The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-04-29
FESTIVITIEs OF THE FIR EMEN.

FESTIVITIES OF THE FIREMEN.
Departure OF the Georgia--A Humor-
| ous Incident--E'resentati tioE to IN o
| Wasningtcns or Augusta.
| After enjoying nights rest, the firemen
were ready yesterday for the winding up OF the
annual celebration. They were to be seen on
| oil sides, going to and from the several engine
houses, which we're kept open all day for the
especial accommodation Of the visitors Some
rode about with their Charleston friends, and
| some went on excursions around the harbor
The GeOrgias were taken care of by OK.
President F.J. Porcher, of the Phoenix, in his
yacht, in which they visited the various points
Of interest in tho harbor.
The members Of the Georgia left for homo
last night, and the Palmettoes, of Columbia,
after enjoying fine collation. at the house OF
| their hosts, the Washing tons, got ready to
leave this morning.
The Winyahs will remain over until Friday,
when they will be safely escorted to the steam
er for Georgetown by their friends, the Stone
walls.
PLEASANT ENTERTAINMENT.
The Chief Of the + re Department of Charles
ton, M Ii. Nathan, Esq, yesterday entertain
ed, at his residence in st. Philip-street, q
large number of gentlemen, including. not
merely the Presidents and other representa-
tiyes Of our own Fire Department. but mem
bcrs of the visiting companies. The object of
the gathering was to mark, in a social and
family way, as it were. the kindly greeting
which Charleston extends; to- her fremen
guests. In this disposition Mayor Clark united
with the officers Of our Department, and all
contributed to render the occasion one that
will be pleasantly remembered by those who
participated. The tables were richly spread,
the hospitality was more than generous-it
was prodigal-and with the speech and merry
making OF the afternoon. hone who were pres
ent will find fault. Unfortunately, one cannot
record in the public prints the good things said
and sung; but we doubteif there has been an
occasion since the war when wine and whit
have flowed more abundantly, or left o moro
enduring record upon the annals of the social
life of visiting fremen.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE wAsHINGTONs OF
''' '',.'' - AUGUSTA.
The Washing tons, Of Augusta, entertained
by the Germans, presented the latter with the
likeness of VIM. Bryson, Chief of the Augusta
Fire Department, which adorned their engine
when they reached the city and during the
parade. Brief speeches were made expressing
sentiments Of the kindest mutual regard The
Germans will escort the Washingtons to the
|sdepot this morning, and before leaving they
will be presented with good picture OF their
hosts in Chalmers street
HUMOROUS INCIDENT,
Which happened at the collation. Of the Phoenix
day before yesterday, has leaked out, and is
too good to be lost. Treasurer w. T. Williams,
chief Of the "Ku-Klux" Of the Georgia, had
an immense tin horn, packed in straw in box
that resembled coffin. It was gravely laid
| across the banquet table, and Captain Tupper
was requested to open the mystic box. He at
once called upon o trusty axman of the com
pany, but this being objected to, he gently
opened the box himsel, when the trumpe was
taken out amid shouts Of applause. Captain
Tupper mounted the table with due gravity.
aud at once presented it to well-known son ot
Anak of the company, who was ordained to
carry the precious heirloom at every parade
and fire for the next twelve months.
DEPARTURE OF THE GEORGIA.
The Ph@nix company assembled at their en-,
gine house yesterday afternoon at O'Clock. to
take leave of their guests of thu "Georkia." OF
Augusta. A,table was spread, and after the
touching Of glasses, Captain VIM. Aiken Kelly.
first director Of the Phoenix, in behalf of his
company, presented the Georgia with the ban
ner of welcome that had been extended across
the street. Captain Ad ANS, OF the Georgia. re-
ceived the souvenir in brief response. Cap
tain Adams, in turn, presented the Phoenix
with large picture Of his engine and her
officers. Captain George Tupper, of the
Phoenix, responded in felcitous speech, in
which he referred to the pleasant relations
established between the two companies. and
how much qualification he, as we'll as the men,
bers of his company, had experienced in being
permitted to entertain the Georgia. He pro-
missed that the picture presented should occu-
py conspicuous place in the hall, and that it
would be preserved as long as the company
existed. ~" s"ia%li e3f
The Georgia, escorted by 4 deputation from
the PhoeDix, in command of Director Kelly,
hauled the engine to The South Carolina Rail.
road for shipment home. The officers and
some of the members left last night. but
number Of them re NAMED. ~
THE UNITED STATES Counr. Arnf1 2s-HoN.s
GEORGE y. BRYAH, PREs1DrSa.-In The Circuit
Court, J. B. Kershaw was appointed guardian
dd sstens OF the infants Livingston The fol.l
lowing cases were called and referred to iuries
Nos. and 2: Bogert, Oakley & Co., New York j
against F. @. Dunbar, South Carolina; damages
assessed at $1,000 90. It was ordered that the
United States Marshal attach w. Francis But
Ter for contempt Of court, and retain him until
further orders Of thee court. The case OF La
throp. Ludd,ngton & Co., againas Z. ID. Merfis
man was referred to Jury No. a, who, rendered
verdict for plaintiff Of s10S1 80. Ing the case
Of the Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Com
pany against Holmes & Calder, for infringe
rnent Of patent, it was ordered that the defend.
ants give security for costs in the sum Of
$1,000. sFt f{sY III .!
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