The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-04-27


pleted, the column moved of by al
rection of the martial looking Grand
Marshal Of the day, Mayor JAS. An
drews, Jr., (the Marshall is, indeed,
hand some on handsome horse, but
for the past few. days he has, on feet,
been inflicted in both ankles with
rheumatism, and has limped with a |
cane that reminded one of veteran
of the war;, and took the following
ROUTE:
Head Of the column facing South
moved down Second street to VIM, in
VIM street to Front. up Front street
to Jackson, out Jackson street to Sec
ond, up Second street to Madison, out
Madison street to Third, down Third
street to DeSoto, out DeSoto street to-
Fifth, down Fifth street to Lee, in Lee
street to Third, down Third street to
Casson, in Casson street to Front, down
Front street to the Picnic Grounds.
On reaching the residence of the
. Chief Of the Fire Department, on
Second street, Mr.. John j. Fergu-
son, that hospitable young veteran
fireman whose zeal and judgment
have done so much toward enhanc.
ing the efficiency of the Department,
the procession made complimentary
halt of few moments and partook
of delightful refreshment at the
: hands of their impromptu host.
At the residence of Mr.. Chas. Moore,
war-worn veteran of "Lee's Misera-
: bles" and an exempt firemen, the HOOK
e and Ladder Co. were gracefully greeted
: by an ex-Queen of the "Hooks," the
charming little Miss Marie, daughter
of Mr.. Moore, who presented the Com
=. pany with beautiful wreath OF roses.
d rhe modest sweetness of manner as.
d sumed by this little pet of the Hooks"
q completely captured them, and pro-
, yoked the heartiest cheer from the pro
= cession. :;
g. On resuming the route the resi-.
J. dences of Messrs. Jacob GeIger, AS
- sistant Chief, Jonas We'll and many
u other citizens were found festooned
9 with flags of bunting in compliment
3 of the firemen, which displayed an
appreciation of the value of these
organizations in the community
ng that was gratifying as we'll as dc
d. served.
ed AT the residence of Mr.. Julius LIE
at vim. on Fifth street, one of tue Mar
H. shall's aid, and one Of the staunch
es est friends of the Department., wht
&c has for years been counted Alexan
on dria's most public spirited citizen
de the procession was again captured
re and again captivated by the displa..
of flags and refreshments that glad
ok dened the eyes and pleased the pal
M ates.of his thronging guests. Ate
es- this pleasant rest the march was re
wn sumed to the Oak Grove Picni
grounds, kindly placed at the dispc
sal of the firemen by Mrs. S. /
johnson, reaching the grove by l
o'clock M. Here the little chapte
of the Gremen's triumphant parad
and pleasures was doomed by the il
ted evitable weather department to b
sadly blurred. The regulation phi
mic rain gathered overhead by
fa- M. with a sort of malicious envy an
inc coQuetted for a time with it's VII
Tins, but gathering weight, til
clouds finally broke and drenche
the assembled tbrong with an Apr
n.y. bath, whose miscellaneous and III
:, timely squirt has been known in a
Ivy profane history as the common e.
al perience of the average picnic
:, ~ Three fourths of the assemble
'n1 guests and friends of the DepaI
'.", lnent, believing With nine tenths
aH y; the people of this latitude that II
-. - weather peculiarities of the past s
sS' months, which have caused many
}. ~ ~ speak of this winter as last wlnt
o ~ 80 or next winter, had been such as
u.s. :" destroy confidence, concluded tn
'os w. an earnest rain was on hand IN go
,es. faith. A rapid retreat was instlt
l"n ted in the face of the enemy.
w Senegambian attendants hurried
'aoe took in the situation, baskets innul
the cradle which were just in preparati
tas- to spread themselves on their get
the for tempting feast, we're hastily
filled and showers of pic-nickers, 80
speak, were soon seen Fastening tow
ward.
THE PACIFICs.
any ~, aI p"o;s" T;ro ~ ,o mhoso 5ama aIo
lor implies protection and safety to
om- property interests Of the commtin
rass and inspires universal confidence, "
| bv hailed by the citizens with CRATE
ooor cheers and admiration along the emit
.oo. route. They embrace within tn
oeis ranks many of the staunchest and b
ana citizens of Alexandria, and have
rae. countless occasions merited the his
>: an est mead of public praise by tn
min promptness in the discharge of tn
up public duties. The entire programu
INA arranged by the proper committee, v
Mr. interspersed with many pleasant a
and appropriate amusements. The ill-tin
ules malice of the rain clouds, however,
M. the great disappointment and vexat
ght- W ,nt shrnntlu tarm;natad ths ~
l for times and measures of the Picnic
This "dampcr" was not one Of the
lures of the programme adopted by
committee. Another of the uncxpec
lnm' and serious detriments of the day, '
Ibers the inability Of the accomplished O
most tor and friend of the Department,
Co. Robt. P. Hunter, to meet his enga
CO in ment to deliver an address to the
ably men at the Picnic grounds.
ele- Mr. Hunter was unexnectedlv
Their ,o;nad in tha temn,e of insticeDco
oiue being in session-by important
Win husincss continued from the day r