Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-05
HOW THE FOURTH WAS OBSERVED.

TIE Day on the Salts at the Seaside
nd In the CltY-The Parade Of the
Reriment-How the small Boy Had
His Fun.
The glorious Fourth was quietly OBJ
served in Savannah. The only display in
the CITY was the parade Of the First Regi-
ment, which turned out in good numbers,
and. after a short march to the parade
ground. fred a salute Of three volleys IN
homer Of the day.
The parade took place at 7 O'Clock, and
upon being dismissed the members Joined
the tide OF pleasure-seekers at the SUI
burban resorts. The government and city
Offices and banks and exchanges were
closed throughout the day. Business was
not generally interrupted, however, during
the forenoon, and from the appearance
Of the streets the stranger would not KNOW
that the day was recognized at all. An
occasional pepper let Of behind police
mans back by the patriotic small boy
was about the only demonstration TO re-
call the day on which the bird Of free
dom spread its wings. AT noon
business began TO lag, a.
the greater portion Of people VINO oD-
served the dav had gone to the pleasure re-
freafs The larger business houses began
10 null in their sidewalk displays and pre-
mare for closing. BY ] O'Clock blinds
were ND and the doors of all the leading
houses were shut. The clerks trOOped
of to make the most OF the
dav. and get as much as possible out OF
the inheritance Of sweet liberty. Inc
streets during the afternoon wore de-
serted look. With the exception Of a few
smaller houses. who kept open
open the entire day, it was Ike
Sunday. The early trains on the
CITY and Suburban Railway to Isle Of Hope
and Montgomery were crowded. fully
thousand people spent the day at Mont
gOmery, and many at Isle OF nope. ne
beautiful grounds surrounding the Belle
we House were filled with the crowds
which had left the city to catch the lnYig-
Grating breeZes from the salts. The re-
gatta on the river, the tub races IN the
lake. and other amusements, with dane
ing in the spacious pavilion. was a pro-
gramme OF diversion enjoyed by the hum
dreds who were out at the popular resort.
At Tybee the Odd Fellows, with their
friends, spent the day on the beach and in
the surf. The Sylvan Glen carried down
large numbers on her morning trips and
the afternoon boat was crowded. Inc
bathing was fine and a more enjoyable
day at the seaside is seldom spent.
The attractions at the schuetZen Park
drew many to that pleasant resort, and
the afternoon and evening were passed
10 merry amusements.
Everybody went somewhere, and few
were left in the city to seek the solid COM
fort Of a quiet day at home.
The weather during the forenoon and
early part of the afternoon was threaten
ing. The atmosphere was muggy and
hot and heavy showers passed TO the
north. slight rain fell in the city but
not enough TO spoil the day. In fact there
was lust enough to cool the air. Early
in the evening those who had
had enough Of picnicking returned home,
but larger number remained at Tybee
| for the late boat, and at the Schuetzen
| Park and Montgomery for the 10 O'Clock
| trains. In the city the fireworks Ordl-
nance was set aside by the patti
otto lads. who had piles of bar
rels stored away for the occasion, and
| bOnfires were lighted and fireworks set OH
| in the squares. This part Of the days
| celebration was confined chiefly TO the
| squares south Of Liberty street, but an
| occasional rocket .whiZZed up from the.
| lower part of the city. The police were
on the lookout, but the boys were not
| caught mapping. A vigilant blue coat in
St. James square caught sight Of sus-
picious group gathered on the sidewalk
| OppOsite HOgan's new building. In mo-
ment the blue fire balls from a Roman
candle shot up in the air, but when the
| officer reached the spot there was nothing
| left but an empty candle stuck in pile
Of brick. Not boy was TO be seen. The
| boys were bound to have their fun in their
own way, and they had it.