The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-17
GUESTS or THEIR CAPTAIN.
HUssARs WE'RE ENTERTAINED By
CAPT. w. w. GORDON, JR.


Under Command of Lieut.. silver
berg, the Hussars Visited Capt.
Gordon's Home Lust Night. Sere-
nading Him and Being Invited to
Pnrtake of His HispitnIity-Other
Guests Who Were Prcsent-ExceI-
lent Speeches Contributed to the
Pleasure of the Evening-Hussars
Have Made Rapid Strides Since
Capt. Gordon Has Been at Their
Head.
The Georgia Hussars were the guests
of Capt. w. w. Gordon, Jr., at his
home on Abercorn street last night. He
was serenaded by the troop, which re-
sponded to an IMITATION to partake of
his hospitality.
The Hussars assembled at their ar
mory at o'clock, donning full dress
uniforms, and then, preceded by the
First Regiment Band, marched to Capt.
Gordon's home. Lieut.. Isidor Silver
berg was in command for the first time
since his promotion, and he acquitted
himself with credit. Second Lieutenant
w. H. Connerat, Jr., was also with the
troop. Both officers, and Capt. Cor
don as well, had but just received their
commissions, and this won them the
congratulations OF the troopers. Lieut..
Silverberg had substantial token of
the pleasure his brother, who is in New
York, felt in his promotion. This was
a handsome saber for. dress occasions,
which was admired by ALL
Arrived at Capt. Gordon's, the troop
was drawn up in line in front. The
music called Capt. Gordon to the door,
way, whence he invited Lieut.. Silver
berg to bring his command in.
AS the Hussars marched into the spa
cious drawing room, opportunity was
given to observe their numbers and the
excellent appearance they presented.
Though Capt. Gordon has been ranking
officer in the troop for but a short time,
he, with the aid of his officers, has
wrought wonders in it's upbuiding. The
membership in all classes has increased
greatly, and new spirit has been in
fused. This is readily noticeable at
all drills and assemblies, and the
troop has, beyond question, been re-
established upon it's old footing of
strength and prosperity.
Among Capt. Gordon's guests, other
than the active members of the Hus-
Peter w. Meldrim, Lieut.. Col. G. A.
Gordon, Maj. Edward s. Elliott, Capt.
Henry McAlpin, Capt. C.. Ar l.. Cum
ningham, Capt. @. B. Pritchard, Capt.
w. G. Harrison, Capt. Thomas Hun
ter, Lieut.. James H. Butner, Mr.. w.
T. Dixon, and Mr.. H. A. Winburn.
Among these gentlemen were four ex-
commanders of the Georgia Hussars,
namely, Gen. Gordon, Capt. Pritchard,
Capt. McAlpin and Capt. Cunningham.
After dainty refreshments had been
enjoyed and when cigars had been
lighted, Lieut.. Silverberg, acting as
master of ceremonies, proposed three
cheers, which were given with a will,
for Capt. Gordon. after which the
troopers sang For He's a Jolly Good
Fellow" To this Capt. Gordon had to
respond, and he did so gracefully,
making acknowledgements for the high
honor that his comrades had conferred
upon him in making him their captain
and expressing the pleasure it afford
ed him to entertain the troop on his
thirty sixth birthday. He compliment
ed all who had aided in bringing the
Hussars to their present state within
so short time, and there was no rea-
son to doubt, with the evidence of such
enthusiasm as was ctshown, that this
aid and cooperation will continue and
make the troop all that its captain
hopes for 1t. ia
When the applause that followed
Capt. Gordon's speech had subsidized,
Col Meldrim spoke eloqnently of the
IIussars and the high ideals that
should actuate members of the historic
command. A song from Mr.. Dixon,
who was accompanied by Mr.. Win
burn, followed, after which Gen. Cor
don spoke. Trooper James w Ryals
sang a song, and Maj. Elliott and Capt.
McAlpin responded to calls for
speeches. BY that time the evening
was on the wane, and the last speeches
marked the close of the entertainment,
the Hussars marching back to their
quarters after making their acknowl-
edgement of their captains hospitality.