The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-06-22
CAMP LIFE OVER WITH.
SAvANNARs SOLDIERY WELL
COINED BACK FROM AUGUSTA.

The Guards and the stay-at-Homes of
the Regiment Receive the Return
ing Troops With Eclat-The Escort
from the Depot to the Regimental
Armory and the Company Cola
lions - The Companies Delighted
With Their Week in Camp, and
Carry OFF the Honors.
The Savannah soldiery is at home again
from Augusta. The Georgia Hussars re-
turned on the fast mail yesterday morning,
accompanied by the cavalry companies
from Brunswick and Liberty county. The
Hussars made no clamor over their return,
and the other companies hurried through
by the first train.
The return of the First regiment was the
occasion Of demonstration on the part of
their comrades and friends. 1t was an
nounced that the regiment would arrive on
the afternoon train at $50. and half an
hour before that time the Central passenger
depot was crowded. At 600 the stay-at-
homes Of the regiment arrived at the depot
in company squads, forming a battalion,
preceded by the regimental band. Adjt.
Gaillard was IN command. Following came
the Savannah Volunteer Guards battalion
in two companies, Lieut.. Col. Garrard in
command, with Capts. Reilly and William
son. The detachment marched into the
depot and formed in line on the south side
ARRIVAL OF THE MILITARY TRAIN.
1t was 7:30 o'clock when the special mill
tary train arrived, with nine coaches. hav-
ing left Augusta at ITO O'Clock. As the
train rolled in, the military awaiting it
marched out and was drawn up on the south
side of Liberty street. facing north.
The returning soldiers disembarked amid
the cheers and congratulations of their
friends, and confusion reigned for awhile.
The companies formed in order and the
regiment marched out, preceded by the
band, and IN Liberty street past the line
waiting to receive them, and
took position on the south side
of the street. Wheeling into column
Adjutant Gaillard's battalion and the
Guards marched past and headed the COL
umn. The regiment fell in behind and the
march for the armory was taken up. The
street was thronged with people. 1t was a
pretty sight, the long line of men march
ing with steady tread and the bayonets
CHANGING in the electric light. at the armory
the regiment marched into the drill ground.
while the Guards marched back to their
own armory. The regiment formed in line
in the drill ground and was dismissed by
Col. Reilly to the company commanders.
WELCOMED WITH CHEERS
The stay-at-home squads marched into
the armory first to welcome the companies
to their respective quarters. 1t was royal
welcome. There were rounds of cheers for
everybody, for the boys were enthu-
siastic Doubly 50. because of their
success at the encampment and
their joy at returning home.
A collation. was served to each company in
its quarters, and there was plenty both to
quench thirst and to relieve hunger
The boys spoke enthusiastically of the
encampment, of its pleasures and duties,
and have an endless round of jokes to tell
their friends on the greenhorns from the
other end of the state.
1t is unnecessary to say anything further
of the Savannah military. 1t was given
up that they were superior to anything in
the encampment for drill and equipment.
The United States army officers were de-
lighted with them.
Lieut.. Terrett said the Savannah Cadets
rank among the best volunteer organiza-
lions of the whole country.
The encampment was virtually ended
Friday night. Yesterday morning camp
was broken end all the companies made
ready for their departure. Passenger Agent
Shaw had the long special of the military
in charge and managed it to everybody's
satisfaction. The Townsville Guards and
the Valdosta Videttes came in on the same
train with the Savannah troops The
Guards went on through, but the Videttes
remained and were entertained by Mrs.
Berrien at her home, No 172 South Broad
street