The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-19

the field They included 16 commands in
the school OF the knights. 20 commands in
the manual of the sword, 81 movements in
the school Of the division and "A display
movements. The divisions completed the
drill in about twenty-five minutes each.
Teutonia was the second division to go
on TO the ground. The men marched with
quick, alert movement, and Capt. Jucbter
gave his commands sharply and distinctly
The commands were executed with
promptness and precision. Teutonia drilled
well, but some grave errors we're made in
the wheeings and two or three of the other
movements. This, too, Of course. reduced
I their score.
THE oGLETHoRPEs.
Oglethorpe No. Of Brunswick followed
/ Teutonia. II was Immediately evident that
! Oglethorpe division was in fine
trim. The men marched well to-
gether and executed the commands
with promptness and precision. Capt. New
man was exceedingly careful In giving the
commands. ana evidently had his men in
good control. The verdict was Immediately,
as soon as the division completed its drill,
that IL was the prize winner. The drill
was applauded by all the knights present.
The verdict came near being changed,
however, when Augusta division came on
the field. Capt Levy has the reputation
"a U6luK Oll6 Oh Tue IIlOSL ACCURATE LlllllaTV
officers In the state upon the drill. He was
for long time captain of the Clinch Rifles
OF Augusta, aud Is now lieutenant colonel
of the Augusta battiliou. He had his men
well In hand, and all commands we're exc
cuted with promptness and exactuess.
The division seemed TO drill with more
ease and self-possession than any OF its
predecessors. The formations were very
good and the wheelings were almost perfect,
exciting general admiration.
THE PRIZE DIVISIONS.
The first prize was known to be between
Augusta and Brunswick as soon as the drill
was completed.
The judges conferred for some time before
announcing their decision. The result was
announced about s o'clock last night, as
follows: Brunswick 90, Augusta 80, Teuto-
MIA 81, DuGuesclin e5.
There were eight competitors in the indi-
vidual prize drill. The prize was easily won
by Sir Knight A. j. Renke Of Augusta.
The prizes were First prize $3.50, second
prize $50, individual prize S25.
The drill concluded ht $50 o'clock. The
line was reformed and marched back to the
Knights Of Pythias hall, where the parade
was dispersed.
At a meeting of the officers of the regi-
ment after the drill Col. r. f. Harmon and
Lieut.. Col. j. NJ. Hunnicutt were unani-
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them. The other members OF the staff hold
over. They are Maj. Printup of Rome,
Lieut.. McHarrie of Savannah adjutant,
Lieut.. Prayer Of Augusta quartermaster,
aud Lieut.. Smith Of Augusta surgeon.
Sir knight Guard H. E. Dreeson of
Teutonta division was yesterday the
recipient OF handsome testimo-
NAL for his attendance at the drills and
meetings OF his division. 1t is a silver serv-
ice medal, In the center OF which is the en-
blem OF the order. held in place by delicate
swords and tomahawks, the arms of the
knights. The medal Is surmounted by an
eagle. to which is attached cross bar. The
medal was sent to Sir Knight Dreeson by
Maj. Gen. Carnahan of the uniform
rank. It is pretty and well deserved COM
pliment, as Sir Knight Dreeson has always
been really the most active member of leu
tonia division since its organization, in
which he was one of the prime movers.
THE BALL.
The days programme concluded with
grand bali at Odd Fellows hall last night,
complimentary to the visiting knights. The
ball was attended by a tremendous crowd.
In fact, the crowd was so great as to be q
drawback to the occasion. Otherwise
everything passed off nicely. Dancing was
INDUCED in until late hour.
The committee in charge of the ball was
OOhHOboo u u ~ DhNAos W. " u Dl0Albkt
L. r. Robinson, II. e. Dreeson nd W. j.
Reddy.
The committee in charge of Refreshments
was composed of Messrs. Hunt, Werm,
Hoffman, Toehl and Siday. The entertain
ment Of visitors concludes to-day with
grand excursion to Tybee to the Knights
Of Pythias club house. A special train will
leave for the island at 10 o'clock this morn
ing, city time, with the knights and the
ladies aooOmpanVinR them There will be
music and dancing at the club house and
other entertainment. A large crowd is ex-
pected to go down. The committee in
charge Of this feature is composed of Messrs.
Cox, Davis, Griffith, Manuoy, Hunt, Reddy
and Naylor