The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-11-14
TUE TRIP DOWN THE RIVER.
The Civilians Welcomed on Board
the NncOOchee.


The river excursion to the civilians was
one Of the features of the day. The
steamship Nacoochee lay at her dock,
ready for the excursionlsts on their ar
rival.
Mayor Myers and Col. Garrard were on
board the steamer early, to look after
the embarkation Of the visitors. Many Of
the Savannah committee and invited
guests failed to show up, on account Of
the early hour and though there was
large delegation on hand they were al
most lost among the much larger number
of Chicagoans. Among the Savannahians
on board were: Mayor Myers, Col. George
A. Mercer. Col William Garrard Mr. Lee
Roy Myers, Alderman l.. A. Falligant, AL
derman Tiedeman, Mr.. r. A. Stovall, Mr..
). Herman, Mr.. II. Gainsburgh, Mr.. d.
liam kehoe, Col. w. w. Gordon, Mr.. w.
W. Chisholm, Chief Fireman w. b. Pu-
der, Mr.. A. ~ Manucy. Mr. j. G.. Halle,
John f 5q R Y 69nrke r M Anderson qson ME- Mr
J. T. Shuptrine, Mr.. l. A. Solomons, Mr..
l.. Lippman, Mr.. w. =. Grady, Mr.. b.
pold Adler. Mrs. w. w. Gordon, Mrs. p.
w. Meldrim and several other Savannah
ladies We're aboard.
There We're over 800 Chicagoans in the
party including nearly fifty ladies'. The
beautiful day, the bracing air and the
pleasant prospect of the river seemed to
fill everybody with delight. The sights
along the river, the cotton congresses
and warehouses filed with cotton bales
and the vessels loading at the wharves
were all new to the visitors, and called
forth many encomiums upon Savannah $
commerce. They were all highly pleased
with the Nacoochee and her elegant ac-
commodations.
There are number of good singers IN
the Chicago party. Prof Henry 3. Roney.
who has charge of all the vocal musical
exercises of the First regiment gathered
Hasf. .ag.n
ship facing the city, and as the vessel
came abreast of the city exchange the
choir burst forth with the song, Amer
lea 1t was beautifully sung, and was
followed by the Star Spangled Banner
and other patriotic songs. Dixie" was
also sung, and was followed by several
humorous compositions Miss Mclean,
a noted soloist of Chicago, is with the
party.
Venus point and then turned for the
homeward trip. 1t was thought best not
to go any further, as the vessel was sched-
uled to arrive back at the city promptly
at noon. The outgoing trip was made
slowly, in order to give the visitors a good
view of the wharves and harbOr facilities.
The refreshments during the trip consist
ed of delicious punch, brewed and dis
pensed by Bennett and cigars, which
were literally distributed by the commit
tee After the punch had been pretty we'll
disposed of, the party was gathered for
ward on the upper deck. Mr.. w. II. Har-
per, director of the Chicago Southern
States excursion, took charge as master
of ceremonies and introduced Mayor
Myers. who welcomed the visitors to Sa-
Vannah. Mayor Myers said:
GOV. Altgeld, Mayor Swift and Ladies
and Gentlemen of the Chicago Southern
states Association: In behalf of the peo-
pie of Savannah, j bid YOU hearty well
come to our city. ! assure you that I bur
echo the sentiment of the entire commU-
nifty when I say that it gives us a feeling
of peculiar pleasure and pride TO be hon
ored by the visit Of so many distinguished
citizens Of the great state of Illinois and
of The iie"s0 vest st We re tlolT,s
it as an expression of the highest conf
dence. Your visit will enable you 10
realize that il is but a short band of iron
which separates you from the Atlantic
ocean. and that Savannah is one of your
nearest seaports. Savannah is alrea ly
equipped for business with railroad and
terminal facilities unequaled anywhere.
For many years we have had large
business relations and pleasant social re-
lations with your people. We are glad
of this opportunity of extending our ac-
quaintance. You viii find Savannah rich
! in historical "reminiscences and filled with
landmarks of colonial history. What " e
have we cheerfully tender you. The frae-
dom of the city is yours so long as YOU
will remain with us Mr. Myers wos
several times interrupted with applause,
and at his conclusion, a round of three
cheers was given for the mayor Mr..
Harper called upon Mayor George b.
Swift of Chicago TO respond TO Mayor
Myers address of welcome
Mayor Swift said it gave him great
/ pleasure 10 make short response to the
words of welcome uttered by Aiavor
Myers We had great expectations. %
/ said he, and they have been fully real
/ lied. We knew of you and your city. its
historical "reminiscences and its present
I advantages. We know our stay among
( you viii be of the most pleasant nature
J and we thank you heartily for your cor
/ dial welcome"
/ Col. George a. Mercer of the First Geor-
/ gia regiment welcomed the Chicagoans
/ TO the city in behalf of the military OF
( Savannah. 1T is frequently said" said
/ Col. Mercer. that brevity is the sou
+ of wit. | think it may be said with eouai
+ verify on such an occasion as this that
I the absence Of formal and lengthy dis.
/ courses is the soul of hospitality %
/ Col. Mercer extended a hearty welcome
| to the soldiers of Chicago. There is not
} in the history Of the volunteer soldiery
| Of the country, ne said a journey TO equal
I that Of the First regiment of Illinois
4 Single companies have made such trims
1 but this is the first time a whole regiment
! fully, have been carried 1000 miles from