Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-02


ton Of the city, and also the extensive aud
valuable property of the Central Railroad.
She then rounded and started down the river.
The day was beautifully clear and bright, the
air balmy, and everything tended to an en-
ioyable dsy, and such it proved to be.
Scarcely had the steamer passed bevond the
wharvss OF the Savannah, Florida and
Western Railway ere the efficient committee
had their corps of trained walters making the
rounds with trays filed with glasses Of ice
cold lemonade and delicious punch, and
everybody was literally served.
On the lower deck forward Mr.. Anton
Grsef, whose skill and efficiency In the
catering line on such occasions have been
tested successfully, had established an i'm
provised refreshment saloon, and with his
assistants supplied the thirsty with liquid
comforts and fragrant cigars.
There was absence Of all formality, every
body was made to feel perfectly free and
easy. The Savannahisns on board WED
with each other in attention to the guests.
Degrees were conferred in the most liberal
manner, 1t being taken for granted that
nearly everybody on board was doctor,
and gentlemen who are about as we'll posted
in materia medica as they are in Egyptian
hieroglyphics were astonished at being
transformed into disciples Of Ksculapius
and dubbed "doctor." Such misappreben-
cause Of much mernment, and were provo
cations Of witty repartee.
The various points of interest, Fort jack
sen, Fort Pulaski, COckspuT, Daufauskie
and Tybee Island, to be seen on the trip,
were pointed out to the visitors and rem
dered interesting by the narration of some
little incident or other connected with them.
The steamer proceeded beyond Tybee just
far enough TO treat the excursionists to the
= fla ba1 rual1
of old ocean, then she turned and steamed
for home.
By this time apostles were in order to be
satiated with something substantial, and
the announcement that the feast was ready
was received with universal satisfaction.
The saloon Of the steamer will only sc-
commodate forty persons at time at the
tables, hence the party had to be taken into
dinner in instruments, as 1t were. 4 mag
niicent banquet had been provided by the
ladies of the Episcopal Orphans Home,
under immediate direction of Mrs. Bond,
Mrs. George Screven, Mrs. Thomas Screven,
Miss Basinger and Mrs. T. N. Hull, to whom
too much praise cannot be awarded for the
admirable and excellent manner in
which everything was conductei.
The supplies were abundant,
and comprised all the luxuries and delica-
cies OF the season, prepared In the very best
was made that the first table was set, and to
this were conducted the members who had
ladies with them, aud in a few minutes the
saloon was filled. Gen. r. H. Anderson,
Capt. George A. Mercer, DR.. Osceola But
Ter, J. r. SaussY, Esq, of the Local Com
mittee, were untiring in their attentions to
the guests, and contributed greatly to the
pleasure Of all. The efficient and
iudefatigable Chairman OF the
nnmnfffnn lrR0rUR y.
Freeman, ESQ, was ubiquitous, and allowed
nothing to escape his vi9ilsnt eye that would
in the least tend to the comfort and pleas
ure Of the city's guests.
After the first party had been duly seated,
Mayor Wheaton, who presided, stated that
the occasion should not be allowed to pass
without some expression OF t. qualification
that the citizens OF Savannah felt st having
the association meet In this city, and
he also thought the occasion OPP
perfume to pay hitting ulou,e
to the ladies who gfased the SH Ar
with their presence, and also to those to
whose efforts they were indebted for the
dainty feast that had been prepared. Feel
ing his own inability to do the subject jus
tice, he would call upon his friend, Captain
George A. Mercer, to represent him and
the city.
Captain Mercer was loudly called for, and
on arising was gTeeted with great enthusi-
asm.
He bowed gracefully his seknowledg-
ments. and then, addressing the assemblage,
referred in eloquent language to the noble
and grand work Of the association, and the
importance attached TO their assembling
here He regarded this gathering of dis
tinguIshed physicians, scientists and intellI-
gent men to debate upon questions con-
corning the public health OF the ma
ton as grand reunion upon
the broad basis OF one common brotherhood,
and graphically portrayed the good results
he was assured would be the issue. He
Continued his remarks in appreciation Of
the cause at some length, giving expression
to sound, practical and intelligent views
and opinions, which we're frequently Gp-
plauded. Then addressing himself special
iy to the fair sex, he spoke substantially as
follow:
ladies: Our worthy Mayor who pfesides so
becomingly over these festivities thinks that
and grace this occasion. Questioning with an
unnecessary difndence his own ability
to fittingly utter thst word, he calls
upon your humble servant 70 say lt
for him / cannot be so ungraciOus as TO
refuse his call. il the pleasure or praise
Of the ladies is involved in my compliance.
would only utter a truism IL said that an en-
tertainment OF this character would be lneom-
OF the fair sex. The performance would oe
dull indeed lacking all the brightness and arc
ma which they have the power to d1nuse. lt
would seem like the day time when the sun
has set, like the rainbow when the hues have
faded, like the flower when its freshness and
fragrance have passed away. In bidding you
cordial welcome, therefore only accord you
what is due.
To the ladies from Distant States and cities
who have done US the honor to visit
our city, feel that a deeper tribute is due.
nd
mutations OF science and wealth that larger
communities can display, but we can expert
ence and show that warmth Of heart and sin
cerity Of welcome that are as broad as human
kind and can extend a cordial greeting that
passes the boundaries or creed or CLINE. We
are glad to see you in our midst. Association
is great enlightener. and the soclaoie and
friendly contact Of humankind is beautiful
and Christian means of disarming prejudice
and winning love. We trust that you will carry
to your diSFant homes pleasant recollections of
your brief visit 70 savannah, as we snsI as
suredly retain such remembrances OF your
presence. and that though separated Tar, dis
lance shall not destroy the liberal and delight
suI impressions mutually made.
As Captain Mercer closed, the entire CON-
panY gave vent to their appreciation OF his
ELOQUENT remarks in enthusiastic plaudlts.
AS fast as one party retired another en-
tered the saloon, tables we're reset, and all
were provided With "meat and drink"
Each table was enlivened by speeches, the
following being among those who eontTibu-
ted to the oratOricaI part OF the entertain
ment: Ex- Surgeon General 5. Z. Moore, OF the
Confederate States; DIR. II. W. Campbell, OF
Augusta: DR.. John II. Rauch, Of Illinois; Dr..
James L. Cooper and DR.. II. w. Bassett, OF
Huntsville: Mavor Wheaton, Capt. George
A. Mercer, j. r. Saussy, ESQ.,, Gen. =. d.
Anderson, and Others OF Savannah.
On the upper forward deck where were
gathered q large number OF the ladies'
and gentlemen after dinner, pleasant
incident of the trip occurred.
DR.. T. A. Atcbisop, OF NasnVille, callea
the attention OF those assembled, and said
that with q view 70 the expression OF their
appreciation of the hospitality shown tne
Sanitary Association, he proposed TO organ
ize au impromptG meeting by calling Or. j.
L. Cabell, of the UniVeTs.ty OF Virginia, 70
the chair, which proposition net Yith ready
assent, and DR.. Cabell took the
chair, and the meeting was organized.
DIR Atchison then said that he had his
eve upon Kentucky, the State of the great
Henry Clay, and he would call upon one
who was favored with a touch OF the old
mans oratory. Then Turning TO DR.. John
]. Speed he ssids 81 call upon DR.. Speed to
s>v word to these good people on behalf
of the association"
THESE resuarks were greeted with ap-
plause. at the subsistence OF which DIR.
Speed arose, and IN eloquent tones ad-
dressed the assemblsge in substantially the
following words;
sI believe there Is tradition that all
Kentuekians are born orators. Fhe legend
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