New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-05
THE FlREMEN's DAY
One Less than Forty

The regular fire department Of New Or
leans yesterday celebrated its thirty ninth
anniversary, and celebrated it in style, with
something of the old rsal. Not single
company failed to respond, and every COM
psny had full representation of members
in uniform. It would be natural to sup
pose that, the fourth of March following 90
closely on the heels of Mardi Gras, the in
terest in An outdoor display would be light,
yet the streets were almost as densely
thropged a. on Shrove Tuesday. 1t was
essentially . fireman's day, consequently
the weather was superb, and not Q single
fire alarm sounded. From an early morn
ing hour until late last night all was given
over to the fire department. Old age end
youth made devotions to fire fighters, and
for the time this branch of civil service
ruled quitaaPs0ne.-
The AsaE 0Sbioo ~as ~ By the grand
marshal, that old time standby, Mr.. l. N.
Marks, who was fAnked by many hand
some aids, all finely mounted and uniquely
attired.
First in the line was old Volunteer No. l,
healthy looking men all, with red shirts of
good style. On the bright steamer was .
streamer, "Tbe mother company" and no
body will dispute the honor.
St. Bernard No. l, located near the
slaughterhouse, made it's second appear
ance since it formation, and looked we'll. it's
engine all in a glitter.
Pelican No. l, of Algiers, kept up its repu-
tation.
Brooklyn No. 2, of Algiers, was out in
force, headed by Colonel Loan - marshal.
The steamer bore . magnificent set of
gilded deer horns, and all pertaining to the
company looked a. if made to last longer
than parade day.
After Brooklyn No. 2 had Travelled over
the route Colonel Loan, the marshal,
marched them up to his Office, near where
he had arranged with Colonel P. Barron to
prepare hearty lunch. The Algerines en-
joyed themselves to the fullest extent.
Some inquisitive members expressed de-
sire to sec the first precinct prison cells,
and they saw them too we'll, as joke was
played on them. They were rushed in and
locked up, charged with all the crimes in
the calendar. Releases were eventually
obtained, and our friends from over the
river were glad when released.
Washington Hook and Ladder Company
No. l, also Of Algiers, will compare favor
ably with any Of its city peers.
Milneburg No. l. with a hand engine,
looked as solid as in years past.
Lafayette No. l, jackson street. made q
splendid appearance, its patent truck at
tracing considerable attention, while the
members bore themselves proudly.
This division was under the supervision
OF Assistant Engineer NJ. Ray.
The second division was looked after by
Assistant Engineer Frank Heron. in front
of which marched Chief Engineer o Connor
and his assistante, Messrs. F. Heron, NJ.
Ray, F. Scheibert and F. Schneider.
Mississippi No. led the second division,
headed by brass band, and appeared with
its new Amoskeag engine handsomely deco
rated with gold and silver plating and val
liable prizes which have been WOE by the
company. This company turned out about
forty.five men, who showed off well in their
handsome uniforms Of black pantaloons and
white shirts trimmed with black velvet.
They had . representative Of Alabama No.
2. of Montgomery, Alabama, as their guest
The smokeetack of the engine bore the
champion horns, supported by rich satin
cushion with . border Of gold fringe. A
blue ribbon appeared between the horns
bearing the words, "Home again." The
suction brackets were ornamented with
white satin cushions. On the seat was .
fine display Of silverwsre and the figure OF
an eagle. The engine was dressed in sec
ond mourning for some Of the members OF
the company who died during the past six
months. They had in the rope their pet
horse, "Our Baby" who seemed proud,
with his rich white satin saddle with gilt
horns and silver cord bride. The COM
pany's officers are: r. Camerden, president;
Toby Hart, vice president; ]. Bercegesy,
recording secretary; j. Nut. Jr., financial
secretary; c. Taylor Gsuche. treasurer;
Maurice j. Hart, foreman; o. M. White,
first assistant; Charles r. Kennedy, second
assistant; William Pagan and James Mudd,
marshals.
Vipilant No. made 3 good showing, out.
wardly, which was only expected. The
members turned out strong.
American Hook and Ladder No. 2was as
bright and cheerful a. the day itself. A
statue of Justice was mounted on the upper
ladder. and set off tho handsome home
made truck to great advantage. About
fifty men were on the ropes, and inside was
the fast horse, C..H. Slooomb. Marshsls,
w. J. j. Armstrong and e. D. Lallande.
One of the old members, Mr.. 7. Hestherton,
now active president, wore the blue
Columbia No. 5, . company that seldom
makes any display, was out in force, hav-
ing most of its silver ware on the steamer.
Its splendid dapple gray horse, Phil, felt as
nroud "a could be karchaas, j. Ole and
J. w. Donellsn.
Then followed Louisiana Hose, q accompany
without number, % it needs none, being
good enough to rank Al. Its machine was
tastefully decorated and shone like .
polished mirror, and the men were dressed
as neat as new pins. Marshals, A. II.
Isaacson and C. C. Fletcher. Joseph Fink,
foreman of Germsnia No. 2, of Shreveport,
and Joseph Cottresux, foreman OF HOOK
and Ladder No. 1, of Denison, Texas,
we're guests of Louisiana Hose.
Big Six followed. and, Of course, sttracted