Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-08
orrTINa REApY ZOE rHE FAIn.


Present-The Titles to the "ArsenaP'
Property
The preparations for the formal opening
of the Savannah Volunteer Guards Fan
on Tuesday, the 18th inst, are being
pushed forward with energy, and it is ex-
pected that everything will be in readi-
ness by next Monday night.
A meeting of the battalion was held at
the arsenal last night, Lieutenant Colo
mel Garrard presiding, for the cOnsidera-
ton Of matters relating TO the fair.
The reports Of various committees were
submitted and-a large amount Of routine
business was transacted. The action OF
the Savannah, Florida and Western Rail-
way, the Central Railroad, and the Geor-
gia and Florida Inland Steamboat COM
pany in offering half rates to parties
travelling over any of their lines 10 the
fair was reported by the General COM
mittPe and resolutions conveying tue
thanks Of the battalion were adopted
and ordered to be forwarded to the above
corporations in acknowledgment OF the
courtesy.
The matter of the transfer Of titles to
the present arsenal site was discussed,
and i'm compliance with the requirements
Of the law passed last September Capt
Richards offered the following lesOlution,
which was adopted:
l. ResoZzed, bv the Savannah Volunteer
Guards. in meeting assembled on this. the
seventh 9Th day Of April, A. ID. 1884, with a
quorum present under the rules. That the act
OF the General Assembly of Georgia prOvd-
ing for the sale of the western half of lot let
ter Sc" in Percival ward, Savannah, and
improvements thereon known as 1.-THE Arse
NAL and all the right, title, interest and es-
tate Of the state therein TO this corporation.
and directing the Governor 10 make con-
veyance thereof in the name Of the state upon
certain conditions. approved September 2lst,
lSS3, was passed by the General Assembly
upon the application Of this corporation, and
all the terms Of said act have been, since the
approval OF the same, and are. accepted by
this corporation, and it has directed itself 10
the performance Of all the preliminary re-
quirements of the same. and has now COM
pleted them.
?. It Is further resolUed, That this corpora
ton agrees and covenants to perform all the
future requirements of said act, as therein
specifically set out, in consideration of the
conveyance about TO be made by the State,
and full authority is hereby given to Lieut..
Col. VIM. Garrard, its commanding officer
and eX OtlclO President. to execute, In the
name of this corporation. in his judgment and
discretion, any agreement, indenture. con-
tract, or other document or documents what
sOever necessary in the premises between the
state and this corporation. to efectuate the
conveyance by the State Of said property, and
other the purposes and objects of said act, and
to cause the Secretary to cOuntersign the same
and to place the seal of this corporation to the
same. so as to bind this corporation to do all
that is required of it by said act in each and
every particular if fully set out herein.
3. It IS further res0lred, That all the au-
thOrity given in the foregoing (secOnd) resOlu-
ton to Lieut.. Col Garrard is hereby con
ferred upon him. as to any agreement, inden-
ture, contract or other document or dOcu-
ments. necessary in the premises between the
Mayor and Aldermen of the city of Savannah
and this corporation, to efectuate the pur-
poses of the resolution of Council adopted on
a
ancc OF said western One-half of lot letter
C. in Perclval ward. Savannah, by the
state to the Savannah Volunteer Guards, and
by the Mayor and Aldermen Of the city of
Savannah to the same.
The titles are already drawn and signed
and viii be forwarded TO the Governor to-
day. Upon their return after having been
executed the city deed will be presented.
The fair will be formally opened by
Mayor Lester, Chairman of the General
Committee, at o'clock p. m, ON Tues
day, at which time the battalion will be
present in uniform.
Gov. Mcdaniel and staff, the President
of the Senate, the Speaker of the House
and Justices Of the Supreme Court and
State House officials have been invited to
be present at some time during the pro-
gress Of the fair.
1t is probable that the invitation will
be accepted by the Governor, and the Oc-
casion of his visit will be made one of
the principal events of the season.
In officially announcing the opening to
the battalion, Col. Garrard has issued the
following orders which were raed at the
meeting last night
HEADQ'Rs BAIT. SAW. VOL. GUARDs,j
SAVANNAH, April :, 1884.
General Order No. Is.
L. The Lieutenant Colonel commanding an
nouuces to the battalion that the fair to raise
funds with which to rebuild ''Ihe Arsenal"
and ON which all our hope is centred. will
open at the Catholic Library Association Hall,
on DraytOn street in this city, on the 18th
inst. at 6 O'Clock p. m.
H. This battalion has for year past dis
played enormous energy and devotion in
initiating ana IN steadily carrying out, IN the
face of great obstacles. its scheme for erect
ing home for itself for all time. and it is to
be congratulated upon the promises of sue
cess apparent now that the elimination is
near at hand. If we fail now it will be from
our own supineness and fault. You have
appealed to the General Assembly of Georgia
and to the Mayor and Aldermen of Savannah,
and with success, and before the fair opens
the title to 1.-The Arsenal" property, worth
sl0.e00, will in all probability be in
your hands. You have appealed to
the noble women OF savannah. and
they have responded with a unanimlty and
strength which demands our enthusiastic adj
mIratIOn and gratitude. You have appealed
To the public at large and they have literally
aided YOU The commanding officer now ap-
peals 10 this old corps and to each member
thereof, mot to be weary in well DOING but
to exert itself and himself, and to perform
more than duty may require, to make greater
sacrifices. and to work ZealOusly now and in
cessantly until the Fair ends. to gather in the
fruits of our arduOus labOrs.
III. Every member Of this corps Is expected to
be present at the fair each evening during its
continuance, TO earnestly assist there in every
way possible. TO maintain order, to obey all
directions of the General Fair Committee i'm
plcltly; ami each member is expected to re-
member that the honor of the corps is in his
keeping. and that the slightest indiscretion on
his part Will reflect disgrace on himself and
this battalion. IL must be borne IN mind that
the public VIII be our guests. and as hosts our
conduct viii be critically viewed and noted.
The General Fair Committee will be provided
with and wear distinctive badges.
". At different times during the fair,
sometimes on sudden calls, the battalion or
detaehments thereof VIII be called out uni
formed, armed and equipped. SummOning
officers are therefore urged to extraordinary
activity and members will notice the daily
papers for orders. and for the credit Of the
corps each uniformed member must respond
at all sacrifices. This is no time for trivial
excuses.
V. This order is directed to be printed and
served upon each member Of this corps Of
every grade as soon as possible, accompanied
with badge. which the members will wear
when in attendance at the fair By order of
LIEUT.-COL. WIN. GARRARD, Comd'g.
WIN. W. WILLIAMSON. Adjutant.
HEADERS BAIT. SAv'H. Vol. GUARDs,i
SAVANNAH. April Z, 1884.
General order No. IL.
The corps viii assemble at the Arsenal at
j:l5 O'Clock p. m. punctually on Tuesday the
18th inst, fully uniformed and equipped lex
cept that fatigue caps will be worm, without
guns, bayOnets in scabbards, officers with side
arms. for the, purpose Of attending the OPEN
inE of the fair at p. Every uniformed
member is expected to be in ranks. Honor
ary. pay and uniformed members will form
with the corps, wearing badges. By order of
LIEUT.. Col. WIN. GARRARD. COm'dg.
WV. W. WILLIAMSON. Adlutant.
The work of decorating the interior of
the hall will be completed by the end of
the week, and the booths and tables will
be arranged on Monday and Tuesday.
The committees have labOred earnestly in
the interests Of the fair, and as their work
approaches completion they look to the
public to generously support them and
the organization which they represent.
Platshek's Spring Opening-A Brilliant
Display and Crowds of Visitors.
Platshek's annual spring opening was
the sensation of Broughton street yester-
day and last night. The announcement
of the event several days ago aroused a
general interest among shoppers and at
the hour of opening the store, at 10 O'Clock
yesterday morning, the sidewalk and
street in the vicinity were blocked with
crowds of people.
The moment the doors were opened the
waiting crowd thrOnged the spacious
store and was QUickIV lost bphind the