The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1877-05-05
St.Valerie's day April -

was most beautiful and exhilera-
ting. The Fire Department hav-
received an invitation from
M6nard. Pastor of st
Joseph's Church, to attend mass,
the various companies were we'll
represented, and appeared in
front of the Court House at 81
O'Clock A. NJ. where they were
formed in procession. No. 2 10 the
lead. and accompanied by the
Brass Bands paraded down to the
Church. After the imposing and
interesting ceremonies for that
celebration, during which al elo-
quent sermon Was preached ny
Rev. Mr.. Menus, of the Domini-
can order, the Fire companies
formed in column IN front Ut the
residence of the Pastor, for the
purpose of receiving the prize
won at the voting booth at the
fair Il week previous.
The three ladies representing
the different companies, then
came to the front of the. column.
when Miss Juliette Webre as
their representative addressed
the members as follows
GENTLEMEN OF THE FIRE DEPART
MENT Il have been invested by my lady
assistants with the proud privilege of
pre s~enting to you the prize contested for
at the polls over which VT presided at
the late fair.
To the Protector Fire Co. No. FL pre-
sent these stately horns to decorate your
ENGINE. and to surmOunt it rs an emblem
and incentive to lofty aims and noble
deeds.
To the Thibodaur Fire Co. No. This
graceful cIown,a as "A souvenir Oh Lhelf
past and praiseworthy services.
10 the Home Hook and Ladder Co. No.
This Gift as a token Of admiration
for the taste they display and as a %'esti-,
monial Of appreciation OF their spiilt vi
generous rivalry.
Accept then, gentlemen. these tokens
which but poorly express the esteem and
? affection in which you are held by the
ladies whom l now represent.
: Major S. L. GliSamore PreSi-
: dent of M. / on behalf of the DE
partment made the folio wing res
ponse
FAIR LADY-In receiving from your
| hands aud those of your fair associates
and the Ladies' of Thibodaux and Lafour.
che. ever the kind aud generous patrons
j of the Firemen. these beautiful testinlO-
mails of your favor, |. in the name OF my
associates of the ThibodauN Fire Depart
ment. give you sincere, honest, grateful
thanks.
To you and your associates. who have
labOred so earnestly and devoted 81
much o fyour time to promote the wei
/, fare of the different companies OF which
you are respectively the charming repre-
a sentattvcs, is due debt of gratitude tina
cannot be paid.
A. the representatives of the three re
pective fire companies you are happil.
~ decorated with the three colors, Red
White and Blue.
% The White j. mathematical of that pl
rity and 81 ,cerity which is wolnan's no
- blest charm.
~ The Blue typiiies that truth and tide
. ity which form the guiding star of wo
No mans pathway in the trials and or:ow
n incident to human life.
The Red which is characteristic
glory, rank and power. is embleraat'c;
of the honor and obedie ice due to wo
mans pure and religious character, ,
,+ the rank which is properly hers by til
" i,A,n,n, tn. ..,n.1 yrhiuh .h., oyor.is.
~ upon all who cone within its mag
~ sphere, and the power which, by her sc
tie attributes of modesty aud affection
m of mercy and devotion. she maintain
~ over all who come into the enchante
I'll circle of her smiles and graces.
The three uni ed, represent the n,
Is. tional Colors OF that groud old Flag tn;
now floats in beauty and majesty in IL
gentle brcczes that PASS over the soil
- our beloved Louisiana. and represen
ia the union of States forming this gre:
!" nation.
lt, That yonr future lives may be ov
he bright and happy, and taking truth al
a fidelity as your guide. may you in Il
passing years receive that honor and {
's tain that homage that is now so just
b"stow'd upon those who surround Y,
ed upon whose brow> are so plainly pr int,
,at the footsteps of time is the earnest wi
-, of every member of the Fire DEPARTING
," of Thibodaux.
Il Gentlemen. Firemen, receive the
splni.d'd gifts from the fair and mol
oil ladies of your parish, cherish them as
-, precio's treasure from those who kno
." and trust you, and when you look up
I'LL THIN in future days. let them be the
of centive to noble deeds, and lead to
strong but generous emulation. L
h,- them nerve your hearts aud strength
W your arms in the performance of duti
ny as Firemen and citizens.
nm. Protector Fire Co. No. throus
in MIR. w. c. Raglan, Foreman tn,
mo- presented to Miss Louise Michel
,le- the fair representative of tn
I'm. company a beautiful set of lew
ms ry. to which a neat response W
made 10y the fair recipient.
md MIR. L. r. Mcbride. Preside
md OF Home HOOK & Lauder Co No.
the then presented TO Miss A.nasta,
18th Bergeron. the charming represe
j, of tatlve OF that company IA bean
fnl necklace which the young la,
received with thanks.
;.L After Oartakinu IF tha hoe,