The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1873-03-01
ortance and expesiption of the ocoa.
THK pARADE.

sIIouS numbers lOrmeu their Hue III
front of their nall. Tho rod shirts f
their uniform presented bright and
pleasing picture, while the brave aud
manly breasts beneath them boat high
on this proud occasion yf their company.
The eagjne Was dressed very richly aud
tastefully, but no; as gaudly as on pre-
vious occasions. Esergreens iutertw ined
with Grape, and dotted with white roses
expressed sadly but beautifully the sor-
row aud respect of the company at the
recent death aud for the memory of MIR.
G. N. .Strpman. These cmblems also
conveyed tribute TO all their
HALLowED DEAD.
Good men, whose names, are on tire
books, and whose mcmorios in the hearts
of the company have been laid in their
last resting place by the hands Of their
comrades. McKewn, Shuler, Bull, Pat.
terson, Sistrunk, Stroman, all have worn
the red and been foil to their graves
and are treasured in the hearts that
beat beneath the red to day.
TUE COMET
Fire Company, who have also adopted
this day as their anniversary, were
formed on the left of the Young Aueri-
cas-, their blue shirts aud darker com
plexions forming pleasing contrast to
their comrades Of the Young America
This company is composed of some Of
our best colored citizens, aud have ever
rendered Courteous and prompt aud
faithful adherence to the objects of their
organization. Not once or swicc but
ever, upon occasion, has this company
rendered signal service to the con,nuni.
ty. And they feel that their services
are appreciated, while this appreciation
engendcrs pride aud emulation, worvhy
and beneficial. Amid the political dis. .
fractions OF the State, aud the dlsturban.
ces among frcmcn elscwhcrs; nowhere
is th-re plsasanter picture of harmony.
concord, uuion aud good will than j.,
cxhitasG betwees the white and colored
fire companies of Crangeburg Each
respects the rights of the other, each
-rsUl--vs.--s'rr sisesA@e@ee-sbv.-ruuu --.I.u,r
The result is that proper spirit Of
manly sef-respect and brotherly
union and CO operation in good cause
arc the characteristics of all the COM
panies.
TIE ELLIOTT HOOK AND LADDER COM
whtch had been assembled at their
house, In few moments came down
Market Street and after passing and
salu,ing the Young Americ as, took up
position oR the right. The line of
procession was Gormsd. The Mayor
Hon. p II. w. Brigsmann, and .he
venerable DR. Thongs A. Elliott.
together with our cstimablc, fcAow citi-
zen Mr. Philip Kohn, leading the col.
umn. Then came u beautiful banner
brought for the occasion by Me-. Phillip
kohn borne by Mr.. Erust Mentzel of
the Young Americas. Then came the
'Elliotts" their white shirts, completing
the trio Of color presented in the parade;
then the '1l oung Americas" and then
the Comet Company. The processi IN
marched through our principal thorough
iaFes, and were viewed aud encouraged
by the bright eyes of tho ladies, who
have ever been the aiders, abettors and
cheering Indictment to the Fire.nsn.
After spirited race between the
oung Americas and Elliotts in which
the latter got ahead, the parade was
dismissed.
AtNUAL MEETING.
The Young Americas at a later hour
held the annual meeting Of their Com
pany and elected their officers for the
ensuing year.
TIE BANQUET.