Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-02-22

"o,oiVpou. lheIe Is no longer
shadow Of q doubt that this Uniyersit
VIII soon attain the first rank anon
similar ones in this country. When D,
rents realize the advantages derive
! through this school, the youths Of Lou
lslana Will cease to be sent elsewhere
Besides the ample opportunities 70
acquiring a thorough education in an
branch, there is the great inducemen
that the graduates, whether they ente
the professional, political or industrial
field, will have the aid and influence o
those who have preceded them, who or,
TO be found in every parish of the State
almost all Of whom have risen to promi
nence in their pursuits.
Next to the Cadet Corps, and at til.
head of the Fire Department, are tn.
Chief Engineer, Mr., X. j. b. Fairic, and
his Assistants, Messrs. Chas O'Connell
Il. 2. Sanchez, and Isidore Larguier
After the Chief and Assistants i
that fine corps of amateur musicians,
composed of young gentlemen of this
city, an association always ready to take
part in every public demonstration, OF
TO further any charitable undertaking,
and whose reputation extends now
throughout the State, the unexcelled
INDEPENDENT SILVER cuaxr1 BAND,
elegantly uniformed with blue frocks
and grey pants, with blue kepis, orna-
mented with plumes, waving in the
breeze, whose inspiriting strains usher
the first company of Firemen in line, the
GARRISON STEAM nal COMPANY.
Richard Green, Company Marshal-A
body Of picked men, volunteers from
among the United States troops stationed
at this post. This organization was first
effected in the year 1871, under the
guidance of Brevet Major Stansbury,
18th United States Infantry. So effective
mas been its services ON all occasions.
that the officers who have succeeded
him to the command have maintained
1t, till 1t has now become an institution
towards which we look in the hour If
need as part and parcel of the city de-
partmelt. Prompt to respond to the
first alarm, the "boys in blue" with
that steadiness that characterizes the
regulars, are soon on the field, every
man at his post, to attack the fire, with
that discipline that has caused them to
be classed among the best soldiers of the
world. AS we saw them at Malvern
Hill, advancing steadily in perfect align
ment, unbroken by the terrible fire that
was being poured upon them, ,nmindful
OF everything, save tho orders of their
officers, we have seen them illustrate
these traits in our contlagrations. Our
people and our Firemen, hail their pres
ence wherever they appear, on parade
or elsewhere.
AT the head of the "boys in blue" a
stalwart color-bcarer carries the "stars
and stripes" Their lirst-class Button
Steam Engine glittering as new silver
piece, is drawn by four mules. On the |
ropes are aligned sixty-fye splendid and
notwithstanding men dressed in grey
shirts, black neck ties, sky blue pants,
md Blue caps, with belts, marked Bar
racks !; around the wheels of the engine
are wreaths of evergreen; the smoke
stack IS surmOuntod with crown of
red, white and blue, artistically inter
woven with evergreen and flowers; a
pony, the company's pet, roams
1t will within the ropes; on the sue
non, which is dressed in white, is the
MOTTO, always Ready, Barracks l."
i'll the tire-b box are two :'soldier
Joys" Masters Willie Emkin and Charles
jarrett. The hose carriage, drawn by
wo mules, has an arch over tic seat,
'ver which waves the star-spangled ban
Ter; beneath; on the drivers seat, are
wo pretty little girls dressed in white,
With blue sashes and trimmings Misses
ia Emkln and Jane Ferguson; around
he arch is suspended the motto: ave
End helping hand" Tho officers of the
ompany are: William Inkins, Presi-
ent; NJ. J. Barrett, Secretary; J. J.
'rlmes, Treasurer; Richard Green, Com
any Marshal; James Doyle, Foreman;
homas earthly, First Assistant Fore
ian; Thomas Hall, Second Assistant
brennan; Charles Ellison, Engineer, ;
nd W. FL. Bentley, Fireman. ,
WASHINGTON STEAM FIRE COMPANY
d. ". Bates, Ma,shaLThe mother
'lnpany of the Department, was organ !
ed about the year 1886, and incorpora-
a sometime during 1S4l, and was com d
'sed mainly Of the English speaking d
cment. This organization has the 7
'nor of having shown the example, !
ell followed, it may be said, by it's
ster companies. Its roll has never +
lied to comprise large portion of the \
me and slncw of this city. Always O
lie to the call they have done their T
most to preserve their good name. ?
aslilngton No. ] has been found at ey-
y fire, confronting for the champion d
Up with stubborn gallantry that is q
needed to them by all. Like the cold :.
from whose illustrious son !,
ey have taken their name, "they never n
e." They boast of such leaders and .
'mbers as the following named citi a,
rs: Messrs Hart, Pike, Tunnard, "
'rke, Collins, Cooper, Heron, Lar .
Ter, Jolly, Mccormick, Jackson Ma =,
ct, Wolfe, Week, Tracy, McCabe, b,