Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-23
WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY
CELEBRATION BY OUR VOLUN.
TEER SOLDIERY.
Target Practice of the Guards-COn-
IentTOn of the Hussars-ReunAon
Ofthe Galatians and Blues.

Yesterday, the anniversary Of the birth OF
the immortal Virginian, George Washing
ton, dawned beautifully clear, balmg and
bright, and better day for the demonstra-
ton of the military of Savannah in honor of
the event could not have been desired. The
balmy weather tempted hundreds abroad,
and the streets were thronged from the
early morn. Wei present herewith resume
OF the events OF the day.
SAVANNAH VOLUNTEER GUARDS
assembled at their arsenal at half-past nine
O'Clock in the morning. After the corps
was formed, the battalion left the hall un-
der command Of Lieutenant Colonel VIM.
s. Basinger, and marched to the intersec-
ton OF President and Barnard streets,
where they found cars In waiting to con-
vey them to Battery Park, at which resort
arrangements had been made for their an
nual target practice. After pleasant run
over the smooth rails the Park was reached,
and preparations were at once made for the
contest The Guards were accompanied by
their fine band, which furnished music on
the route and at the grounds. The contest
opened with considerable spirit, and the
firing was very good, when 1t is considered
that the men were compelled to use the
regular fifty calibre army guns.
The result was as follows:
First battalion prize-Gold pen and pen
Gil, also the red plume, by Private E. j.
Kieffer, of Company B.
Second battalion prize-Handsome pair
opera glasses, by Private B. s. Harris, OF
Company A.
COMPANY A.
First prize, Private B. 8. Harris.
COMPANY B.
First prize, beautiful silver pitcher, by
Private e. j. Kieffer.
Second prize, handsome silver cake basket,
by Lieut.. Alexis McNulty.
COMPANY C.
Lieut.. J. NJ. BRYAN won for the second
time the "Hunter Medal
First prize, pair opera glasses, by Private
J. 81. Shaffer.
Second prize. handsome scarf pin, by
Private E. s. Hunter.
The markers were called to the front
after the shooting by the companies was
finished, and fired at one hundred yards for
1.-THE markers medal" which was won by
Cadet Craig.
The corps was then reformed and march
ed to the dancing pavilion, where the prizes
were presented by Col. Basinger, In his usual
eloquent manner, after which he dismissed
the men, and there being large number of
the lady friends of the corps present, the
band was called into service, and all hands
enjoyed themselves for about two hours In
dancing, promenading, etc. At two o'clock
the battalion was again formed and took
the cars for the city. Upon reaching the
corner of Jones and Tattnall streets the
battalion disembarked, and forming in line
marched through the principal streets until
about three O'Clock, when they proceeded
to the arsenal and were dismissed.
They presented very crediCable appear
ance, and the celebration of the day was
attended with much enjoyment.
CHATHAM ARTILLERY.
This veteran and gallant command as
sembled at their armory at ten O'Clock, and
on the battery being formed, left the
grounds and made a parade through the
principal streets, proceeding to the Park
extension, where, after going through a
drill, they fired salute OF thirteen guns
in honor of the day. The Chathams were
out in good force, aud presented a
magnificent appearance-in fact, we
have rarely known the battery to show
to more advantage. Whilst their appear
ance was warmly complimented and adj
mired by the fair sex, the masculine frater
nifty commended their excellent firing of
the salute IN the highest terms. After firing
the salute the Galatians returned to their
hall and were dismissed.
GEORGIA HUSSARS.
This fine company of the volunteer SOL
diery of Savannah assembled at their usual
rendezvous on South Broad street, in front
OF Fireman's Hall, where the command was
formed under Captain w. W. Gordon at IL
o'clock. They then marched through some
of the principal streets and proceeded to the
Ten Brock course, where the contention
lat head aud rings) took place. Quite a
number of the friends of this popular corps
went out on the train and by private con-
Veyances to witness the contest, aud
the grounds presented an attractive sight.
The contention was participated In by all
the company present, and the result was as