The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-11-27
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DRUMMERS IN AUGUSTA.
TWO HUNDRED IN THE PARADE
AND AT THE BANQUET.


Lion of the Hour.
AUGUSTA, GA, Nov. 26.- Savannah has
shown up in splendid style again at the ex-
position. This time it is the knights of the
grip who step forward and show themselves
admirers Of Augusta and the exposition,
and show that Savannah can always be re-
lied on to do the handsome thing when the
call goes out. The travelling men began
gathering here last night. Many of Savau-
nah's delegation arrived last night, but the
largest delegation arrived this morning.
AT Millen they were met by President New
man and entertained in royal style by that
gentleman and his estimable lady.
PLEASANT LAY-ovER.
The usual three hours "lay-over" at that
point was made very pleasant, and they
reached Augusta in splendid spirits They
had telegraphed ahead for accommodations
at the Arlington, aud shortly after arriving
In the city were pleasantly installed. Their
white badges were eagerly sought for by
both visiting travelling men and friends OF
the post in the city. Among tn ose who
wore the badges were Col. j. II. Estill, Col.
John Screven and number Of prominent
Augusta gentlemen. The post was preseAt
fifty strong.
ON THE MARCH.
At 10 o'clock, the hour set for the forma-
ton Of the line of march, about thirty visit
ing drummers joined Post d in the paraoo.
There were over 200 travelling men in line,
headed by Cappa's band. All the visitors
wore Augusta Post c badges and State
President Weisiger and Local President
GOodyer and Secretary Palmer looked after
the pleasure Of the visiting posts. Carriages
were in waiting for the officers. The da
was superb and the parade was greatly APP
preciated, and crowds applauded all alohg
the line of march, which ended at the expo
sitlon depot, from whencs the entire party
were quickly whisked ou, to the build ng
and went into session in Music hall. Pos
A, b, ID and Q were represented.
ON THE STAGE.
On the stage, among others, were Presi.
dent Newman and Secretary Robinson of
Savannah, State President Weisiger Of
Augusta, and State Treasurer Artope of
Macon.
W. II. Barrett Of Augusta was the ora
tor, and welcomed the visitors to Augusta
in greatly appreciated speech.
Music by Cappa's band filed the interims.
President Newman of Savannah responded
on behalf OF the visiting delegation.
President Weisiger invited the conven-
ton to partake of the hospitalities of Post
@, preparations for which were being made
at the grounds,
He was happy in his remarks, and was
applauded frequently. Until dinner was
served the party took in as much of the ex-
position as they could in the time.
The switch-bsck road was popular with
them, and they literally bought it out for
several hours.
THE BANQUET.
The banquet was served in the dining.
room at the exposition, where a long table
had covers for 200
President Weisiger invited all to partake
OF the cheer prepared, and the visitors ac-
cepted heartily. When the wines were
reached toasts were called for, one Of the
best of the day being that Of the inimitable
Jake Strauss Of Savannah, always popular
and welcome here.
After the dinner the association went
in to convention for the trans
action of business and the with
drawal from the national associa-
ton, long mooted, was consummated. The
convention was called for the purpose of
considering important matters concerning
the southern divisions, and particularly the
Georgia division, which feels that its men,
bership in the national association is pro-
ductive of no benefits.
THE RESOLUTIONS.
Post ID of Savannah, throxgh President
Newman and Secretary Robinson, there-
upon offered the following resolutions:
In convention assembled-The Georgia div l.
sion Of the Travellers Protective Association,
Post D., OF Savannah TO posts A. B. and c.
greeting.
WHEREAS, The National Protective Associa-
tion with headquarters in Chicago, ILL.,, organ
lied under cnarter for the better protection OF
travellers, has accomplished certain results, to
wit, the securing OF 5000 mileage books on
roads In its vicinity; that no benefits have been
secured for the southern division, and particu-
larly tho Georgia division, which contributes its
Ion Hl.A tn
association and receiving none OF the benefits
expected or promised; be it, therefore,
RESOLVED, That the Georgia division herein as
sembled wthdraws from such national associat
tion OF the Travellers Protective Association
and forms itself into such an organization ai
may be herein after proposed.
Post d., 7. 7. A., by its President,
DEAN NEWMAN.
MAX RoBINsoN, SECRETARY.
THE NEW ORGANIZATION.
This was unanimously adopted and the
convention being then dissolved as members
of the Travellers Protective Association, re-
organized as the Southern Commercial
Travellers Union, with branches in each city
represented The officers are to remain in
office until the state convention Is held in
Savannah in May next, when permanent
officers for the central branch will bs
elected Tho Savannah branch invited the
convention 10 meet In that city next MAY.
IL was resolved to notify all divisions in
the south of the action Of the convention
and ask their cooperation in the organiza-'
tion OF a strong southern union and invita-
representatives to the coming convention.
The thanks of the convention were teo-
dered 10 the Augusta post for its hospitality.
and TO the managers OF the Augusta
National Exposition for courtesies extended.
and resolutions endorsing the exposition
were also adopted, with the hearty promise
OF every member to resolve himself into n
committee OF one TO advertise and drum for
the enterprise The convention then adj
journed TO meet in Savannah as the guests
Of che Savannah branch in May next
ON THE ROUNDS.
After the convention tne visitors were
taken In hand by the local post, and tho
inspection Of tho exposition continued.n
Post ID was fortunate at tho races Tha
members pooled, and while some of them
came out behind, others divided and made
things better.
Joseph Lowenstein and M. J. Epstein
made capital field marshals during the pa
rade.
A large number will remain over to.
Col. J. II. Estill and Manager r. @. Bell.
Of the SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS, left to-
night for Macon, after spending an enioy4
able day at the exposition.
A number OF Augusta people are in re-
ceipt OF invitations from Post d to be pres,
ent at their annual convention next Nav
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