Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-25
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CoTFesDondezee oftke Morning Neacs.
BRUNSWICK, Sept. 23.-The band re-
union was success. The Blacksbear
band was the only out-of-town band pre-
sent, but by their excellent playing and
noticeable assistance in the grand con-
cert made up to our citizens for the dis
appointment resulting from the failure of
other bands to appear. The young GEN
tiemen comprising the Blackshear band
have received unlimited praise. as well as
the palm, for the best street music in the
parade. The citizens as well as the band
men We're greatly disappointed at
the nOn-attendance of invited bands.
| am informed by Professor
Baumgarten that some failed to acknowl-
cage invitation even. Some telegraphed
their acceptance and did not come.
Preparations were made for $50 musicians
IN the best style the city could afford.
Inc banquet was spread and the yiandS
had 10 be eaten. The writer, with several
Aldermen, Rifiemen and newspaper men
attacked the table intended for the Val.
dosta band. We did not make dent i'm
the supply. The reunion programme was
IulIy ~ carried out, and the prize drill of
the Riflemen followed on Thursday even
ing.
Inc frst prize, scarlet plume, was
won by Corporal Harry 5. Barkuloo. after
fifty minutes hard drilling.
The second prize, gold and white epau-
lettes, were won by Sergt. Ed. Mason. and
the third, box of embroidered socks. bv
Private Stillwell.
The Judges were Lieut.-COl. VIM. Gar
rard ana Lieut. X. X. Richards, of the Sa-
Nannan Volunteer Guards Battalion.
These gentlemen have captured the Rifle
men Internationally and without reserve.
BOth gentlemen were well known bv the
majority OF the citizens already in their
professional callings. but their appear
ance as military visitors, and particularly
Iii their handsome uniforms, was an honor
which the military and citizens alike thor
oughly appreciated.
Captain Nielsen. of the Norwegian barl,
Gustaf AdOiph, now lying in the sound
ready for sea, died on yesterday morning
OF rheumatism of the heart. The vessel
mad just finished loading with naval
stores Tor Europe, and will probably be
delayed several days for a new Captain.
Mr.. James Hall, eldest son of Capt.
q. D.. Hall, United States Shipping Com
missioner, died after long and painful
illness on Sunday last.
Mrs. w. G. Bennett, daughter of one of
our Oldest citizens, Capt J. A. Clubb.
died after the most intense suffering on
thursday last. The circumstances sur
rounding her death We're particularly sad,
and the bereaved young husband has the
sympathy of the community in his sor-
row.
Mrs. Lizzie Creamer. so recently left a
widow by the sudden deaIh of her hus-
band, Mr.. p. II. Creamer, died almost as
suddenly on Thursday last. She leaves
sorroW-stricken parents and two bright
little boys, whose grief is shared by many
friends.
Buildin% is still booming
me project to open up communication
by Dover river to Satilla Bluff promises
soon TO be a certainty. A meeting will
be held tomorrow by the business men of
this city to discuss the matter.
A fish and oyster company has estab-
llshed business here within the last few
days.
| learn that a Mr.. Bull, recently en-
Ployed on the Brunswick and Western
Road as CONDUCTOR met with painful
accident on the road on Friday last. He
Is not seriously injured, | am informed,
but did not obtain the particulars.
GIYNN