The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-11-15
THE EIIsEBgAN's PARADE.


might bo soon fitting in all directions. The dffor
ent machines woro polished until they shonc liko
FURNISHED gold, and when crowned with the
wreaths bestowed by fair hands they presented an
appearance that fully justified the enthusiastic
pride of the boys
At elovon o'clock tho different companies met on
the Citadel Green and were marshalled by tho
Chief and his Assistants in tho following order -
1st, The Chief, Assistants and Superintendent;
next, the Hook and Ladder Company; the Eagle,
Yigilant, Charleston Marion, German, Palmetto
Hopo and Stonewall Fire Engine Companies. Those
hand engines had volunteered to act as an escort
to tho steamers, and we're arranged according to
the date of their respective charters. The steam
ers wcre governed by the Same rules, and filed
into line by seniority, tho Pioneer leading off, fol-
lowed by the PhOnix Etna, Washington, and
Young America. Tho procession marched from
the west side of tho Green, down King street to
George through George to Mootng, down that
street to Broad, where they oounter-marched. the
steamers taking positions according to the order
prescribed for playing off.
Along the whole route large crowd had gathor-
cd, many of them marching down with the pro-
cession, whilo tho windows wcre crowded with
tho beauty of tho city, assembled to do the fremon
honor. The Court House, City Hall, Guard House
and South Carolina Hall, as well as the private
houses in Meeting street, below Broad, woro one
mass of human beings;-thc ladies of course pre-
dominating. Every arrangement was made by
the authorities to preserve order and decorum,
and several amusing sconos occurred when tho po-
lico would sally after the refractory boys who
would not stay behind the rope.
platform had boon laid in Moctng street,
short distance below Broad, for tho streams to be.
played OH. This was covered with coating of saw
dust, which was renewed often as it washed
away. Tho space between the ropes was kept clear
of citizens and reserved exclusively for the fire.
| men and judges. A strong police force under the
charge of Lieut.. M1Norr, enforced the regua-
| tions.
| According to the plan adopted, tho order of
playing of was determined by drawing, and tho
Washington took the precedence. This engine
was decorated ty handsome wreath around her
air chamber, and had blue ponnant flying, in
scrbed with the words, sour Johnny" in gilt
letters. The hose reel had also very tasty wreath
It was not long before steam was raisod and
| everything being prepared the Washingtonnns
| stopped to the front, and in short time threw q
stream to the distance of 150 feet. Just at this
time, when the engine under full play, the
mir chamber burst, which completely disabled her,
and she was obliged to retro from the field,
subdued by circumstances that could not be con-
| troIed.
She was followed by the Young America. This
engine is differently constructed from the others,
being made by HARLEY, Of New York, on the rota-
ry principle. She was also decorated by wreaths
and other ornaments. Great interest was mani
tested by the fremen at this juncture, and when
the Young America succeeded in throwing strean,
of 1913 feet inches, the enthusiasm passed all
bounds, and cheer after cheer rent the air.
Tho Phenir, long o fayorite company, was the
next in order, and as she wheeled into limo she
elected the admiration of all her friends. Her
air chamber was decorated by neat wreath, and
from her boiler the blue ag with tho letters Lttle
Frank was flying. The hose reel was ornamcnted
By Two very beautiful wreaths, rresented to the
company by some fair admirers of tho Phoenix.
The Phoenix being, ilto tho Young. America, OF q
different make from tho others (the JEFFoRDs pat
torn), hor playing was closely scanned and consd.
cradle satisfaction expressed when the
stream reached 1s9 feet inches.
Tho gallant dzna then led off; her surroundings
were in perfect keeping with hcr reputation, and
her flag, bearing the name Of her President Iittle
Ned), foated proudly in the breeze. The Etns
boys went to work with will, and succeeded il
dstancing tho Phonix by few inches-throwing
, water to the distance Of 191 feet inches.
{ Last, but by no means loast, tho Pioneer ap
pearcd on tho scene, and showed, by tho orna
ments that were lavishly covering hor, what tht
0 members thought Of their pct Owing to some
unforeseen occurrence, the Pioneer did not do her
soR justice, only sending 160 feet inches, when
on previous occasions, she had far exceeded 20
feet.
The Pioneer being tho last to perform, tho plat
form was cleared OF all except tho Board of Fire
masters, the Chiof, Assistants and Superintendent
and tho presentation took plnce. Tho prize va
the same that was contended tor in last April, bu
it WAS refused thon on account Of tho expected
arrival Of other steam engines. The Mayor, 1,
presenting the cup, said: GAS one Of the city au
. thorities delegated to mako The presentation, b.
was proud Of tho SUCCESS Of tho steam engines
o The excitement produced by these contests onl
. tended to increase tho proficiency of the Depart
mont, and should prompt the,n to removed effort
% in the same cause. He considered II compliment
10 that tho Young America. one OF the youngest com
, panios, should have taken tho premium, and wn
happy to state that they had deserved it. He pre-
% sented tho oup q token OF the esteem in whicl
tho fire companies were held by the city, and hop
cd thatit would stmulsto thcm to zeal in th
J. causo."
II Mr.. r. s. DuRYEA, President OF tho Eagle, re
coired The cup from tho Mayor, and repliod for tn
70 Young America GAS 10 representative Of the old
% est engine company in Charleston, ho was prou
% to rocciVo tho gift and tender it to tho officers
tho youngest for no knew that in doing SO it woul
" bo spresged fy no unworthy lima