The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-05-07

in tho morning, now quickened, and the
contest became warmer. The Independ-
ents hoisted Growing cock as d sign of
what was supposed 20 be victory.
GIhe Eagle next came up in position,
and hope aud victory seemed expressed
in every countennnce. At the word,
they got under way splendidly, and nc
complished the task marked ont for
steamers in the magnificent time of l. 23
This WAS considered the victory, ns no
such timo had been expected. Cheer
utter cheer rent the mir, and the Inde-
pendents joined heartily in congrntulat-
ing their victorious guests. But there
was another engine to make on effort.
The EtnH then came up, and notwith-
standing the excellent time already
could surpass it. The lookers-on grew
anxious, every one wns on the top round
OF expectation, and NIL looked for the
-a;tlla to fall behind the best time already
mndc. But they knew not the gallant
competitors who were to. verify the
axiom that 1.-the last shall lie the first. A"
At the word Of command, tho Etna
started, and accomplished the feat in
the unprecedented time of 1.19a. Then
tho shouts Of delight were perfectly
wild, and for long time continued.
The steamer whistled, the firemen shout
ed, and everybody seemed wild with ex-
element over tho unexpected victory.
.cho inSer flowed freely, congratulations
we're general, and the victorB were proud
Of th cir fame. 3
By some unfortunate interference, the
judges had to take into consideration as
to whether the Etnn had properly &C
conplished the fent, but after consuita-
ton, it was decided she had.
The Marion reel started from in front
of Bowen LnFnr'S store, ran 800 yards
to the hydrant ut Shivcr d Co Is corner,
attached the hose to the hydnnt, IN
rocied 300 feet of hose, AMI threw n
stream of water in 1.171.
The Palmetto reel accomplished the
same feat in l.131. On the run of 800
yards, the -T.na gained 6 pounds steam
the Eagle Is; Independent 10; Palmetto
.. Col. Do,lnmead then presented the
prizes to the victorious companies, us
follows
Hook and Ladder Companics-Phn-
nix, first prize, SIS; Charleston No. l.,
second prize, $50. Steam Fire Engine
Companies -IEtna, fist prize SiOU;
Eagle, second prize, S75. The Eagle de-
clined to receive the award rs prize,
and at request Of the company, the
amount will be turned over to the Pal
metto Orphans Home, of Columbia.
Thus ended the exercises of n gala
dny among the fremen The tourna-
ment was handsome success, and
everybody seemed carried away with
pleasant excitement. The festivities
were up to the standard of the most san
guine.
We noticed OIL the drags Of the Indc.
ron RI nj hat or r.
Levy, who is ~ charter member Of the
company, and observed in tho procession
Il carriage with two other veterans, in the
persons of Mr.. G. V. CarrinGton and Mr..
Isaac Morgan, both of whom are charter
members of the Independents. Among
tho visitors, we were pleased to see that
evcr-rcady nnd willing fireman, Cnpt. j.
j. Mickey.
The procession was headed by the
band of the 18th United States Infantry,
under the leadership Of Prof. Buchnr,
and accompanied by the Columbia Silver
Cornet Band, in a new and handsome
uniform. under the leadership of Prof.
LyBrand discoursing excellent
music throughout the exercises.
The steamers were drawn by hand.
some teams, driven by men who knew
how to handle the reins. The apparatus
of each company was beautifully fes-
tooncd with flowers and evergreens, and
decorated with notices and banners.
Tho day was generally observed as o
holiday, most places of business being
closed, and the proprietors nnd en-
ployees taking part in the ceremonies.
The streets and buildings in the vicinity
of the friendly contest were crowded
with ladies', md every window and door
thereabouts was filled with female love.
liness. Tho streets were crowded with
old age and youth, men. and boys-in
fact, it was rs though the whole popula
. ton had determined to give themselves
up to the enjoyments Of the occasion.
The time judges, the starting judges
and the committee Of Mrrangements-nl
| gentlemen Of experience and ability
gave unqualified satisfaction in the dis
| charge Of the duties which they so cheer
| fully performed, and to their unsur
pnsscd management is to be nscrihet
much of the success anu pleasure of th'
tiremen's tournament.
The name Of John L. Sloan, Jr., Esq.
was accidcntly omitted from the pub
lished committees, but tha! gentleman
ncted energetically.
Tho police deserve grcnt credit for til,
faithful discharge Of their duties.
~
Hon. w. w. EATON. This gentlemn1
Was invited to be present Mt the nnni
versary celebration of the Richland Riff
Club, on the 5th. The following despatch
WAS received in reply: