The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1892-05-19
sAvANNAa,s GALA WEEK

SIduu OlO Guy VI S8Vauuau laSt W66h,
having received an invitation from the
Merchants Association to come down and
participate in the festivities of their
"Gala Week." an occasion which is cele-
brated in the "Forest City" every Spring.
We reached the city Tuesday night and
found the streets thronged with thous-
ands Of visitors witnessing the grand
illuminated Trades Display. The hotels
and boarding houses were crowded, but
we secured comfortable room at the
we!l-known Pulaski House, one of the
most popular hotels in Georgia. We'd
neBday morning we reported at the
"Open House," the headquarters of the
reception committee. Here there was an
abundance of everything in the way Of
refreshments for the invited guests, and
the committee was very attentive to
every visitor, who was provided with a
beautiful sill: badge, which gave him the
privileges of the city. Savannah was
looking her best. Gay bunting and
flags foated on all sides, and the beau
tiful, broad streets, the splendid verdure
of the trees and parks, the lovely water
fountains playing in the squares, the ex-
hilaration OF the gay season, all COM
bined to put che city in holiday humor.
The festivities began Tuesday morning
with the drummers' parade, followed by
the bicycle parade. The celebration con-,
tinued through Wednesday and Thurs
day. The programme was varied and
of unusual interest each day, consisting
Of parades, bicycle races, boat races,
horse races, fireworks, etc. There were
four excellent bands on duty nearly all
the time, and sweet strains Of music
could be heard in nearly every portion Of
the city both day and night. We could
write several columns describing the
many interesting features of the celebra-
tion, but the lack of space forbids. One
of the most attractive features Of the oc-
casion was the visit of Admiral Gherardi
and his fleet of war vessels, one of which
was the historic "Kearsarge," which de-.
stroyed the Confederate gun-boat, the
"Alabanla," at Cherbourg. The fleet
consisted Of four vessels, which were WIS.,
tied by large crowds every day.. The
weather throughout the week was most
delightful, and tho "Gala Week" was q
big success in every particular.
One can't go to Savannah without
being impressed with its push and vim.
1t reminds US very much of New Or
leans. It has fourishing cotton OK.
change, and does big cotton business.
The wholesale houses have good terri
tory, and the: many large retail houses
are credit to the city.
Savannah justly wears the titlac ne
sFor CITY, and there are many places
of interest in and around the city. Ty-
bee Beach Is just ten miles down the
river, and can be reached either by
steamer or on the railroad. A large hotel
is located there, together with number
of cottages, and is popular resort.
Our trip throughout was most enjoy
able one, and we shall long remember 1t.
Among the many. new friends met
durirg our stay was Mr.. G. NJ. Houston,
popular young bachelor of the city,
who was exceedingly kind and courte-
ous in escorting us around and showing
us the sights. His genial company added
much to the pleasure of our visit, and we
feel very grateful to him.
If Savannah will only advertise her
SCALA Weeks a little more, she can at
tract big crowds ofcountiy visitors every
May, and those who attend may rest as
sured Of being we'll repaid for the trip.
Our trip was made via Columbia over
the South Bound Railroad (Magnolia
Route), new Road which has recently
been built between Columbia and Sayan-
nah. The Road is finely equipped and
runs through pretty section of country.
BY the present schedule you can leave
Savannah at o'clock a. m. and arrive in
Anderson at 4.S5 p. m.