The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-21
ON THE FESTIVALS EVE.
THE FINAL PREP ARATIONS FOR
WEDNESDAYS EVENTS.


Prediction-The Decorators Delayed
by Rain-Arranging for the Presi-
dent-His Reception at the Depot
and His Drive Through the City
Gov. Gordons Reception-Gov. Rich
ardson not Coming Order of
March Tomorrow The Trades Dis
play and Torchlight Parade.
The weather is an intensely interesting
subject to Savannahians just now.
The rain Yesterday and last night did not
damien the enthusiasm of tho Jasper Fest
val committees, even if it did spoil some Of
the decorations that had been put up, and
the preparations for the celebration went
on lust the same.
The weather clerks Sunday night predic-
ton has been partly verified, and if old
Probs will smile on Savannah the rest of the
week the city will tender him a vote of
thanks Savannah is not anxious for the
kind of weather that Atlanta had during
the Presidents visit to the Piedmont Elk
position. 1t can get along a good deal
better without it.
Last nights Signal Bureau reports showed
the storm area, which was yesterday central
over the great lakes, to have passed OFT the
New England coast. Heavy rains are re-
ported from that section of the country.
disturbance of slight energy made its APP
pearance yesterday morning in the gulf,
and has caused heavy rains at stations III
the East Gulf States. The
indications for tomorrow are very
encouraging. To-day the weather will
probably be showey, followed during to-
night and tomorrow by clearing and
slightly cooler weather. The Western sta
81 Tod oil
ing weather last night. and 1t will most
likely reach here tonight
THE DECORATING DELAYED.
The decorators did not have as much work
yesterday as they expected to have The
threatening weather caused postponement
of good deal of decorating until to-day i'll
the hope that the rain will be over with.
There was Il heavy demand though for de
corations and it is estimated that upwards of
$4,000 flags of all sizes have been sold i'll the
city during the past week. If the weather
clears up to-day so that the decorators
can go on with their work, Savannah will
be city Of flags by tonight
The decorating Of the platform around
the monument and Madison square began
yesterday afternoon, and it will be finished
early to-day If the weather permits. By
tonight the entire city will DO in holiday
attire
THE CITY's GUESTS.
The Festival Committees were on the 90
all yesterday and last night The Recep-
ton and Executive Committees mot in the
afternoon and arranged the first details SO
far as it is possible for the Presidents re
ception, and also for the reception of Gen.
Gordon and his staff.
Gov. Richardson, of South Carolina, who
was expected to arrive tonight, will not
be here anyway until Thursday. He will be
in Charleston tomorrow, and will review
the South Carolina troops there. Gov.
Richardson was expected to be tho guest
while here of DR.. and Mrs. b. 7. Oliveros,
with his official headquarters at the Pu-
laski House.
Mr.. j. G. Hayward in behalf of the Festi-
val Committee, telegraphed him yesterday
urging his acceptance of the committees in
vitation, and inviting him to be his guest
during the Festival.
GOV. RICHARDSON DETAINED.
A reply was received stating that the
Governor regretted exceedingly that no
cannot be here, explaining that official
engagements in Charleston will detain him
there Secretary Rockwell at once tele-
graphed extending the invitation for Thurs
day and Friday, and urging his acceptance
1t is not unlikely that the Governor will
come over tomorrow night, and remain dur
ing the ether two days of the Festival The
Reception Committee has arranged for his
reception, ana Unef6 Is general ulSdppOlnt-
ment that he will not be here tomorrow
GOV. GORDoN's RECEPTION.
The arrangements for the reception of
Gov Gordon and his staff are complete
The Governor will arrive early tomorrow
morning, and will be met at the Central
depot by committee from the Jasper Mon
ument Association and Capt. Robert Fall
giant, Messrs w. w. Williamson, Lee Roy
Myers, A. Vetsburg, j. J. Dale, Hon
Esq, representing the Festival Committee,
and, with his staff, win be escorted in car
riages TO tho Pulaski House The Georgia
Hussars will act as a military escort. The
committees will meet in the reception room
at the depot at 80 o'clock tomorrow
morning.
THE PRESIDENTIAL PARTY.
The arrangements for the Presidents re-
ception are also complete, so far as the COM
mittee is able to arrange. The Savannah,
Florida and Western railways general
offices are being handsomely decorated, and
the only formal reception to the Presidential
party will take place there The train will
be brought alongside of the general Office
building and the President and Mrs. Cleve-
land, with the other members Of the party,
will alight on a carpeted platform. and after
being received by the Mayor and Chairman
of the Reception Committee will be
escorted to the Long Room where the mem
bers OF the committee VIII be presented aud
short reception will be held After that
the party will be escorted to the carriages
which will be in waiting, and the drive will
begin.
THE RECEPTION AT THE DEPOT.
The accommodations of the general offices
are limited, and in order to prevent any
thing like crush only those holding cards
of admission will be admitted and only one
person will be allowed to enter on a single
card No children will be admitted at all,
and no one except the members of the Re
ception Committee will be allowed within
the Enclosures around the Presidents train.
The cotton yard, entered from Liberty
street, will be opened to the public and as
the Presidents train will run in on the track
alongside of the yard, an excellent view of
the Presidential party can be had.
Capt. w. B. Mckee, who has charge of
the arrangements for the railroads has
everything in shape, and the arrangements
have been 50 made as to avoid anything
like a crowd around the train and yet to
give the public every opportunity of seeing
the President as he arrives.
TO RIDE WITH THE PRESIDENT.
The drive will be over the route already
published in the MORNING News. Lieut..
Pritchard in command of detachment of
twenty hussars will form the cavalry