Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-03
PLEASANT TIMES AMONG THE
GALATIANS.
Two Veterans Give q Treat-Lieut.
Walker Surprised by Handsome
Testim onial.

Yesterday was the twentieth anniversary
Of the membership of Quartermaster Ser
geant T. n. Theus and Guidon Clement
saussY, in the Chatham Artillery, and they
determined to commemorate the occasion
by giving the company a collation. last
night at the srmory.
The attractive social room Of the company
was filed with the active and honorary
members Of the company, the collation. be-
ing spread in the usual meeting room sd-
joining. Just previous to the summons to
discuss the good things a very pleasant in
cident occurred, which, at least, to that
popular officer and clever gentleman, Lieu
tenant George P. Walker, was q great sur
prise.
The company were called to order, when
private Walter q. Charlton, addressing
Lieutenant Walker in q feeling aud eloquent
style, presented him a very handsome stem
winder gold hunting case watch in the
name Of the detachment which visited the
Yorktown Centennial under bis command,
as a token of their esteem and friendship.
Lieutenant Walker, though generally pre-
pared for every emergency, was, in this in
stance, completely taken of his guard,
and briefly thanking the eloquent spokes-
man ans his comrades, he called upon Ser
geant J. R. Saussy to represent him, and
give expression to the feelings Of deep ap-
probation of their esteem. This duty was
capitally performed by Sergeant saussy,
after which, accepting the invitation OF
Sergeant Theus and Guidon SsussY, the
company repaired to the room where the
collation. was spread, and pleasant senti-
ments we're expressed over the social glass.
Before, however, the substsntials were
attacked, and ere Lieutenant Walker had
recovered from the effects to his nervous
system Of the presentation, he was again
called to attention, and had the
second surprise Of the evening. This
time he was addressed by Captain
Wheaton, who in appropriate remarks ten
dered him heavy gold chain as a token
from the members who remained at home
on that occasion, circumstances denying
them the privilege of participating in the
pleasures Of that eventful trip and of the
two days encampment at Temple farm.
Though deeply moved by this additional
practical evidence of the esteem of his com
rades, Lieut.. Walker expressed his profound
and grateful appreciation of their friend
ship in q happy manner, and stated he
would wear this beautiful and useful testi-
monisl with pride and cherish it with the
deepest regard.
The company then proceeded to the en-
ioyment OF the spread, aud a social and
convivial time followed for the remainder
VI bue evening, enil'eheu ny speeChes anu
tOasts, and shortly before midnight the
pleasant occasion was brought to a close
with singing "Auld Lang Syne."
The front case of the watch bears the
monogram Of Lieut.. Walker in beautiful
letters, and in the inside is the following in
scription:
Presented to
LIEUT.. GEORGE P. WALKER
As a token of respect and esteem by the
non-commissioned officers and
privates Of the
CHATHAM ARTILLERY
Under his command during the Yorktown
Centennial, October 10, 1881.
The chain is of massive gold and handsome
| pattern, and with the watch, constitutes a
beautiful testimonial from a gallant CON-
pany 10 a worthy officer, who, on the occa-
sion referred to, reflected credit and dignity
upon the veteran corps.