Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-01

Excelsior Lodge No. 8, K.of r., meet to-
night.
Savannah Lodge, X. OF a., have a regu-
lsnmeeting this evening" sf- at,k sEa
The fines imposed at the Police Court
yesterday amounted to "a.
The regular monthly sales will take place
to-day at the court house.
The Spanish bark Dona. Petronila arrived
up from quarantine yesterday.
Georgia Chapter No. 3, r. A. NJ, have a
regular convocation this evening.
The interments In Charleston last week
numbered 23-whites 5, cOlored Is.
Entries for the grand regatta at the Isle Of
Hope on Wednesday will close to-day at
II m.
The Lincoln Guards, eolored, had prize
drill Yesterday afternoon. and presented
fine appearance.
IL Is thought that a match race for 500
will be arranged between the yachts Nettle
and Annie Laurie.
During July the Coroner, DR.. sheftah,
held eleven inquests, two Of which were
cases of homicide.
It is stated that the Electric Light Com
psny will be able TO thoroughly light this
city by the tower system with six towers.
There Is a bad place on the sidewalk on
the south side Of Broughton street, east OF
Barnard. II is dangerous, and should be
repaired.
The thorough manner I'm which the scav-
engering work Of the city IS done SHOWS
hat the contractor is giving close attention
30 the work.
TIE indicstions are that the picnic OF the
Forest City Lodge. Knights OF Pythias, at
the Coneordia Park on the lOth, VIII De
great success.
Andrew Campbell, Esq, proprietor Of
the Arkwrigbt cotton mill, arrived last
evening from philadelphia by the steamship
| CITY Of Savannah.
Rrougbton street after six O'Clock in the
afternoon seems deserted, the stores being
mostly closed. Bull street is then the at
| tractive promenade.
The list of vessels up. cleared and sailed
for this port consists Of one ship, nine barks,
| four brigs and nine schOonerss total OF
| twenty-three vessels.
CAPTAIN Hallowes, Of the steamer David
| Clark, who has been visiting his former
| home, returned Yesterday and assumed
/ command Of the steamer.
The four juvenile darkeYs who were ar
rested on Sunday afternoon for bathing In
the river in q nude condition were each
fined in the Police Court yesterday 81.
A choice specimen OF the new rice crop
received at New Orleans has been forwarded
TO one OF the dealers here. 1t is graded as
prime, is Of extra fine quality, and is held at
nine cents per pound.
The Grand Council of the American Lee
zion Of Honor, Of Georgia. will meet at Ma
con to day P. G. G B II. Richardson, Re-
preventative for Tattnall Council No. SS4,
OF this city, will be in attendance.
The improvements at Allen 81 Lindsay's
carpet and furniture wsrerOOms are ap-
preaching completion, and, when finished,
this establishment will be one Of the most
extensive and commodious in that line in
the city.
Mr.. w. E. Miller, who has been spending
| a brief vacation at Atlanta, returned to the
city yesterday, and resumed his position at
| Buffers drug emporium, receiving hearty
welcome from his friends and the patrons
| OF the establishment, who greatly missed
him.
The Savannah Turnverein propose giving
/ a grand picnic at Concordia Park on Mon
| day next, the 18th inst. 1t will doubtless
| prove an enjoyable affair. Tickets have
been placed at 80 cents, and can be had Of
any member Of the committee in charge Of
/ the entertainment.
There is some talk about Tattnsll Council,
| American Legion Of Honor, organizing a
base ball nine, and sending challenge to
1 the ROYAL Arcanun. 1t is good
4 idea, as the game would doubtless afford
considerable amusement, both to the
| players and the public.
The Yacht Nettle and her crew returned
| from her maroon cruise on Sunday, after
a ten days trip. The boys enjoyed them
selves hugely, notwithstanding the wet
weather during the early part Of the cruise.
| The yacht is now being Overhsuled prepare
| tory to the next Beaufort regatta, In which
she will participate.
Two gaudily dressed eolored damseIs,
| driving s fast team on Broughton street
Yesterday afternoon, attracted considerable
/ attention. They were from the country,
and made quite a display. One Of the occu-
pants of the buggy remarked as they
passed gazing crowd on the street corner I:
''Whss you lookin' at ? Dis amt no monkey
show"