Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1881-02-24
THREE CHEERS FOR THE YOUNG
AMERICAS!


being the Anniversary Of the Young
Americas. In the afternoon tn,
Company was out on parade escort
cd BY the sister organization, thy
Elliotts, both commands making a
fine appearance and cxl ibiting that
esprit dc co,2s which is so essential to
cr'c'~ ICY and success. The parade
was made through the main street,
and the windows and side walks were
occupied by our citizens who take a
Just pride in our progressive Fire
Department. The ladies too were
out in all their freshness and beauty
giving cheer to the young men in
their public spirited organization for
the protection and safety Of our
beautiful and growing town.
In the evening the Company, with
their escort, the Elliots, and other
guests assembled in Ways Hall,
where, we think, the finest supper
that We have ever witnessed on a
similar occasion in Orangcburg
awaited the goodly company. The
tables occupied three sides Of the
spacious hall, and on the stage was
spread another for the speakers and
distinguished guests. They were
spread and arranged in the most in
viting style. and were loaded with all
the dclicacics and substuntials the
town affords.
We think we could plainly dis
Germ the evidences Of the touch of the
fair hands Of the ladies in the taste
and orner which was displayed.
The Committee Of arrangements
too deserve unstinted praise for their
zeal and good management and for
the complete success of the occasion,
After all had heartily participtcd
of the viands so p:ofuscly furnished,
the round Of wit and cloqucncc com
mcnccd. We will not comment
separately upon each speech but will
only remark, which we can do in all
sincerity, that they were, on the
whole, most excellent. Some were
witty; some eloquent, and all clear
and forciblc. There was higher
tone in the sentiment, which was a
subject of general remark, and which
we are glad to record rs an evidence
OF advance III the right direction.
The following is the programme,
from which it is easy to imagine the
nature Of the intellectual feast which
was furnishcd:
THE DAY WE CELEBRATE.
To-day We celebrate our 27th
birthday, and Uncle Joc's" first.
Responded to by +. a. Schinley.
OUR SISTER, THE ELIIoTTs.
Fortunate in an aim which is TO
help when most needed in the hour
OF distress. IIonorcd with the name Of
rs noble sire as ever gave existence
toa child. Responded to hy /. II.
Wannamakcr.
OUR COUNTRY, IT'S OF THE WE SING"
Here nature lies sleeping almost
conscious, too much by half for man
in the picture, giving tristessc
stepped i'll rain and dew, and gldcd
by sunshine incn'ablc.
Its power Of machinery huns one
c2aslcss chorus of progress. Its dcs-
tiny is onward onward! Respond
cl to by DR. f.. Cooke
orR INVITED GUEST.
Around this festive board VIC meet,
And tyou will take a scat.
We will hear from one who will re-
peat,
Words Of encouragement and cheer
Responded to by Prof: Lawrence.
OUR BOARD OF rIREMAsTEKs.
Ever watchful of our interest dear,
We greet them with Il hearty cheer.
Responded to by Hon. S. Dibblc.
ouK MAYcR AND COUNCIL.
10 salary TO they receive,
No words Of encouragement their
hardships rcii We,
Yet they strive with unabating zeal,
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