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 OF PRIZES.

| The Stonewalls were represented by theil
ready and eloquent chief, Major Buist.
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 the exerc ses
and order OF playing was ma 1e 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, 30 that
there was no opportunity for grumbling.
The companies now formed in hollow-square
in front of the State House, and the prizes
we're arranged upon an elevated platform.
These were presented to the winning com.
panies by Colonel L. J. Glenn, who with bapny
tact and exceeding grace performed the diff
cult task Of paying compliment to each, and
yet Of saying something fresh and different to
all.
Among the unofficial prizes was a sewing
machine, offered by Mr.. Gibbes, az ent OF
Bartrom & Fenton, manufacturers, with the
understanding that it was to be given to tho
company having thelargest number Of bache-
lors in it's ranks, and the further reservation
that the company should bestoy it upon the
first man who marries out Of his flock. 1t
may be remarked here that the Defiance, OF
Macon, alone had upon the ground sixty-fve
| unmarried men.
The first gift was testimonial to Hook and
Ladder No. 1, OF Atlanta, consisting of wine
| set.
to the Tallulah, Of Atlanta. being the chief
prize for the third class hand engines.
The second prize was also q silver, trumpet,
awarded to hand engine No. S, 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 oitiz,ns OF Allan to, as q
mememto Of Atlanta's hospitality.
Mechanic, No. 3, received pitcher and gob-
let's.
Next in turn Of presentation were the Pal
mettoes, who received the greatest and most
valuable prize Of all, to-wit: silver punch
bowl, valued st $125.
President BUST received the prize from Col
ouel Glenn, in behalf Of the Palmettoes, and
spoke as follows:
Colonel Glenn, Gentlemen Of the Fire Department,
Cittxens of AttdntG-The Pa mettoes thank Won for
the feeling and glowing tribute paid to the state Of
continued ovation OF honor bestowed bv your great
State upou OURS during this visit. It touches our
hearts, and the i, which have ever bound our peo-
L. Io.,o bI,I I,x 1aI h0o
soluble chain cir, the Palmettoes accept this mag
nincent testimonial with that pride which should be.
come men and brethren engaged in an honorable and
frle dy contest.
days the refined and bounteous hospitality Of your
people, the no DIE bearing and maQnanimity Of your
Dire dep4rtment we are conscious OF that proper feel
ing OF humility on this occasion which Is indeed
eminenly pleasing to US. sir, our ople do iudee
love your people. The history CT the past-the re-
pssCeye by ,ns the od this vast
expression Of love. While this timonia Is donated
reward, tar a. W, are concerned will be
rod home na ys Is SnS IL I Aae
tween US on tins great occasion; and, sir when our
brother frenen OF the ha lesion Dep ,rtm nt al or
whom we expect to drink the health OF the A'lin
Department thereron are informed by us OF tue
hospitality ana nobility of y1ur people on this occa-
son we are confident that the feelings OF affection
engendered in our bo ons will permeite the hears
OF our entire department.
MAY we bo permitted to express tho hope that
your companies will give US the pleasure Of reel
procsting to the b.st of our ability your attentions
on this occasion, and that the great h,nor may be
ours of pre,ent,ng to you, under the hse c'rcum-
stanc.s. q memorial which will produce 10 your
minds that happy and fraternal feeling which now
snimates our own2 [Great cheering
pslmsttoes sttentioni Three cheers for the gort-
GUS and Roman old state Of Georgia land the
cheers we're given with " ILL., II ee ooeers for
that ho ospitable and magnanimnus Fire Compiny-
Allan o No. I. Of Atlanta. Geo GA The boys liset
A.. Ian. nu
Fillmore No. 4, steamer, Of Augusta, nov re-
ceiyed silver trumpet, and the Clinch, Of Au-
gusta, received pitcher and goblets.
The companies at this juucture separated,
amid sqDneral outlay Of cheers, including six
rousing ones proposed by Chief Nathan; first
ioi the Fire Depart tnent Of Atlanta, and sec
oud ,or the ladies Of Atlanta.
Tns Palmettoes then formed in line, received
a 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 Vigilauts, (Messrs. A. B.
Street and Thomas B. Jones,) repaired to the
Engine House Of Mechanics No. 2. Here one
of the episodes of the general rejoicing was an
invitation extended by the Palmettoes, and
formally accepted by that company, to visit
Charleston on the occasion OF our next fire.
mans anniversary. The silver Rgnch bowl was
christened by numerous bumpers from its
gilded jepth; tho boys exchanged hats,
ba ,ges and presents, and general good feeling
prevailed. General Tlge Anderson WAS pres
ent and made appropriate remarks, closing
With q sentiment to the memory Of General III.
| Jenkins, of South Carolina.
THE HUE OF DEPARTURE,
However, was approaching, and the boys were
| obliged to return to the hotel for necessary
preparations.
It Is but just to speak of Messrs. Pond, the
proprietors Of the National" as gentlemen
who in every xay endeavored to make our stay
beneath their roof one Of pleasure and content.
The best rooms IN tae house were assigned to
the Carolinlans, the attendance vas oil that
could be desired, the tables we're always spread
for those who were tardy at meals, and the
edlbles we're bountif1l and choice. Finally,
in leaving the house such a liberal reduction
was made from the usual charges to guests as
to leave no doubt that, like all other citizens
the proprietors desired us to carry away only