an ee-
ant piece Of workmanship, and is highly
rized by the company.
The banner Of the company, wherein was
NIB szoned their motto, was borne in front,
M following was the fayorite horse, Starch.
The officers are:
Jake Klenpeter, President
N. ", Cloney, Vice President
O. Hotot, Secretary.
Robert Desposto, Treasurer.
Ell Burke, First Assistant.