Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-07-22
gllE mANAssAs ANNfvEasAAY.
Celebration by the OsIethcrpe Light
KnfantFT-Thc Contest.

Yesterday, the twenty first anniversary Of
the first battle Of Manassas was cele-
brated In accordance with honored custom
since the reorganization Of the Savannah
military, by the Oglethorpe Light Infantry.
The Oglethorpes, as is known, were the first
company from Georgia to volunteer for the
war and 90 to Virginia, and participated
with gallsntrY in the first grand battle Of the
second revolution on the plains Of Manassas.
The-story Of their heroism and of the glo-
rious death OF their lamented commander,
the illustrious Barlow, has been told so oft
that It Is now q familiar tale even to the
generation that have sprung up since ''grim
visaged war smoothed bis wrinkled front, I"
aud peace assumed her sway in this fair
land. The occasion is one which the Ogle-
thorpes should delight to honor, and espe-
cisIy should the veterans, who are still In
rs ranks foster aud encourage the perpet-
uatiOn of the glorious memories OF the
eventful past.
At four O'Clock yesterday afternoon they
assembled at their armory, where the com
pany was formed under Captain ROBERT
Falligant. They presented very hne ap-
peerance and showed fun ranks. Accoln-
DaDied by the Guards Band they maae
street parade taking in the Bay ana Bun
streets, and then proceeded to the corner OF
RrouOhton and Whitaker streets, where cars
were taken for COncordia Park. On reach
ing this pleasant resort, after brief rest
the company prepared for the target contest
for the elegant prizes Of which mention has
already been made.
The contest was at Creedmoor target,
two hundred yards distant. The result was
as follows:
First prizs-The company's gold medal
and a silver plated combination castor. won
BY Lieut.. W. B. Nell, on the score of 20.
Second prize-A handsome silver pitcher,
won by Private r q. Kennedy, on score
Of 10.
Third prize-Ar elegant French clock,
won by Corporal H. 7. Corley, on score
of 10.
The prize for the worst shOt-s patent
savings bank-was won by Private Charles
Gsssman, who scored full line OF goose
eggs.
The first three prizes were presented the
vietors By Captain Robert Falligant, in
very eloquent and felicitous speech.
The prize won by Private Gsssman was
presented that worthy soldier by Private
William VI. Sneed in a humorous and pleas
ant little speech.
The drummer's prize-a five dollar gold
piece-was won by Lawrence Butler on a
score OF Is.
After the close Of the shooting contest
and the enjoyment of a collation. at the
Park, the company took the cars and came
10 the city. On reaching the Park
extension, they disembarked and marched
into the enclosure, and took position near
the Confederate monument, when the cele-
bration OF tne anniversary had fitting
fipale IN the firing OF a salute. we can
specially commend the gallant compsny
upon its excellence in firing the three rounds
1T could not have been better.
After the salute had been fred the com
DanY were reformed anu marched down
Bull street and thence to their armory,
where they were dismissed.
The company had out about forty men,
and their marching and general appearance
attracted favorable comments from all
spectators The celebration OF this ami
veIsary, which is so cherished by them, was
creditable in every respect.