The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-07
SONS OF THE REVOLUTION
THE GEORGIA soCIETY's SECOND
ANNUAL BANQUET.


A Brilliant Gathering IN the De Soto's
Banquet Room-The Toasts and
speeches-Mr. johnson of Atlanta
Responds 20 the sons of the Revo-
luton, Mr.. Rockwell of Savannah to
the State of Georgia, Edward S.
Elliott to the United States Of
America, and DR.. Stone to the
Daughters OF the Revolution.
The Society of the Sons Of the Revolution
In Georgia held its second annual banquet
at the De Soto hotel last night There were
about forty present, including the Invited
guests. The tables were set in diamond
shape, and were decorated With palms, in
terlined with smilax and roses.
At the northern end of the table sat the
president. Col John Screven. On his right
was Hon. Harvey johnson of Atlanta, and
on his left Rev. L. C. Vsss, D. D. At the
opposite or southern end Of the table was
Judge Harden, who acted as POSTMASTER.
Mr.. William D. Harden and DR.. T. B.
Chisholm occupied respectively the western
and eastern ends Of the table. After the
things substantial had been discussed
and cigars lighted, Col. Screven, in the
course Of his preliminary remarks dilated
upon the healthy growth Of the society in
this common wealth, the only society of the
kind In the southern states, and in pro-
portion to the population, the largest in the
country.
THE SONS OF THE REVOLUTION.
In response to the first regular toast,
"The Sons of the Revolution" Hon.
Harvey johnson of Atlanta made q pretty
speech. After referring to the first dinner
Of the society MIR. johnson said: at was
suspicious, first because it was held in Sa-
vannah, the scene of one of liberty s tiercest
struggles, and also because from it first
came the quiet proclamation of fifty Geor-
gians that they we're proud not Of any
achievement of their own, but OF the fact
that they we're lineal living representatives
of the immortal heroes who wrested the
right TO rule from impudent kings and
princes and enthroned 1t, hope, forever in
the hearts OF free people. Who would
not be proud of such heritage! And here
we are again Tonight, my frields,
the second time met together to
renew the exchange of these hallowed
memories, to strengthen the bonds of
mutual esteem. 10 drink again from the
clear spring Of pure Amerlcanisn, and to
repledge our devotion to a common coun-
try
THE Society Of the Sons Of the Revolu-
tion has grand and lofty purpose, the adj
vaneement OF which is not dearer to its own
members than it ought to be to those who
are not. Taking its name and presumably
its motives from the ragged soldiers Of
Bunker Hill, Savannah aud Yorktown, il
would be false and foreign to the high
sentiments which inspired them il it sought
to incuLcate or to encourage ideas other
than those which they establish, and it
would be worse than useless mockery Of
its name If its mem ers we're not
proud of American independence and Of the
humble part their forefathers unselishly
bore in the contest that won it, Washing
ton is our hero. The preservation of indi-
vidual liberty is our study. Friendship is
our password. Amerioanism Is our motto.
And the union is our Inheritance"
Mr.. johnson closed by thanking the soS
ciety for its kindness to the visiting mem
bers, and praising the hospitality Of 6avan-
nah.
TIE STATE OF GEORGIA.
T. D. Rockwell, Esq, TO whom had been
assigned the second regular toast, "The
state of Georgia. said: " My subject is one
upon which it is easy 20 speak,
the difficulty being not in find
ing something to say, but from
refraining in saying too much, and IN select
ing the best that might be said. Who
would not respond with pleasure to such a
toastl W hat grand subject is before mel
And, can ! on this occasion but
lmpart to you what l feel
am proud to be among the descendants of
the Americans who served the cunuinen al
government during the revolution; but
am proud to be Georgian and he descend
ant of a Georgian who defended that
government. Georgia. motto has been
De- t. As, 4 \
until it is now the Empire State Of the
South. In all enterprises, in all movements
toward enlightenment she has been in the
front rank
WAITER WITH A HISTORY.
A pleasant feature of the occasion waslthe
Introduction of silver waiter with an inter-
eeting history. During the revolutiouao y
war Mr.. Rs L. WHY'S great-g reat-grand-
fathers, Daniel John Green's, home was on
one of the islands near Charleston. The
British we're about to land on the island
and the family in haste tried to save a few
of their valuabies. Before leaving their
home, Mr.. WHY'S great-grandmother, a
child of years, went to the sideDoard
where phere was a pair of silver walters,
and taking one, ran to chicken coop in
the yard, raised nest and placed the waiter
under it. After the familys return to the
island it was found; the British had de-
stroyed their home, the only thing standing
was the chicken coop. and underneath it the
waiter. AS Mr.. WHY'S father aud him
self are members of this society the use of
the waiter on such aa occasion was pleasing
and appropriate.
TIE soCIETY's NEW OFFICERS.
Before the banquet a business meeting
was held and with few exceptions all the old
officers were elected, T. d. Rockwell, ESQ,
being chosen marshall vice Mr. Robert F.
Burdell, who was elected on the board of
managers. Hon. Harvey johnson was
chosen historian, in place of William d.
Grant of Atlanta. Mr. John W. Grant was
elected delegate to the general society
and w. r. Leaken. ESQ.,, succeeded Mr..
Francis s. Lathrop on the board Of man
ayers.
A RAILROAD ENJOINED.