New-York tribune., 1886-05-06
JEFE DAVIS TALKS TO TIE CHILDREN
KEEPING UP THE SHOW IN sAvANNAH-HoSoRs
PAID TO MISS DAVIS

KEEPING UP THE SHOW IN sAvANNAH-HoNoRs
PAID TO MISS DAVIS
SAVANNAH, May 4.-This has been another
ae day n the celebration OF the Chatham Artillery
centennial at the encampment Tho great part OF the
day was occupied by tho maiden drill for nautrY com
panies Mr. Davis and his daughter were present dur
Ing considerable portion OF the day. Mr. Davis made
nor sneech before the Convention OF tho State School
Teachers Association which was loudly cheered but
WAS devoid Of uterances Of particularly striking char
acer After this he proceeded to the High Schoowhcre
Ia reviewed the scholars Of tho public schools AS Mr
Davis walked along the line which the children had
formed they strewed his path with flowers over tas
rfuped carpetng he trod until the end OF the line
reached, and then turning he moved toward shado-
tree under which table and some chairs had been
placed The thong closed in around the tree, and With
the assistance Of some gentlemen Mr. Davis mounted
the table and chair handed him. Mr.. Davis had
to wait some little time for the cheering to cease before
he could begin.
"Ito love ny own people" he exclaimed when there
was partial quiet DO believe they the noblest
people who have graced the pages of history The
iyea and mothers girded swords upon their husbands
and sons and sent them of 70 battle. Through long
days hours OF trial toll aud suffering they waited
na,ienty and hopefully Tho women OF the south re-
mained true to the last. have sad before but VIII
repca here that the highest hope have or the future
ia that the boys will as their mothers true and
pure and that their daughters may 10 nKe them' ana
when take passage nencc may IL 10 up"tru'
need not say tnat glory In this evidence OF affection
from the children OF Savannah. God bless you one ana
ALL did not come here to speak but TO SEQ. wanted
To SEQ the children, their voices music to my ear,
and further disturb the harmony Dy addressDS
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from the of the youthful sOuthcrners For hali
an hour they pressed around the table and shook the
hands OF the speaker. Many ladies were present ana
every one WAS TO grasp the eNFresidents hahd
Finally he layo signs OF WEAKNESS and. TO spare hin
in hands around formed circle and In that way
forced through the dense mass OF people to
room IN inc academy. For half an hour longer great
| throug waited about the South Brotd-st entrance.
After a short rest passageway was cleared 10 10 The
street 1y saual Of police and Ir Davis reached car
rage The crowd got all around the vehicle and one ex
coneaerare wearing the uniform OF visiting volunteer
company elbowed up as he could ami reaching
ont ma hand said, was IN the war Later Mr Davlt
| Visited tho encampmenL Tomorrow Will occur the
frer:or-au infantry drill! Miss Dayis IS expected &c
ride with regimcnta stan at dress parade. III sh
does she wall receive an ovation
John L. Ward, o. New York, eKMlnlster 10 CHINA an
nj one time Captain Of the Chatham Artillery deYcrc
Tie address tonight before that organization Tho Con
tuenta Guards OF NewOrleans, tonight decorated Mis-
Davis with the coOrs OF the corps. She responded IN
graceful little speech that she would cherish her
Tor tns her father Tomorrow afternoon NJ
Davis will be rendered public reception at the city nal
lie will leave this city sunday morning en- route 10
homo BeauyOil Miss, VIA the savannah. florida an
Western Railroad. stopping day OF Two at Albany, GI
where he viii be entertained.