Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-05-17
THE FIREMEN's ANNIVERSARY.

The celebration of the Anniversary
OF the Vlcksburg Fire Association is
always anticipated with the deepest
interest by our citizens, aud on each
recurrence Of The event our splendid
Fire Department receives new evi.
dences OF the strong hold It has upon
the esteem Of The community, and OF
that pride with which Il Is regarded
by every true Vicksburger. The last
anniversary, April 26th, 1877, will long
be remembered by thousands far and
near, who witnessed the great display
made IN conjunction with the officers,
marines and sailors of
THE PLYMOUTH,
then lying in our harbOr And, yes.
terday, though devoid of the exciting
incidents Of that occasion, was no less
successful as an exhibition Of the spirit
and efficiency OF our Fire Department,
and Of the mdteriel OF one Of the most
Influential and respectable secret orders
In the world. In accordance with the
published orders OF GrsAd Marshal II.
DEMO,
THE PRocE isI0N
was formed In the vicinity of the
COurt.hOuSe, where large numbers Of
citizens congregated, and where scene
Of busIle and activity was presented
that was very interesting 10 spectators,
but on account OF unavoidable delays,
rather tiresOme 10 the fremen. The
Firemen's Silver Cornet Band took
position under the shade trees and dis.
coursed several pieces Of ane music.
And here We will take occasion 10 cay
that this fine Band won new laurels by
their excellent music thr' ughout the
day, aud we heard many who were
present al last years. parade express
astoOishment at the wonderful improve.
ment they have made in 20 short time.
By II A.m the Companies were In line,
in the following order:
Constitution No, l-Johu Giooma,
Marshal.
PtGlix No. 3-Thoms, O'Herrin,
Marshal.
Washington No. 3-Alex. B. Powell,
Marshall.
Hook and Lad Ter No. Lee Rich.
ardsvn, Marshal.
Pie Iix No. >, Junior)-Richard
CroftOn, Marsh4l.
From the Courl,house ,ney proceeded
up Cherry 20 Main, down Main to
Washington, down Washington to
Grove, where they lalted, opened
ranks, aud chHnged front, except PLG
nix Junior, who remained Ia position.
This brought Hook ami Ladder No.
10 The head, nearly reaching Clay street,
with Washington No. 3 next, Ptgaix
No. 2 ntx', Constitution No. | mex, and
PtGnix Juniors iu the rear The pro.
cession again opened ranks, aud The
Grand Commandery and Magnolia
COmmandery, escorted by Grand Mar.
sh Denio and his Aids, Geo. T. Hardy
and J. G. Fitzpatrick, preceded by the
Firemens Silver COrnet Band, marched
to the head of the procession as the
guests Of the Department. TIE
KNIGHTS TENpLARs
made magnificent appearance. Their
uniform is one Of the handsomest ever
devised, and being a splendid body OF
men, they were very much admired,
When the Knights had reached their
post OF honor, the Companies fell in for
the march. First came
HOOK AND LADDER no. l,
mastering thirty strong under Mar.
shsl Richardson. They have been but
recently recognized and we were
agreeably surprised at their handsome
turnout. The company is composed
of some of the best material In the
city, and we hope it will msintain its
present organization and ,fi :iency. A
magnificent arch of evergreens and
flowers spanned the center OF the
truck, but the happiest decoration was
q row Of rosy checked. smiling boys
who sat on the rounds OF the ladders
from one end to the other
wAsHISGToS So3.
This Company Is noted for the ex.
quisite taste with which they always
ornament their beautiful steamer. The
public always expect miracle of orna.
menlalion from the Old Reliable, nor
we're they disappointed yesterday. A
lovely wreath OF flowers, just back oi
the drivers seat encircled figure g.
and the suction brackets were adorned
with vases OF roses. The smoke stack
wa- surmounled by au immense pyrs-
mid OF artificial roses and dahliAs,
making a very conspicuous, unique and
beautiful ornament. The adorning oil
the engine was left 10 the taste and skill
of Mrs. Hille, by the Decorating Com.
mittee, and every flower was the work
of her own fair hands, Truly, she has
fully sustained the reputation of the
Company, and we assure her that they
highly appreciate her labors. The
decorations of the hose carriage were
correspondingly handsome and effect
i've. The steamer was drawn by sil
beautiful black horses.
PHOENIX no. 2,
turned out flfty.eight members. Eithel
l.. Al l.