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

made during the day. VI tho Rlchland
Rifles, Warden John p. Arthur made
the second best shot, scoring 1914 be-
ing tho highest possible score, made by
r. N. Richbourg: The Richland Rifles
scored 70; the German Social Club, Of
Charleston. 52; the Montgomery Guards,
Of Charleston, 42-these being the sue
cessful competitors out of the eight visit
ing companies. The local clubs then
entered the cantest for the various
prizes which had been specially set
apart for them, with the following result:
Company Il, Oglethorpc Infantry, scored
2S3; Irish Volunteers 379; Oglcthorrc
Infantry, Company \, Al; Clinch Rifles
455. Tho prize for this match WIS for
! local companies. presented by Mr.. Plant,
of Augusta Thirty men ont OF each
company entered the contest. firing three
shots Zach.
At $50 p. NJ, the battalion was re-
formed in front Of the SchuctZcn Hall,
when the prizes were presented to the
successful companies. Capt. Foster, of
Richland Rifle Club the first prize for
visiting companies, prnising their skill
rs mnrksmen, and cOngratulating them
upon their success. This prize was IL
beautiful double fruit-stand md bouquet
holder. Capt. Thompson replied in II
feeling and eloquent speech The second
prize, fruit cnskct, wns awarded to the
German Social Club, of Charleston,
which was presented by Lieut.. Cohen
and received by Capt. Trumbo The
third prize was presented to the Mont
gomery Guards, of Charleston, which
was received by Mr.. A. G.. Mngmth, Jr
Col. Mckinney, on behalf of Oglethorpc
Infantry, Company a, of Augusta, pre-
sentcd to the Richlnnd Rifle Club, in II
few happy remnrks, n handsome punch
bowl and ladle. Capt. Thompson re-
ceived this present with thanks, praising
Georgia and her noble SONS, paying II
handsome tribute to her fair daughters,
and promising the Oslethorpes to reci-
procate their kind treatment ut no dis
tant day by reunion of the Georgia
| and South Carolina soldiery Mt Columbia.
The battalion was then turned over to
tho company officers, and marched out
side the grounds, when the street cars
were re-entered. At the upper end of
Broad street, the line was reformed and
| the Richland Rifles were escorted to
their quarters. In the evcninga concert
was given by the Oglethorpe Infantry, in
which the Post Band of Columbia took n
| conspicuous part, and which was attended
by many of the Columbia delegation; at
tho conclusion of which tho Oglcthorpes,
Company A, escorted the Richland Rifles
to tho depot. Too much praise cannot
be bestowed upon Company 4 for the
hospitablc manner in which they enter
tained the Columbia boys. They NIL cx-
press themselves rs highly delighted with
{ their trip, and only regret TINT they could
| not stay longer with their Georgia friends
The Richland Rifles reflected great credit
| upon the old Palmetto State, fully sus-
| tanning its ancient military rcnown, and
Impressions they left on the minds and
in tho hearts of their friends in Georgia
are not to be effaced in n day
The heat wns very oppressive during
the morning, but before dinner was an
nounced there was grateful shower
from passing cloud, which had de-
cldedly cooling effect upon the atInos-
pherc. by this time, the ladies had
commenced to arrive, and soon the spa
| clous hall of the SchuetZcn Ncrcin WIS
| filled with the beauty OF Augusta. The
hall WAS decorated with flowers, and the
walls lined with flags; banners were sus-
pended around the room, bearing the
names of the different States The 18th
Infantry Band entered the hall, when
the dancing began. The South Carolina
boys proved themselves equally as eX-
pert in tripping the Eight fantastic" rs
in handling the rifle. The gay uniforms
of the different flashing military clubs
blended with the brillinncy of the lady
friends of the Empire State, made a gor-
geous display. Tables were set under
the shade of the trees, which were filled
with nm abundance Of catablcs, and
guests received every attention ut the
hands of their hosts
| Various amusements were provided,
affording the visitors ample opportunity
to while away the time pleasantly. The
Laughing Polka" by the Marine Band
of Charleston, was capital, and was re-
ceived with rounds of applause
Thirteen guns were fired at sunrise
and thirty-six Mt sunset. r.
| THREE ATTAINADLE BLESSINGS A good
appetite, vigorous digestion md sound
sleep arc three blessings that imply II
good many more, and are attainable by