The Savannah morning news., 1902-01-21
TROOPS HONOR Lee
MARTIAL DEMONSTRATION IN OBJ
sERVANCE OF BIRTHDAY.
MANY COMMANDS IN LINE.
TO SHOW REVERENCE FOR MEM
DRY OF THE SOUTH's HERO.

Most of the Commands Participating
in the Parade Appeared With Full
Ranks-CoIumn Moved From the
Point of Rendezvous Promptly at
O'CIOck-Line of March Lined
with Spectators-ApPIause for
Soldiers as They Passed-On Ar
rival at the Military Parade
Ground. the organizations Were
Turned over to Their Respective
anders-Entertninm Aft
er the Dismissal.
Another very successful parade was
entered to the credit of the white mil
itary of Savannah yesterday afternoon
in honor of the memory of the South's
beloved hero. Gen. Robert E. Lee,
whose birthday was observed with
martial display. Most of the constit-
uent commands appeared with full
ranks, marching with soldierly bear
ing and a precision that marked the
care that has been devoted to their
training.
Assembling at their respective armo-
res III liulE 10 dAlIlll VI lIGAi dppGdA
ing at the point of rendezvous at 4
o'clock, the First Regiment. Infantry,
the Savannah Volunteer Guards. the
Lawton Cadets, the cadets of the Sa-
vannah Preparatory School. the Chat
ham Artillery and the Georgia Hus-
sars all participated in the parade.
The dress uniform was worn, and the
appearance of the commands was such
as to elicit applause at various points
along the line of march where the
spectators awaited in greatest num-
bers to witness the passing of the
troops.
In command of the First Regiment.
which comprised the Savannah Cadets.
the Oglethorpe Light Infantry, the
German Volunteers, the Irish Jasper
Greens. the Emmett Rifles and the Re-
publican Blues, was Lieut.. Col. G.. A.
Gordon. on whose staff rode Capt. Wal
ter f. Coney, adjutant; Capt. c. II.
Richardson, quartermaster; Capt f.
W. Garden, inspector of rifle practice;
Lieut.. A A. Morrison. surgeon, and
Lieut.. c. II. Dixon, battalion adjutant.
Maj. w. W. Williamson commanded
the four batteries of the Guards, his
staff consisting of Lieut.. w. G. Austin.
acting as adjutant. and Lieut.. John d.
Carswell. commissary. Maj. OrmOnd
3. Strong commanded a battalion -com-
prised by the Lawton Cadets, under
Capt. Gustave Robertson, and the ca
diets of the Preparatory School, under
Capt. Charlie Strong. The Chathams
were under Capt. G. P. Walker. and
the Hussars were commanded by Capt.
{. A. L. Cunningham.
Col. p W Meldrim of the First Regi-
ment. cavalry. was in command of the
parade by virtue of his seniority. On
his STAFF rode Capt. Abram Minis, adj
jutsnt: Capt W. c. Harrison. commits
sary; Capt. J. c. Postell inspector of
rife practice; Capt Thomas Hunter.
quartermaster. and Capt A Gordon
Cassels.
Preceded by the First Regiment
band. under the leadership of Carl
Neal. which acquitted itself excellent
". the column moved promptly at 4
O'Clock into Drayton street, whence the
march was continued on Congress to
Barnard. The route was then to
Broughton. to Bull, to CASTOR to Dray-
ton and to the Military Parade Ground.
The line was formed with the right rest
ing on Drayton street. facing east, and
soon after the constituent commands
were turned over 20 their commanding
officers. The First Regiment and the
Guards then united in the ceremony
OF evening parade, which was wit
messed by a large gathering. despite
the change that had taken place in
the weather. causing chilling winds to
sweep across the Parade Ground. The
other commands executed a few drill
movements after which they proceeded
TO their several quarters, where refresh
ments were enjoyed.
The Hussars became the guests of
Capt c. A l.. Cunningham upon their
dismissal. and the officers of the First
Regiment were entertained at the
home OF Mai. Edward S. Elliott.