New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-28
Local Intelligence.

Local Intelligence.
CARROLLrON's COLORED FIREMEN.-
There are two companies of colored firemen
in Carrollton, Friendship No. 3 and Vigilant
Hook and Ladder No. 2, and they yester-
day celebrated their anniversary. Good
Intent No. 2. of Gretna, joined in the fes.
tivi'ies. About twelve o'cock all was in
readiness for marching, and tho general ap-
pearance of the turnout wss very credit
able. The line of march was q long one,
taking in most of the prominent streets of
Carrollton. Hon. T. B. Stamps was grand
marshal.
Leading the procession was . platoon Of
policemen under command of Sergeant
Aucoin. The msrshals aids were Messrs.
j. B. Gaudet, Dr.. j. T. Newman, J. w. Rox-
borough and John T. Claiborne.
No. 3 had fitty-four men on the ropes and
the company's marshal was Hon. j. Henri
Burch, assisted by Mr.. F. c. Antoine, A. J.
Dumont and II. Defuentes. The favorite
horse, Henry Stamps, strobe along as if he
understood his importance.
Good Intent No. 2, of Greenville, were
guests Of No. 3.
The hook and ladder company, Colonel
James Lewis, marshal, assisted by A. De-
joie and P. g. Deslonde.
Mrs. w. II. Wilkins presented Marshal
Burch with splendid bouquet for his COM
pany, and at the residence Of Mrs. Evans
Green beautiful basket of flowers was
given BY that lady to Friendship No. 3,
Miss Delphins Green making the presenta-
ton in neat little speech. Mr.. Burch re-
sponded for his company.
After the parade they repaired to the hall
of Vigilant No. 2, where Lopez had pre-
pared Q wholesome lunch for the weary
members and their friends.
At the residence of Senator Stamps the
marshal and aids with their lady friends,
among whom We might name Mrs. P. G.
Deslorde, Mrs. Senator Barch, Mrs. Lieu
tenant Governor Antoine, Mrs. Dejoie and
Mrs. Colonel Lewis, were also entertained
with q sumptous lunch. This parade Of the
fire department of the Seventh District is
conceded by all residents of the district
to be the finest they have ever had.
After the procession disbanded Friend
ship No. was the recipient of beautiful
dag. presented by Mrs. Ellen B. /. Barch, for
Mr.. James Vance, Jr., who said:
Gentlemen-I have the distinguished and
agreeable honor of presenting to yOu. in
behalf of Mrs. Senator Burch, this silken
>nIrn U< hn1 Aof0 md a ~,
miratiOnp-first, for those qualities, com.
manding and heroic in their nature, that
20 to make up the true gentleman and fire.
man; and second, for that Jealous care with
which those qualities are ever guarded,
and thereby perpetuates that honorable
reputation which has characterized the ex-
istence of the fire department of the city
of Carrollton.
There are timee, gentlemen, in the his
tory of us all, when We are called upon,
"a it were, to show our appreciation OF true
merit by the Offering of some appropriate
emblem, as Q symbolic evidence OF our re-
gard.
the breeze, recall to tie mind OF every
member of this company that success as q
true fireman, who, ever on the alert TO an.
swer the deep toned sound of alarm that
calls him to his post of duty, depends upon
the formation of those noble traits of char
acter which alono command the respect
and admiration of all lovers OF true man
hood. 49,.
There are many ways by which we can
show our appreciation of mans action: As
far back as history carries us we nnd IL the
custom to bestOw upon those who, by their
actions, are worthy of public respect, some
emblem as q mark of distinction and honor.
To-day, as the representative of Mrs. SEN
ator Burcb, the donor to you Of this bean.
tiful flag, do hereby present 1t to Friend
shin Fire Company No. Of tho city OF Car
rollton, with the hope that through the
long labyrinth of time it may be ever Kept
unsullied and untrammeled.
Colonel F. C. Antoine received the flag
for the company, and responded as follows:
Mrs. Senator Burch-In behalf Of Friend
ship Fire Company No. 3, l accept tins
magnificent token, in the same genuine
spirit in which it is rendered: beieve me,
madame. that it il impossible Tor me 10
final words sufficient to convey to you the
real feelings of pleasure and qualification
we nossess toward you for this beautiful
present. We shall ever treasure up IN our
heart of hearts this eventful moment OF our
lives az 'firemen, and our memories WILL ever
revert with emotions of pride and esteem 20
this day and this event. We accept tnen,
madame. this beautiful emblem OF our
conntrv's flag, and shall ever seek to guard
and protect it and realize our worthlness to
hear it in our ranks by our deeds in times
Of danger. You will accept these few
brief. broken remarks, as coming from one
who, until but this moment, Was unaware
that he would be called upon to represent
the company on this occasion. o
Again, in the name of Friendship NO. .
allow me to return to you our sincere anC
heartfelt thanks for your appropriate ane
h;ohlv annreciated gift.
The entire procession took cars IN Gar
rollton and started tor the First DISTRICT
calling at the residences OF Lieutenan
Governor Antoine aud Mr.. j. H. Burch
where pleasant courtesies were exchanged
visit was also made to Governor Kellogg
where compliments were exchanged.
As the companies paraded the centra
streets, thousands of people stopped to lool
at the scene. 1t is pleasant to know tina
everything passed off without disagreeaOl
incident.
Grand opening of Grand Hotel at Poin
Clear on June l.
PRIZE P1cN1Cs-On Monday, May -, Tn
1rr;ted Sens Of America Benevolent Asso
citation will give picnic at Oakland FARE
when a number of prizes will be distributes
by vote, and also prizes will be AWARDED 10
excellence in various games.