The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-20
nm CoNFEDS ENTERTAINED.
EVENING WITH THE DAUGH-
TIERS OF THE CONFEDERACK.

1865 Inv Judge EaHi%ant, ITO H.
1T, Georgia--"RatiOns" of a
,-orv Appetizing Sort served-The
-, DecOrated With Old Battle
rags and Pictures of Confederate
Leaders.
Tho Confederate Veterans were most de-
,.-,.e,1f,, entertained at Armory hall last
Fl '-,,+ bv the Daughters OF the Confederacy.
,,5s -,roqramme was just long enough, and
o,ar,- number on it was excellent Those
u.bo had the arrangement of the pro-
--,r,r,a were most judicious in their selec-
lions which were especially appropriate
tn the occasion.
r,bara we're about 100 veterans in attend
4 oo together with much larger num-
-. ae their wives, daughters and friends.
rho decorations of the hall were, in excel
lent taste Pines. Dalmettos and vines
bod been literally used, and the Confed-
Fl -To+a colors were seen on all sides. A pic
E t,rs of Gen Lee occupied the place of
gonor at the speakers stand. Facing 10 at
The other end of the room was the picture
d ~ Taferson Davis. On one side of the
d rooTn was a picture of Stonewall Jackson
81 and on the other Gen. Joseph e. Johnston.
The Confederate flags, which were dis
B ,Iaved around the room, were not used
for decorative purposes alone. Every flag
had history. To the right of the picture
81 nj Cen Lee was the battle flag of the
Il chatham Artillery brought back from the
war bv Veteran r. F. Harmon, sewn in
q side of his Jacket. On the left was
II flag with an inscription stating that it was
made from the wedding dress of Mrs. Fam
Fl ME Johnston Leigh, and presented by her
10 the City Guard, commanded by Capt.
Yates Levy of the First Regiment.
4 Two faded old flags with circular white
discs in the center were those of the Eff
ty-fourth Georgia and the Savannah Ca
diets both of Cleburne's division, Hardee's
Corps. The field of these two
flags was originally green, in honor of
Gen Cleburnes birthplace, Ireland, but
the color is entirely gone now. There was
also another battle flag brought back by
Veteran L. C. Downs.
The first number on the programme was
a piano solo, by Miss Cooper, which was
delightfully."- rendered.
Judge Fagant was down for "a Little
Talk" He responded in his usual man.
Fl ner with anecdotes Of humorous incidents
coming under his observation during the
war and tributes to the women for their
love and devotion to the cause of the
Southland. Judge Falligant said the old
Confederates did not spend all their spare
time in dreaming of home and loved ones.
but often had some high old times of their
own. He told an anecdote of member
of the Banks County Guards,
II who were on duty on Tybee
One of them was stationed on the beach,
with special instructions to look out for
passing vessels. He had never been on
II the sea coast before and knew nothing
Of the tides. When the tide began to
!, h. = LIT. u
n when the inspecting officer came around
the man was up to his neck in water.
81 When asked for his report, he replied:
"a Il hain't seen no vessels, but there's
been mighty big freshet in this hyar
Fl creek"
Judge Fallgant said that Barlow S
Il words, Il go to illustrate Georgia. fur
q nished a good text He spoke of the
y manner in which Barlow and his COM
mands and the Georgians generally Illus
4 uated their state during the war Geor-
gas contribution of officers and troops
FL TO the Confederacy was unexceTled by any
"A state, he said.
Judge Falligant paid a tribute to the
heroes whose pictures hung around the
ROOM jefferson Davis. 'the vicarious suf-
ferer for US all, true in greatness and
power and true in defeat" Stonewall
Jackson, who represented in himself the
ever applied to a human purpose
mat grand, sad face" said Judge
Faihgant pointing to the picture of Gen.
Lee looks as he must have looked when
II ne issued his address to the heroic $780,
al that We're left to him of the Army of
b Northern Virginia. I don't suppose that
lace was ever again lighted with a smile.
his people and his country loved and hon
ored him."
Judge Falligant closed by urging the
inculcation of the principle that Georgians
should continue to illustrate Georgia by
II oelhg true to the principles of those who
nave Illustrated the state in the past, and
among these he especially emphasized hon
or to woman.
Judge Falligant was frequently applaud
ca and his address was very much enjoyed
by the veterans and others present.
hi Inc announcements from the programme
We're made for the ladies by Veteran w.
r. Hardee.
The recitation, "Mammy's Litter Baby
BOY, was splendidly done by Miss Ma
re Cheatham in character, Miss Cheat
nam being gotten up as an old negro
erone, caring for a little white infant The
recitation was very much enjoyed by the
81 veterans Miss Cheatham is the grand
uduShter of Adjutant Sid Cheatham of the
tlfth Georgia Regiment.
A song entitled 1.-The Universal Medley
was sung with much spirit by Miss Gussie
WOOD a bright and sprightly little lady
bhhk, a story of Southern life, was
Ieoltea by Miss Austin in a most charming
manner
Prior to Miss Bellies Appearance" a
loiy where the little girl gives her big
a.s'Sr away, was most charmngly recited
w niue Rossie Wood. She responded to
all ll, encore with the "Raggeddy Man."
"iich was equally delightful.
~ "A piano solo, a medley of the tune of
IKE as played by different nations,
P De rendered with good effect by Mss
Grams "e4's1's "a 'Ne
pd Inc recitation, "Tekkin Keer OBJ de
io,.oy' by Miss Beckwith, was a most en-
Psci'5g feature of the programme. Miss
4der.."lSu showed that she thoroughly I'M
az, her subject and the part was
dsItaG 70 perfection. The audience was
WIZ 'eu with her rendition of the piece,
TGd was true to nature
Co. programme concluded with "The
frs, t t.l Banner" and THE Reply" the
Nss w. MISS Austin and the second by
mit+. 15u!teatham. Both young ladies &C
B ST. themselves handsomely.
beiTPrsl was then announced. The hall
se,te slnail, the veterans remained In their
"rattor"' VINE the ladies served out their
The y The fare was much better than
Tho u. ,.etans were accustomed to under
il May, az confederate government, and, ii
Afler sS 20 say, was greatly enjoyed.