The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-08
AUGUSTUS BIG SHOW.
TIE PART saw AMAZE MILITARY
TOOK IN IT.

A@ONA 80 49,
The First Regiments Contingent En
Enthusiastically Rscsivsd-Ths Blues
and Volunteers Given tns Position
of Homer in the Parade ana Capt
DIXON Made Colonel of a Battalion
eavsanshisn's seen Everywhere a;
the Expositicn-Ths Show q Revela-
ton ofthe Progress OF the South.
The Blues and Volunteers returned from
their Augusta rip yesterday morning at ESQ
,'clock. Despite the fatigue which nsce&sr.
liz followed the two nights ride and long
march in Augusta. the soldiers were glad that
thew accepted the exposition invitation. They
were well treated by tbs local militia. and
we're given the place Of honor in the big pa
rade.
Cant. Dixon as colonel, made quite hit
He handled his battalion with Us much skill
and ease as if he had UesA a colonel all his
life.
The psonle o. Augusts had expected Sa-
vannsh's entire white military orce 70 be
Dresent and they were coEsiderably oisap-
sppointed when they found that but two
companies had come. Nevertheless, when
the Blues ami Volunteers marched TO tue
rendezvous on Gresns street the spec sators
greeted them with cheers.
sAvAvxAHIASs IN AUGUSTA.
The exposition is proving drawing card
with SsYannahians Savannah is well rep
resented, aud ii every place does as well by
Augusta in this respect the exposition will
certainly prove successful. Savannah peo-
ME ere met on the streets, IN the hotels, and
in the exposition hall. Numbers of Savsnn-
nah ladies are lending their presence to the
event
The influx to Augusta from this city for
the past few days has been large because Of
the military display. The local military was
well represented by members in civilian
dress, besides the Blues and Volunteers who
we're anxious TO see the prize drills and
the parade. They weren't disappointed
sither. The parade was an exosIleut dis
play, and the $50 men in line Friday showed
up in splendid form. marching with a snap
and spirit. They were constantly cheered
by thousands % spectators.
Savannah held the position OF honsr In
the parade, and was the center OF attraa-
lion. The Blues aud Volunteers hsaded the
procession. and their soldierly bearing, 30
yether with their attractive uniforms, were
the object Of much favorable comment.
The prize drill was witnessed by crowds
Of peOplS. EhSH COtuphlf bhA is b1IllueTs
among the spectators, and they lost no oc-
casion TO let everybody know il at every
opportunity. The Floyd Rifles Of Macon,
who carried Of the first prize, we're closely
pushed by the Perry Rifles and the Ogls-
thorpe Infantry and Chnch Rifles.
THE EXPOSITION.
The exposition as a whole excsls that Of
1888. The immense building contains some
magnificent exhibits from Sll parts Of tho
United States, and 10 do the thing properly
would require at least a day for ncihknR
else but TO inspect the industries and estz
Oh exhibition. The primitive and modern
methods are shown side by side and is
most interesting study of the progress Of
the world.
The electrical department is the feature
Of the exposition. The wonderful strides in
electricity in the past few years are shown
IN comparison with the first attempts, and
the great evolution IL q scene well worthy
Of the travel Of almost any distance to see.
The music hail. where daily concerts are
given, with sacred concert thrown in for
Sunday, Is an attractive feature, and dur
ing military days thousands Of people
lis ened to the sweet music of tae male and
female band and the wonderful perform
anceS Of Walter Rogers. the cornetist Of
Cappe's band.
The grounds around the exposition build.
ing have been greatly improved in the last
three years, and are row among tho tiuest
In the country. in front Of tbs building.
running width OF 800 feet and length OF
eco on each side OF the main entrance, are
rich flower gardenA
No one who visits the exposition will re-
gret the trip. for they will ace a display
that is credit TO the south and an honor 10
Georgia.