The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-06-30
THE zoUAvEs IN CHARLESTON.
Savannah's Young Soldiers Spend an
Enjoyable Day.


The trip of the Savannah Busch
Zouaves" to Charleston Wednesday was
one of the most pleasant the company has
ever taken. On their arrival in Charles
ton the Zouaves were met at the depot by
the Moultrie Guards with a brass band,
and were given a very cordial reception.
After the usual exchange of military sa-
lutes, the line was formed and the parade
started out Meeting street, thence through
the most popular thoroughfares of the
city. The usual discipline which prevails
in the company was, if possible, more
perceptible than ever, and every member
seemed to be inspired with the fact that
he was there to represent Savannah.
Although they were somewhat fatigued
on account of the hot and dusty ride, the
Zouaves' marching was a source of great
satisfaction to their captain, and he was
often complimented on the manner in
which they marched During the parade
bouquets were thrown to both companies,
but owing to military discipline they
were unable to receive the flowers, no one
daring to stoop to raise them from the
ground. The Zouaves, however, appre-
ciate very much the kindness of the la
dies in showering them with roses, not
withstanding the fact that they were UNI
able to receive and bring the trophies
home with them.
After the parade the Guards were
luncheoned by the Moultrie Guards. and
then with the guidance of the members of
the Guards, were shown the points of in
terest in Charleston. At O'Clock they
were escorted to O'Neips opera house.
where seats were reserved for the COM
pany Capt. Marmelstein here turned the
company over to Lieut.. Thomas, as a seat
had been provided for him in Capt.
Wards box. The entertainment started
with creditable squad drill by the Moul-
trie Guards, followed by the big Six
of that company who executed the most
difficult fancy drill in the manual Their
exhibition was one of which they should
feel proud. Their company has, in Cap
tain JnO. MOultrie Ward, a most efficient
commander, and his lieutenants and non
commissioned officers all demonstrated
the fact that they We're well versed in
military tactics. The drilling was
followed by an exhibition on the horizon
tai bars, after which the entertainment
closed with a two act drama entitled
Hickory Farm"
At the conclusion of the performance,
the Zouaves were escorted to the hall of
the Moultrie Guards, where an elegant
repast awaited them. The tables repre-
sented a gorgeous appearance and all of
the delicacies of the season were there to
tempt the appetites of the youthful sol
diers. Major Won Santen, a close friend
of the guards, was master of ceremo-
MES, and in behalf of the Moultrie
Guards welcomed the company to
the city, and in eloquent language
expressed his wish for the prosper
ity of both commands. At the conclusion
of Maj. VonSanten's speech, Capt. Mar
melstein was called upon. In becoming
language he expressed the thanks of his
command, and expressed the hope that
they would be able to reciprocate in the
near future. Speeches were also made
by Capt. Ward, of the Guards, and Lieut..
Thomas, of the Louaves.
The Moultrie Guards escorted the
Zouaves to the depot. They left Charles
ton at 1:43 a. m. and arrived here at
$40 o'clock yesterday morning. The
treatment they received at the hands of
the Moultrie Guards was something they
will ever remember The committee in
charge seemed untiring it its efforts to
bestow attention upon the boys, ana they
never had an idle moment from enjoy
ment from the time they stepped off the
tram in Charleston till they boarded the
train for their return. Before the de-
parture OF the Zouayes from the opera
house, Capt Marmelstlim was presented
with a beautiful bouquet by Mrs. Ward,
mother of Capt. Ward.