The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-05-15
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whe marIons nt tho -.
Prtze-snooting ana the
pleasant Day.

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p,t.s.snooting and the
p,easant Day.
Tho Marion Steam Fire Engine Company
calebrated their thirty-third anniversary yes
terdsy by q maroon at the Schutzenplala'
which lasted all day, aud was altogether one
of the handsomest OF the season. The compa'
nv went up early in the morning, When tne
whole grounds, &C., were thrown open' alu
after discussing an appetlzing collation., tne
amusements of the day began. SeVera' hue
rifles had been brought up, and IN the glass
door on the side of the cottage were dlsplayeo
the handsome prizes to be awarded the WIZ
ners. Later In the morning the train arrived
uitb three cars laden with the ladies and inVi'
tod pnests The arrival of these, with the band,
was signal for the ball to begin, and soon the
heavy ratters of the huge dancing hall Viorat-
ed as the nimble-footed dancers moved in uni
aon with the soft strains of music. Nlnepins,
and other amusenents, were provided for the
men, swings and carousals for the girls and
bows: all had some pleasure IN store, and
throughout the grounds the shouts Of glee
mingled cheerfuly with the distant music Of
the band and the sharp cracking OF The rites.
In this way the day passed off most agreeaoly
until three O'clock, when the fair visitors and
invited guests assembled with the company
around the hospitable board, and united In
paving their respects to splendid dinner,
which did honor 10 the large hearted nospi-
tality Of the gallant hosts. After dining the
honorary aud contributing members were
taken to the shooting stand, where they con-
tended for the glltlering prizes recorded oelo"
with the name OF the lucky wlaners. In the
afternoon the great novelty OF the day ana
most amusing feature of the maroon came OH
in tho guise of grand foot race.
Twelve of the leetest AND most enthusiastic
runners of the company went down the ave-
nue of the Schutzepplatz for three hundred
yards. Here they were halted, ranged ana
started back for the gate. Messrs. E. Jones
and J. Duffy reached the gate, making the
handsome time of thlrty-six seconds, and re-
ceived the prizes they had we'll won.
The shooting being now over, the prizes for
Workmanship were awarded as follows:
COMPANY PRIZES.
lat Silver pitcher, to N. Maxcey; presented
by DR.. G. L. Meyer.
Cd, Silver goblet, to B. W. Meynardle; pre-
sented by Captain James Armstrong, Jr.
a.. Silver gobler, to F. Kreamer; presented
by Mr.. Hugh Ferguson.
4th. Silver goblet, to J. Dupree; presented
BY DR.. T. r. Aldrch.
5lh. Silver goblet, to r. c. Barley; pre-
sented by Captain Mtlchers.
9Th. Silver gob.et, to J. W. Wnllams;' pre-
ssented By DR.. G. L. Meyer.
7th. To j. W. Williams; presented By DR.. e.
L-Mryer.
9Th. Box of cigars, to L. Bryant; presented
by DR.. 7. r. Aldrlch.
Worst shooting, lineup, to 3. W. sturcken;
presented by DR.. c. L. Meyer.
OFFICERS PRIZES.
Lat. Silver goblet, to B. G. Barckley, presi-
dent; presented BY DR.. T. 3. Aldrlch.
I'd. To. A. J. Jaeger; presented by DR.. 7. r.
Altrich.
Worst shot, tin cup, 10 7. 8. Sigwald.
Two prizes were offered to be shot ior oy
the honorary and contributing members ana
the Invited guests The first, silver goblet
was won by Captain Hamlin, OF the revenue
cutter; and the second, huge Tin star, for the
worst shot, was won by Mr.. George Strong. IL
IA but due to the winners Of the tin cups and
stars to state that these prizes were awarded
to the worst shots that struck the target.
Scores OF the competitors did not strike the
target once In the three shots allowed each OF
them. but as the distance they missed the
mark could not be known, these conspicuous
nrizes had to be awarded as above stated.
During the afternoon Vice-Presldent T. 8.
6l1wald was made the recipient of q valuable
testimonial of the kind feelings Of his brother
fremen Of the Marion. This consisted of
handsome badge artistically fashioned and en-
praved by Mr.. A. W. Levin. The design Is
gold scroll set In the folds of miniature piece
OF hose made OF frosted silver. On the scroll
ara the words .Presented to T. 8. Sigwald,
Yice.presdent of the Marion s. F. E. Company,
May 18th, 1872" The badge was presented In
behalf Of the company by Captain J. b. Stein
meyer, with few neat and appropriate re-
marks, and was received by DR.. Adrieh, on
the part of Mr.. sigwald, In IKE manner.
These pleasant episodes of the day being
over, the company rallied once more 10 the
ball room, nd there tripped it merrllly until
the coming 81 night and the Impatient whistle
of the engine warned theh18 leave of their
Joyous psstime and return to the city.
At the annual meeting of the company, held
on the preceding evening, the following OFF,
were elected to serve for the ensuing year R
O. Barkley, PRESIDENT T. 8. sswald, vice-pre.i-
dent; N. Mcguire, first director; W. q. We'll
ling, second director; N. .Maxcy, third drec- |
tor; e. Powers, fourth director; G. A. Calder,
secretary; A. J. jaeger. treasurer; W. d. Sig
wald, chief engineer; a. L. Calder, assistant
engineer; W. ]. Smokes, F. Axson, P. e.
O'Brisn, 3. E. Cox, axmen; W. 81. Arms, hall
keeper; C. L. Meyers, N. D., surgeon; Hon.
W. D. Porter, solicitor; Rev. ]. L. Grardeau,
chaplain; J. A. Stewart, W. Il. Sturken, stew-
ards. Committee on Finance-T. 8. Slgwald,
II. Harris, ]. Plaspohl. Committee on Burial
Gfound-T. 8. Slgwald, A. j. jaeger, G. A.
Calder.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT CoURT.-In the
United States District Court yesterday morn.
ing, held by Judge Bryan, the jury, In the
case Of Columbus N. Blackburn, charged with
q violation of rho tnternal ravenne law canla