The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-05-07
The Stonewalls were represented by their
ready and eloquent chief, Major Buist.
PRESENTATION on

Ao@uJ auo oAo4uout Cuiol, ndlOr DulbCs
PRESENTATION OF PRIZES.
On Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, the steam
er Rainbow, Of Rome, finished the programme
in the performance of playing off-making two
hundred and seventeen feet. 1t is proper to
add that the arrangement for fhe exerc ises
| and order of playing was ma 10 in the morning,
| at meeting of the several presidents of com.
panies which was presided over by President
Buist, and that each drew for his turn, 80 that
there was no opportunity for grumbling.
The companies now formed in hollow-square
in front of the State House, and the prizes
were arranged upon an elevated platform.
These we're presented to the winning COM
panies by Colonel L. J. Glenn, who with happy
tact and exceeding grace performed the difa-
| cult task Of paying compliment to each, and
yet ct saying eemethiEs fresh and different 10
| all.
| Among the unofficial prizes was sewing
machine, offered by Mr.. Gibbes, agent OF
Eartram' & Fenton, manufacturers, with the
| understanding that it was to be given to the
| company having the largest number of bache-
| lors in its ranks, and the further reservation
that the company should bestow it upon the
first man who marries out Of his flock It
| may be remarked here that the Defiance, OF,
Macon, alone had upon the ground sixty live
| unmarried men.
| The first gift was testimonial to Hook and
Ladder No. 1, ofAtlanta, consisting OF vine
| set.
| The first prize was o silver truanpet awarded
| to the Tallulah, OF Atlanta, being the chief
prize for the third class hand engines.
The second prize was also silver trumpet,
| awarded 70 hand engine No. 5, of Augusta,
| Captain Pat Walsh, and most elegantly re-
ceived by MIN.
The third prize was pitcher and two COB
let's, presented to Defiance, hand engine, of
Macon, by one OF the citizens OF Allan ta, as a
mememto of Atlanta's hospitality.
Mechanic, No. q. received pitcher and COB
let's.
Next in turn Of presentation we're the Pol
mettoes, who received the greatest and most
valuable prize Of all. to-wit silver punch
bowl, valued at $125.
President BUST received the prize from Col
onel Glenn, in behalf Of the Palmettoes and
| spoke as follows:
Citizens Of Atlanta The Pamettoes thank you for
the feeling and glowing tribute paid to the State of
continued ovation Of honor bestowed bv your great
State upon our! during this visit II touches our
pie to yours have been this day linked by an indis
soluble chain Sir, The Pamettoes accept this mag
nlncenC 6'1mOnlal with that pride which should
come men and brethren engaged in an honorable and
| frie dly contest.
When we recall to mind the events of the past two
days. the reflned and bOunteOuS hospitality of your
people, the noole bearing and maQnanimty of your
hre department we are conscious OF that proper feel
ing OF humility on this occasion which Is indeed
eminen'ly pleasing to u.s. Sir, our people do indee
love your people. The history Of the past-the re-
cent past perceive bv the expressions this vast
multitude proc aims the bud amen to CaroIinaa
expression OF love. While this testimonial is donated
as reward. far concerned it will be car
r16d home and cherished OulV of han
py and fraterna rnomeots spent in intercourse be-
brother hremen Of the Char lesion Department. ali Of
y ~ A >. ass s
sion, confident that the feelings of affection
engendered In our bo oms will perneate the hearts
| of our entire department.
May we be permitted to express the hope that
| your companies will give the pleasure Of reoi-
procatng to the best Of ability your attentions
on this occasion. and that the great honor may be
stances. memorial which will produce In YOUR
| minds that happy and fraternal feeling which now
| animates our own? (Great cheering
ous and Roman old State of Georgia. land the
cheers were given with will Thee cheers for
Allan No. I. Of Atlanta Geolgia The boys like
wise responded with ali the lun spower they had.]
Fillmore No. 4, steamer, of Augusta, now re-
ceived silver trumpet. and the Clinch. of Au-
gnsta. received pitcher and goblets.
The companies at this juncture separated,
amid general outlay Of cheers, including six
! rousiDg ones proposed by Chief Nathan: first
tor the Fire Department Of Atlanta, and Sec
| ond for the ladies of Atlanta.
The Palmettoes then formed in line received
| marching salute from the entire Department
| OF Atlanta. and with their prize borne at the
| head OF the company, escorted on either hand
by member Of the Vigilants, (Messrs A. B.
Street and Thomas B. Jones,) repaired to the
Engine House OF Mechanics No. q. Here one
of the episodes OF the general rejoicing was an
invitation extended by the Palmettocs, and
| formally accepted by that company, to visit
Charleston on the occasion OF our next fire.
mans anniversary. The silver punch bowl was
| christened by numerous bumpers from it's
gilded depth; the boys exchanged hats,
badges and presents, aud general geod feeling
prevailed. General Tige Anderson was pres
ent and made appropriate remarks, closing
with @ sentiment to the memory OF General NJ.
Jenkins, Of South Carolina.
TEE HOUR on DEPARTURE,
However, was approaching, and the boys were
obliged to return to the hotel for necessary
preparations. s
It Is but just to speak OF Messrs. Pond, the
proprietors OF the National as gentlemen
who in every way endeavored to make our stay
beneath their roof one Of pleasure and content.
The best rooms IN the house were assigned to
the Carohnians, the attendance was all that
could be desired, the tables were always spread
for those who were tardy at meals, and the
edables we're bountiful and choias. Finally
In leaving the house such . liberal reduction
was made from the usual charges to guests as
| to leave no doubt that like all other citizens
| the proprietors desired ue to carry away only
the pleasantess rscollections OF Atlanta.
At 5:40 P. M. the cars left the depot, bearing
to their respective homes the men OF Augusta
and Charleston. Wereachad the former placs
to be again taken in hand by the hospitable
firemen and citizens; to be conveyed to q warm
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