The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1879-04-26
firenmen's Parade.

was the day selected for ti,e an
nnal pnra.te Of the Fire DEPART
ment of ThihodanX. 1t was a
day which our gallan: firemen
eagerly awaited, as preparations
had been made to celebrate it
with AL the polnp and circum
stance attending such occasions
1t mast nave been gratifying t.
their hearts 10 see the interest
aud appreciation which the whole
population OF the town NANTES
ted in them by tur1 ing out tt
see the pageant. It WAS indeed
Il sight worth seeing. and we
ronfrSS to having experienced {;
feeling OF pride in orr iiremrn
when contemplating their very
creditable appearance o II
parade. Our pride was still
more excited when we passed
the ruins OF Langman's house on
st. Philip street, which, With its
front wall still standing and its
flooring preserved in part. serves
is Il monument to the efficiency
of orr fire department.
The procession formed around
Court-tiouSc Square in the order
laid down in the printed adver>
tiSemrnt. The head of the column
was held by the Chief EngInee.
and his assistants, and these
were followed - st. JoSeph's s.
{. Il. and'a Juvenile brass band
under Professor Ingle Of Tllibo-
danx Collego. The members OF
ThiboiauX Fire Go. No. /, in their
new and bright uniform followed
in single file at the rope. Their
engine decorated with taste and
discrimination and very highly
FURNISHED WAS drawn by eight
horses. six Of which were ridden
by members OF the company in
uniform. The effect was novel
and reminded one OF the section
OF Il battery OF artillery.
Next came the ThihodanX s.
{. Band in their beautiful or V
unitn:ms heading She second d
vision OF the procession which
consisted OF. the HONORARY Mem
belS Of Protector Fire Go. No. =.
il carriages and the active meln-
brIs Of the same company in their
white uniforms handling he
ropes. Inside the ropes, walked
Protector. the magnificent coal
black exempt horse Of the com
p#n.y, with head erect ard cham
ping his hit, as he stalkeh males
tica'ly along requiring no ollr to
control or direct his movements.
The engine Of Protector No. >.
was decorated with simplicity
aud taste, and WAS followed by
their hose carriage.
iie Ihiru DIVISION OF the pro
was headed by st. Bridg
cts b. 3. of Terrehonne and com
priSeG the honorary members
Of Home Hook and Ladder Co.
in carriages. and the active mem.
ber> Of the company with their
truck, which had been very meats
~ painted white with blue stripes
the occasion. The display OF
this company WAS not all inferior
to that Of her older sisters.
Tue procession was halted at
tWo places IN It's route to par
take of refreshments. the first
tim" at the sore Of Mr.. Helrv
Hoffman aud the second tin" at
the residence of Capt. Michelct.
On rrtnrnin" to Court House
Square, the Chief with its aids
rode 20 TIE different comnanieS
aud expressed his satisfaction,
through their respective fo"empn
their appearance and dis
play. The companies then march
nd to their engine houses and the
was at an end.
Thi5odauX Fire Co. No. |. rar
OF dinner 1t the Strangers
aud Protector No. .. we're
entertained with a very subsran
5Ial repast at Union Ball. As
:lle Hook and Ladder Co. they
crowned the exercises of the an
,nal parad" with y grand ball at
Hall at which I2ncing
vas kept up until the "wee sma'
hours Of morning."
To sum up, we congratulate
he Fire Department of Thibo
!auX on the magnificent display
they have made this year.
We hope that they may be "Al
Ways Ready indulge in "Deeds,
lot Words" and fnli,y justify the
MOTTO, Trust in U.s.