The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-04-28

wart men of which it is composed showed to
the best advantage. They havo a fine machine,
which carried off the prize in 1867, and made
an attractive display. The company was in
corporated in 1889, and paraded &C men, dressed
in red coats with blue facings and black pants.
The following are tho officers of the company:
John Ell. Albers, President; First Vico-presi-
dent, j. F. Johanns; Second President,
III. Ell. Won Eitzen; First Director, J. f. Lilien-
thai; Second Director, H. Woblken; Third Di-
rector, George Marjenhoff; Fourth Director,
G. Apeer Fifth Director, VIM. Bahntge;
Sixth Director, N. Neumann; Secretary,
Gerhard Riecke; Treasurer, VIM. Brunges;
Axmen. Louis Schwabe and +. Wieters; Hall
keeper, John Morten. The officers OF this
company wear shoulder-straps as insignia Of
th.ir rank.
The Germans showed their usual good taste
III decorating their engine and reel The
wheels we're entwlued with exquisite garlands,
and one wreath, presented by two ladies, was
especially remarkable for it's beauty. Every
inch OF the engine and reel was as clean as O
new pin.
THE WASHINGTON FIRE ENGINE (HAND) COM
PANY, OF AUGUSTA, GEO.,
One Of the visiting companies, followed the
brawny Germans. The company is about
seventy. five years old, having been incorpo-
rate d in 1794. Ihe engine is Of the Hunneman
pattern, and is adorned with picture Of Will
liam Bryson, Chief of the Augusta Fire De-
partment. The hose reel was manned by the
Citizen Fire Company, Of Augusta. The Wash
ington had 81 mon in line. Their uniform is o
| red shirt and black pants. The Citizen had 21
| men, in uniform very much the same as that
| of the Washingtons.
| Tho engine was neatly but richly decorated,
| and had in front shield with the inscription,
| washington. Welcome. April 27, 1862"
THE PALMETTO STEAM FIRE ENGINE COMPANY
| Came next. This company was incorporat-
ed in 1940, and paraded yesterday As men,
| dressed in red shirts and black pants
| The Palmetto steamer is one of the
most powerful in the. city, as has been
proved by, repeated trials. 1t was built
by the Amoskeag Company, Manchester, N. H.,
in 1867. and weighs 5000 pounds. At the
parade OF 1868, she threw solid water 248 feet.
The officers of the company are: Hugh Fergu-
son, President; Joseph keddock, Vice-Presi
dent; Thomas Mcintyre, First Director; j. P.
Gordon, Second Director; John S!attery, Third
Director; J. F. Byrns, Fourth Director; Alex.
ander Duncan. Secretary; w. I. Ruger, Treas
urer; Thomas Miller, Engineer; Thomas Cor
coran, p. +. May. Edward Coleman and L. May,
Axmen; John May, Hallkeeper.
| The Palmettoes came on the ground inspired
l,by the remembrance of former successes. On
| ribbons which were attached to the engine
were the words Victors in 1867, 252 feet vic
tors in 1868, 248 feet. The wheels were wreath
ed with flowers, the whole Of the decorations
being elegantly arranged. Ex-Vice-Presiden
Duncan paraded with the company. The Pal
metto was drawn by four fine horses.
THE HOPE (HAND) ENGINE COMPANY
Came next in order. This company turned
out in good force, parading 43 men, in rec
coats and black pants. It was incorporated il
1843, and it's engine was built by Button {
Blake, of New York in 1858. The officers o
company are; W, II. Smith, President; B.
Seymour, Vice-President; w. Brookbanks Firs
Director; J. J. Monaghan, Second Director
John Cammer, Third Director; John Kenny
Fourth Director: w. T. O'Neill and B. F. Puck
haber. Axmen.
,Iha ,o ornaments ,i OF the Hope were a. lis.
There was profusion Of garlands, wreath
and bouquets, and chaste white silk banne
bearing an anchor. Among the old member
of the company who were present were Messrs
Darby, Brookbanks and Patterson,
THE WASHINGTON STEAM FIRE ENGINE coNpAN,
Was the next in line. This company was in
corporated in 1s49, and has Clapp Jone
engine, built in 1866. The officers OF the com
pany are: James M. Carson, President; L
Cavanaugh, Vce-Presdert; T. e. Hogan, Fifs
Director: T. N. Brown, Second Director; B. P
Mauu, Third Director; j. D. Murphy, Fourtl
Director; @. Y. Richardson, SecEe&asy; G. H
Schwing, Treasurer; M. O'Mara, A.sAkson an,
j. E. Passalaieue, Axmen. -
The Washingtons succeeded to marvel il
decorating their engine and reei in an elegan
and attractive manner. Among the ex-Offcer
| at the drags were {: Ex-President James Mash
burn, ex-Vice President S. J. L. Mathews, ant
ex Directors John F. Seyle, T. O. Aimar, ant
| VIM. K(essel. ~E
TIE PALMETTO ENGINE COMPANY, OF COLUMBIA
Followed the Wilmington. This company has
a Jeffers hand engine Of gleat power, and il
fine order. Around the brakes is row coiled
huge rattlesnake-in olo,h. The company pa
raded AZ men who wore their uniform re.
coats trimmed and faced with black velvet
black felt hat and black pants !.
The Palmetto is very handsome machine
and the woodwork and meta-wcrk were high
ly polished. The decorations were not elabo
rate, but they were tasteful and peat. ,~.,.
THE sToNEwALI FTKE ENGINE COMPANY
Followed, with their beautiful hand engine
which made its first appearance last year
The gray 1eoats and white pants OF the mel
made an attractive and suggestive uniform
and the 48 men who answered to thei
names lookedas though they were ready To-
any emergency. This company was incorpo
rated in 1865. and has a JeAers engine, built y
1857. The officers are: G. Lamb Buist, Presi
dent; John E. Boinest, vice-President; F. A
Silcoxs First Director; tohn R. Hill. Second -Di
rector; 9. w. Seignious, Third Director; e. W
Blake, Fourth Director; w. G.. Miller. secre
tary; B. 8. Riggs, A.SsW. Blake and FL +. West
/ Axman:. General JaITihs Conner. Solicitor: DIR