The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1870-02-26
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The Chief and Board of Fire Masters.
The Surgeons of the two Companies.
| E5The Solicitors. s,
7 he Elliott Hook aud Ladder Com
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The Young America Fire Engine
Company.
The Comet (colored) Fire Engine
Company.
In this order the procession marched
through Main Street to the rail road,
counter-marched aud came buck down
Main to Broughton, down Broughton to
Amelia, up Amelia to Market, up Market
aud around Court House Square to
Russell, where the Ell otis halted, while
the Young Americas passed them
When opposite the Elliotts returned the
cheering salute of their colder brother"
This concluded the parade. The
Young Americas escorted the Elliotts
back to Mi. Riggs work shop, where
their truck will remain until entirely
completed. AS they nearod Mr.. Riggs
gate, an excited race occurring between
the two Companies, the Elliotts trying
to run by the Young Americas, while
the air rung with their wild hallos. At
its conclusion, the two companies parted
to meet again at the festive board of the
Young Americas anniversary supper.
AT 8 o'clock in the evening the Com.
panies met in the hall over Mr.. Ilamil-
tons store, and proceeded to the Eugiue
Hall, where sumptuous entertainment
awaited them.
In the cordial spirit of brothers. and
friends the Young Americas and their
guest, the Ello,ts, soon. gathered around
the grooming tables. The supper was
an fat. Indeed; further c..ms:s;:: ;;i,oii
the supper will be unnecessary when we
mention that Mr.. james Cannon was the
caterer. Ah! there is no disappoint-
nlcnt there. He has been tried before
and not found wanting. The lively clat-
ter of knife and fork which at once en-
sued, was the happicst expression OF
praise that could have been bestowed
upon him. From the beginning to the
end, d6 oro at Ontia, the supper was en-
joycd-enjoyed as such fare is -eRii,,yei
by-ss1uciffr By such iffrssppifffiitss spirits:
At the conclusion OF this material,
discussion ensucd the "feast of reason
and flow of soul The Interchange of
sentiment, the happy repnrtec: the ring
lug laugh, without the alloy of affected
counterfeit, but coming right from the
heart, the charm of music the pleasing
fascination of cloqucnce, all Joined to
render the scene and the occasion bright
and happy.
Among the striking features of the
evening was the genial spirit of magnif-
cent courtesy and hospitality, exhibited
by the Young Americas to their guests
the Elliotts. Like brothers they feastcd
together in unison and harmony.
President Muscly being called upon,
rose and after congratulating his Com
pany upon the occasion, aud bidding
their guests thrice welcome to the cuter-
tainment, called upon Capt. James r.
lzlar the Solicitor of his Company to do
his talking for him. Capt Izlar then
rose, and in few appropriate remarks
showed clearly that he could do any
mans talking tor him. Next followed
President Hamilton of the Ellotts, in a
q chaste and pretty address. Then rose
in response to enthusiastic calls, DIR.
Thos. A. Elliott, "the first fireman of
Orangeburg," who like some venerable
NeGtor, charmed the assembly, With
sweet words of wisdom, tracing briefly
and happily the history of the Fire De-
partment of Orangeburg, and closing