The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-23


their way 10 their positions All the av-
enues in the neigh bOrhOOd Of the mOnu-
ment were Gro wded with carriages
On the placform We're seated the mem
bers OF the monumental committee. Col
w. w. Gordon, Mr.. c. +. Prendergast.
DR.. William Duncan, Mr.. John NJ. Bryan
and capt. John Green Mrs Robert Il
Anderson, Mr.. and Mrs. G.. G.. Anderson,
Col. Clifford w. Anderson, Mrs w. w.
Gordon and Mrs. G.. A. J.. Lamar: Mayor
McDonough, Aldermen Mills, Wells,
Halnes, O.Brien, EOhan, FOliard, Nc
MILAN and Myers; the Masonic choir
composed Of Prof. ". n Smith, DR.. May,
Mr.. Demond, Miss Howard, Mrs. Wicken-
berg, Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Dupont: the
grand lodge, consisting o. the following
acting officers; Grand Master w S.
Rockwell, Deputy Grand Master r. G.
Num-, 5. G. Warden s. p Hamilton, J. G.
Warden William Duncan, G. Secretary j.
II. EstIN, @. Treasurer J. r. Sheldon, G..
>. d, John f. Mallory G. J. D. G. $. Con
nerat, q. 5. :, \. Q. Harmon, G. j. ). T.
j. Charlton, @. Marshal James Manning,
g. Architect Thomas Ballantyne, Book of
the Constitutions Il. l.. Colding, Great
Lights G. A. Brock, G.. s. Bearer A ID.
Thompson, G.. Tiler John S. Tyson, the
chaplain, MIR. Strong and the orator.
WRAPPED IL OLD GLORY.
The monument was hidden from the
view Of the spectators by the folds of
large United States flag which was
tastefully draped about it.
The first feature of the exercises was
the laying of the corner stone by the
grand lodge. The ceremony began with
the ode Let There be Light" by the
choir. This was followed by
touching and impressive prayer by the
grand chaplain, Rev. c. II. Strong.
Grand Master Rockwell then, with the
assistance of Grand Architect Ballantyne,
Deputy Grand Master Mum, Senior
Grand Warden Hamilton and Junior
Grand Warden Duncan, proved the
corner stone to be good and true work.
after which, the archives were depos-
tied in the stone by Grand Treasurer
Sheldon. The ceremony closed with the
hations Of corn, wine and oil, emblem
attic OF plenty, refreshment and iOv.
This impressive ceremony was observed
with great interest by the large throng.
The choir sang the odes, when Earth's
Foundation Was Laid" Come Unto
Me" and Hail Masonry" during the GER
emory.
The ceremony Of laying the corner stone
being concluded, Col. w. w. Gordon,
chairman Of the monument committee, in
a brief and appropriate address, delivered
Jhe report OF the committee and intro
duced the orator, Mr.. Charlton. Col.
Gordon spoke as follows:
COL. GoRDoN's INTRODUCTION.
At the request OF the police a committee OF
citizens have assisted them in the prepare
lions for this occasion. The preparations are
finished We are here to witness the com
pleted work.
Six years ago, all that was mortal of Robert
HoustOun Anderson was laid to rest under
these oaks. But he was not forgotten and
again we gather round his grave to do honor
fpr
him in enduring form.
We have asked you to perform the sacred
duty OF voicing tho virtues OF the dead, be-
cause he was your friend, faithful and lust TO
you and because you were his friend, whom
he had "grappled to his soul with hooks of
steel"
You will tell of his magnificent physique
which when he appeared secret pleasure
gladdened all who saw him
You will tell OF his well balanced mind
which made him foremost as an organizer
and ruler of men.
You will tell OF his record in the United
States army, In the confederate army, IN the
police and of his winning respect and devo-
tion while maintaining strict discipline and
You win tell Of his loyalty in friendship his
exalted ideal OF duty.
You will tell of the soldier, the citizen, the
man
1t is your part to tell the story OF his career
and OF the knightly deeds which we're strung
like precious gems, closely, along his thread
OF life.
1t is an inspiring theme made the more so
by this occasion and this gathering, which
prove the brave place he had in the hearts OF
his countrymen
Chief Of police from 1865 to 1888, he made 1t
the Incompatible force which carried us
through the trying period of reconstruction
through pestilence and riots, and made the
silent watches OF the night as safe as the
busy hours OF day. His officers loved him
and from their scant resources they
have freely given this beautiful monu-
ment. Comrades from the Hussars the
Rifles, the Masons, the Hibernians and other
CITIZENS aided, but the inception and the com
pletion OF the task belongs to the police They
may well be proud OF 1t. 1t honors MIN and
them II does more. II is leaf from the
book OF fame where when we have crossed
the river future generations may read of a
life well spent in defense of country and home
and learn to value the legend this monument
carries on its face.
Fearless and Faithful"
Sir-In behalf OF the police OF Savannah,
and those who aided them, l present this
monument TO you.
THE MONUMENT UNVEILED
AS Col. Gordon concluded his remarks
Mr.. Charlton stepped forward and ex-
claimed. In the name of the friend
soldier and citizen whom we have met to
honor, dedicate this monument to him,
who was worthy of all honor"
AS Mr.. Charlton spoke the cords which
Adobtutu btlb nag 10 JuG monument were
pulled and the flag fell away, exposing
the monument TO view. The men who
had the honor Of performing this
duty were Private John Prendible
and eXSergt William NJ. Moran,
both veterans of the city police
who served under Gen. Anderson. These
two veteran officers were chiefly instru-
mental in the movement which ended in
the erection of the monument TO Gen.
Anderson, and it was largely due to their
interchangeable efforts that the movement
was kept alive after the police, among
whom the movement was begun, had
done all that could be expected Of them.
MIR. Charlton's address was n model of
oratory 1t was full of fire and cloquenCe
when he spoke of the south and the heroic
deeds of her soldiery, and il was touching
and tender when he spoke of the private
character of the dead hero and his life
time friend. Mr.. Charlton spoke as fol-
lows:
THE OBLIGATORY GRAFTON.
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen OF the Ander-
| son Monument COMMITTEES Fellow Citizens
| The Character and qualities OF a people are
best Illustrated by the days which they set
| apart for patriotic observance. AS ! stand
hero in the midst OF these majestic surround
ings to complete. with formal words, the
Just and generous act OF brave and CRATE.
tul people, am reminded that the day you
have selected for its performance is one hal.
lowed to every American heart BY associa-
lions and traditions. which comprehend the
entire period OF the republics existence.
who can measure the influence upon indi-
yldual evelopment-thetrcnd Of early inclin-