The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-05

white pyramid, while the suction brackets
were ornamented in the same manner. The
valves were ornamented with large bouquets.
This engine was decorated by Mrs. Geo.
Forester.
There were sixty two men pulling the ropes,
and we're led by Sporters Silver Cornet Band.
The president of this company Is Chris
Madden; Vice President, w. H. Patterson;
Secretary, n. 3. Phelps; Treasurer, 9. 1ale's;
Foreman, r. II. Benners; First Assistant.
j. Smackel; Second Assistant, Joseph Mad
den.
DELEGATION FROM vICKsBURa.
Then came the delegation Of tiremen from
Yicksburg, headed by their Chief, Mr., Wm.
French, These gentlemen were the invited
guests of Mechanics No 6, and they were
followed by their hosts.
"Clear the Track!' was the sign that gave
warning that
BIO SIX
was coming, and below this sign read Omitted
WE stand; divided we fail"
This engine named after Miss Grace
Thompson, is OF the celebrated Jeffries pat
tern, and, as on all Occasions presented
splendid appearance, being drawn by four tine
horses.
Between the ropes walked the company's
three horses, Rufus Hunt Billy Johnson and
Orphan Boy Each horse wore q set Of fine
harness On the back OF each horse was at
tached chime Of three bells, which tingled
merrily as the animals stepped proudly by.
4 He HfoSb conspicuous feature ABOUT Jn6
engine was the ornament OF the smokestaek,
consisting OF n silk cushion trimmed with
gold, upon which rested 81 crown Surmoun-
ing this crown was the arm of the brawny
mechanic barred to the shoulder and grasping
firmly the sledge hammer. emhlematic Of the
name the company bears.
The Hon. Robert 9. Diamond was marshal
OF this company. and Ihos. Hastings was his
aid. The officers are: President, Thos. Dew
ereaux, vice president, Leon Lamothe; spcre-
foreman. James Borry; first assistant Pat.
Gallagher, second assistant, 7. M Kinney.
EAGLE NO. 7.
James Campbell, PRESIDENT s. @, Brodaski,
vice president. G. Cast, secretary: H. Wax,
treasurer; A. Schefer, first assistant; A. De-
lord, second assistant; Marshals in the
parade, Il. V. Lecierc, Esq, and Paul Water
man.
This popular company turned out with their
fine second class Gould steam engine FLAMES
Campbell" drawn by four black horses, ledby
jockeys. The engine was carefully Furnished,
every part shining like a mirror. From the
smokestack to the drivers seat extended
large white ribbon, with the name flames
Campbell inscribed on 1t.
The engine was beautifully decorated with
flowers, and on each bracket were placed ele-
giant limitations of flower pots in green satin.
Fully fifty members in Uniformed shirts
aud black pants-held the lines. Inside the
ropes DUSTY Bob" the champion trotter-
time sc -praneed proudly, keeping time to
the music, and looking magnificent in his
handsome trimmings. 4 gold eagle scared
from the smokestatk with proudly expanded
wings
The engine was partly drapnd In mourning
on account of the death of Mr. Kurt, an ex
empt member of the company.
On the engine was placed a beautiful silver
service and other prizes won by DUSTY
Bob
PHOENIX MOB
next hove In sight. The engine is a second
class crane-neck Amoskeag, the Lady Anna
Larue." A gilt Phoenix rara avis seemed to
soar from the well FURNISHED smokestack.
the Phrnlx's bill, on both sides, to the engine
pipes. On the tank was placed basket Of
well arranged artificial flowers.
Seventy men in red shirts, black pants.
black leather belts with red Innings, marched
ahead of the engine.
Among them pranced the bay trotter
"Iom" In blue harness. decorated with silk,
and silver wreath on the girth, the wreath
The grand marshall of the company was
Mr.; J: Cordes, assisted by Messrs. A. Luigi
and M. j. Coos.
The board of officers Is composed of the fol
lowing gentlemen: Messrs, J. V. Guillotte,
President; Henry Lambert, Vice President;
j. Langshaw, Treasurer; H. j, Martinez, Sec
rotary; J. Bell. first assistant: II Shubert,
second assistant; VIM, Gleason. engineer,
and j. Seaward, house-keeper
HOPE HOOK AND LADDER NOS.
President, A. Lynch; Treasurer, A. 2. Keep;
Secretary, IT, II. Richards; Foreman. John
Evans; First Assistant, John Edwards, Sec
ond Assistant, J. Friedman, Housekeeper, J.
j Oliver; IiIlerman, W. j. Daniels.
This excellent company was represented In
ehe parade by eighty sturdy members in q
tasteful uniform: red shirts and black pants,
and sixteen comb fire hats.
On their breasts shone silver plate repre-
senting the emblems of their calling, q hook
and ladder and the number "3.'
Their truck the "a. 7. Kip" drawn by four
horses, ELECTED the praise Of all lockers
on. 1t was built by Mr.. Joseph Schwartz,
of this city, and is OF most elaborate finish.
ing to heaven with one hand, whilst the other
rested on an anchor, the emblem OF salvation,
Next TO the statue doomed up an immense
pair OF gilt HORNS across which was stretched
n blue streamer, with the defiant motto
Come and take them
From one end of the truck to the other hut-
tered large streamer of blue silk, inscribed
champion of America" Inside of the lines,
proudly tossing his name, marched the
favorite charger of the company. IN. A. Liam
The company deserves credit for the taste
full manner in which they have organized tho
details of the turnout.
CREOLE FIRE COMPANY NO, 9.
This deserving company is Offered by
L. A. Wilt, President; Il. Brewster, Vice
President: j. L. Harris, Treasurer; F. Kath
man. Secretary. Mr.. A. V. Flotte Is the fore
man; +. RAYMOND, First Assistant; V. Flotte,
Second Assistant Ahead OF the company
rode the Marshal Capt. G. G. Cain, assisted
by Mr.. 2. E. Sarrazin, and following came the
sturdy rank and file of the noble firemen who
are ever ready to risk their lives for the pub
lie veal. The fine, first-class Amoskeag
LADY Il. A. WILT,
a bijou Of elegance and workmanship was In
holiday attire The boys had evidently in
their minds resolved not to be late in the
parade. Their engine, with it's decorations,
was one of the features of the day. On the
smokestack rested q soft white velvet cushion
on which reposed the crown and coat OF arms
OF Rex. From the smokestack to the pipes
white streamer floated to the breeze, and on it
was inscribed in golden characters, pride Of
the South" Each suction bracket supported
a white cap with pendent golden balls, sug-
gestive of the mystic coming of the ever well