Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-24

under the supervision OF M. w. Robert EnOch
Withers, P. G. NJ, as Grand Marshal-we give
the following order, which was strictly carried
out:
Tiler, with drawn swori.
Other Tiers of Subordinate Lodges, six abreast,
with drawn swords
Music.
Two Stewards with white rods.
Master MaSOnS, six abr east.
Junior DeacOns, six abreast.
Senior Deacons six abreast.
Secretaries, six abreast
Treasurers, six abreast.
Visiting brethren from other grand jurisdic-
tions in charge of the Committee on As
signment OF Quarters.
Escort.
Grand Commandery of Virginia and its Subor-
dinates.
Grand Communicates of other States and their
Subordinates
Worshipful James NJ. Taylor, Grand Tiler, with
drawn sword and
Brother James f. Riddick, Grand Pursuivant.
Junior Wardens, six abreast
Senior WardenS, six abreast.
Past Masters, SIX abreast.
Present Masters, six abreast
District Deputy Grand Masters, six abreast.
Medical Staff.
Golden Vessel with Corn, by the
Most Worshipful Samuel G. Lawrence, Grand
Master of Massachusetts,
Square, Level and Plumb, by the
Most Worshipful Grand Masters Horace s.
s. Taylor, of New YORK. John S Tyson,
of Maryland, and Samuel B.
Dick, of Pennsylvania.
The Golden Ve9sels with Wine and Oil, by
Most Worshipful Grand Masters Josiah ].
Wright, of Georgia, and Joseph w. Mar
tin, of New Jersey.
Right Worshipful Oscar NJ. Marshal Grand
Treasurer, and Right Worshipful w.
Bryan Isaacs, Grand Secretary.
Tuscan and Compost Orders Of Architecture,
by the
Worshipful Masters of Lodges No. 10 and IS. of
Virginia
Doric, Ionic and Corinthian Orders, by the
Worshipful Masters of Lodges No. 10, IA and
10, of Virginia
One Large Light, by the
Worshipful Master of Lodge No. 10, of Virginia
Holy Bible, Square and Compass, by the
Worshipful Master of Lodge No. 5. of Virginia.
Two Large Lights, by the
Worshipful Masters OF Lodges No. and 3, Of
Virginia.
Grand Masters of States other than of the
Thirteen Original States, in charge of
the Committee on Reception.
Right Worshipful Reuben Murrel Page, Deputy
Grand Master,
Accompanied by the
Most Worshipful Grand Masters Of States of
South Carolina, North Carolina, Con-
necticut, New Hampshire, Rhode
Island and Delaware.
Grand Chaplain, Right Worshipful George w.
Dame, D. d.
Grand Orator. Most Worshiptul Beverly R.
Wexford. Jr, Past Grand Master.
r. w. Mayo B. Darlington, Grand Senior War
den, and r. W. Henry w. Murray,
Grand Junior Warden.
Book of Constitutions by the
WorShipful Master of Lodge No. 1.
Right Worshipful F. H. Hill. Grand Senior
Deacon, and Right Worshipful w. F.
Drinkard, Grand Junior Deacon
on the right and left Of
Most Worshipful Peyton S. Coles, Grand Master,
Wearing the sash and apron presented to
Brother George Washington by
Brother Lafayette.
Two Stewards with white rods.
GroV1 GuUn r6- hna n ,vtyVaC rord
The addresses, or at least flu Synopses of
them, you have had by telegraph, and may
only refer to them as being eloquent and forci-
BILE On the unfurling of the flag a fduG pas
occurred which occasioned monaentous regret
as the superstitiously inclined were disposed
to regard it as an omen of no goo import. The
flag was partially hauled up, when it was found
that the Union was down. The mistake was
however, quickly corrected. and as its folds
filed with the breeze salute was fired by the
land batteries and the war ve"Sels in the har-
Dor, which added greatly to the effect At the
close of the ceremonies the doxology was sung
and the vast concour.e DISPERSED. During the
exercises, however, the French fleet, which
has been anchored in Hampton Roads, arrived
and were saluted by the United Stat8 feet
They are fine looking vessels, and in their ar
ray of bunting made a fine show.
About three o'clock the Chatham Artillery,
under command of Lieutenant George 2, Wal
ker. arrived and proceeded to their encamp.
ment; they were at once taken in charge by
the Norfolk Light Artillery Blues, and marched
over to their camp directly opposite. where
they were entertained at a dinner in old sol
dier hospitable style.
The failure of the Legislature to make arrange
ments for the proper representation of the
State at this celebration has been generally re-
GREETED. AS one of the original Colonial States,
and one which figured conspiouously and hon
orably in the revolution OF 'f8 she should have
been well represented by the military, of which
she has good cluse to feel proud.
AS stated, this ives not done, but 1 am
crlad eft
perence here the pest .eVeral days,
that Governor Colquitt determined that Geor-
gia should have official representation, and at
no inconsiderable Inconvenience to himself. in
vited his full staff to accompany him here, the
entire trip being at their own expense. The gal
liant Chatham Artillery of our own city are also
entitled to much praise for their action in CON-
ing here and though their representation is
small, it is a worthy one and does honor to eur
State
The Governor and his staff com ,rising Col.
John B. Baird, Adjutant General, Lieut.. Col J,
II: Estill, Lieut.. Col L. c. Jones, Lieut.. Col. T.
Fourth Battalion, Capt. ]. E. Mann, of the At
lanta Greys, Fourth Battalion, and Capt. Jno
@. Printup, arrived here this afternoon, and at
once called upon General Hancock to pay their
The Governors party are accom-
panied by Capt. Harry Js * ,on, Capt John
Milledge, Messrs. W.. H. Barrett aud a. w.
Grady. General John B. Gordon and
wife and Mr.. Hugh Gordon also arrived
this afternoon, and are comfortably ouartered
on the steamer Excelsior, which hes been Sc
cured by the Congressional party Governor
Colquitt remains their guest to night, but will
be in camp tomorrow night. Colonel Baird
and other members OF the s. Fl took posses
sion Of their tents, which adjoin the MORNING
NEWS Headquarters, where Col Estill is now
oc 4ted with me. Shortly after the arrival Of the
staff in camp Captain Robert Gilmor, Dr.
Nash and Sergeant Turner OF the MOI folk
Light Artillery Blues, called at the NEWS Head
quarters, where the officers were congregated,
and were duly presented. Captain Gilmor
whose company had brought surplus of cots,
very kindly rendered the Georgia staff officers
the loan of all they needed, their late arrival
them from making she
necessary arrangements This kin ly
courtesy was fully appreci ted and
bespeaks the true gentlemen that 1 have
found the Norfolk Blues TO be. The same cour-
tesy was also extended the Chathams, who
would have been compelled to bunk
on straw pallets on the ground. The Georgia |
flags now fly from the headauarteP tents, and
resented, Tonight, by pressing invitation of |
Captain Gilmor, the Governors staff vsitC |
5he Blues camp, and were most Hospitality !
aud generously entertained at 2 tins 5alup sup |
per, in style in keeping with the charaet + of |
The true, noble hearted Nirginian This i'm |
prOmptu and pleasant reunion of GeoTgi4ns |
and Virginlans over the camp FIRE vges an eE- |
ceedingly pleasant epiaode, aRd revived |
or the past. when on V.rginia's |
1eldS their camp experience was far diff |
lerent This incident will long be re- |
nembered with pleasing feelings in connec- |
lion with the Yorktown "reminiscences and |
will add to the sociabiliay and enjoyment Of |
he trip. |