The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-07-07

Young. and oil Columbia was soon
atir. (by.the.way, some of the latter,
ffpm the appearance OF their eyes,
nathst have been up all mighty The
oolored people from the adjacent plan.
tations bud aocked into town during
the day and night previous some of
them walking eighteen miies-attraot-
ed by the picnic, barbecue or dinner
furnished by Colonel. Representatives
would d.bs.Senator Minort. About half
past 6. the military began to assemble
Col. Simons' I'd Regiment ON Assem-
bly,. between Lady and Gervais streets,
and Col. Minort's 10th in front of the
State Capitol. The Post Band furnish
ed the music for both regiments-the
brass band for the 81, aud the
drum corps for the 18th. After parad-
ing through the principal streets, the
I'd Regiment proceeded to the heights
OF Lexington, where bountiful sup
ply of provisions was disposed of,
after speeches by Judge Wright, Colo
mel Minort and others. A platform
had been erected, and dancing was
kept mp until late in tho day. The
10TH Regiment had froIic, with
speeches, in the Luuatio Asylum
grounds. The day was very generally
kept. mujority of the stores being
closed during The entire day and al!
workmeu having a full holiday. The
othaers OF til. garrison, with number
OF friends. barheoued on the grounds
OF the Columbia Water Power Com
Pany. ON the river bank; while another
barbecue purity frolicked near Geiger's
Null, II short distance above. There
we're number oi private pic-ni in
addition.
The Grangers, with their wives aud
sisters, spent tue day very pleasantly
ut the Fair Grounds. A magniticent
barbecue was served up. together with
NUMBER of delicacies. Mr.. Noah
Huffman, OF Lexington, contributed u
quautlty of very fine apples, the
growth Of his farm. which he has
named the Huffman" He ha about
1000 trees Of this variety on his place.
After dinner, Terpsichore ruled the
hour.
The Declaration Of Independence
was rend to an assemblage in Sidney
Park. by John McCora, and aud ora.
tlous by Prof. Greener, Judge Wright
and Others.
In the afternoon. there was an at
tempt at y fantastic display, but it
could not be regarded success: the
small boys enjoyed it, however. The
usual number of accidents occurred
during the day from firearms, but
none of them, fortunately, serious
The Caledonian Club spent the day
at Seegers' brewery. We append IN
account OF the proceedings, furnished
by ono of the members:
The annual athletic sports we're cele.
brated on the Fourth Of July. with
unusual success. The day was exceed
ingly fine. The fame of former con
tests brought several athletic cham
pions from Charleston to measure their
powers with the Caiedonians of Co.
lumbia. but the different style of put.
ting the stone and throwing the ham
mer was somewhat against them,
although they deserve great praise for
their abilities. It will be seen from
the prize list that Mr.. Archibald
Stewart was the champion OF the day,
carrying off many of the 6rst honors.
This yenr, the young citizens of Co.
lumbia contested the several games
most vigorously, and won many of the
prizes; in the short and long races
they distanced all comers. Tie pre.
sence OF number of ladies added
much to the pleasure Of tho days pro-
ceedlngs. a largo marquee was erect
ed, under the superintendence of Mr..
John Howie; tho completeness of his
arrangements could not have been
surpassed. Refreshments OF MI kinds
was served in abundance all day by q
stall Of stewards to those wearing the
bulge and thistle. BY 10 4. NJ, the
star <pangled banner was flung to tho
breeze, and the sound of the bag. pipes
denoted the time had arrived to com
mence the games. Mr.. George
Hntcheon, piper to tho Caledonian
Club, discoursed excellent music from
early morn till dewy eve. The game
commenced with Highland Reel,
when all the Scotchmen entered into
it with all their heart. md tripped the
light fantastic toe in splendid order.
The dancing of tho AIessrs. Grnnt was
specially admired. The iudUes for the