Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-23
WASHIYGTON'S BIRTHDAY
THE MEMORY OF THE GREAT
CHIFFTAIN RENERED.

Ffo,r the Tav was Observed in Savannah
THE Military DisPlay-Parades ana
Contests and Presentations-soela
Observances.
The 152d anniversary Of the birth Of
Washington was more generally observed
IN Savannah yesterday than for man!
years. The day was clear and bright,
and everything was propitious Tor me
celebration Of the event.
During the forenoon the streets were
filed with people and the city was IN
usually attractive. The national colors
foated from the hagstafs on the
armories and public buildings, and
as the military began 70 move
the crowds increased. The paDAc
Offices and buildings and many stores
were closed during the day. The mills
and manufactures were shut down anu
the employees were given the day IN "hlch
10 make merry and be glad. Inc ulllltar!
display was unusually attracllFe' anu,
following the display on the Isl oI Jahu-
AIRY tho turn out Of the various OrganIZa-
tons was larger than was anticipated.
THE GUARDS BATTALION.
Tho savannah Volunteer Guards Bat
TALON. under the command Of Lieut.. Col.
W&n. Garroad. turned out in full force
and made an excellent showing, not only
IN numbers but in their proficiency
in eyOlutions and drill. and their
appearance was most faNoraoly
commented upon by all who
witnessed the parade. After the parade
at 10 O'Clock the command Closed the en-
i0ymeuts Of the day with rifle contest az
C0nc0rdia Park. The first prize consisted
of 50 in money and red plume ne
second prize was SO in money. and the
third prize SO. IN this contest Private
A. L. Birden, Of Company A, won the
Battalion prize on score OF p; Honorary
Member Malcolm Maclean, Of Company
p. the second prize on a score Of -, and
sergeant Abbott Thomas, Of Company y,
the third prize on a score Of ~.
The contest for the commissioned OIL
GERS prize. consisting Of gold medal,
was won by Lieut.. j. ". FretWell, OF
Companv 4. who also made a score Of -.
In the contest for the medal offered by
Company c. Sergt. J. F. kollOck was de-
cIared the winner on score Of l.. This
gentleman also won the special prize Of
fered bv the company. which consisted Of
a pair OF handsome gold sleeye-butt"ns.
In the shooting contest between tue
members of Company 4, private Bifuen
also won the prize Of the company Whlch
consists Of an ornament in the shape Of
small gold sword, to be worn either as
shirt stud or a scarf pin.
Honorary member Malcolm Mac
lean. Of Company b, also
won the first prize awarded by ms conf
panv. This testimonial Of Mr.. Maclean s
proficiency in rife shooting IS land
sOmely chased silver cake basket. Inc
second prize a handsome silver goblet,
awarded by the company was won by
Sergeant Thomas.
on the return Of the Battalica to their
arsenal the prizes were distributed to the
victorious contestants by Col. Garrard-
who made timely speech relative 10 the
proficiency shown by the members Of the
different companies and congratulated
the winners Of the prizes on their skill as
marksmen.
THE CHATHAM ARTILLERY.
The Chatham Artillery, commanded by
Capt. John r. Wheaton, assembled at
their armOry at e 30 O'Clock and paraded
through the principal streets of the city,
with 4j men in uniform. At the Park eX-
tension they were exercised IN the ma
nuuyres Of the battery drill-with their
four Napoleon guns and theGatling guns
which the command received about year
ago. in charge Of Sergeant Turner. At l.
o'clock the interest in the parade
was heightened by salute Of .
guns fired in honor Of the day. The
corps then returned 10 their armory,
and after housing their guns took the cars
about half-past one O'Clock for the
Schuetzen PlatZ, where the members par
ticipated i'm target shooting, using the
regulation rifle. The company was
divided into two attachments. The left
detachment scored $40 points and
the right 4j4. The first prize,
consisting Of a beautiful pair Of gold
sleeve buttons, was won by Pay Member
W. F. Chaplin on a score of % out Of "a
possible 80 points. The prize for the poor
est score. consisting of a tin medal, was
won by Private L. F. Prendergast.
Hon. VIM. d. Harden, Judge Of the City
Court, made the presentation speeches,
and his remarks were frequently ap-
plauded.
The Chathams returned, with a number
Of invited guests, to the city, and were
then dispersed for the day.
The score Of the company Is as follows:
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