The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-09
GuARDy MARCH MEETING.
Many Matters of Interest to the Hat
tnIIOn Discnssed.

Many Matters of Interest to the Hat
talon Discussed.
The march monthly meeting Of the Sa-
vannah Volunteer Guards Battalion was
held last night. There was larger attend
ance than there has been for some time.
After the usual opening of the meeting
and the reading and confirmation OF the
minutes, MIR. Il. A. d. Hancock, upon
recommendation of the board of COVER
nors, was appointed assistant secretary OF
the corps by Col Garrard.
a beIated invitation from the Washing
ton Light Infantry Of Washington, d. c.,
requesting the battalion's attendance AZ
a banquet given at the company's armory,
Feb q, was read.
A communication from the minstrel or
eanization, which Is to give an entertain
ment soon at the theater under the au-
spices Of the Guards, was read.
The terms under which the show
and the members of the battalion
were informed of the nature of the pro-
duction hat is anticipated.
The winners of the prizes and medals
offered at the annual shoot at the Avon
dale range Feb. q, were announced.
Capt. w. w. Williamson of Co. A., at
the request of Col. Garrard, stated that
he is engaged in a correspondence with
Col. Obear, inspector general OF rifle prac-
tice of Georgia volunteers, regard
ine the annual contest amoung the state
troops which will take place
in May. Capt. Williamson stated that
the contestants would be divided into three
classes. From the first class will be de-
barred all Savannah rihemen. This Is on
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better opportunities for practice than those
of other commands, and II was considered
a wise plan to form a distinct class for the
troops from a distance. The second class
viii not be open to the crack shots, but
the third class will be open for all.
Capt. George T. Cam Of Company G Of
fered a resolution 10 the effect that all
manner of purchases for the battalion be
made by the board OF governors or by a
committee appointed by that body. This
was adopted as was a second resolution
by Capt. Cam, which asked the appoint
nent of a committee Of three to sell she
lots owned by the battalion, near Hall and
Whitaker streets. Capt Cam stated that
the battalion has no further use for the
lots, and they are merely an expense 20
IT, The committee viii take charge OF the
safe, but will report TO the corps, as only
the battalion can convey the property.
Can't. Cam offered an amendment 70 the
rules providing that the secretary keep a
list OF all members alphabetically arrang-
ed. and the time Of their en-
Ilstment and the expiration or
their terms This amendment was
seconded. as was another offered by Capt.
Cam to the effect that the treasurer, In
stead OF receiving q compensation OF 10
Der cent. OF all the funds received, should
he paid a stipulated sum 10 be agreed
upon by the board Of governors. The
amendments will take the usual course
before being acted upon.
col. Garrard announced that Mr.. Q. s.
Richmond had received his commission Of
first lieutenant as Inspector OF rife prac-
tice and had qualified. The colonel APP
pointed Mr. Davis Freeman member OF
the auditing committee, vice Mr. w W.
Mallard resigned
ON motion of Mr.. Walter c. Hartridge
a committee Of three was appointed to
cor Ter with the Confederate Veterans
Association as TO what time that body
holds It's meetings. IL Is the purpose Of
Inc battalion to tender the association the
use of one OF the company rooms for It's
meetings and the hall for rs Memorial
day exercises.
After the battalion meeting the compa-
MES went to their respective rooms and
prepared for drill. Company A drilled for
the first time In squads, IN accordance
with the new plan that has been adopted
for the rest OF the drill season. Capt.
williamson explained TO she squads the
rules that are 20 govern the contest
among these squads. Attendance Is to
count p per cent, and the per cent re-
naming Is TO be covered by the proficiency
IN drilling. The parts OF the manual that
are TO be left out Of the contest were an
nounced.