The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-04-25
PARADE OF THE FIREMEN OF
THE SEVENTH DISTRICT.
Grand Display at Carrollton.

| Yesterday, at Carrollton, was the grand gals
day for the tremen. It was the annual parade
of the Fire Department of that district. The
procession formed at the head of Carrollton
Avenue, near st. Charles street; the engines and
truck being decorated in the finest style, and the
gay boys in the best spirits land some fine spirits
In them) in anticipation Of great deal OF pleas
ure. The parade was conducted by the follow
ing marshals: G. w. Besancon, Grand Marshal;
R. B. Stubs, B. Wattaney, c. Bensel and VIM.
Duffy, aids.
After some beautiful music by the different
bands and q short sp sech by Marshal Besancon,
the companies formed in line and started on their
route given in our mornings edition. which was
lined with ladies and children eager to get
glimpse of the fine looking firemen in their gay
uniforms. The young ladies especially seemed
more than Interested, as was evidenced by the
exquisite bouquets which they presented to the
different companies, and our reporter must re-
turn thanks for the pretty flowers which he re-
ceived.
After the march the firemen and guests were
all invited to partake of something strength
ening - at Mr.. Shroeder's garden, where wines
flowed freely and many merry toasts were drunk
in honor Of the annual procession.
The following were the engines in the parade:
The first was Carrollton Fire Company No. i,
founded in 1919. She led the procession, headed
by fine band and the narshals. The engine is
new and cost $500, is fourth-class Jeffrey and
is the ightest ever made under that class She
was drawn by two fine horses, surrounded by the
fremen and officers, and bearing q large blue
silk banner with "To the Rescue written on it.
Next in order was engine Independent No. 2,
the officers being G. W. Besancon, President;
NJ. ID. Lucas, Vice President; D. MITCHELL Trea-
surer; NJ More, Secretary; John Dohmer, Fore.
man; G. Manner, First Assistant, and 8. Trout,
Second Assistant. This engine was lastly deco
rated, and was drawn by two fine bays, with the
assistance OF the boys, who seemed proud to
think they held the Championship Of Carrollton.
Her motto was "Always Ready,
Following her was "Star Hook and Ladder No.
Ia tasteful piece OF workmanship, and |
decorated with the different prizes won at festi-
walls and the race course, she having made the |
fastest time on record in running quarter of
mile and putting up her ladders 1:4451I. |
The officers axe: T. Butcher, President p. Vii
larnab0, Vice President; VIM. Mithoff Secre-
tary; Louis Gordon, Treasurer s. Bubec, Fore
man Frank Modic, First Assistant, and Henry
in 1855, and numbers eighty men.
Under the direction Of the officers of Inde-
pendent No. 2, and Star Hook and Ladder No. i,
! splendid lunch was Get out in the hall OF the
company for the guests. in which all participated
RELY. After many toasts and merry time, the
iremen and visitors left the hail. preceded by
he band of music, while the other companies
marched to their respective houses.
No. paraded to her house and after many
ongri tulations on the successful manner in
vhlch everything had passed, the companies and
lsltors finally separated, with many congratula-
ions on the part Of the guests as to the able and
raceful manner in which the pleasures of the
ay were conducted. II
Under the auspices of the officers of the De-
artment, Philip Mitchell. Chief Engineer John
ifer, First Assistant; Henry Moltke Second AS
lstant; A. ABBOT and J. NJ. Moore, large ball
as given at the House of Star Hook and Ladder
lst night, in which, though their kind invita-
on, we could not participate, but give our most f,
eartfelt wishes for their enjoyment. Upon the
hole. everything was conducted well and the
ire Department of Carrolton have reason to con-
raiulate themselves upon the success Of the
of their department..