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

bodies and present quite creditable appearance
on parade. Milneburg Hook and Lauder Com
paby No. |. Jrs., is one of the most conspicuous
of these organizations. About twenty of thi,
company appeared yesterday, following their Sc
More, with wellbuilt truck, which was painted
in white and blue, and ornamented with fine
statue OF Liberty and large pyramid OF artificial
lowers Above the drivers seat was pair o
horns supporting two crossed brooms with rib
bon, on which was displayed the name Milne
burg, Jre." - --
Phoenix steam Engine Co. Nc. q.
"Semper Paratus."
President. Y. auillotte,
Vice President-Jehn Grayar.
Secretsry-E. W. Burdge.
Treasurer. 8. Langshaw. -
Foreman William Brooke.
Fret AHHistant-aeorge Gneris.
second Assirtant-John Williams.
Delsgates-Hugh Gain, Geo. aoertE, u. W.
Durdge.
The steamer "Lady Annie Laurie Of the
leading company OF the Third Division lie first
class Amoskeag engine, and was drawn by four
splendid .gfasa The smoke.ataek was sur
mounted by d golden phmnix arising from its
aehes, and the machinery erhamented with
shields of white spanRled elk and gauge puffs,
linked by golden chains q fine basket OF artlf-
cial flowers, the present, doubtless OF some fair
friend, was placed In the front Of the engine. The
company, numbering about seventy five men, liz
red shirta and black caps with white numbers,
marched In open order, drawing the rope In
front of the engine, and were led by the drum
corps of the Sixteenth u. q. 1nfantty. Dick, the
pct horae OF the company, accompanied the ma.
chine,
Hope Hook ana Ladder Company no. u.
Ready For Duty"
preeident-N. A. Llambas.
Eecretary--Louis A. Richards.
Treasurer--1. d. FACET.
Toreman-John Eyans.
Frat Assistant-Jps Morris.
Second Assistant. sundefberg.
Delegates-N A. Llambias, ]. d. FACET, A.
Lynch.
Hope was favored In the early morning by their
lady friends ut the residence OF Rlrs. Bariac on
Esplanade street; they received a handsome
wreath from the Misses Dromel and two beauti-
full guidons at the hands of Miss Nettie Norton
On Canal street. Their fine truck WAS painted
white, and bore lfe-sise statue Of Hope from
whoee shoulders two immense blue atreamers,
bearing the words champion Of America ex-
tended to the ends of the truck green apron,
fringed with gold, extended on both sides She
enare length of the truck. seventy.6ve stalwart
men handled the ropes-their uniforms being the
usual red shirt, black caps and belts. IN. a.
Liambias," their celebrated horse, walked within
the open ranks. Tho Mobile Fire Department
Band furnished the music for this fine company.
Creole steam Engine Go. No. %.
"Unlon aud Confidence"
president--Louia A. Wiltg.
Vice Presdent-Robert Brewster.
Secretary -Frank kathman, Jr.
Treasurer--Jas. l.. Harris.
Fereman--A. Y. Flotte.
First Assistant--H. Cszeres.
Second Assistant-Felx Raymond
warden-Thos. White.
Delegates--A. Y. Flotte, Jas. l.. Harris and
Jno. Rogers.
This company turned out over che hundred
strong; some OF the finest looking men in the
procession uniform, red shirts with black
facings, black caps with red fronts and silver
number nine A splendid brass band lead the
open column within which proud, walked
berry" and "Harris," two of the handsomest
horses of the Department. The engine, Lady
J.. A. Wiltz," first class Amoskeag. drawn
by six white horses, was perfectly beautiful
70 contemplate. The smoke-staek was clicked
with huge pyramid OF cushioned green
silk studded with stays heads. Cushioned
shelyngs OF the same material around
the body Of the machine supported eight
green tasseled cords-the whole being relieved
by prettily disposed apron all around OF white
satin ffinged with gold The seat of the driver
heavily cushioned, was surmounted by large
sized statue OF Flora, beautiful piece of work
manship, which unfortunately broke down before
the procession had fairly started.
Previous to assembling on Canal street the
company was presented with beautiful silken
American flag by Miss Dromel, on the part of
Mrs. Barjsc, on Esplsnade street. the reception
"a.
President of Creole Q. The Misses Dromel, on
their own BEHALF also presented the company
with costly wreath of artificial flowers, which
was placed on the flagstaff, and was in a few mo-
ments later joined by another beautiful wreath,
the present OF Mrs. MSohray, on Craps street.
Aouisiana steam Engine Co. no. 10.
"Good Will"
Presidential. Frantz.
secretary-G. Mefz, Jr
Treasurer-E. Pragst.
Foreman-F, Eberhardt,
First Assistsnt-H. Newbauer
Second Assistant. Schweitzer
Deiegates--A. Ssmbola, F. Eberhsrdt. Joseph
BUTLER.
This staunch old timer, probably the richest
organization, turned out about sixty strong with
their second-class Jeffrey's steamer the body of
which was painted in straw color. A fine brsss
band was in attendance. Four white horses
drew the engine, whilst the men in red shirts and
black caps TO lowed. pyramid of flowers sur- |
mounted the smoke stack of the steamer which
was, besides, handsomely decorated with rustic
baskets containing artificial flowers, linked with |
silver chains The men marched in open order |
Several carriages filled with young ladies' attred
for festival, and exempt members, followed the |
engine.
lrad Ferry steam Engine Co. No. Il.
aOur Name Cur Example.
President w. ii. Manning.
Eecretarr--F. Newroth.
Treasurer II. Reilly.