The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-16
CAMP GORDON BREAKING UP.
There VIII BE Little Left of 1t To-
day But Memories.

Camp Gordon presents a deserted ap-
pesrance to-day. and the long lines or can
vas have narrowed down TO two streets,
Easy street." and Paradise Alley" in
habited by the Morton Cadets and the
Mount Pleasant band. both OF which COM
panies leave tomorrow night for Wash
ington.
Both the Nelly and Aurora Zouaves
left last night at 10 O'Clock, and the In
dianapolis Light Artillery left for Wash
ingtOn at 1 o'clock this morning. Capt
Curtis and his men viii spend a couple
of days in Washington, where they viii
be the guests Of the National Fencibles.
From Washington the artillery viii go
to New York, where they Will be enter
tanned by the Seventh Regiment. Capt.
Curtis said that he and his company have
enjoyed their visit 10 Savannah thorough
~, and viii not need urging to come again
The members Of the Light Artillery have
made themselves very popular with local
commands, and will always find warm
welcome awaiting them in Savannah.
All the canvass in Cadet camp was
struck yesterday and taken away. The
zouave quarters and Indiana avenue were
removed last night, as were the tents USED
by the Liberty Troop and Guards,
the members of which commands left this
morning for their homes Prior to their
headquarters of each company and eN-
pressed his qualification at the excellent
conduct OF the companies. On taking Of
fetal leave of Maj. Karow, the officers OF
the different commands expressed their
thanks to him for many courtesies extend
ed them and complimented the arrange
ments of Camp Gordon in the highest
terms.
Capt Curtis of the Indianapolis Light
Artillery received word yesterday that the
cOmpany's drill room had fallen in Tues
day last in indianapolis and that it was
a matter of congratulation that the men
had not stayed at home, as some OF them
would undoubtedly have been killed.
The Morton Cadets have been having
such a good time since their arrival that
they are 10th to 90 home. They We're
entertained last night at the residence OF
Mr. George j. Mills on Hall street. Miss
Sarah Mills, the sponsor of the company
was assisted by her maids OF honor, the
Misses Elise Huger and Caro- duBignon,
in receiving.
The week at Camp Gordon has proven a
very pleasant one, both to the officers and
men. There was always something gong
on, and the members Of the different COM
panies proved congental and general good
fellowship prevailed. The general ar
engagements of the camp We're excellent
and the visiting military showed its appre-
citation of the shower baths, by keeping I ne
bathing houses constantly occupied The
mess hall came in for its share of compli-
ment as the men were unanimous in prais-
ing the character Of the meals served 70
them. Maj. karoW took occasion yestef-
day to compliment Mr.. Freid on the man
ner in which he had conducted the mess.
The breaking up of Camp Gordon is
matter of regret. The visiting companies
have made such a pleasant impression in
the minds of SavannahianS who say with
Tom Moore
Come in the evening. come in the morn
ing,
Come when you're looked for, come with
out warming
Kisses and welcome you'n find here before
you, 80
And the oftener you come the more Wen
adore you"
The Lawton Cadets visited the camp yes
terday morning. upon the invitation of
Mai Karow, and gave an exhibition drill,
which was much admired and heartily APP
plauded by the visiting companies.
A reception was given by Col. Gordon at
his residence after the awarding Of the
prizes to the members of the fitting teams,
the judges of the tilt and the officers of
the First regiment of cavalry.