The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-23
ECHOES FROM EFF1NeHAM.
Basket Picnic and Cavalry Tilt q
Oliver on July 4.

Oliver on July 4.
Guyton has been visited by several re-
freshing showers Of late, which has done
much toward saving the crops in that sec.
ton. But for these timely showers the crops
would have been almost a total failure.
The town was visited Friday night by q
lively blow which, while doing but little
damage, caused some anxiety among those
who have experienced cyclone and earth
| quake visitations elsewhere.
The Literary and Musical Club, which
| was to have held their meeting at the resi-
dence of ID. q. Heidi, Esq. at Guyton, on ac-
| count OF the inclemency of the weather ha S
been postponed until next Friday evening,
June 2S.
The teachers in all the schools Of Efing-
ham have been organized for the past year,
and they propose having their annual meet
ing at Springfield July Q and 10. This
meeting promises much good for the county.
They have great deal to do in the way Of
adopting uniform text books, discussing
the systems of teaching and the best method
OF increasing the attendance at school. IL
IS believed that the object of the meeting,
If strictly adhered to, will work a much
needed change in the school system of the
county, give the people more and better
service, enlist the attention of lukewarm
pau luis, anu 5J11uldDS Tue EDUCATIONAL
interest of the whole people. These are
benefits devoutly hoped for by every good
citizen of the county.
During the absence of Rev. J. N. Lovett,
who is attending the commencement exer-
cises at Emory college, and visiting the
parents Of Mrs. Lovett at Oxford, Ga.
Rev. James L. Gilmore, of the Seaman's
Bethel, Savannah, will fill his pulpit Rev.
Gilmore has made many friends during his
frequent visits to Guyton, who indulge the
hope that he will spend the greater portion
OF the heated term at Guyton.
Judge S. S. Pittman, Of Springfield, with
his estimable wife, went to Savannah Fri
day to spend a few days with Sheir
daughter, Mrs. J. NJ. Lawton, and son
Eddie
Miss Mamie Lawton and her friend, Miss
Mamie Smith, both Of South Carolina, are
among the visitors to Guyton this week.
Mrs. DR.. A. B. Lanier of Oliver is very
i'll. Relatives at Guyton have been called
to her bedside, but it is to be hoped her life
will be spared.
The people of Oliver and surrounding
country have announced that they will give
basket picnic on July 4.
The bingham Hussars have been invited
to meet the Scriven Troup in friendly tilt,
and it is understood that Capt. Stubs is
putting his company in trim to meet Capt.
Brewer and his troop from Scriven.
Capt. Brewer of the Scriven Troop, with
a committee of citizens, consisting of J. ].
Rimes, E. D. White. Jr. and others, are
making extensive preparations to entertain
all who will attend. The committee pro-
pose having brass and string band from
Savannah, and the pavilion used by the
Central railroad employees at their late pic
mic, has been secured for the occasion. The
military feature of this affair will draw one
of the largest crowds ever collected in the
county. The contest between the two com
panies will be the incentive to draw large
crowd. 1t is expected that the Georgia
Hussars of Savannah will furnish the
Judges for the contest.