New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-03-05

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regret the truck and ladders were utterly
condemned on arriving here. The work
manship is poor. and the maker did not tol-
low instructions; indeed, he seems to have
though that he was tbs best judge of what
was wanted, but he missed the mark and
now has the affair on his hands. The boys
managed TO touch up their old apparatus
and went out in good style. There was not
much effort to produce fine effects. A pyra-
mid Of flowers in the centre and a magnifi-
| cent bouquet of white cameias decorated
| the ladders.
| The officers are: President, T j. Connell;
vice president, T. c. Casserly; foreman, r,
George Z, Fuller secretaries. J. B. Wheeler
| and d. NJ. jenkins; warden, T. +. Durrive;
| marshal, Charles Leland; aid J. Murphy.
COLUMBIA NO. ).
This steady going organization looked as
| fine as any Of its peers and the steamer,
Laura Grandjeap, glittered Ike diamond
and her silverware was prominent. Men,
horses and entire paraphernalia were COM
plete in every particular. The steamer Was
| without decorations.
| The officers are: President, w. A. Nc
Dermott; secretary, g. P Maloy; treasurer,
J. Powell; foreman, NJ. Bnlgei; assistants,
! II. c. kokernot and 4. Grammar; steward,
Tom L'ttleton; marshal, w. F. Bunce aid,
| J. Ole.
The company dined with Mr.. Ole.
LOUISIANA HOSE.
Never failing, here they are again. bright
d happy. ready for fire or fun. Although
she is on the detail in case Of fire, the Annie
Howard looked as smart as any, and the
members were all in line, uniformed in tidy
blue shirts and black pantaloons. BY the
ropes were seen many familiar faces, gentle
men in active and prominent positions,
socially and otherwise. This is certainly
one of the solidest companies in the depart
ment, Notwithstanding she is witho ut a
number. When good workers are needed
they will be ON hand.
President, J. A. Brown: vice president,
Richard Charles; secretary, j. l.. Bercier;
treasurer. N. B. Phelps; foreman, X. II.
Benners; assistants, J. S ringer and Emile
udAsHdl. Ia. OCutlluhA
MECHANICS. NO. 6
did not disappoint any of her many friends,
all Of whom had been told that "Grace
Thomson" and the entire company would
make great effort to eclipse all others. In
the smoke stack was tluted column, in
white and gold, Corinthian cap, on top of
which was a crimson cushion supporting
splendid crown. On top of this rested a
mechanics arm holding hammer, all
gllded and all in perfect proportion. This
carving is certainly worthy of an extended
notice. rejecting great credit on the artist,
Mr. Talleen, d resident of this city. The
painting, lettering and gliding was executed
by Mr.. J. d. Hopkins, whose fine work
speaks for itself. Appropriate notices on
white satin almost concealed the machinery
and numerous pieces Of silver ware. II was
asplendid mass of beaaty, and was declared
by some to be tie finest turnout in the pro-
cession. The wheels were magnificent,
painted by David Riser, and were the envy
of many fireman. The men along the
ropes can not be surpassed in general ap
pearance. and they seemed to have perfect
discipline. Altogether or singly, No. 6 may
be proud of its display.
The officers arc: President, A. Valley:
vice president, p. J. Sullivan; foreman,
William johnson; assistants, j. r. Sutton
and Richard Welsh; treasurer, Robert
Barry; secretary. William Nelson ma, shall,
Leon Lamothe; aid to marshal, George Is.
johnson.
After the procession was disbanded No.
retired to the st. Charles Hotel. where
the members and many guests regaled
themselves at bountful board. Several
good things were said, and Leon made
speech an hour long.
EAGLE NO. 7.
No. 7 has brilliant record and still re-
tains her good name. Few companies can
surpass it for efficiency. Her working
steamer is a Gould, named in honor Of its
present president, James Campbell. 1t was
neatly and lightly decorated. On the stack
was perched a golden eagle, and silver
CHAINS and ware set all off to advantage.
careful hands had prepared
everything to make tasty display. If this
was the poorest company in New Orleans |
there would be no cause to complain.
The officers art: President, James Camp |
bell: treasurer, II. Wax; secretary 4. Nc |
Donell; foreman, A. X 4iinski; assistants, j. |
w. Kennedy aud +. G Barker; marshal, G. |
De Lassus; aid, II. Hebert.
1t would not be right to omit mention of |
D,1 .T old
Bob was q pickup, purchased for something
ike wheel horse, but he turned out
that could make 3:56, and WIN.
The members enjoyed a dinner at the
'esidence of Mr.. Hevert, ON st. Louis street.
PHOENIX NO. 8,
Almost thirty years olj, and still main
aims its good reputation for active duty.
t ranks among the best in our department.,
md well it may. as its members are all men
# fair standing in every sense of the word.
The display yesterday was not in the least
,ehind former efforts.
President, William Stevenson; vice presi-
lent, Louis Powers; secretary, +. w.
3urdge; treasurer, John Langshaw; tore
nan, Joseph Goertz; assistents, Charles
)hse and Thomas Seaward: steward, A.
iUmbucarra; engineer, Jacob Frye.
HOPE HOOK AND LADDER No. 3.
The beauties Of this company drew forth
instituted praise from all kiuds OF people,
nd the admiration was warranted, for men
nd machine presented a splendid sight.
ne white figure Of Hope WAS II feature not
0 be forgotten OF omitted. All the decora
ions were really handsome and spoke well
n those who had that duty in hand. The |