The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-04
CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL. :
How Guyton Will Observe the Day


Big Yield of Cane in Eff1nghan.
The Guytonians are making extensive
preparations to celebrate the Christmas
holiday in way never before known in
Guyton. Last week an enthusiastic meet
ing of some of the best citizens of the place
was held at Cubbedge's hall. Capt. A. A.
Winu was made chairman, and w. 0.
Cubbedge secretary. W. B. Nell outlined
the proposed fete and after general inter-
change OF views by those present, 1t was
decided that fantastic parade be had on
the morning of Christmas day, and at night
a display of fireworks. The chairman was
empowered to appoint a committee
to perfect arrangements. The affair hav-
ing grown to such proportions and having
met the wishes of so many of the Guyton-
ians, it was thought best to make the com
mittee twenty members An enthusiastic
meeting OF the general committee was held
in the waiting room Of the new depot Satur-
day night. In the absence of the chairman,
Judge S. S. Weitman presided, and, after
consultation, divided the work among the
following subcommittee: On organiza-
ton, Col. r. J. Davant on costumes, A. T.
Cubbedge, Esq. on transportation Angus
E. Bird, ESQ. on order, Mayor G. A. ].
Sweat; on fireworks, Charles Edmondson,
Esq.
The plans as arranged at present by the
committee include a regimental organiza-
ton, commanded by colonel, lieutenant
colonel, ajor and adjutant. A squadron
Of mounted men in full fantastic costumes,
led by band, will head the procession
then battalion of mon and boys on foot
in Indian and other costumes, then trades
display, the rear to be brought up by
mounted deta chment Of the bingham
County Hussars An invitation will be
extended to the Hussars through
their captain, Thomas f. Stubs,
and it is hoped all will be present in
costume to make the occasion a memorable
one in the history of Guytoh. The Central
railroad will be asked to give a cheap round
trip ticket to enable the friends Of Guyton-
ians to spend pleasant day in the country
and see what Guyton can do to amuse
them. Andother meeting of the committee
will be held Saturday night next.
The Methodist Sunday scho ] had
mission meeting in Guyton Sunday night,
which proved an enjoyable affair. Music
and recitations, etc, by the little ones
afforded the public an interesting entertain
ment. Rev. j. M. Lovett, the pastor, and
". B. Nell, Esq, made interesting ad-
dresses on the subject OF the mission work
Of the church. MIR. A. E. Bird, superin-
tendent. and Miss Lawrence, the assistant
superintendent, managed the affair well,
and gave evidence of superior ability in the
management of their school
Ex-senator Wright of Effingham says
that Rockdale county and his friend, ex-
Senator Peek, cannot carry off the honors
on big cane crops, but that Effingham is en-
titled to them. Senator Wright says: 81
see that the papers are giving my Old friend
Senator Peek of Rockdale vigorous puff
for his acre Of cane that turned out SIG
gallons Of syrup. bingham can take the
wind out of Rockdale's sails with my seven
eighths of an acre that made 64616 gallons,
equal to about 739 gallons per acre Of good
thick syrup"