New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-03-05
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
ITS THIRTY -EIaHTH ANNIVERSARY
YESTERDAYS DISPLAY or MEN
AND MACHINES.

Our volunteer fire department has eXpe
| rienced little change since its last ami
| versary, but still stands frm, and il, al
formerly, admired by people generally.
The only ripple on its surface since las,
March was small contest wherein the un
derwriters made a determined effort to in
troduce aud keep in use the Baboock ex
| tnguishers. Firemeu gave the innovation
an opportunity to be tested, but there
existed dislike, which finally eliminated
IN an open rupture. This was brought
ABOUT manly because the insurance com
panles would not lift finger to assist the
flremen's Charitable Association in its
financial difficulties, which difficulties greu
out OF the city being unable to pay the
association its dues. The matter went int
court, and the firemen were cast, which
did not sweeten or smooth the bad feeling
Out of this trouble grew young giant
one that will probably successfully figh,
underwriters with their own weapon,
namely, an insurance company, the charter
OF which can be seen in the REPUBLICAN
This institution is already q fixture and in
excellent hands. A large quantity of stock
has been subscribed by many Of our best
citizens. all of whom greatly desire to see
the project become rich and powerful
There is general good feeling for the new
company, and many people will go out OF
their way to obtain policies in it.
Unfortunately, most Of the companies are
not well off financially, and some cf them
determined to omit their annual celebration,
but that determination was eventually over.
come, and every organization in the depart
ment concluded to parade. Only few
made great attempts at grand display, and
the majority went out quite plain. OF
course, every piece Of machinery shone like
a mirror in sunlight. yet was ready for
active service at a moments notice.
The several companies were directed to
form at ten o'clock in the morning, and
report to Grand Marshal l n. Marks, who,
with his aids, was stationed near the head
of Canal street.
The companies were slow il moving to
Canal street, because the sky threatened
rain and the threat was made good between
ten and eleven O'clock. which greatly
Inarred the display. However, every com
pany kept its place and made the trip IN
the usual regular order
To those companies which 80 kindly re
membered Us we return our best bow OF
acknowledgment. Bunching compliments
in this fashion is not exactly proper. but if
we detail led them we would not have room
for anything else.
Grand Marshal !. N. Marks was accom-.
panied by the following named gentlemen
who served as aids: W II. Manning, G. G.
Flanagan, w. j. Chevaller, Philip McCabe;
A. Belanger. Philip Meyer, P. V. Ducros, c.
Taylor G suche, }. Carrere, j. Ole, George
B. johnson, A. N. Hebert, A. Lane, Louis
Nick, p. j. Kramer, Fred. W. Newroth,
Dan Owens, Thomas FlemIling, George
Lawrence, Theo II. Brode, " Shehr, Fred
erick Hutft, Louis Rhem. Philip Levy, j. B.
Walton, Daniel Brodeiick, G. j. Freret, A.
Lynch S. Mcneil and John Talon.
The first company i'll line was Volunteer
No. |, with a JEFF les second class, in front
of which were fifty solid looking men in
neat uniforms. Of course "Loafer," Of
seventeen years services. was inside the
perform duty. The engine was decorated
with large bouquet and q basket of
flowers, presenting neat appearance.
The officers are: President-F. Schneider;
treasurer, Harry Wizards; secretary, e.
Webb; foreman, John C. WiItemut; and
ner; steward, Conrad Freeso.
For the first time appeared new com
pany from st. Bernard parish, and its
machine looked like one constructed for
great seryice-and it is No l.
Then follows No. Of Milneburg, etaunch
as ever, none the worse for time; indeed
,ur friends of the Lake shore hold up with
he best.
LAFAYETTE HOOK AND LADDER NO. l.
People who live near the head Of jackson
street rely on this body in case of need, and
he hoys are never laggards when there is
call. Their new truck is marvel in its
way and is of the most approved pattern.
t was greatly admired yesterday as it |
'assed in review. A lie size figure Of |
lafayette stood on the ladders.
President, w. j. Whiteside; secretary, A. |
. Asenheimer; treasurer, j. II Kelly. |
oremap, o. NJ. RedOD; assistants, j McIn- |
yre and r. Frethaler; marshal, Charles !
)onelly.
MISSISSIPPI NO. .
,nce more displays the champion horns,
earring the golden antlers high up on her
hounting ribbon on which
,as printed Home again, the champion OF
be world" Also marking the ne steam
RS great throw-32l feet seven inches.
light fine gray stations were in front of
he engine, and eight jockeys stood by.
here was quite display Of silver. Inside
he ropes walked Fred Camerden, one of
be finest gray horses that can be found in
ne country. There was no effort 10 make
y unusual display, but then the handsome
len, sixty Of them, were sufficient ior
very thing.
The officers are: President, F. Csmerden;
ice president, Toby Hart; recording secre-
,ry. j. Bercegay; financial secretary, J.
[ulr: treasurer, C. L. Gauche; foreman, NJ.
Hart; assistants, Fred. Eyle and Charles
enuedy; marshal, Z. A. Burke; aid, {. L.
auche.
As a matter OF course the champions
,uld not disperse without partaking OF
they refreshed heartily.
vIGILANT NO. g.
This excellent organization looked in full
athen and is deserving Of all the praise |
le got from the multitude. Her decora-
ons were not very extensive, but were in
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