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The Excursion of .'tlechualca’ No. 6. 'Last Saturday morning tifty-two lighthearted members and guests of Mechanics' Fire Company No. 0, of this city, started on an excursion to Galveston—a new departure from regular summer trips. The members had reveled in anticipations of great times, and they have not been disappointed. which fact is announced now that they are home again, ail well. Early on the morning mentioned the excursionists were at the Morgan ferry, opposite Jackson elt;[nare. jolly as school hoys out for a holiday. The ride over to Brashear was un. eventful, unless it be that their ardor was somewhat dampened by the s’ght of an overflowed country after crossing Bayon Lafourche.la Brashear the steamship Josephine, Captain Brown, was ready to receive the party, and the company's engine was already on board, shining brightly, as if it took part in the sport. In a few minutes we. were steamiDg dowu the hay ia grand style, all eyes attracted by new scenery. The best possible feeling prevailed among the men, and when d nner was announced ravenous appetites sent excellent viands into oblivion. At night a smart breeze troubled a few of the excursionists, especially those who had eaten too freely. One after another of the boys began to grow pale, anil quietly inquired as to where they were to sleep. It may seem singular, bat in every pale instance the sufferer declared that it was his deliberate intention to avail himself of seasickness, even at the cost of a coilia. Ab this subject baa often been exhausted, it is unnecessary to give lurther particulars on that head.SUNDAY.Soon after break of day a “ama noise was made to arouse the sleepers, and there was a “Bray rattling around with cymbalsand a police whistle. Even the Dale faced ones, who had paid their devotions to old Neptune, were willing to respond when Mr. Houghton, the steward, announced breakfast. At nine o'clock we landed at Galveston. received by tho entire lire department of that city and hundreds of interested oitiz-ns. The process of landing was impeded by the vast cumber of people who assembled to greet the firemen. There were friendly salutations and hearty hand shaking, for it must be remembered that Now Orleans has contributed liberally to swell the census of Galveston.Of coprse, the lads were thirsty after lunding. and Mr. Martin Davey, formerly a member of this department, was at Land to extend needed bioular relief. This aecom p'.ished, the liue of march was extended to other places, particularly to the engine house of Lee No. 5. whose guests we were. Tueie we were met by that company, who had prepared a royal reception. Colonel Andrews, in a pithy speech, talking to and at firemen, formally welcomed the company. Mr. Alex. Dalsheimer responded for No. 6 in fitting phrases, and were it not too much, we would like to present our readers with all the happy sayings uttered by both gentlemenA splendid dinner was discussed with a relish that must have pleased the hosts. This inevitable itoin fully attended to, the company sought a few minutes' rest in the Cosmopolitan Hotel, after which there was a breaking of rauks, and each individual sought for amusement as suited him best. Our hosts had arranged to give a picnic in a large garden near the beach, but Galvestonians seem to regard Sunday as Sunday, consequently the attendance was not large. However, those who attended enjoyed themselves La a proper manner.
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New Orleans Republican
New Orleans, Louisiana, US
Fri, Jun 26, 1874
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