Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-02
MAY DAY oBsERvANcEs.


and gloomy. 4 heavy rain was falling IN I
torrents ~ daylight. and continued dur
I'M, the forenoon until about eleven
O'clock. when the clouds began
- t.-...L- away and there were prospects .
for fair weather. The military were
mostly discouraged. and the parades an
u0unced 70 take place IN the morning
were abandoned. The HussaTs had their
arran gements for the day completed and
were determined thev should be- carried
OUT.
THE CHATHAM ARTILLERY
The Chathams were bound. too. that the
occasion should not BE- lost and III spite
Of the rain. started for Montgomery the
resort they. had selected. Mysterious
baskets and packages left al the aFmOrE
early IN the morning limited al pichlc
delicacies. and a merry party LETT
the Anderson street depot on time he.
day was thoroughly enjoyed Inc adFah- .
tage Of Montgomery over Oller resorts .
on such occasions was appreciated ana
the gallant artillervmen and their guests.
safely disposed under shelter and On the
pavilion hade defiance 70 the ele-
Inent-. The occasion was attended
with no fermaIity. and the military rank
II the participants was entirely I0T-
gotten. They were out for "A holiday
and entered into the enjoyment with
spirit The number was not large.
bur those who were present had
no reason 70 regret the bad weather.
The party returned u the city last even
ing. and congratulated themselves that
the time h0n0Ted May day festivities had
not been neglected hy the thatham> ie-
cause II the rain.
THE HI >>AR>.
The Hussars had arranged 70 leave for
SchuetZen Park al nine O'Clock but AZ
that hour the rain was falling heavily
and many abandoned the idea Of going.
At eleven O'Clock. however. a the clouds
cleared aWav. carriages were obtained
and the members Of the troop with their
lady friends and invited guests were
driven 10 the park pavilion. Cars were
also run and carried num1er Of the
company and members of other COM
mand-.
A. soon a. practicable the pistol con-
tests were commenced. but the rain pre-
vented the usual gDOj display. The
shooting. however. was spirited. and was
watched with great deal Of interest by
the groups Of spectators. The contest
was finally won by Mr. q. b. Pritch ard
who was awarded the prize medal.
Dancing was begun in the pavilion
about three O'Clock and continued until
last evening. 4 feature Of the day was
the ladies' contest with parlOr rifles. The
-4NtAAA- AFth hfAoAAE mum AAAN ItAfAAADAi-
the target being erected at a proper dis
lance on the side toward the river. The
shooting was remarkable and after "a
spirited contest the prize was awarded to
Miss Annie Hunter on a score Of . After
the shooting dancing was resumed and
continued until the departure Df the ears
for the CITY. The pavilion was illuminat-
81 with locomotive headlights. and pre-
scented an attractive scene. At the con-
clusi0n Of the entertainment the members
II the troop and their guests returned.
many Of them reluctantly. and the picnic
was brought to pleasant close.
THE GUARDS
Assembled al their Arsenal shortly after
o'clock. and in strong force. but owing
u the rain il was decided 70 postpone the
parade 10 a day 10 De named. While the
question was debating. Private John
~creven. eX-colOnel Of this veteran
corps. entered. and rendered the hOspi-
talities Of his home, which tender
was unanimously accepted. Within
few minutes. OmnlbuSe, re-
ported. and the Battalion was
conveyed TO Col. >creyen's residence,
where they were heartily welcomed.
After few minutes spent in agreeable
conversation the line Of march for
an inner room was taken up.
and some three or four hours were spent
in glorious fashion. The Guards gath
cred around banqueting board supplied
with every dainty. and adorned with
pyramids of choicest flowers. BE
twixt the sherry and the cham
a flow of soul ensued. Colonel Screven
welcomed the battalion and other
guests. and Colonel GarraTd responded
20 entirely TO the satisfaction Of his
Guards that he was cheered to the echo.
Captain Cunningham responded to calls
in his usual telling style and Mr.. \. X.
IaWtOn .Jr Of the HussaTs. not
only stamped himself orator, but by
his song later in the day, singer Of
merit Lieutenant Taylor spoke effectively,
as be ALWAYS does. and was followed
by Private Stephen Elliott, Jr.. in song
admirably sung. Private CatherwOOd.
called upon. INDUCED in some reminis-
cences. and offered as a sentiment 1.-The
memories Of Captain James ScreYen and
Of the Guards who fell some twenty years
ago." which Colonel Garrard requested
De drank in silence.
And 50 the day passed. and the Guards
babe farewell 10 their host, and felt no re-
gret that the weather was bad.
THE JASPER GREENS.
The Greens had arranged for a parade
in the forenoon and the usual target prac-
tice at Battery Park. The company as
Sembled in full force at their armOry al
w - tIJEk. BuL DN III AZ ll4f ldlll-
voted 10 abandon the parade and
contest for the day. At : O'Clock last
evening they assembled in the Catholic
Library Hall, where they were rendered
banquet by their commanding officer.
Captain Flannery. in cOmmemOratiOn Of
the twenty-ffth anniversary Of his
admission as private 10 member
shin i'm the corps. The occasion
was an enjoyable one. and the Greens
did honor 10 their gallant commander.
| The hall was brilliantly lighted. and
: tables heavily laden We're arranged on the
I east and south sides. The pleasures Of the
board were thoroughly enjoyed, and as
soon as the more substantial features
Of the bOuntiful repast had been
attended with justice, Rev. Father McMa-
non. Of Atlanta, was called upon and re-
spOnded happily. At the conclusion Of the
Rev. Fathers remarks Lieut.. Col. Peter
Reilly. in view Of the occasion,
responded TO calls, and briefly reviewed
the history Of Captain Flannery's men,
bership in the corps and the brave service
he had rendered in the discharge Of
his duties. Colonel Reilly was fol-
lowed BY Alderman 7. j. O'COn-
nor Messrs. y. G. Collier. II.
A. Helper and p. J. O'Byrne, who did
honor to the occasion. The entertainment
was concluded at ten o'clock, and the day
closed pleasantly with the Jasper Greens
and their honOred Captain.
REPUBLICAN BLUES.
The Republican Blues assembled at the
appointed hour but were unable TO parade,
and no demonstration was made. The
Blues will hold their picnic at SchuetZen
Park on Wednesday week. when the pa
rade ordered for yesterday will take place.
In consideration of the disagreeable
weather the celebration was attended with
success. and the festivities were thor
OUghiy enjoyed in spite Of the discourage
ments Of old Probabilities.
The TrOtting Races TO-MOrrOw.
The trOtting races on the TenBroeck
course, advertised for tomorrow, closed
with three entries each. These races
have been inaugurated under the aus