The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-04
MAY-pAY IN POOLER-
sov the Day Was Spent in the Thriv-
inc Little Town

EoU the Day Was spent In the Tnriv-
ing Little Town.
Nav LIST will be remembered as a "red
,.ttAr davn in the history of Pooler. The
Committee of arrangements mapped out a
varv interesting programme and everybody
I'D a nIeasant time. The Pooler Gun Club,
'.nder President jackson, assembled at the
Ere of S. II. Collins & Co., aud from there
T1arc1ed to the shooting grounds. where the
- FOR the clubs gold medal, which
Us won by S. II. Collins on
score of %. VIM. Lss won the leather
a,sdal The next contest was by teams. s.
II Collins won the IS gold piece in team A;
7 A. Cissman won the 100 cigars In team
r. Dave Christian won the so cigars il
tam C. There was contest between the
r1enbers making the lowest score in their
rosnective teams, which was won by II. H
WGrgan. 1t was 2 o'clock before the contest
,-as finished. At 2:20 the club assembled at
.ha staIion to meet the visitors from the
city. At o'clock the handsome flag,
donated by the ladies of Pooler, was pre-
santad to the club by Julia Harrison. daugh-
fer of William Harrison, in manner that
,rond have reflected credit to one much
cider than herself. The little miss is one of
PooIer's brightest gems. President Jack
son received the flag in a very eloquent
sneech. thanking the ladies for the interest
and pride taken in the club. and wishing
them a long life and happiness. At this
no,nt President jackson introduced Thomas
s Morgan, Jr., prominent member
Of the Savannah bar, who delivered
highly interesting speech. The presentation
of nrjzes was the next order on the pro-
gramme. When each of the successful
winners had been ordered to the front and
center Mr.. Morgan presented them with
their respective prizes. After theprizes had
heen delivered Lieut.. Symons ordered
President jackson to front and center,
when Mr.. Morgan, in glowing words, pre-
sented him handsome gold-headed cane, a
Gift from the members of the club. Upon
receiving the cane Mr.. Jackson tried to ex-
press his feelings, but he was so overcome
that his tongue refused to wag. After his
remarks Secretary Bevans moved that Mr..
Morgan be made an honorary member OF
the club. which was received with cheers.
Mr.. Morgan returned his thanks. The club
then broke rank and turned their attention
to dancing, which was kept up until tho
"wee sma' hours"
After the club broke ranks, the color
guard, consisting of Walter Bourne, ice
Symons, and d. L. Christian, with Hon
orary Member Morgan. had photograph
taken of the handsome flag.
The pavilion built by the club will re-
main in position and not be taken down, as
was at first thought. Mr.. Joe Newton
kindly offered the club the Use of the
ground as long as they desired it.
The handsome flag presented to the club
was the handiwork of Mrs. Charles Rossignol
Of Savannah.
Much praise is due Mrs. Wna. Harrison
and Miss Emily Symons for the interest
taken in the collection of funds to pay for
the cost of the flag.
During the afternoon some of the visitors
went to the shooting range and tried their
skill with the Winchesters. Mr.. MCGEE of
Central railroad made four scores-23. "a,
"a. 20. Several others made good shots.
Mrs. Walter Lester, who went to Florida
on the Savannah, Florida and Western
railway excursion, returned last Sunday
highly delighted with her trip.
Rev. Mr.. MacConnell paid Pooler visit
Friday, and held services at the Episcopal
chapel.
The flower garden at the station has been
plowed, and will be planted soon.
Judge G. E. Bevans, who has been away
from Pooler since March IL returned home
to take part in the May-day frolic. He
made score of 10 out Of 25 at the rifle
range.
Mr.. Oliver is having a large dwelling
erected on Collins street, next to the brick
house of Thomas August.