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

tory did not roach Anderson until about
IL o. n. Thursday, and early In the aftera
noon another telegram was received am
nouncing the victory OF tho Young
America Cornet Band.
When tho news was received @ shout
went up from many voices en- the streets,
and 1t was o. once suggested that reoep-
tion be tendered the Pioneers and the
Band upon their arrival at home. Amin
formal meeting Of number OF citizens
was Immediately held at Messrs. Crayton
& Sons store to take the necessary steps
to this end. It was soon ascertained that
the special train would not arrive here
until about IL p. nI., and II was decided
to postpone tho reception until Friday
aiternonn. Committees were appointed,
and they immediately went to work ar
ranging for the reception. A committee,
Of which Mr.. B. Frank Mauidin wss
chairman, was also appointed to be at tho
depot that night on tho arrival OF the
train and welcome the successful victors
home
Notwithstanding tho late hour, largo
crowd Of citizens accompanied the COM
mittoe to the depot. The train rolled in
about ii o'clock, and when tho excur.
sionists vacated the cars. yell after yell
won't up from the crowd. AS soon as
quiet was restored, Mr.. Mnuldin. 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 O 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
ica Corpet 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 o largo rooster,
with this incription: 'sWe got thar In
22l." On one side of the other appeared
this inscription: "l8 Daises-Put your
foot on them If you can catch then."
On the other side was written ''The
Young Americas arc little, but they blow
their own horns."
When the column halted DR.. Il. r.
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. w. Todd, in behalf of the Pioneers,
received tho wreath, and responded in ap-
propriate remarks, saying the team
highly appreciated the token, and would
enclose 1t in neat glass case and hang 1t
In their hall, where It would ever appear
as pleasant memento OF their trip to
Greenville. The wreath was an exceed.
ingly beautiful one. Attached to
1t was miniature broom, which sig
nified thesweeping victory of the Pioneers.
Maj. E. B. Murray, Mayor Tolly and
DIR. 8. NJ. Orr then, in pleasing manner,
addressed the Pioneers and the Band,
after which the Flremon, with number
Of invited gu "c:s, repaired 30 the ATmory
Of the Palmetto Riflemen, where the ban.
quet was hold. BY invitation, the
Young America Cornet Band repaired to
the hospitable home OF Hon. d. 8. Mex
well, where they were served with deli
cious refreshments. From Mr.. MaxTelps
the Band went to the Armory.
A long table was spread in the Armory,
and on it 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
Maj. E. B.. Murray: "The Pioneer Fire
Company-vfctorious in their first con-
test, may their triumph here be an
e earnest Of stili creator achievements in
GsspGPaHa Gapp S %doH tS sy Ghef ns z NJ cathear
Team-The victory they hnve won may
serve ~, as stepping stone to greater ones
nell.
Mr.. J. L. Tribble: ''The Friends OF the
tons, you have stood by the Fire Depart
ment Of Anderson In iis darkest hours OF
encouragement, and row that laurels of
victory crown our 'Ploneers,' while re-
joicing with them evur encourage them in
their laudable but arduous work.
Mr.: J. NJ. Sullivan: f'Tho Enginoers OF
the Pioneer Fire Company-dea1th, hon
or, happiness and continued usefulness to
the gallant engineers"
Responded to by DR.. r. i. Diver.
derson.'
din.
Gen. w. w. Humphreys: "The Young
America Cornet Band-Infants In years
their skill Is marvellous, their performances
phenomenal, may they receive that en-.
couragement which their efforts SO richly
merit"
Responded to by Col. J. w. Trow-
bridge.
MI. B. Frank Mauldin: 'sThe Press
sentiuels upon the watehtowers Of our
and the handmade of Christianity in ad.
vancing civilization
Responded to by Maj. A. 8. Todd.
a number OF gentlemen were called
upon for !mpromptu spseohes, and nearly
oil or 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 nos re-.
member to have attended O more pleas.
ant occasion in Anderson, and It will not
soon be forgotten by those present.
The Pioneers speak in tho highest terms
or their treatment and the manner In
liant Ffremen and the hospitable citizens
OF the Mountain City. Nothing occurred
70 mar the pleasures of the Tournament,
which Will ever be remembered with the