The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-03-05


"A Friend in Need Ia Friend Indeed
| Presideut-Wm. Barclay.
| Vice ppesdsnt-Jno. Brughiens.
| Fecretary w. I. Grady,
| Treasurer --C. @. Haley.
| Forman---O. T. Mtimore.
| First Assistant--M. J. brady.
| Second Assistant--wm. II. Cloney.
| Delegstes--O. J. Miltimore, w. J. Grady, Jas
ID. Houston.
The Lizzie Eagan, Phadelpbia's first-clas,
Amoskeag, looked as bright as q new pin. The
| en- CINE, which was drawn by four horses. war
her smoke stack. with tiny buckets containing
| bouquets all around the body Of the steamer.
cosily laid on blue sik cushions. The boys to the
number of about sixty, drew their gem of hose
carriage, the Lulu McOabe," one of the fea.
lures Of the procession. Uniforms-Red shirts,
black caps, With red fronts. fine brass band
attended the boyF. TO the tunes of which pranced
bob Desposito, their famous horse, whose
record lie ALB III sd
FOURTH DIVISION.
jackson steam Engine co. No. rs.
sTo the Rescue" ..t
presideutAAJo O'Brien.
Vice President--H. III, Wilde.
secretary-H. &. Riddle.
Treasurer William Dastillon.
Foreman q. Royes.
First Aasiatant-~Thos. Hassatn, Jr.
Second Aseistant--Ihos. Donlon.
Delegates Manuel q. Reyes, VIM. Dastillon,
Eighteen had lie four horses out "Chris.
Mehle," from Burke" "Wm. Dastillon,' and
old "Crazy," th!rty.slx years old, and exactly
one.half of whose life has been spent III the
service OF tho company Except TO y thorough
connoisseur In horse tiesb he appeared ~ young
and sprightly az colt.
The steamer OF this company, The Lizzie
Grant" u third GLASS Gould, WAS one OF
tho mos tastilv deco atea In the process.
u,n fu tt,ntrn haa han ft%+
verified into Uorinthian column, surmounte
by pile OF golden cotton bales, from among
which emerged pole bearing the cap Of Liberty.
A life sized bust OF Old Hickory, and exquisite
satin cushioned ornaments Of red, white and blue
adorned the engine, together with streamsrH OF
blne sflk bearing the company's motto, "To the
Rescue" The eng ne was drawn by three horses
tandem, and led by black lackeys gorgeously
arrayed. The pet horses were handled by jaunt-
lily attred Jockeys. The men in red shirts, black
facings and black caps with white and red fronts,
manned the ropes In open order to tho number
of nearly one hundred.
Prior to The etart the company was presented
by Miss Nettie Norton with two handsome gui-
dons, and beautiful banner by Mrs. Joseph
shakespeare. and wresths by Miss d. Sewell. on
Carondelet street and Mrs. Cotton, on Dryades
street. A band of twenty-five musicians for
nished the music for the occasion.
Pelican Hook ana ladder co. No, q.
President-Leop Bertoli.
Vice presdent-F. aueruger.
Secretary-Paul Rousset.
Treasurer. r. Safrazn.
Foreman George N. Durel.
First Assistant-E. Aevelle.
Second Assistant. Escobedo.
Delegates-Leon Bertol Q. l.. DeFuen tes,
Owen ID. Sullivan.
The handsome improved truck, made by
Schwartz, of this city, aaplendid piece Of home
enterprise, was out for the parade and was ele-
gantly painted and ornamented, not too profusely,
but Hastily. The truck was of delicate straw
color, with relieving streaks of blue and tho
name of the company neatly lettered on each
ladder. A simple wreath ornsmented the fore
most end of the truck, whilst from its centre
arose q pyramid Of flowers five feet high, the
gift of Mre. Paul Rousset. Four black horses
ropes, about sixty in number, and wearing their
uniform, black trousers white flannel shirts, with
black facings, and black caps.
Before leaving the truck-house on Basin street
in the morning interesting ceremonies took place.
Mr. .. e. Sullivan, ex foreman Of the COMPANY
was presented with q handsome medal by his
in appreciation of his services. MIR.
George Lagarde's great activity as q fireman was
also recompensed with medal, and Mr.. George
N. Durel, the present foreman OF Pelican, was
presented with valuable silver trumpet
or course the pet horses OF the company,
. folly Musgrove" and "P. N. b." figured prom
nently in the procession.
steam Engine Co. No. 70.
"Onwsrd."
president-Wash. Marks.
Vice President-J. J. McCiiness.
Secretary. J. Culligan.
treasurer. Matharam.
Foreman-F. II. Drake.
First Assistant--Dan Fletchnger.
Second Assistant-Mike Rockell.
Steward Charles lena.
Delegates-Wash Marks, F. Fl. Drake, John
iibney.
This company followed, their engine drawn by
hand, about sixty men at the ropes.
At the head of the company was displayed a
beautiful American silk flag. presented by d.
Esq. On the engine, third class
Gould, on raised platform above the footboards,
was large boquet, presented by Miss Fannie
Marks, the godmother of the steamer. On the
drivers seat was large esge. In the smokestack
! large bouquet Of artificial flowers, a present
from the tried friend Of this company, Mrs. Tap
kin. Extending from the smokestack to the air |
vessel were two blue ribbons with the words |
Welcome our Guests" referring to Protector 2, |
delegation of which company appeared in their
ranks. |
The pet horses OF this company, Little Mike, |
Underwater and Tom Nugent, walked between |
he ropes and seemed to appreciate that not a |
small part OF the success Of the parade depended |
IN their good behavior. Little Mike, the fsvorite
II the company is now exempt, having been in |
service thirteen years. |
Orleans steam Engine Company No. II.
courage and Charity"
Presdent-John Herbert
Secretary-Eugene D'Herete.
Treasurer-Thos. Higgins.
Foreman-S. b. Gill. |
First Assstant-Peter Daniels.
Second Assistant-A. Cassagne.
Delegates John Herbert, A. Kern, s. B. Gill |
A field band preceded the Orleans boys, who |
,araded in mourning out Of respect for one Of |
heir worthiest exempt members, aud one Of the