Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-08
THE OFFICIAL RESULT



The contest between the members of the
Werner Hook and Ladder was exciting, and
a very creditable exhibition. The conditions
were that thirty five foot ladder be placed
against Mr.. Charles Gassman's building,
and each member to run a distance OF
ninety feet and ascend to the top, the time
being taken, and the one making the best
time to receive the first prize, the next
second, etc. The result was as follows:
j. F. Wiers, 143 seconds; Henry Kuck,
IL seconds; p. Lindenstruth, ID seconds
FL. F. Kuck, IL seconds John Riedeman,
IL seconds; II. w. Rail, liz seconds.
There being three ties of IL, the same dis
lance was run over, in which Mr.. FL. f.
Kuck took the first prize, very handsome
gold cameo ring; the second, Mr.. John
Redeman, a pair of gold sleeve buttons,
aud the third, Mr.. Henry Kuck, a miniature
fireman's lantern.
When the contest was closed the Bartows
and Washingtons moved off. returning to
their respective headquarters. The Waivers
moved over to In front of the Pulaski
House with their band, when the steamer
was decorated with new brooms and a sere-
made was given the house. The company
then made short parade, and,
coming up Whitaker street, halted
in front of the MORNING NEWS Office, where
three cheers were given and several lively
airs were played An immense crowd
gathered In front of the Office aud Joined
in the cheers OF the fremen. On leaving
the News Office the company proceeded up
Bay street to Montgomery, thence to their
headquarters.
The Bartows, on their return to head
quarters, gave serenades to the Assistant
Engineer and others.
SOCIAL REUNIONS.
As stated, In the evening there were
social reunions at the several halls, and the
greatest conviviality prevailed. Speeches,
toasts and anecdotes filed up the measure
of the hour at the Bartows' and Washing
tons, interspersed with music.
At the Waivers fine collation. was spread
by Mr.. Furber and was fanked with all the
necessary liquids. This being the victorious
company, the magnificent prize-silver
pitcher and goblets-presented by promi-
nent and generous citizen of Savannah, was
taken to their house. The company,
with their invited guests, sat down TO the
banquet about nine O'Clock. When ample
Justice had been done the substantials, the
company were called to order, and Alder
man Jos. A. Roberts, who was for many
years Chief Of the Fire Department, In the
following felicitous style presented the
Waivers the handsome prize they had won.
Alderman Roberts said:
Companions: Some of us can recollect the
days when we used to toll and labor, strug
CLING to drag our heavy engines along the
streets, and how, when we did get to the
scene of action, all wearied and blown, we
were forced to "man the brakes" and extin-
guish fire by the sweat OF our brow.
How has the scene changed since then |!
What was thing of mere animal strength,
has developed into beautiful creation Of
science and skill. Grasping in one hand the
chained lightning, in another the giant
steam, our fireman of to day is a power,
before whom the fables of Cyclops and
Argus are but tame stories.
A single touch on wonder wires, and with
In five minutes, at any point in our city,
there shall appear, In answer to your call, a
magnificent piece of artillery, bringing sue
cor and safety instead of death aud destruc-
ton.
The proud stepping horses, the dozen
skilled men and the one mighty machine
are equal to ten engines and .fiOe hundred
men OF the old regime. A trial between
such powers as these is q veritaole struggle
OF giants, and the victor has right to feel
proud of his achievement. On this occasion
the palm has been awarded to you, and In
token Of your wen earned triumph. ! am
requested to present you this handsome
piece of plate, and, on behalf OF the I'M
known donor, / congratulate you on your
skill, and express the wish that you may re-
ceive, as you so well deserve, the plaudits OF
all your fellows, and long hold the proud