The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-07-04

OF the dilssenbcompan the Chaplain, Rev.
W. B. Yates, and other invited guests also oc-
cupied seats at the head asihis table. Vice
President Hasen and First DirsSt5s EasIsy pre-
sided over the remaining tables. a huge punchc
bowl eraced ea"h end, and the board was ccys
cred with good things, which had been provi-
ded for the occasion. After the guests had
been seated, blessing was asked by the Rev.
Mr.. Yates, and the musical clatter of knives
and forks was soon the prevailing sound. Not:
withstanding the arrangements made by the
committee, there was barely room for the large
number who were present, and not only every
seat at the tables was filed, but the chairs
ranged against the walls we're also occupied.
After the substantials were disposed OF
the table was clear d, and President
Upper asked that all glasses should be
charged, and in few brief but eloquent re-
marks, congratulated the company upon the
early completion of their house. and hoped
that as firemen they would always be able to
protect it. he referred to his Honor Mayor
Cogswell, to whom they were mainly indebted
for their new abode, and trusted that wherever
his official duties might call him he would
carry pleasant "reminiscences of the City by the
Sea, as he had already won the respect and
good will of those with whom he was tenn
porarily associated. The past record Of the
company for over forty-two years was without
blemish, and he trusted that in years to
come they would enjoy many pleasant reunions
in their new hall. In conclusions he gave as
sentiment;
ssHis Honor the Mayor-his energy perse-
verance, and high character have entitled him
to the esteem and respect OF his fellow-cii-
zeps."
This brought the Mayor to his feet, and he
responded by congratulating the company on
their move, and hoped that the time was not
far distant when every engine in the city would
be similarly housed. His tenure Of Office was
too brief to promise this; but in five orlsix
years il might well be accomplished. He allu-
ded humorously to the members of the Upper
family, the President Of the Phani1 and Vigl-
liant who we're on either side, and compared
the latter to the famed English poet.
Loud calls were made for "Tupper," and
Captain S. Y. Tupper replied in happy vein,
which brought down the house. Chlef Ma
than, ex-President Poroher, and the Presi-
dents of the different companies responded to
calls made A number Of volunteer toasts
and sentiments we're offered, and the fun grew
fast and furious as the champagne cor ks flew.
The glee club OF the company and number
Of amateur singers made the night vocal, and
the wee small hours, long after reporters are in
dreamland, found the jewellers slowly disper-
sing for home.
The building of the Phoenix is as yet in On
unfinished condition, but with fair prospect
of an early completion. On entering the lower
story or engine-room, the eye first strikes o
miniature fireman who holds gas jet in his
hand 70 light the way. This hail is commo-
dious and we'll adapted for the purposes in
tended. The circular stairs to the left lead to
the upper hall, which has raised platform
running around the walls, and will make one
of the handsomest fire halls in the city.
The walls are as yet only rough cast, and
the bricks and lumber in front OF the structure
showed that the work was still in progress.
There is rumor current that the Mayor will
leave the company q souvenir in the shape Oh
an order to rough cast the front of the build
ing, The occasion is one that will be long re-
membered by the company as one Of the prom
inent epochs of their career. We trust that
their future may be as honorable and as pros
porous as their past.