The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-07-24
oHrERs FOR TIE COMPANIES.

Capt Rockwell was frequently inter
{ rupted with cheers. The three COM
( pauies then exchanged several rounds of
s cheers complimentary to each other
+ There were numerous calls for Col. Mer-
I Ger. 80 which thar gentleman espOnded.
Z Col Mercer said that it gave him a great
4 deal Of pleasure to be present and partici-
pate in such an occasion. 1t had been
. great pleasure 10 him. ne said. 10 witness
she first parade of the second battalion of
/ tbe First regiment, and he was highly
. crstihei an the showing made In alud-
. ing 10 the record of the Oglethorpe Light
I Infantry Col. Mercer said that not only
T every member Of the citizen soldiery of
I savannah, but every citizen Of the city
/ had reason 10 feel proud of the part taken
{ by that company in the first battle
I of Manassas Col Mercer said
I he had read the pamphlet recently
( issued giving the history Of the company
with great deal of pleasure, and he
! trusted that every company in the city
would do likewise for the sake of preserV-
ing 10 posterity the record of their glo-
ri0us deeds. Col. Mercer said that he
knew nothing so valuable to young men
as military exercise and proficiency in the
duties of the soldier. Nothing tends to
make good citizen more than the disei-
pliue OF the soldier, he said. Col. Mercer
| welcomed the Pooler Light Infantry to
the First Georgia regiment ana compli-
officers and men.
CAPT. BROOKS RESPONSE.
Col. MERGERS remarks were listened to
with great deal Of pleasure by those
present. Capt. Brooks next responded to
hearty calls. Capt. Brooks said that he
had no speech to make, but there were
some things TO which he wished to call
the attention OF the members of the three
commands present. He alluded to the
i'm ba lie If luI Of
on the parade Of members who had tin
ished their duties as soldiers many years
ago, aud who must have turned out on
parade at much discomfort and incon-
venieuce to themselves. 1t was the spirit
of love and devotion to the old command
inculcated in them in years gone by which
impelled them 70 turn out on this occasion,
he said. This spirit Capt. Brooks said,
was the result of continued performance
of arduous duties and the hallowed mem
Dries Of the past. lie wished 10 impress
upon the young men present, he said, that
sucn a spirit of loyalty and devotion to
their commands could only be the result
of the remembrance of duty well per
formed, and that by their devotion to
their commands now they might develop
this spirit which would prove treasure
10 them in the future
In conclusion Capt. Brooks proposed a
toast to the OElethorpe Light Infantry.
/ KNOW OF no SEI ol men VINO nave given
a finer display of devotion to their com
mand, - he said. Long life and prosper
ity to those whose actions in the past
have made the glorious record of this
company"
Capt. Brooks toast was responded to
with a will.
COL. EsTILL CALLED ON.
Col. Estill was called for, and in re-
Spouse made a short speech. He said he
In fv., a
speech, but simply to reply TO the compIi-
ment paid by Capt Brooks to the veter-
ans of the Oglethorpe Light Infantry
That officer, in his true and timely words
TO his command, in which he took occa-
sion to hold the veterans of this company
up as examples worthy of imitation re-
minded him of the frequent admouitions
of Col. Barlow to his boys " That gallant 4
chieftain never grew weary of advising
them as to their duties as citizens anu
soldiers and TO what he said on such occa-
slons was due to a great extent the records
that the members of his command made
in peace and in war 1T is of such young
men as | see before me that our southern
armies were made SAID Col. Estill.
Americans who loved their country, and
knew its laws and respected its tradi-
tiOns.
Judging by recent occurrences it
would seem that there are now living
those who may see the day when the pre-
servation of this great republic win
depend upon the conservatism
Of the south and the patriotism of its
soldiers; another southern army may be
some day marching northward, but that
time to maintain the union and protect
the flag
Let the young men take heed of what
Capt Brooks has said and remember that
in this country volunteer soldiers should
he DTOOd In do their duty for 1lOOO than
to great extent depends the preserva-
tion Of The republic from anarchy and
other evils that threaten its safety"
THE BABY COMPANY
Capt. Marshall responded to hearty
calls. He said that compared with such
companies as the Oglethorpe Light In
fantry and the Savannah Cadets, the
POoler Light Infantry was indeed baby
company. The occasion, he said, was the
proudest moment of his life, and one that
he had looked forward to for two years
In becoming a part of the Second
battalion, he said that he felt that the
Pooler Light Infantry had fallen into
good hands and that it would profit by
the association.
Capt, Marshalls remarks were re-
ceived with applause.
After spending some time pleasantly
together the gathering broke up. all VIII
had been present feeling that it had been
a most pleasant and profitable occasion
The Pooler Light Infantry left by the
S:45 train on the Central railroad for
home, The celebration was most pleas
ant one to both the veteran and the act
i've members of the Oglethorpes, and one
which they viii not soon forget
ANOTHER LINE GOES TO A CENT.
The Habersham Street Cars to Put on