The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-22
A BIG DAY AT ST. SIMON'S.
GOV. GORDON AND SENATOR pu.
BIGNoN MAKE ADDRESSES.

NAthoSIeStlChlly Heceiyed BY
Soldiers and Civilians-The Cover
nor Overcome by a Flood of Recol-
lections Called Up by Watching the
Drilling of the Brunswick Rifemen.
BRUNSWICK, GA, June 2l-Gov. Cor
don and party arrived by the East Ten
nessee, Virginia aud Georgia train this
morning at o'clock, and were met by his
staH and the Atlantic band that came
over from st. Simons in a special boat.
Arriving at the island the Floyd Rifles.
Brunswick Rifemen and Columbus Guards
were drawn up to receive the party. Ths
formal reception and address of welcome
was postponed until to-day, in order tina
the governor might be present. The hour
announced was III o'clock at the pavilion
ON the beach. People hocked over from
the city, and every boat was
crowded to its full capacity, and
an OF them made double trips. Notwith-
standing IL was cloudy great crowds began
thronglng the pavilion, and by the hour
announced for the speaking the pavilion
| was packed with ladies and civilians as
well as soldiers. The governor and his stair
went down on the street car after spending
lew hours at the Hotel st. Simons, accom-
panied by Hon. Fleming duBignon. Can't.
Barnie Dart, Edwin Brobston, Judge s. ri
Atkinson, Hon. j. f. Dart, Mayor Colson.
and other prominent citizens.
cHEERED BY THE PEOPLE.
As the party entered the pavilion and
wended their way to the platform, cheer
after cheer went up from the multitude
The Atlantic band struck up Dixie and
another cheer went up
Capt Dart of the Brunswick Rihemen. In
| a neat little speech, introduced Edwin
ih brooston OF this city as the originator of
the idea of an encampment
when he was editor of the DaiIv
| Times. Mr.. Brobston made the address
| or welcome 20 the military of the state ON
behalf of the local military organizations.
he had not spoken ten minutes, when a
terrific rain storm interrupted, and for
half an hour the immense throng huddled
| together as best they could, endeavoring
| to shield themselves from such a rain as
| only falls along the coast The speaker
had to cut short his address and dodge for
| shelter. His remarks were we'll received.
Notwithstanding the disadvantages under
| which he spoke.
SENATOR DUBIGNoN's SPEECH.
When the storm abated, Capt. Gilbert of
the Columbus Guards announced Hon.
duBignon as the orator Of the day, to re-
| spond on behalf of the soldiery of
the state. Mr. Fleming duBi9uon
made a speech of about forty
minutes length that held his audience spell-
bound when not interrupted by cheers.
| The speaker concluded by introducing
| Gov. Gordon as ono of the grandest and
noblest types of manhood.
| AT the mention Of Gov. Gordon's name
| cheer upon cheer arose. Capt Dart
| escorted the governor to the front, where he
made one of those ringing speeches such as
only he can make, although he began by
saying that words of his would only be
thrown in the beautiful bouquet of rhetoric
that the gifted young speaker had Just lain
out before him. Gov. Gordon dwelt on the
importance of chivalric manhood and
vlrtuous womanhood to preseI We the glory
Of our free institutions He paid a
glowing tribute to southern womanhood.
He spoke favorably of the encampment ON
the island, anc gave words of encourage
ment to those who have worked so hard to
make it a success. He concluded amid
vociferous applause.
AFTER THE EXERCISE.
After the speaking the crowd dispersed,
many citizens returning to the city, the
soldiers going to the camp, and the gov
ernor's party repairing TO the hotel
At O'Clock the governor and his staff
rode down to tho camp and reviewed the
troops
At o'clock the Brunswick Rifsmen
marched out to thu drill ground to contest
for the first prize Of $500. They were
greeted with cheers, aud frequently Gov.
Gordon could not restrain himself and
added his applause to that of those around
him. The Rihemen put up the prettiest
drill that has yet been seen, and the de-
cision OF the judges is anxiously awaited.
ADDRESSED BY THE GOVERNOR
When they concluded, the governor asked
permission to address the Rlhemen, and as
they took their places before him. no said:
members OF the Brunswick Rifiemen.
have requested permission to speak to you.
When hear the name of the Brunswick
Rihemen there comes to me memories that
almost overwhelm me. You have proud
record to preserve, and from what | have
seen Of your drilling and soIdierly bearing,
have every assurance that you will do il.
/ am glad that / witnessed your fine drill
ing and arm proud of the Brunswick
Rifemen." When the governor finished the
cheering was deafening, and as the Rifle
men marched off the field they left the
crowd convinced that the first prize was
theirs. This company is the only one left
Of the original sixty-esght that formed Gov.
Gordon's command in the late war.
THE SQUAD DRILL.
The squad drill took place next, but it is
hard to tell whether the Rhemen or the
Columbus Guards are the winners.
Then came the individual drill. All the
entries went down III quick succession ex-
cept Swift Of the Columbus Guards and
Schwab Of the LaGrange Guards. Swift
finally won.
The companies then prepared for supper
and afterward assembled in the pavilion.
where Lieut.. McCauley of the Rifemen.
presented First Lieut.. Morris, on behalf of
the company, with a magnifcently mounted
sword. Lieut.. Morris was considerably sur
prised. Then the band played Dixie and
the scene of shouting soldiers was indescrib-
able. This ended the DAYS fun.
Mr. duBignon left for A hens tonight.
The governor and his party viii probably
not leave before Monday.
The decisions of the judges will be an
nounced tomorrow and the prizes deiiv-
cred, after which camp will be broken.
Yale Ot1troxvR Prfncaton