The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1879-05-04
CARROLLTON FIREMEN.
THE SEVENTH DISTRICT FIRE BOYS
MAKE SPLENDID DISPLAY.

| MAKE A SPLENDID DISPLAY.
| Yesterday the fire. fighters OF the Seventh
| District celebrated their ninth anniversary
| and Old Probs with his usual kindly feeling Tor
| the gallant 1remen OF Carrollton, gave them
| day which was every way In keeping with MS
custom ON such occasions.
The procession was one OF the finest that ever
praced the streets OF Carrollton. which streets
were thronged with men. women and children
who had put on the best and most cheerful looks
as we'll as their finest garments to give their
fremen hearty welcome. They know that 1t is
but once year that they have chance to en-
10Y themselves as body. the balance OF their
time being occupied in the daily pursuits OF
life. battling with fate for existence and they
know. also, that when the bells give the terrible
warning OF fire. whether 1t be friend or foe
whose property s being destroyed or whose
life. is In danger the boys in red shirts hasten
to the scene. and at the risk OF their lives do
their best to save the property and also that
which ia more dear, the life of human being.
And as we all know II has sometimes ifa re re-
lied h a ny weh he e Is bonnd
by no other power than his own Wish 70 90
good, and lend helping hand to his fellow
At the head Of the column rode the grand
marshal. Don A. Pardes. surrounded by bis
aids stoug G. Brics Thomas NJ ~
5oSe Hs.,SS j. wslsh. Meggnneli. of independ
Following came II. Mentz marshal Of Carroll
tor, Steam Fire Company M !, and his alds
A, sambola, marshal OF star Hook and Ladder
Scratehley, marshal Of independent Steam Fire
Company No, .. and his aids
eineer, George deier. and his assistants A:
Arbo senior assistant engineer; by. Mock ana
?. Phillips. assistant engineers; Uarrollton
Ladder Company No. L: independent Steam
Fire Company No2.
CARRoLLToN STEAM FIRE COMPANY NO. 1.
('.A1ways Ready.O
H. Lochte. president: II Weider. vice ,presi-
treasurer: g. 9. Miller. foreman; George Fehl.
first assistant foreman: A. Haber. second assist
ant foreman; B. Deibel househeepsr. ~.
This engine, the pioneer OF the Seventh Dis
trict--a fourth class Jeffrey's engine christ
ened Dora Loehte. headed the procession. and
presented splendid appearance.
while the engines horses. Geo. Geier. Jr.. +.
Fischer and H: Lochte. r.; stepped proudly
The trophies Of the company were borne by
the engine. and. together. with the flower deco
rations, the appearance OF the engine was daz-
The smokestack was surmounted with q
pyramid of artificial flowers. a present from
tendine from this bouquet to the lamp were two
white satin streamers. on which was printed In |
g2d Pride bdd Of the Seventh
on each one Of them perched bird. The
wheels Of the engine were decorated with
Covered VIZ silver The
was drawn by four black chargers. led by ap- |
propriately dressed jockeys.
STAR HOOK AND LADDER NO. 1.
Where Duty Calls
The officers Of the company are: Wm Wit |
M VI
John Augustn. secretary: Louis Gordon. treas |
urer; 8. .osterly. foreman 7, B. Rattan. first
sstant foreman Charles spretzinger. house
keeper and Jos. Kenner. tillerman.
This truck. with rs men on the ropes wearing |
blue shirts. black pants and red hats. next came
In sight.
Four gray horses drew the truck. Within the
hoPsss nH
caparisoned The truck was decorated most |
,tastsuIlly taste With Wreaths h and floral p offerings
told In stronger terms than words their feeling |
for the members OF the star company.
INDEPENDENT STEAM FIRE COMPANY No2.
.Kenner scratchley. president; M. De Lucas.
Charles Maaer s assstan joan
Bangard, second assistant foreman: Chris;
the last In line. Beautiful as were the decora- |
lions hfr g, number and rank
fourth class Gould % engine NJ s positively asserted s
that independent, fairly took their breath
away with the splendor and richness Of the dis
the Maggie Cleary' was laden. The little
iaay m WI whose sh. name eraees this pretty engine
h @ fairly 5 danesd VIE os t. see how
gallant men. who manned the ropes that drew
her namesake along the line Of march. exeIted
ceNdnce. A gigantic bouquet surmounted the
smokestack and gorgeous streamer5 Of satin |
and silk 1uttered gracefully to the breeze: The
UAV hnIU IUfn rod In 0nfty
me wheels gaiIy ornamented with costly arti
fetal flowers Through al this wealth Of orna
plated WORK on the engine. showing plainly |
how laboriously the men had toiled to make
their pet appear as If built entirely OF the more
ehecting that design the beholders can testify |
Happy Jim and W. G. Mcconnell. the two
Of the ropes as II disdaininR to touch the earth
with theirg rgilded hoofs.
STARS HOOK AND LADDER DINNER.
After the parade there was a banquet at their |
engine house. when fully $50 men sat around |
we'll supplied table.
Mr.. Sambola, marshal OF the company, being
the efficiency generally Of the volunteer Are de.
partment in the state OF Louisiana and the |
Eood feeling Ing ekstng ths the
ent system. and ever forbid the sstabiishment n sn
the same STYLE oA 40 IA
Prof Alexander Dimitry. who was present
made an eloquent speech In his usual feryent |
manner. - ~
Mr.. Piper. Of the Home Hook and Ladder
company Oh JEFFERSON. and others. spoke.
INCIDENTS.
While the procession was on its route several |
pleasing incidents occurred consequent upon
the admiration OF our ladies forlh he daring fire
men. UArrollton steam Engine Comma No |
1 was presented with an immeuse pyramid Of |
noWers lowe Dy the Godmother Of their engine Miss