The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-02-21
OVER THE WATER.
4 Projected Excursion of Firemen
to Europe.

| few moths ago the BULLETIN mentioned that
there existed desire On the part OF some of our
| prominent firemen to carry into effect plan
which embraces firemon's excursion to Europe
The project originated with our enterprising
friend William Swan. ESQ, who for several wears
held the position OF Foreman OF that popular and
sterling company, Hope Hook and Ladder No. 3.
| Mr.. Swan, who has seen years of service as an
active fireman, has always taken an earnest in
| ter st in the Department, ami III every possible
way has worked TO further its material and other
interests.
Justly proud of being one Of its honored mem
beers, he desires net only that cities OF our o"n
country shall know Of the efficiency and merit Of
our own volunteer system, but he cherishes the
hope that matters may be arranged as to at
ford cur cousins across the water fair opportu-
nifty of Judging for themselves OF it's character
| and the men who compose it.
Annually excursions have been made by the
various fire companies to cities and watering
places III adjoining States and it is of record that
some have made extended tours through the
North, but it has been left to Mr. Swan to CON
celve and take the initial step looking to a con-
summation of the proposed visit to Merry Eng
land, and the land of the shamrock.
The project embraces an excursion, leaving
here during the latter part of May OF first OF
June, and going direct to Liverpool and thence
to Dublin, the whole to be under the direction of
a committee selected by those who subscribe as
members OF the party. Arriving at Liverpool, or
possibly Dublin as the sense of the excur5lonsts
may direct, the party will disband for term Of
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bend his footsteps in whatever direction his inc-
nation may direct him, remembering, however
that, at the expiration of the thirty days, it will
be his duty, if he desires to receive the full
benefit Of the lowrate excursion fare, to report
to the committee at the place of rendezvous,
either at Dublin or Liverpool.
Having made most thorough inquiry as to
the cost involved, Mr.. Swan has ascertalned that
by the State line transportation to the point
named and back to this city can be obtained for
per man, which IS certainly a very low figure. |
We have the assurance that parties not con-
nected with the department, who may desire to
JOIN this excursion may do so, should it be de- |
termined upon, by leaving their names with Mr..
Swan.
1t is not proposed to make this company af- |
far; that is. 1t must be understood that no lnd
vidual fire company has taken the initiative move |
but there is general invitation extended to ali |
members of the Fire Department. who NAV de- |
sire to take part, and it is earnestly desired that
some arrangement may be made whereby one of |
the engines of the department may be taken
along.
Mr. Swan is anxious that the truck of Hope |
Hook and l. oder No. 3 should be taken and it Is
quite certain that such Will be done III the event
Of the success Of the proposed trip.
A call upon Mr.. Swan will elicit any other par
tlculars relative to this contemplated tour that
may be desired We heartily indorse the pr0po-
sltlon, and indulge the hope that it may be
carried to most perfect success.