The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-07
A BUSY WEEK IN EFF1NeaAM.
Temperance Legislation Agitating the
People Again.


People Again.
Col, n. G.. Wright, Effinghams repre-
sentative in the general assembly, had
passed at the last session of the legislature a
special law for Efingham prohibiting the
sale Of domestic wines in quantities less
than one-half gallon. Previous to the en-
sctment of this law the makers of domestic
wines had the privilege under the general
state law to sell in quantities OF one quart.
If there was any demand for special legis-
lation looking to more rigid control of this
important product from Efiingham's vine-
wards that demand has subsidized, and the
new law is practically dead letter.
Col. Wright has now waltzed TO the front
with notice that the legislature will be
asked to pass law prohibiting the sale of
any "intoxicants" In the county. Since
Ehingham has been a strict prohibition
county for the past twenty years this spe-
cial legislation on the liquor question is
calculated to make the outside world think
Efingham is one of the wet counties.
Whether this movement is advocated by
the farmers alliance. or is in the nature of
a dictatIon to the alliance, is not fully I'M
derstood by the outside public.
The twelfth annual Sunday school con-
vention of Ef1ngham county was held at
Springfield, under the spacious camp meet
success, SURPRISING in interest and at
tendance all previous conventions since the
organization of the association. Never in
the history of old Springfield has she wit
messed the presence Of SO many Sunday
school workers.
From all sections and directions scores of
people came to participate in the enjoy
ment of the pleasures OF the day, and at the
hour appointed the various schools, with
banners thrown to the breeze, began to
move In procession, and as each school ar
rived at the arbor the marshal Of the day
assigned it seats at the stand, which has a
seating capacity of about $500. 1t was a
sgiht to see the arbor filed to its utmost
capacity with the members of the various
schools, with their bright and gayly decor
ated banners floating in the breeze.
The services were opened with q song,
and after prayer Rev. T. b Blenus OF the
Christian church of Savannah was iutro-
duced, and delivered the annual address in
Rmost entertaining manner. After songs
by the various schools the audience dis
persed for dinner.
Under the esutiful shades of the stately
oaks and at the tents were spread the many
good things to eat prepared by the good
mothers and daughters of those present,
which gave unmistakable evidence that the
people Of EHingham were fully adequate to
perform this part of the days exercises in a
most satisfactory manner.
The election of officers of the association
took place and resulted as follows;
President-Rev. w. d. McGregor.
Vice Presidents-Revs j. Austin, w. A.
Nease. H. G. Carten, A. F. Rain and II. A.
Wallace.
Secretary and Observation-Disclosures E.
Bird, Judge A. F. Rain.
Executive Committee-B. ]. Cubbedge
A. NJ. Morgan, H. S. Wingard, A. F. Rahr
ii II. Griner.
The people Of Oliver are very much
elated over the decision of the committee Of
toe Central railroad employees in selecting
their town for their annual picnic which
takes place on June IL. General Manager
Gabbett and Supt Dill, with commendable
hberality, have placed a train at the dis,
poSal OF the employees for day Of recreation
in the country, which will be delightfully."-
enjoyed by those who work so necessarily
for the interest Of the road.
The train will leave Savannah at q con-
venient hour and will be accompanied by a
brass and string band. Refreshments will
be on the grounds in abundance. Messrs.
Powell 81 McNeill have rendered the use OF
their large new storehouse in the grove
near the depot as a dancing pavilion, and
the people Of Oliver will do all they can to
make the day pleasant to their city friends
The active committee consists of w. o.
Charlton, chairman, assisted by Messrs
Stanford, Barrett, jackson, Donaliy, Gregor
Neidlinger, Stelts, Thompson, Cox and
Keith. The selection Of Mr.. Charlton al
chairman Is guarantee that everything
will be done with an eye to the enjoyment
OF the employees and their families.
The honorary committee consists of Gen
ersl Manager Gabbett and the heads of the
various departments.
Messrs. Milteer, Roberts & Co. Of New
York, who handle extensive truck farming
shipments have secured the services of E.
K. Rain, one Of Guyton's energetic young
business men.
Nrs. r. Fl. Grady of Savannah, who has
been spending pleasant time at the Lanier
house, left last week for Marietta, to the
regret of her Guyton friends.
Miss Clyde White Of Valdosta, who has
been visiting the family of Mayor Sweat
has returned to her home.
Miss Ellie, daughter of II. C. Morgan
superintendent of terminal facilities of the
central railroad, Is visiting the Misses Cub
bage.
]. b. Melton. late operator at Rogers, who
was badly injured in a railroad accident
sometime ago, is lying up for repairs under
the care of his young friend, Alex O'Deniel
tne efficient night operator at Guyton.
Agent Newton at Guyton has secured the
services of J. Z. Hunt as assistant. Mr..
Hunt Is one of Guyton's energetic young
men and will doubtless fill the position ac1
ceptably.
Edward Mcintyre controller of the Cen.
tral has been visiting his handsome summer
residence at NARROW, and left Thursday for
atrip to Washington, D. c.
e. A. Whitehead, Jr.. spent Friday
night with George E. Hamilton and at.
tended the Glee's entertainment
Capt. William Proctor and family moved
up during the week and are now domiciled
in their NON, ho,aoN