Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-07-04
THE CELEBRATION TO-DAY.
The Parade = Opening Of Ihe New
Park az IsIe Of Hope-The Regatta
The Day At the SchueIzen Park
Chatbams AZ Rose Dhu.

Chatbams ~ Rose Dhu.
To day, the 4th of July, the 106lh ami
versary of the Declaration of Independence,
will be celebrated in Savannah with eonsid-
cradle enthusiasm. The holiday will be
more generally observed than for several
wears past, and the prospects point to a
grad gala day. The indications at this
Observation-Disclosures that the weather
will be delightful, and that the pleasures of
the public will not be marred by rain.
THE MILITARY
will, as usual, honor the dav. The First
Regiment will assemble on South Broad
street at haIf-past six O'Clock this morning,
aud. after a short parade, will march 70
Madison square, where a salute will be
fred. They will then be marched to their
rendezvous and dismissed. The parade will
be over by o'clock, and the military will
have the remainder Of the day to devote to
pleasure and recreation.
ISLE OF HOPE.
This charming suburban res ort VIII be the
nrincinaI noint OF attraction, ana Will IN
donhtedIv be visited by immense throngs OF
oIeaenre seekers. The beautiful new park,
PAVILION and the river platforms will be
pnened to the public for the first time. A
hand of music has been engaged for the
entertainment of visitors, and a delightful
time may be anticipated, with every as
surance of realization by those who select
to 90 there. At night the pavilion and the
river platform will be brilliantly Illuminated
with Chinese lanterns.
Mr.. J. H. Furber, the well known caterer,
will be on hand at the park with an ample
supply Of refreshments of all kinds to cheer
and comfort the inner man, and all the
arrangements are designed for the pleasure
and convenience Of the public.
A special schedule will be run on the CITY
and Suburban Railroad every hour from
O'CLOCK In the morning until O'Clock at
night, the last train leaving the Isle at III
O'Clock. ~, -
the
ANNUAL REGATTA,
under the auspices of the Savannah Yacht
Club, which will take place at IL O'Clock.
With the almost certain prospect for brisk
breeze magnificent race between the fast
sailing Yachts may be looked for. The club
have been unable to obtain a steamer, as has
been their custom, but two tugs have been
chartered for the accommodation OF the
m mbers and their guests, and will
racing boats. Previous to the starting of
the race, a meeting for business will be
held by the club on the tug j. w. Lynn.
The tug Constitution will be reserved for
members families, and as the accommods-
lions are limited it is desired that no mem
Der bring more than three ladies.
The entries, which closed yesterday at IL
O'Clock, are as follows, and 1t will be seen
that all the fast yachts will be in the race
YACHTS.
Jennie s. julie.
Zinga. Quickstep.
Nettle. Meta
Wave.
sHAD BOATS.
Essle NJ. Uncas.
Mena. Annie Laurie.
BATEAUx.
Jennie. Twilight.
Atlantic. Wtnny.
sCHUETzEN PARK.
The Irish National Land League will cele
brate their second annual picnic at this
resort, and from sll accounts 1t will be big
affair The exercises will commence at
four o'clock with the reading OF the Decla
ration of independence by Mr.. NJ. A.
O'Byrne, after which Colonel j. / Warren
will introduce the orator of the day, Colonel
J. d. Ashton, of Burke county.
There will be shooting for PRICES in the
gallery, which will be under the immediate
direction of Mr.. Joseph White. Prizes will
be presented to the LADY and gentleman
making the highest score. Efficient commit
tees have charge Of the other arrangements,
and an enjoyable time is in store for those
who attend the picnic. A schedule to suit
the convenience of the public will be run
on the Coast Line Railroad during the day
and until late hour of Intervening.
ROSE DHU.
The Chatham Artillery will celebrate the
day at Rose Dhu, and will, of course, have
a good time. They will indulge in cannon
aud target practice, and this over will de-
vote themselves to other pleasures. Their
- Founders were to be sent down
at daybreak, and they win
follow In wagons at an early
hour this morning, aud will reach their
destination before the heat becomes oppres
slve. One OF the prizes to be commended for
to-day is an elegant and costly gold medal,
which was received from New York yester
day, and which viii be kuolgn as the
coMPANY's MEDAL,
aud to be worn only by the victor at each
contest on the 45h of July, for one year.
1t is the handsomest medal OF the kind we
have ever seen, and In design and finish is
perfect. It is in shape OF shield, the face
showing the Confederate bars, with the
monogram G. A. in the centre. Above is a
blue field containing eleven stars, and the
figures 1876. The shield is pendant to a
bar, blue enameled face, with gilt letters
Chatham Artillery, crossed guns and can
non balls connecting it. The medal entire
is strikingly handsome, and to be apPre
ciated must be seen. 1t is valuable sou
venir, and who ever wins it may well feel
proud to wear 1t. The medal will be
awarded the member making the best can
non shot. Accompanying 1t as an individ-
ual prize is large silver goblet, the rim Of
which presents has relief view OF Creed
moor shooting gr0uad.
The prize for the best snOt with the rihe
is pair of sleeve buttons, to be selected
I,v tha winner