The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1876-03-05

WAsHrSoToN Hook AND LADDER No. ], OF Al
GIERs,
followed. with about fifty men on the ropes, an
their favorite horse, Harry TO the front.
They were lead by their Marshal, Victor Nlcl
law, Esq.
fully decked wi b flowers and ribbons, and col
spicuous among the ornaments was . pair
horns a magnificent set OF silverware presente
to the company ut . fair some time ago, ana
beautiful wreath which uhey received yes.e,,u!a
while on their way to Canal street. from MS
Sarah Mahoney.
Washington l is q crack organization, and it
officers are named as follows:
Pres dent J. ii. McCann; Walter Thompson
secretars; NJ. M. Morse, Treasurer; Daniei aa.
H. J. Keeper Second Assistant.
The handsome appearance OF
MILNEBURG No. l,
which was next in line, created universal admlra
ton.
there were between thirty and forty men OF
the ropes, and their engine was elegantly orna
mented Borne at the head OF n company W.
. magnificent flag, presented ny MRS. u. Muro
wife OF their gallant foreman.
The present officers Of the company are nance
as follows: y
President, NJ. Leininger; Foreman, L. B
Muro; First Assistant, Chss. a. Binet; seeon ,.
Brisolara; Secretary, Geo. b. Leininger mar.
shall Geo. England; Aid, Charles Evershade
Close behind was the other company Of the
Lake End,
MLsnsune HOOK isD LADDER No. 1.
At the head were the officers Of the company,
named as follows:
President, N. Brunei Vice President, Z Dene-
chaud; Foreman, H. Deidrich; Secretary, L.
Mayer; Treasurer, O. Binet First Assistant,
z. Leininger; Second Assistant, C. Blnet.
A large number of men were IN line. ana maze
q fine display.
The division was brought to an end by that
staunch and gallant company,
LAFAYETTE Hook AND LADDER No. l,
which was headed by Marshal VIM. Woelper and
his aids, j. p. Carey, o. n. Redon and A: Bobet.
Fifty men turned out, and between the files
were the two horses, "Aleck" and Lafayette"
The truck was painted white and red, and on
the ladders was a life-size figure OF Lafayette,
and the champion horns.
From the figure to the horns were streamers
bearing the inscription, Our Aim the City's Wei
fare"
Previous to leaving the truck-house, the
Preside Mt, W. J. Whiteside, Esq, ana the Secre-
tary. Mr.. j. II. Kelly, we're both presented with
bands and badges, o. tokens q me respect ana
The company is Offered as follows: W. J.
Whiieside, President; +. Carroll, Foreman A.
F. AsenheImer, Secretary; J. d. Kelly, Treas
urer ; First Assistant Foreman. r. Bell Second,
G. s. Mcneil; Marshal, VIM. Woelper; AidssJ.
Z. Carey, o. NJ. Redon and A. Bobet.
SECOND DIVISION.
The Chief Engineer and Assistants: Thomas
O'Connor, Chief Engineer; Frank Heron, Senior
Assistant Engineer; NJ; Ray. Assistant Engineer;
+. Scheibert, ASST slant Engineer; +. Schneider,
Assistant headed this division.
MISSISSIPPI No. g.
The engine was beautifully decorated with gold
riding and silver, and around the engine was en-
;wined pieces Of white and black Grape, worn out
IL respect to the memories OF James Mclean,
n. A. Wilcox and Arthur Lanony, late members
ii this company, all OF whom departed this life
within the space Of the last two months.
The magnificent horse, ''Our Baby, was on the
inside OF The ropes and looked ss if he was fully
conscious OF HIS position. VIM. Pagan, ESQ.,,
Grand Marshall, Gus BoulIgDy and James Nut,
Jr Aids, led, followed by band of music. This
company was incorpqraasd IN lsS, he follow.
Toby Hart, Wee PRESIDE mt; Morris Hart Fore
nan; q. White, First Assistant; Chas II. Ken
aeoy, second Assistant; j. Bercegeay, Secretary.
Several beautiful wreaths were presented by the
orleans Dramstic Association when they passed
aeir club ROOM
VIaILANr No. 3.
This popular and vel-known company came
next in the line. The motto OF the company,
Never Despair" was on the banner at the
'ront. Fully 1876 men held on the ropes. The
,ngine was decorated with . bouquet Of flowers |
n the smoke stack, and several wreathes pre-
ented to the company by Miss Annals De Bou- |
hel, after whom the engine is named, at her |
esidence On Claiborne street. Saturday morning, |
efore the parade.
Mr.. D. be Bouchel Grand Marshal, and L. |
Veisenbach Aid, headed the company. This
ompany was Incorporated in 1846. The engine |
AS draped in mourning for ]. Lehlinger, late |
ice Prs sident, and l.. Balser, ex-Foreman, who |
led few months ago,
AMERICAN No. 2.
The truck was beautifully arranged, AID was
rawn by four white horses, and was OF new
atent with elevated tiller. The ladders were
ainted red, with blue butts. The truck was
uilt in this city by Mr.. F. Clark. A rare statue
Justice, standing on 81. blue stssr.spaDglsd
enter OF the truck, with the scales OF justice
cid out in her right hand.
The truck American had out was the first ever
in the South, and was pronounced
competent judges to DC one Of rare qualities.
I ar Toulouse, one Of our home mechanics.
Some fifty old men turned out in the ranks,
eaded by the company's beautiful horse. Q. II.
locomb.
Several large yresthes presented by their lady
President, I. N. Heatherton; Vice President,
). @. Casserly; Foreman, Ed. Flood; First As
istant, A. Newhouse; Second Assistant, II.
,eitz; Financial Secretary, g. ]. FTeret; Treas.
rer, Z. Durrrve; Marshal, w. J. J. Armstrong,
nd w. F. Bulger, Aid.
"We Raise to Save" is the motto Of this
launch company.
COLUMBIA No. 8
anne next in the line Of march with eighty men
n the ropes, at the end Of which was attached
neir beautiful steam engine Laura Grandjeap,"
hich was brilliantly polished, and presented
asteful appearance. The wheels were newly
sinted, and set the entire engine of. The de-
orations were well arranged on the seat, and
lere was An attractive display Of silver ware and
lue caps were on the brackets. A pair OF horns
tely presented 10 the company were placed on
le front Of the engine.
The champion gray horse, Phil Ford, walked
! the ffont without guardian.
The officers are: Pie ,ident w. E. McDermott;
brennan, T. vizard First Assistant, J. Casey;
ecoRd Assistant, A. Grammar; Secretary, G. P.
lalIoy; Treasurer, ]. Powell: Marshal, J. Obey;
Id, ]. W. DOnlsn.
LOUISIANA HOSE.
This company turned out over seventy.five
embers. Their large and costly engine, the
Annie Howard" was set of ia silver and gold
ldng, and looked magnificent pair Of large
orns 10 the smokestack ornamented the steamer.