The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-11-04
BLUES OPEN THEIR FAIR
ARMORY BALL THE sOEND OF A
BRILLIANT GATHERING.

and Tables and the Ladies' Who Pre-,
side Over Them-The First Night a
Greater Success Than Was Antici-
peted-rhe Fair to Continue Ten
Days
The opening of the Republican Blues
bazar last night at Armory hall was a
brilliant success.
Long before the Blues and their escort.
the Oglethorpe Light Infantry. arrived.
the hall was crowded vita tie friends Of
the corps.
Few, indeed, could Withstand the az peals
made by the many handsome young ladies
who are assisting the company to make a
success of the fair. As a result money
flowed in, and the Blues have no reason to
feel disappointed over the first nights work.
II things continue as they were last night,
handsome sum will be realized
THE Bazaar IN MOTION.
At S:45 O'Clock the Blues, with their es-
cort, the Oglethorpe Light Infantry,
marched into the hall and formed hollow
square. Col George A. Mercer, who was
captain of the Blues for fifteen years before
being elevated TO his present rank, stepped
into the center and, in brief and interest
ing speech, declared the bazaar opened.
Col. Mercer said that, while he appeared
in the regimental uniform, he wanted
every one to know that he was there as a
member of the historic old corps-the RI
publican Blues The Blues, he said, are
thankful, aud felt proud of having for their
escort the Oglethorpe Light Infantry, a
company that has such glorious past, and
had recently taken on a new spirit Of youth
that augured well for brilliant future.
The organization, equipment and disci-
pine OF white troops, said Col. Mercer, is
an ABSOLUTE Decessty to-day il, the south,
and he didn't think there was any need of
apologizing for the calls made upon the cit
liens by the military. They are protectors
of the people, and. therefore, deserved
recognition. In closing his remarks Col.
Mercer spoke in highly complimentary
language of the ladies' who are aiding tue
Blues Ia making success Of the bazaar.
THE oGLETHoRPEs ENTERTAINED.
At the close of Col MERGERS speech the
command fright face" was given and the
two companies marched upstairs to the
supper room and partook OF the refresh
ments that had been prepared for them.
Lieut.. Gaudry of the Blues toasted the Ogle-
thorpe Light Infantry, to which that corps
responded by giving three cheers for the
Blues. The Blues returned the compliment
with Tiger" and then both companies
joined in three rousing cheers and a tiger"
for Col Mercer
All hands then adjourned to the fair
room, and business commenced in real
earnest.
The Oglethorpes had out thirty men, in
GLIDING Capt. Rock we'll, AMI the Blues had
forty men in ranks, besides the many others
who were in the hall before the opening.
THE BAZAAR HALL.
The bazaar room made a pretty picture,
with its many elegant decorations and
handsome, smiling ladies, who were using
all the artful destinations Of their sex on the
men and youths to make them spend their
cash. The returns last night show how sue
cessful they had been.
The first table on the right as one enters
the hall is called the big Four" in charge
Tregidgo and John Cronk. In the center
of this table is large photograph of the
Big Four" taken in front of their tent al
the Augusta ericampment.
THE LADY MANAGERS.
The lady managers of the table are Mrs.
T. NJ. Russell, NINE. Cecile Gradot, Mrs. T,
j. Sheftall, Mrs. E. 8. Everitt, Misses
Emily Fernandez, Rosa Moore, R-sa Fer
| nandez, Belle and Carrie Ancker
There are several very handsome
| articles on this table, principal
among which is handsome silver punch
bowl to be voted to the most popular mill.
tary. company in the city; an elegant smok
ing jacket, to be voted to the most popular
member of the Blues; a gentlemanfs fine
dressing case made OF antique oak; large
wax doll dressed in bridal outfit, and c
| gold-headed walking cane Attached tx
this table is a cigar booth, in charge OF
Miss Carrie Tomlinson, which was vel
patronized during the evening. A hand
some and very novel article at this booth il
smoking set with a music box attach
ment.
THE G.. A, 1. TABLE.
| Over the next table is three large letters
! g., A., l., which are said to mean German
American and Irish. This table is in charg,
of Veteran w. B. Spann. The lady man
ayers are Mrs. w. B. Spann, Mrs
Scheduling, Mrs. Joseph Puder, Mrs
Doscher, Mrs. w. b. Gnann, Mrs. L. A
Falligant, Mrs. K. McDonough, Misse
Pauline aud Carrie Scheihing, T. Ehlers
Mckenzie, Luddington, Mrs Bsrthelmes
and daughters. At this table are
among which is ton Of coal, donated
by D. R. Thomas cord of
wood by Puder & Downs, two fine sewing
machines, Singer aud New Home; al
antique oak chiffonier, Winchester re-
peating rife, the gift of s. Guckenheimel
a. Sons, and brass fender set by Mrs. DIR
L. A. Falhgant A Christmas tree is ais,
connected with this table.
THE DE SOTO.
The next table is called the De Soto. and
is in charge of Lieut.. Gregor. The lad,
man gers are b ISIS Bessie Grigor. Mis-
Nellie Delaney, Miss Mamie Grigor, Mis-
Katie Mckinley and Miss Maggie Conway
Among the numerous articles displayed OF
this table is fine chamber set, larg
lamp, and an exquisitely embroidered pil
cushion.
Next to the De Soto is the candy booth
which is Hastily decorated and very at
tractive. In circle over the booth in sil
yer tinsel are the words "SweetS to the
Sweet" The booth is in charge of Mis-
Kate Grady, assisted by Mrs. w. A. Bish
OPP and Miss Kate Gaudry. The constant
throng of young men gathered around tn
booth during the evening attested to tn
popularity of the ladies in charge.
THE VETERANS Table.
The "Veteran's" table is one of the hand
soonest in the hall. Over it is the coat O
arms of the state. On the right corner O
the table is magnificent crayon of Gen
Patrick Clehurne, on the left an equal
fine portrait of Gen. Mercer, Will,
in the center stands the picture Of
the leader of the lost cause
ex-Presdent jefferson Davis. This is sale
to be one of the finest portraits of Mr.. Davi
in America, and was taken about six month
| hofora his dautb Tho thraa Y1iofuras n 70 /.