Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-18
CADETS AT THEIR BEST.
Fond Hopes Raised bv the Parade of the
Nashville Detachment.

An unusually large number Of specta-
tors, among whom generous sprinklng
of ladies were noticeable, watched the
parade Of the Savannah Cadets on the
Park extension yesterday afternoon,
from half-past five TO seven O'Clock.
The Cadets on parade, 80 in num-
Der. under Capt. II. VI. Branch, consti-
tute the detachment which leaves tO-mOT-
row night for Nashville TO participate
in the competitive military drill,
which will continue in that city
throughout next week. The COM
pany appeared in the fatigue summer uni
form. with white pantaloOns and gloves,
and made a most sOldierly appearance.
Their faultless evOlutions While on the
march and the simultaneous precision
with which they handled their weapons,
won the admiration of all. and on one oc-
casIon. Just after the company had nm
ished the manual Of arms with wonder
ful eXactneSs. the spectators gave vent
TO their appreciation in spontaneous
burst of applause. That the
detachment has been under the eye OF a
most competent commander MADE ltseli
evident throughout the drill. and
though the Cadets themselves are very
modest. they carry with them to Nash
vile the most confident expectations Of
everyone WHO is acquainted with their
capabilities. The new guns. which ar
rived from Washington yesterday, were
handled for the first time on the parade,
but this fact, apparently. made but little
difference in the perfection OF the eYolu-
tiOns.
The parade was incident to the twenty
second anniversary of the organization of
the Cadets. and upon returning to their
drill room after the drill, the company
found a sumptuOus banquet spread for
their editicatiOn.
The departure of the corps tomorrow
night will he attended by parade of the
Regiment. and the following order was is
sued BY Col. Anderson:
HEADQUARTERS 1sT Vol. RECT OF GA
SAVANNAH, May IL, 1888.
General order No. ).
1. The regiment will parade on Satur-
day. the 18th inst, to escort the Savannah
Cadets to the depot.
ii. The line will be formed in Reynolds
square. facing west, the right resting near
Aberc0rn street, at 6:45 O'Clock punctu-
ally.
III. The Field and staff will parade dis
mounted and will assemble at the Irish
Jasper Greens ArmOry at 80 O'Clock.
". The Colonel commanding INDUCES
the hope that every uniformed member Of
TIE IE-lIutUL W III Dc III uAS pldCC III bllS
ranks on that occasion, thereby not only
illustrating the esprit du corps that has
always characterized the First Georgia.
but their appreciation OF their gallant
comrades. who for more than a decade
have borne the proud distinction of being
the best drilled infantry corps in Georgia.
Cadets. soldiers, You 90 TO a distant
State to compete with the volunteer
military of the country for higher hOnors
than those already inscribed upon your
record, Remember that you 90 as an
integral part of the First Volunteer
Regiment of Georgia, so long, and so
Justly first in the van, as the best drilled in
fantry corps in Georgia. AS you place your
standard upon foreign soil. let this thought
animate your souls, viz, That you are
there not only for holiday occasion, but
to gain fresh laurels TO add to
the victorious, unquestiOned, un-
challenged record of the past, such
laurels as will give increased
lustre and glory to your crown,
and cause the hearts Of your comrades at
home to vibrate with responsive thrObs at
your renewed success. BY order
CLIFFORD W. ANDERSON.
Colonel Commanding.
JNo. W. WILSON, 1st 1t. and Act'g Adjt.