The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-06-04
WAITING FunEMsN
Two Excursio.s and two hays ef
JoIlity.

JeIIity.
The Vicksbui g Hook Il Ladder Com
pany we've out on an excursion to this
city Tuesday, aud no doubt made a
good day of it. At IL O'Clock, the Gem
boys lemonaded, beered and punched
them at their engine hall, where Fore
man McGill delivered u neat speech OF
welcome, which was handsomely re-
sponded to by Mr.. Roach, of the Hill
City, and then followed general and
enthusiastic remarks from Others as
called upon. At o'clock our No. l
boys had their steamer buzzing away
in front of the State House, throwing
water high up over the building to the
delight of multitude of spectators.
Every one then distributed themselves
to suit their own convenience for the
remainder of the day, which we hope
proved source of entire pleasure 10
the excursionists.
Thursday brought ten coaches
closely packed with the throng com
posing the excursion Of Phenix Steam
Fire Company No. 2, of Vicksburg,
accompanied by Vicksburg's magnif-
cent Cornet Band. Upon arrival of
the train a: the foot of State Street,
the visiting firemen and guests were
met by our rafting Gem boys in full
uniform, and, headed by the band in
their brilliant military dress, were
marched to the Gem Hall where they
were bountifully refreshed with all
kinds of drihkables and cigars. Dur
ing this scene much enthusiasm and
good humor prevailed and many
pleasant reunions were INDUCED in.
After some time thus spent, process
sion formed and marched up State
Street to the Grove where the re-
of the evening was agreeable
spent in dancing and other amuse-
ments.
1t will be remembered that the
extended to our Gem
Company by the Phenix was I'M
bounded, and that the Gem Engine
was handsomely decorated by the
lady friends of said company. AS an
evidence of their unmeasured appre-
,iation, and expressive of grateful
hearts, the members of Gem COM
pany No. 2, of this city, passed and
lad them handsomely printed on
latin and framed, resolutions of thanks
% their brother firemen friends Of the
Hill City, and presented one copy to
he Phenix Company and also copy
o each lady who contributed to the
decoration of their engine, as
ouvenir to be handed down TO pos
Gritty, commemorative Of the felicitous
which have existed between
hem during this year of ISLE When
he firemen had adjourned from the
irove to the Gem Hall and again
,artaken of refreshments, Foreman
dcGill, after brief speech expressive
f the joy afforded every one by the
'resence of visiting Vicksburg boys,
Drmally presented Foreman DEMO
With a copy OF the souvenir of thanks;
amid loud calls, the latter
Gentleman arose, aud in the most
and appropriate little
peeches we ever listened to, gave ut
erance to the great yelling up of
Iearts full of thanks on behalf Of his
Whole company as well as himself. I
lie then drew from his bosom two ele-
ant silk badges, on which were print-
d resolutions of thanks to Mrs. Over
ian, of Jackson, for the floral offering
he sent the Phenix on the 10th of ,
lay, as well as the beautiful stream /
rs she prepared for the banner of that
ompany. These he handed to Fore {
Ian McGill with suitable remarks
ne for our Gem Company and one for
he lady mentioned. Thus ended :
lie entire programme of the day. AS {
he band CALAMITY marched through
ur streets leading the excursionists to q
le depot to embark for home, the S
Universal wish was, that in succeeding
ears, the Vicksburg and Jackson
remen may always be found as firm
: united i'm heart and purpose as they !
re now.