The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1885-07-02

Wire was down between Anderson and
Greenville, the news of the Pioneers vic'
tory did not reach Anderson until about
II a. m. Thursday, and carly in the afterA
noon another telegram was received an
nouncing the victory Of the Young
America Cornet Band.
When the news was received q shout
went up from many voices on the streets,
and it was at once suggested that recep-,
ton be tondered the Pioneers and the
Band upon their arrival at home. Amin
formal meeting of a number Of citizens
was Immediately held at Messrs. Crayton
g. Sons store to take the necessary steps
to this end. It was soon ascertained that
the special train would not arrive here
until about II p. M, and it wss decided
to postpone the reception until Friday
afternoon. Committees were appointed,
and they Immediately went to work ar
ranging for the reception. A committee,
of which Mr.. B. Frank Mauldin wss
chairman, was also appointed to be at the
depot that night on the arrival OF the
train and welcome the successful victors
home.
Notwithstanding the late hour, large
crowd OF citizens accompanied the COM
n1ittee to the depot. The train rolled In
about IL o'clock, and when the excur-
siouists vacated the cars, yell after yell
went up from the crowd. AS soon as
quiet was restored. Mr.. Mauldin, in behalf
of the city, in few appropriate re-
marks, cordially welcomed the Pioneers
and the Band back home, and told them
that the citizens were arranging recep-
ton for them on the following afternoon.
THE PARADE AND RECEPTION.
On Friday afternoon number of ladies
repaired to the engine house. and beauti-
fully decorated the engine with sweet
flowers. Shortly after o'clock the Pho
neers, with their engine, formed in pro-
cession, and, headed by the Young Amer
lea Cornet Band and the committee of
arrangements, marched through several
streets, and finally halted on the Court
House Square.
In the procession were two banners,
which had been prepared by Mr. Irvine
Twitty. On one was a large rooster,
with this incription: "We got thar in
221." On one side OF the other appeared
this inscription: "1S Daises-Put your
foot on them if you can catch them."
On the other side was written "The
Young Americas are little, but they blow
their own horns"
When the column halted DR.. r. L.
Diver stepped forward, and in an enthu-
siastic speech, presented the Pioneer
team with beautiful wreath of flowers
from Mrs r. NJ. Mcdonald, of Greenville.
Mr.. A. ". Todd, in behalf of the Pioneers,
received the wreath, and responded in ap.
propriate remarks, saying the team
highly appreciated the token, and would
enclose it in neat glass case and hang it
in their hall, whero it would ever appear
as q pleasant memento OF their trip to
Greenville. The wreath was an exceed.
ingly beautiful one. Attached to
it was miniature broom, which sig
nified thesweeping victory of fthe Pioneers.
Maj. E. B. Murray, Mayor Tolly and
DR.. S. NJ. Orr then, in pleasing manner,
addressed the Pioneers and the Band,
after which the Firemen, with number
of invited guests, repaired to the Armory
of the Palmetto Rifemen, where the BAN
quet was hold. By invitation, the
Young America Cornet Band repaired to
the hospitable home of Hon. D. s. Max
well, where they were served with deli
cious refreshments. From Mr.. Maxwelps
the Band went to the Armory.
A long table was spread in the Armory,
and on it a sumptuous repast was served.
The committee Of arrangements were
very attentive, and every one present was
served in the most hospitable and abun-
dant manner. These delicacies being dis.
posed of, toasts were next in order.
The following toasts were offered and
responded to by the gentlemen named:
Mai. E. B. Murray: "The Pioneer Fire
Company-victorious in their first con-
test, may their triumph here be an
earnest Of still greater achievements in
store for Them"
Responded to by Chief j. NJ. Cathcart.
Capt. P. K. McCully: "The Successful
Team-The victory they have won may
serve as a stepping stone TO greater ones
in the future"
Responded to by Capt. Frank o'Don-
nell.
Mr.. j. L. Tribble: "The Friends of the
Fire DepartmentETrue to your conric-
tons, you have stood by the Fire Depart
ment of Anderson in its darkest hours OF
Encouragement, and now that laurels OF
victory crown our Pioneers, while ro-
their laudable but arduous work"
Responded to by Mayor G. T. Tolly.
Mr.. j. M. Sullivan: "The Engineers Of
the Pioneer Fire Company-dealth, hon.
or, happiness and continued usefulness to
the gallant engineers
Responded to by Dr.. r. +. Diver.
Capt. J. E. Allen: "City Council Of An
derson."
Responded to by Mr.. B. Frank Maui
din,
Gen. w. w. Humphreys: 1.-THE Young
America Cornet Band-Infants in years,
their skill is marvellous, their performance
phenomenal, may they receive that en-
couragement which their efforts so richly
merit
Responded to by Col. J. W. Trow-
bridge.
Mr.. B. Frank Mauldin: 1.-THE Press
Sentinels upon the watchtowers Of our
country, the power that checks corruption
and the handmade of Christianity in ad-
vapcing civilization"
Responded to by Maj. A. S. Todd.
a number of gentlemen were called
upon for impromptu speeches, and nearly
all of them responded in appropriate re-
marks. At intervals during the evening
the Young America Band rendered sweet
music.
The crowd dispersed about 10 o'clock,
the evening having been greatly enjoyed
by all present. Indeed, we do not re-
member to have attended more pleas.
ant occasion in Anderson, and it will not
soon be forgotten by those present.
The Pioneers speak in the highest terms