The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-05

dent. NJ. Rupp Secretary L. @. Boucherau
Treasurer +. Kehn: Foreman. G. Elchinger
| First Assistant II. Lusse; Second Assistant. W
Deres Marshal O. DeBouchel; Aid. L. Weisen
bach.
I'VE Raise to Save" is tho motto Of this gallant
among the most gallant organizations OF the
Fire Department. The truck. drawn by white
horses. was new extension one constructed by
+. Clark. Of this city. Previous to departure
from Canal street, our friend Ed. Flood. the
gallant foreman and efficient Sergeant at Arms
of the House of Representatives, was presented
with u beautiful solid silver trumpet by the
officers, clerks and employees OF his Office. The
trumpet is valued at SITS.
| Officers: President, 4. NJ. Heatherton; Vice
President, r. G. Casserly: Foreman Ed. Flood
First Assistant A. Newhouse; Second Assistant,
H. Lett: Financial Secretary. q. J. Freret
Treasurer, f. Durrive; Marshal. Chas. ID. Lal-
lande; Assistant Marshal. w. I'D. Armstrong
"''' We Eouisiana Hose.
| To the strains Of a fine band about rs boys step
ped In gallant style. followed by their beautiful
engine, tho annie Howard" which was drawn
| by six prancing white horses. In the smoke
stack Of the engine rested pair Of gilt anticrs
about 8 feet from tip to tip. From these. beiufi-
| full streamers Of ribbon were draped in tasteful
| style. The engine was FURNISHED to brilIiancy
| almost dazzling. This company IL ono OF our
| most efficient, and her officers may well be proud
| OF her They are as follows: Foreman. H. II.
| Benners; First Assistant, Z. McTcrnan; Second
Assistant John t. Roux; Grand Marshal Frank
| r. Howard; Aid TO Grand Marshal. A. h. Isaac
son. To say that this beautiful engine and the
boys presented u beautiful spectacle would be
| but faint praise.
Columbia Fire CO. No. 3.
| This crack company. with their Amoskoag
steamer the Laura Grandjean." next comes in
line. The decorations were simple and eighty
good men at the ropes. Ate
The officers are President. W. 4. McDer-
mott; Foreman. T. Wizard; First Assistant. j..
Casey; second Assistant. A. Qramann; 5ecre-
tary, g. F. Mallory; Treasurer. J. Powell: Stew
ard. A. Soal: Marshall. ]. Obey; Aid. }. ".
Mechanics Fire Ce. No. o.
Steadily they marched along. these one hum
dred red" Aremen, In thoir new uniforms OF red
shirts trimmed In black. with black pants and
new fire caps. The appearance OF the Tiger
Boys" was quite imposing. as well as the ex-
Quisite arrangement Of the engines decora-
ton; most conspicuous was the ornament OF
the smoke-stack. consisting Of q white Corin-
THAN column entwined by Ivy and white cactus
upon the top Of which was golden crown rest
ing upon crimson cushion: surmounting the
crown was the bare arm of the brawny mechanic
gras ming firmly sledge-hamincr. cmblematic
OF the name the ompany bears. In the front Of
the engine a doube-cushion canopy OF blue satin
and gold fringe rested beautiful specimens
Of silyerware which the company have
carried of OF many victorious fields Of contest.
Around and resting In the hose standards were
cone shaped cushions OF blue satin and gold.
surmounted by gilt balls Of basket work from
which hung everRreens and flowers. hand
some silver eagle took the place Of the signal
light, from the mouth Of which came four broad
satin streamers attached to the six horses draw
ing the engine. Around the entire engine. looped
in wel-conceived taste. ran chains of silver
while the entire engine was decorated to "A
oueen g taste" with satin and golden wheat which.
as II shimmcred In the suns rays, presented to
the sight a most pleasing effect. Conspicuous
was a beautiful crescent Of satin and golden
leaves bearing the inscription Grace In gilded
letters This beautiful ornament was presented
to the Company by Miss Grace
Thompson, the Godmother Of the
engine Inside the ropes. equipped in white
satin and gold saddles. ieisurely and proudly
walked the pet horses. Orphan Boy" and "Rufe
Hunt" They lookedapparently withscorn upon
the spectators. as il to say. Don't you wish you
were a nremanY The decorations were pre-
pared by the tasteful hands Of Mrs. Thomas
Heatherton and Mrs Doherty. The officers are
IA foilows: President John W. Fairfax: Vice
President. Thomas Devereaux; Foreman. Will
liam Johnson First Assistant, Victor Clum;
Second Assistant. John Murphy; Secretary, II.
Thorpe: Treasurer. Robert Barry. In conse-
auence OF important official duties Mr.. George
Johnson the duly chosen grand marshal. was
unable to serve, rs was also his aid. Gen. A. y.
Badger, who was severely Ill In their stead Mr..
George Norton acted as grand marshal and Mr..
Leon Lamothe as assistant The entire turnout
was grand success.
After the parade, No. repaired TO the st.
Charles Hotel where Mr.. Rivers. the proprietor.
had prepared for them repast that would have
caused even old Epicurus himself to leap for
10y. The table was crowded with the firemen
and invited guests. Many healths and good
wishes were pledged in the flowing bowl. The
in elegant STYLE
EaEle Pire CO. No. !.
Seventy five fine looking men. decked I'm beau
tiful uniform. followed their officers. w. Ken
nedy. Foreman: A. Schafer. First Assistant;
VIM. Delaney. Second Assistant; J. Campbell.
President: +. Mcdonald. Secretary. and II. Wax,
Treasurer: Mr.. A. Hebert acting as Grand Mar
shal, and Charles Delases as his aid The smoke
stack was adorned by large golden eagle. with
pinions spread and neck curved. looking down
upon the multitude as il to say 4 pluribus
unum." we defy competition. Extending around
the engine were heavy silver chains arranged in
graceful manner. while the silver urn. won by
Dusty Bob" in 3:ls In the hose carriage con-
test July 49, 1871 set of in good style the front
OF the machine" Dusty Bob" was also there.
and stepped along In stately mien. conscious OF
the trophies he had won. and proud OF his Gre
THIRD DIVISION. si.-
Phenix Fire c.. No.S q,
with their neat and beautiful steamer, the
Lady Annie Laurie" headed the Third Divi-
sion. The decorations were disposed 50 as to
produce great effect. and were most beautiful.
The officers are: VIM. Stevenson. President:
John Grayer. Vice President; Z. W. Burdge,
Secretary: John Langshaw. Treasurer; j.
Scholl. Foreman; VIM. Brooks. First Assistant
George Goertz. Second Assistant: H. Lambert,
Steward VIM. Gleason, Engineer; Hugh Cain.
Housekeeper.
Hope Hook and Ladder No. 3
most tastefully arranged their truck and lad
ders. adorned with wreaths. next marched in
line, with ninety athletic men. The off,
cars are. President N A. LlambiaS: J. b. FACET