The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-19
Bazaar OPENED BRILLIANTLY.
RECEIPTS AT THE BOOTHS GREAT
ER THAN HAD BEEN EXPECTED.

cIared the Bazaar Formally Opened.
Hussars Marched Upstairs TO sup
pcr-OHcerS of the Regiment and
of the Army and Navy Their
Gucsts-HeaIths Pledged and Or
derS Read-Many Visitors at the
Baznr.
The Georgia Hussars' bazaar opened
very auspieiously last night. Nearly all
the members of the troop were present
and many ladies added a grace 10 the
scene that was a fitting accompaniment TO
dashing uniforms and waving plumes. The
Hussars were in full dress uniform, ana
the handsome facings of the suits sent
flashes of brilliance through the throngs
number of military men from other
commands were present, some in uniform,
but the night was that of the Hussars.
The troop assembled at 7:30 o'clock In
front of the armory, where it was called
TO attention by Capt Gordon. Mr.. F. d.
Bloodworth, chairman of the executive
committee in charge of the bazaar, stood
upon the steps and addressed the troop as
follows:
The committee charged with the duty of
arranging for the bazaar, now about to
be opened, wisely began their work by in
voking the aid of the lady friends of the
troop. That the response to this call was
prompt and hearty need not be told, as 1t
has always been the good fortune of the
Hussars to have the sympathy and sup
port of the ladies. But gratitude de-
mands that suitable acknowledgement
should here be made of the weeks of labor
so willingly performed by them, and of the
work which yet lies before them. We
cannot thank them adequately. We en-
shrine them in our hearts
But for the war cloud, which. at this
moment, looks so dark and threatening
our bazaar opens under favorable aus
pices, and we have every reason to ex-
pect success.
If, as now seems too probable the call
to arms should come, you will doubtless
be found worthy successors of those who.
In our great conflict, covered the name
you bear with impershable honor But
let our thoughts now turn to brighter
things. Ours is now the grateful task of
ministering to the happiness and amuse-
ment Of the friends who may favor us
with their presence. In this we will find
our present duty, and, incidentally, trust,
some dollars. / now declare the bazaar
opened"
After the formal opening of the bazaar,
the troop, under command of Capt. Cor
don, marched straight TO the supper room.
There the members, active, pay honorary
and country sixty strong, were delight
fully served by the ladies who reign over
the regions above. Many delcaces weigh
ed down the tables, and the Hussars found
q feast.
With the troop at supper. as its guests,
were Col. w. w. Gordon and staff, Capt.
Erwin, U. S. A, and Lieut.. Hines, T. S.
N, all being in uniform. The military men
made brilliant appearance around the
table. Maj. p. W. Meldrim had been in
vited TO take supper with the command.
but the press of official duties prevented
his acceptance He was represented by
Lieut.. w. F. Blois, adjutant of his squad
ron.
Punch was served, Lieut.. Henry Meal
Pin having added the beverage to the
menu. AS the glasses were filled and the
sparkling liquid went the round of the
tables, the health of Lieut.. McAlpin was
proposed, and responded to with ardor
The health of Col. Gordon and his staff
and of the ladies was proposed, and this
was responded to in a manner to Indicate
vor.
Orders were read by Capt. Gordon, in
which the first sergeant was instructed TO
have four troopers on duty at the bazaar
every night during its continuance. He
also read communication from the board
of governors of the Savannah Volunteer
Guards, extending the privileges of their
club to the Hussars during the time the
bazaar Is In progress. This was received
aafa lon w. H.. rI.a
tain then read a letter from President ~.
NJ. Conner of the Central Railroad, stat
ing that, at a meeting of the board of III
rectors Of the road, Ii had been decided 10
make donation of 800 to the bazaar. This
munifcence of the Central has touched
the Hussars deeply, and they speak very
gratefully of the kindness.
Upon the conclusion of the announce
ments made by the captain, the Hussars
marched downstairs, where they were dis
missed, becoming then the prizes of the
young ladies, who We're in waiting TO have
them invest in the wares and buy votes in
the contests they were handling. AS the
officers had assured the public, there was
none Of the persistent seeking after money
that has characterized many fairs, yet the
first night of the bazar, from pecuniary
point of view, was decidedly successful.
The ladies in charge of all the booths and
tables said they had taken in a great deal
more than they mad anticipated They
were busy all the time, the coming down
of the Hussars being the signal for the
greatest activity, and this was continued
with scarcely a sign of abatement, until
the bazaar closed for the night.
The vaudeville performances were pre-
scented on the roof gardens where an adj
nlirable stage and settings did credit to
those who designed them and TO those who
got them in the shape in which they were
seen. 1t was on the roof garden, too, that
the Geishas brought touch of the Orient
10 the Occident, ana loaned Japanese set
ting to the scene that was pretty, tasteful
and artistic. The space reserved for the
audience is supposedly a Japanese tea
house, where beverages of all kinds are
dispensed by the deft hands of the ener,
getlc Geishas. Tables are placed conve-
plenty, and about these the audience sits
The Geishas are Misses Helen Egan, Law
renee. Righton Habersham, Connerat.
Elise Guerard, LaRoche, Williams. Mrs
Marshall and Mrs Hines. Those who di-
rect the labors of the Gelsha girls are:
Mrs. Henry McAlpin. Mrs. Stovall, Mrs
Stevens and Miss Lawton.
The vaudeville was very good, though so
much noise was kept up by the audience
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