The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-20
GAVE GORDON A CUP.
OgIethOrpes COmpIimented Their
Commanding officer.


The Oglethorpe Light Infantry was en-
tertained after the parade at the home
of Gen. w. w. Gordon on Oglethorpe
avenue, east. Capt. G. A. Gordon of the
Oglethorpes, had announced that the pa
rade would probably be the last upon
which he would be in command of the
company. and a cordial invitation was ex-
tended all classes of members to be his
guests at his fathers residence.
Upon the conclusion of the parade the
company marched to its quarters in the
Regimental Armory, where 1t remained
until Capt Gordon and the officers had
attended the function at Col. Lawton's
home, where the loving cup was presented
by Col. Wylly. Capt. Gordon then went
10 his home to receive the command upon
its appearance. The Ogiethorpes marched
to Gen. Gordon's under command of Lieut..
d. c. Barrow, being preceded by band.
Arrived at their captains home, the
Oglethorpes were marched into the draw
ing room, where refreshments were serv-
ed. Then came one of the greatst and
most pleasing surprises that Capt. Gordon
had ever received 1t was surprise
to the other officers of the company as
well, as not one of them had been told
a word of the project the enlisted men
had afoot. This was the purchase of
silver loving cup. which. su taby in
scribed as a token of love and esteem
from the enlisted men OF the comma nd
to Capt. Gordon. was to be presented at
the entertainment
Judge Robert Fall giant, eX-captain Of
the Oglethorpes. and one of their most
admired and respected members, made
the presentation. Judge Fall!gant refer
red to the glorious reco d achieved by the
Oglethorpes in the Civil War, enumer-
ating some of the battles In which they
We're engaged and mentioning some OF
the living and dead who fought bravely
in their ranks. The First Battle OF Man
assas was recalled, when there We're but
seven members of the Og,ethorpes, I'M
injured, to be led from the field. Their
leadership fell to a corporal oil the high
er officers and non-commissioned officers
Of the company having been killed or
wounded.
Capt Gordon's wonderful record as COM
handing officer of the Oglethorpes was
! also touched upon, Judge Faligant fol-
lowing the history of the command and
! indicating its rapid progress during the
comparatively brief time Capt Gordon
has been at its head. But fourteen en-
| listed men were in the company when
Capt. Gordon assumed command. and he
leaves II to its successor First Lieut. Da-
more than sixty
The cup was received by Capt Gordon
with fitting acknowledgment. He as
sured the company of his appreciation of
the gift and that it would be ever one
OF his most cherished treasures His con-
tinued Interest In and love for the Ogle-
thorpes were promised, and satisfaction
was expressed by the captain in the fact
that he is able TO relinquish the command
to such capable hands as Lieut.. Bar
rows.
Capt c. II. Richardson, Lieut. Barrow
and others were called upon for short
speeches during the evening and their
responses were well received. Capt Hen
ry McAlpin Of the Georgia Hussars was
also present, ana insistence resulted in the
Oglethorpes getting a speech from him
that entertained them highly. Upon ,he
conclusion OF the entertainment. the COM
pany was marched to its quarters by
Lieut. Barrow.