Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-07-06


sneak. BY a dem onsiration OF the First Vol
unteer Regiment of Georgia. In accord
ance with the orders of the Colonel COM
manding, the several companies assembled
en- South Broad street at half past six O'Clock
in the morning. The Jasper
Greens were appointed the col,
or company, and carried the national
fl q, the first time 1t has been used by the
regiment since It's organic atiOn-the Volun-
teer commands always carrying the State
f3g. The companies all presented full
ranks, and the regiment made very fine
appearance The field and staff pRraded
dismounted The regiment was formed at
about quarter TO seven O'Clock, and m oved
off down South Broad street to Bull, out
Ball 20 Madison square, between Macon and
Chailion streets, where the command was
halted and drawn up IN line facing east.
THE SALUTE
in honor of the day was then fired, three
rounds being given. The firing was first
by companies, which was re psrkably good,
aud was highly complimented; second, by
wings, which was good, but little irregu-
lar In cons, Quence OF the order, and lastly,
by the entire regiment, which salute was
given as from one gun. The command YVES
then reformed, and proceeded down Bull
street to Liberty, up Liberty to Whitaker,
complimeDting the MORNING NEWS office,
V.
where the regiment was dismissed, and the
companies returned to their respective ar
mories. The parade was over by eight
o'clock, and was one Of the best made By
| the regiment In some Tina.
THE REGATTA AT ISLE OF HOPE.
The great event of the day was the re-
| patta of the Savannah Yacht Club at Isle of
! Hone. and it is safe to assert that the largest
| crowd that has ever been gathered at
| that resort was attracted to witness
the sport. The opening Of the new
| park and pavilion was also en- event
| ia which the public took considerable in
terest. The railroad had engaged the Twt-
| light Ass B and for the occasion, and they
were kept busy throughout the day, playing
almost necessarily for the lovers of the
| dance, who occupied the spacious pavilion.
! The mammoth river platform was also
| crowded with people, who were anxious to
have a good view of the start
of the race, and from 1t complete
| sweep of the river could be obtained. Il
| is estimated there were over two thous aud
! persors on the bluff at twelve O'Clock, aud
| the afternoon trains brought down full
passenger coaches. l. was truly a grand
| gala day at the Isle, and its popularity as
| pleasure resort was fully demonstrated.
| The improvements that have been made by
the railroad company were viewed
with much surprise by many who
| had not visited the Isle of late, and salts
| faction was expressed that the enterprise
| exhibited afforded the general public every
means of comfort aud enjoyment. Out 10
the river opposite the platform lay the TUG
boat reserved for the eli GERS of the club,
Judges and gentlemen guests, which was In
charge OF Commodore Hone
A short distance above was the tug Con
stitUtion, under command of Rear Commo-
,4oro w Wullv which had bPQQ char
tered for the members and their families
These tugs had been chartered to fol
low the boats in the race, the club having
been unsuccessful in their efforts to secure
q steamer The arrangements, however,
were satisfactory, and the club and their
especial guests had most enloyaoie tlne.
At twelve O'Clock promptly the signal was
given by blow from the steam whistle OF
the tug for the com mencemens OF
TnE RAGE,
and on the yachts, which were lying at an
Choir, q husy scene was Immediately wit
messed, The crews sprang to theif ropes, sails
were spread. anchors raised, and the gallant
crafts. with their full white sheets gracefully
moved off, passing the starring point In
the following order: Quickstep, Jennie s.,
julie, Nettle, Meta, HiDga, Wave, and as
they rounded the point in this order beau
tiful sight was presented After the lapse
the staftina of the sbad boats, and they
passed the stake in the following order:
Fssia M. first, Aunie Llurie, Mena and
Uncas. AS soon as they bad gotten under
wav the bateaux were started, the Atlantic
taking the lead, followed by the Twilight,
jamie and Venie.
The entire feet was in full view from the
bluff for considerable distance,
and as there was stiff breeze
blowing, they glided over the water In
magnificent style. About ten minutes after
thgy started the tug Constitution moved
of and foilQwed in the wake. The tug,
under charge OF Commodore hone, how
ever. waited until the arrival OF the twelve
o'clock train from the city. on which some
specially invited guests were expected. AT
half-past twelve o'clock, however, the sig
nal was given, and che started, and came
M with the boats OH wilmington
Itland, on the front OF which pleasing
| signt was presented. gathered nSar the
residence OF Major n. @. Elton were
large party OF ladies ana gentlemen, who
greeted the passing yachts with waving
| their handkerchiefs From the top OF
high staff foated the MAJORS colors, and as
the tug came In view toey
ve-a lowered and raised, which
embodiment was returned by the tug blow
inBhef whistle. THE run dowA to the buoy
Oft seeldenf, all the boats making excellent
lime and The contest Gu the f'home stretchp
vas watched with great interest. DUST be-
/ fore reaching Bibo ahoal dark, ominous
clouds began to loom up, and the muter-
ings OF deep thunder were neard,
accompanied by flashes of lightning. There
was every indication Of lively squat, ana
| the effects % the boats were watched with
| EAGER interest AS tho yashts rounded the
lower portion of the shoal, the squall struck
| them with full force, and binding,
/ furious rein set in. The tugs
slackened speed in oEdes to /. be near
| to render assistance In the event OF accident
to any OF the boats. Al OF tpeHa hau 70
take in salt, ana so4le, IS pFpdenglal meas
ure came to anchor. The Jennie y. went
ahead under her jtb, and made good time.
the Ouickstep also following. The squall
d!5 -ot last over fifteen minutes, and
| the rain ytoa-ed OIL. Inc
yachts all weathered tine Cow
yery nicely. The breeze had died away.
| howeyer, and the yachts had the current
| against them. he4cesthe ssil heheward was
slow. Interest centred on the Fsee between
the Oulckstep and Jennie 3 and pumber
| ~ hets were made on the result. The Jen-
ME 4. kent the lead, and 1t was conceded
| that she would reach the terminus some
rTirntes In advance, but as the Q1tckstep
fad,6n allowance Of eight minutes the IN
preston was that she would ego tae race 10
| time 10 secure the victory, and sothe result
proved.
OFT Warsaw the Commodore's tug came
mn with the Vernon, under command OF
CsDs. Martln Tufts, with ''picked crew. ne
| .dMr. II. 4. Palmer, ar., havlng gone GOWN
the nrevious night for 4 81. T. ey had caught
a large shark, measuring over five feet, which
was fl Eating in the water, secured Dy rope
t. me stern of the Vernon. The sloop was
I taken fla TOW and Its occupants transferred
4 to the tug, where those 'ba soAfa were re-
| called with an exciting adventure OF the
| marooners with three devil fish seen close to
Warsaw Beach. -
9hortlv after 5 O'Clock the tug reached the
| Isle. lust as she Aginnirg boats were passing
the terminal stake, and d few 14lnutes after
the other boats came In sight, aud in turn
passed the stake, thus closing one OF the
best races ever given under the auspices OF
| the clAL.
About six O'Clock tae Commodore's tug
started for the city with all On board, Ia ak
ing the trip in good time, the run up being
1 deiisat1El. In passing the Schuetzen Park,
where the Irish National and League were
enjoying their picnic, the tug was welcomed
nv bundreds who gathered on the banks.
| The city was reached shortly before eight
IA ali of the parties Tho were IN the
tug Constitution were residents OF Isle OF
Hone. thew disemharked on reaching their
destination, and the tug returned 10 the
/ city.
on Wilmington Island on the run down
the steam tug Winpenny was ehcols1teIeu'
She had been chartered oy party VI ken
| tlemen on the Bay, who We're desirous OF
xvftnaeefnoy tha rana and made the run over