Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-22
AFTER TWENTY. Foun WEARS.
The OgIethorpe Light Infantry Cele-
brates the Battle of Manassas.

The OgIethOrpe Light Infantry Ce'e-
brates the Battle of Manassas.
The Oglethorpe Light Infantry cele-
brated yesterday the twenty-fourth ami
versary Of the first battle Of Manassas.
The company rendezvoused at their
armory at O'Clock. and marched under
command Of Lieut.. W. 3. Nell to the
corner Of Broughton and Whitaker streets,
where cars were in readiness to convey the
members to Concordia park.
The command numbered % men rank
and lie, and was accompanied by the
Union COrnet Band. Capt. II M. Brauch,
of the Savannah Cadets. and tN-Lieut.
). w. Branch. the OglethOrpee, each APP
peared In ranks as pTivates in respect 20
the day, and attracted good deal Of at-
tention. These two veterans and Sargt.
A. Jones Franklin, the c0lor-bearer. were
the only members OF the company VINO
were in the fight.
The prize shooting at the park was at
Creedmoer targets on a range of200yards.
The first prize, consisting Of the com
pany medal and d diamond scart-pin, was
won by Sergt. A. J. Franklin on a score
Of 2l.
The second prize, pair Of sleeve but
tons, was won by Private ID. II. Campbell
on a score OF Il.
The third prize. a gold shirt button,
bearing a diamond ornament, was won by
Private b. Z. Cole on a score Of ID.
When the contest was finished the com
pany returned on the City and suburban
street railway cars TO the Park extension,
where a salute of three yolleys was fired
in front Of the Confederate soldiers
monument.
The line was then reformed and the
company marched down DraytOn TO York
street. and thence to the residence Of
Capt. Branch, where the colOrs were de-
posted, after which the command
marched down Abercorn street 70 Bryan,
and thence to its armory.
Before the company wae dismissed
Lieut.. Nell ordered the successful con-
testants TO the front, and the prizes We're
presented. In making the presentation
of the first prIze 10 Sergt. Franklin, Lieut..
Nell paid that gentleman a handsome
compliment as a soldier and marksman,
and called the attention Of those present TO
the fact that Sergt. Franslin's name WAS
| already inscribed on the trophy as its
winner during the years 1870, 1873, 1850,
1891, and 1884.
A letter was read from Capt. Falligaut
| regretting that public business prevented
him from being present with the cOmpan
on the occasion OF its celebration.
An invitation was also read from pt.
d. G.. Purse inviting the c0mpar 70
Tybee. Other arrangements for IT, ceie-
bration had been made aud regrss were
expressed at not being able to F,cepI Ine
invitation.
When the company was dismissed
sergt. Franklin called the attention d
the members to the acU t1aJ
COLLATION. was awaiting I'm ana mat he
hoped they would acoe ms invitation 10
Ijent Mall then c.iled the company to
attention. and re i letter from Col.
Grantham /. Te CART, addressed to the
veterans of the company, whom he met
twenty-four vars ago as "enemies in
war" but 'as now glad TO greet as
letter was u case of champagne, which
the comply and their guests proceeded
10 inspeSE&fter expressing reciprOcating
senfimsfs and thanks to the donor,