The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-22

cessful in their entertainment Of their Wis
itors. Alr. Smith spoke the same way of
the business that has been transacted
saying it has been more expeditions and
| harmonious than that of any convention
| hitherto held.
At the Tybee Hotel, which was the
scene of all the good times that were had
until the hour for the departure of the
train arrived, the first act of the crowd
was 10 have It's picture taken. Photo
grapher Wilson was along, and he got
good negative. The officers of the divis-
ion and the posts were all arranged in
front, and the rest Of the crowd, ladies and
gentlemen, formed the background of the
picture.
y brass band was along, and fine music
was enjoyed in the pavilion Dancing a
pastime ever dear to the young people, was
INDUCED IN to their hearts content, the
soft breezes from the ocean making their
exertions light and bringing cooling com
fort after each dance.
The piece de resistance of the entire trip
was the elegant supper served in the large
dining room of the hotel by Proprietor
Graham, the decorations and the speeches
and songs that held the interest of the
crowd from the response Of Sammie Brown
TO the closing address of Mr.. ]. s. Rey-
nolds of Augusta.
The decorations were in the regalia of
the association and the palms and palmet-
toes of the island, the foliage being woven
in attractive designs in every position in
which it would show off TO the best adj
vantage. The menu cards were scanned
with first interest, it being facility UNDER
stood that the genial proprietor would, as
a matter pr course, give them the best TO
be had, but it was soon noticed that there
was something amusing about them. This
was the descriptive words that followed
each dish, the stock phraseology of the
drummer being employed. The menu fol-
lows:
Clam Bouillon, net,
Celery, Sliced Tomatoes olives,
Fried Whiting, guaranteed,
Iced cueqmbers, Saratoga Chips
Shrimp Croquettes. cash,
Fried Prawns, double discounted
Fillet de Boeuf, billed,
T. p A. Champagne Punch.
Westphalia Ham, C. o. d.,
/ Smoked Tongue, la Drummer,
Roast Beef. order.
Roast Lamb, shipped
Chicken Salad a la Yokel,
Lobster Salad, closetdasout dressing.
Citron Pound Cake, gilt edge
Currant Cake. damaged
Chocolate Layer Cake, A No. I,
Assorted Cake. reduced, Fruit, sold,
Cheese and Crackers travellers
Coffee and Chocolate. saIesmen's style
Cigars, free smoke
There were more than 400 at the tables,
and the dining ROOM almost filed by the
crowd of gentlemen and ladies, presented
brilliant appearance. All remarked
upon the beauty of the scene and the
good, fellowship and pleasant intercourse
chat prevailed will long be remembered. 'N
After the feast had proceeded for some
time, MIR. Joseph Lovensteln began introl
ducing speakers and singers, calling first
upon Master Sam Brown for a song. The
Loss of the Maine" was rendered in al
manner that caused the audience to en-
core, and his response again was as,
greatly enjoyed. Mrs. Osborn of Atlanta,
in charming alto voice, sang Kentucky
Belle" Mr. JEFF King of North Carolina,
whose presence on the trip was, in itself,
a treat, sang, and was followed by Mrs.
Gross, whose rendition of america" was
. roundly applauded. The audience was in
a very appreciatve mood and all those
who responded TO the calls We're given
the applause their responses so richly de-
served.
Hon. Patrick Walsh was called upon,
and his speech was received with every
evidence of pleasure. He called upon Mr..
j. Rice Smith of Augusta, whose response
was Characteristic. He caught the crowd
from the first and held it to the close of
his talk. Mr.. Jake Strauss told two or
three amusing anecdotes, and got a laugh
for every one.
President Smith entered the room bear
ing a handsome standard. This he an
nounced would be presented President r.
l.. Lampkin of Post F. Augusta, as his
post has shown the greatest increase, ac-
cording to membership, of any in khe state
during the past year. He asked Mrs.
Smith to make the presentation which
that lady did in a few well chosen and
clearly spoken words. Mr.. Lampkin re-
piled feelingly, saying he esteemed highly
the honor conferred upon his post.
Mrs. Smith then turned to President
johnson of Post f. Atlanta, the youngest
in the state, and presented, a handsome
baby rattle. This Mr.. johnson very
gracefully accepted for the Kids; of his
post.
The programme OF speeches and songs
was closed with the fine address on
Southern Sentiments delivered by Mr..
Reynolds. This was fine piece of compo-
sition, and was delivered with oratorical
ability.
An hour was enjoyed after the speech
making in walking about the Verandas,
conversation and renewed dancing. The
return trip on the train was also greatly
enjoyed, the crowd being in extraordinar-
! lily good humor, ana a rev OF the drums
mers being right in their element when
| 1t came TO the entertainment of their fell
low passengers under such circumstances.
| The city was reached few minutes before
1 II In safety" and cars were taken to the
homes and stepping places of all the pas
! sengers. The Unanimous vote. of all was
/ that very pleasant aftefhoon and evsn-
| ing had been spent
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CITY BREVITIEs.