The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-04-28

silver cups were presented by Alderman Wills
to the visilant as the successful hand engne'
and to Hook and Ladder No. 1, for their per-
formance in ladder raising.
The order to disperse was then given, anu
the different companies proceeded to their
halls. The Vigilants, as the prize owners, gave
collation. at their hall, in State-street, at
which large number of fremen put their feet
under the mahogany and themselves outside
of the good things literally supplied.
Later in the evening the. ball given by Hook
and Ladder Company No. 2 proved to be the
leading attraction, and the light fantastic was
tripped until Aurora had gilded the morn.
The day closed as it opened-in perfect good
order-and the fremen Of Charleston sustained
the reputation that has always been accorded
them as the most effective and orderly vdun-
teer department in the Union.
LAYING OF TIE CORNERSTONE OF THE PHGH1
ENGINE HOUSE.
At the close Of the parade the Phoenix Fire
Company adjourned to the site Of their new
hall, in Cumberland-street, to participate In
the ceremony Of laying the cornerstone.
President George Tupper introduced to the
company the Rev. W. B. Yates, their chaplain,
who profered q very:fervent and impressive
prayer 10 the Throne Of Grace for wisdom and
energy in the guidance ofthe company In ther
efforts to promote its usefulness, and closed
with most impressive appeal to the members
to be true to their position and their reputa-
ton that they might not only receive tho
plaudits of their fellow-citizens, but, when
called upon to render their last account, be
welcomed with the 'well done, good and faith
full servant" -
President Tupper then introduced to the
company his Honor Mayor CogsweI, who. in
few brief and pertinent remarks, stated that
his intercourse with the community had been
too recent to speak understandingy OF the
subject, but he had been assured, by those
who had right to know, that the Phoenix
Company was among the most efficient in.the
Department, and it had given him pleasure to
cooperate with their president in his efforts to:
procure an appropriation for their new hall.
He hoped it would give them facilities to 1n-
crease their usefulness, and they might rely
upon his assistance in any matter which would
increase the effectiveness Of the Fire Depart
ment.
MIR. Heart, an honorary member Of the COM
pany, being present, was called upon by Presi-
dent Upper, and responded as follows: e.
Gengeme,, of the Pheai1 Fre Company
I have had the. honor of being called upon by
your worthy President, to say few words on
this interesting occasion. regret, nom the
suddenness Of the call; my tnadequacy 70 Go
Justice to the occasion, but set speech would
be out Of place, and it is only necessary for
me to assure you Of my warmest sympathy
in your pleasuraple emotions at the near
prospect OF once more having o home
and an abiding place, that yoH can
call your own, for your. engine, and your
selves. Gentlemen, you have proud name
prises the names Of some OF the most worthy
Citizens of Charleston, distinguished alike
for their public spirit and their private virtues
Uuon YOU it devolves to guard, with vestaI y1g1.
lance, the purity and perpetuity OF the sacred
fame which envelopes your honored paronym-.
ic. Let it be transmitted to future generations,
undlmmed and undying, as typical OF the Ter
lives. 4, a. the energy Of your efforts, and the
warmth OF your friendship. Again thanking
Won Won for for the honor you have done me on this
Occasion, 7 would express the hope that We
NAV soon meet; face to face, in the hall OF
which the energy OF your President, and the
Iberality Of the Mayor and Council, have en-
abled you to lay the cornerstone on this pro-
pilous occasion.
President Upper then spoke as follows:
Brother Firemen-The bottle that I.hoid
in my hand, to be placed in the cornerstone
contains
Roll of State officers.
Roll Of Municipal officers.
Roll of vigilant Fire Engine Company.
Roll OF Phoenix Fire Engine Company, from Its
organization to the present time.
Constitutions from the organization OF the Com
pany. ,,
Daily papers.
unteered in tae Confederate service.
To those who fell, as long as yalor and
genius are revered, their memory will be green
in our land, and our company Will look bsck 10
their blameless lives and splendid achieve
ments with hearts ever flowing with gratitude
and love.
but few words to say. I trust that the build
ing iii endure long after the youngest OF us
shall have passed away. trust that If it
should ever be removed it will be only to give
place to a more imposing structure, bearing
the same good name, and devoted to the same
e We shall often meet in the Hall
which is about to be erected, and exchange
cordial greetings and friendly counsels, and IN
the name Of our good old company we deolcate
the building to good will and harmony. ~
Many years will roll away, and others Will,
perhaps, stand where we now stand, and WIT
ness the ruin of that which we now erect. Let
us hope that it will be in q better time tnan
this, and that the troubles Of these terrloie
days will have given way to an enduring plos-
perity, which Will make amends 10 our cnlaien
FOR the hardships and sutferlngs OF tneE
fathers. ..4
I congratulate the company on its present
condition. In utility and reputation, second
to none in the city. Let US preserve its dig
nity. and its good name will take care OF Itself.
The cornerstone was then put in place with
the usual formaities, and the assemblage dis
persed.
INTERESTING INCIDENT.
One of the most pleasing features in the
festivities of yesterday was the present OF sill
YER cup to Miss Christina Huthmacher, by the
Hope Fire Engine Company. Mr.. Philip Buch-
heit, Jr., the Secretary Of the company, had
the honor of presenting this testimonial DE
said:
Miss H1!hnaacher-As Chairman Of the Conn
mittee on Testimonials, and Secretary OF Hope
Engine Company, it is my pleasant duty TO
nresent YOU with this silver cup, In behalf OF
enr company. l hope that it will be received
with the same kind feeling with which IT B