Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-02
MAY DAY CELEBRATIONS.

MAY DAY CELEBRATIONS.
How the Military Spent Yesterday in
Picnics in the Suburbs-The Hus-
sars at Montgomery, the Chathams
at schuetzen Park, and the German
Volunteers at COncOrdia Park.
The usual May Day celebrations by the
military were not as general yesterday as
in former years, the demonstration to-
day in honor of Governor Mcdaniel at
tracing much of the interest and atten-
ton Of the members of the various COM
panies.
The Savannah Cadets, Oglethorpe Light
Infantry and Irish Jasper Greens made
no public display, pOstponing their fes-
tivities until later in the month. The
Republican Blues, the German Volun-
tecrs. the Chatham Artillery and the
Georgia Hussars observed the day in ac-
cOrdance with the time-hOnOred custom.
The Republican Blues were the first
company to appear upon the streets. The
military duties of to-day, and the fact that
the Blues picnic does not occur until the
Sth inst, would have deferred them from
any demonstration at all. but the day is
their anniversary, and their bylaws com
pei them to have a parade upon May l
every year. Preceded by their band
they left their armOry at nine
O'Clock, and marched through BrOughtOn
street to Abercorn. and thence to Bay,
through Bay and Bull to South Broad,
where a halt was called and a few min
utes rest taken. The march was again
taken up and the company, after paying
a salute to the Guards. proceeded to their
armory by marching through Liberty,
Bull and BrOughtOn streets. At the ar
mOry the company disbanded, and the
members betook themselves either to
business or the picnic festivities of other
companies. The turnout, while not full,
made very fine appearance.
The Chatham Artillery turned out full
ranks at its picnic at the SchuetZen Park,
and with the wives. children and invited
guests of the membership, the day was
spent in much jollity. There was no
shooting, and the afternoon was occupied
in dancing by the young element, rOmps
through the sylvan wood at the park by
the little ones, and quiet recreation by the
veterans and their guests. There was
not Earring incident to mar the pleasure
of the day, and every report heard from
the happy Chathams as they returned last
night, was to the effect that the occasion
was a most glorious one, and reflected
great credit upon those who formulated
and carried out the plans.
The German Volunteers, tWenty-eight
strong, spent the afternoon at COncOrdia
Park. where they had a target contest for
the company medal, worn during the
past year by Sergeant Rocker. The shoot
ing was not up to last years record, but
no reason was given for it by the NOlun-
teers, except their Indifference and the
binding glare upons the targets. The
shooting was alternately, and the first
BULBS eye and first goose egg were scored
by the gallant Captain of the corps. Ser
geant Rocker did good work in his effort
to retain the medal. but Private Kone-
man on the last shot Overreached him by
a single score. The following is record
Of the nine best marksmen:
Private II. KQneman .........-.- A 4-l9
Scrgt. !. Rocker ..--.........3 BIS
Sergt. F. G.. Jaugstetter. ..-.--...- 4 3-l7
Lieut.. Henry Kolshorn. ....... 3 / 2-l7
Private ii. Straup ............-.- % III
Private }. Rledeman .---.- ---.---4 ) . 80
Lieut.. Henry kuck .---... .-..-. 3 3 3 3-l6
Private A. Dierks. ........-...-....4 3 4-l5
Private c. AsendOrf ............- S-l4
After the shooting the prize was de-
liyered to the successful marksman by
Capt. Derst in a few happy words, and the
company returned to the city and to their
armory and was dismissed. The annual
picnic of the corps occurs on the 22d inst.
The dashing Hussars spent the day at
Montgomery, and the grounds of the de-
lightful resort were made merry by the
gallant troopers and their guests, num-
bering over three hundred in all, who
sought recreation and pleasure under the
shade of the spreading oaks and in the
spacious pavilion.
The Hussars appeared in full uniform
and added to the attractiveness of the oc-
casion. The II o'clock train on the City
and Suburban Railway carried out 242
people, and the l and O'Clock trains
made large accessiOns to the numbers
already in enjoyment of the
day, so that the grounds were
alive with gay groups, dotted here and
there Dy the bright uniform of a HuSsar
or some one of the other commands who
were present as guests. The afternoon
was spent as the inclination Of each
guest directed, in rambling through
the groves, rowing on the river or
lake, or dancing in the pavilion. The
Guards Band furnished music and added
much to the pleasure of the occasion.
After lunch, which was carried in bas-
pany gold medal took place.
The target was erected across the
river, so that there would be no
danger to any who might be rambling
about the grounds. The shooting was
not up to the record of former years, and
the score, by request, is not published.
The medal was won by Sergeant George
Schley. 1t was held last year by Lieut..
Pritchard.
The shooting with the parlOr rifle by the
ladies was one of the most interesting
features of the day. There were twenty
four contestants, and the excellent record
displayed some fine craftsmanship. The
first prize, a diamond collar stud,
was won by Miss Nellie Hunter, daugh-
ter of Mr.. Benjamin Hunter, on
full score of 80, making three bulls eyes
aud the highest possible score. Miss
Hunter is a sister of the young lady who
won the first prize at the SchuetZen Park
a year ago. The second prize, a pair of
handsome gold cuff buttons, was won by
Miss Maria Myers, daughter Of Mr.. Fred
Myers, on a score of 80.
'fhe prizes were awarded by Capt. Cor
don with very complimentary reference
to the excellent Workmanship displayed by
the young ladies who distinguished them
selves with so fine a record. After the
shooting the afternoon was spent in vari-
Gus amusements until the incoming train
at o'clock brought back to the city the
happy eXcursionists. half regretful that
the day was not longer.