The Savannah morning news., 1904-05-07
COMP ANYA, GUARDS
DINED AT CASINO
ENTERTAINED BY OFFICERS.
CELEBRATION HELD TO MARK
CLOSE OF DRILL SEASON.

ed to the Winners-Omcers of Bat
TALON Present-Mnj. w. w. Will
Hanson Promised to Announce
Monday Night Plans by which
Guards VIII Secure "A HOme-Mem-
bers of Battalion May Wear Gray
Uniforms at Manassas Maneuvers.
An informal but enjoyable dinner
was given the members Of Company
A. Guards, by it's officers at the Thun-
derbolt Casino last night.
The hosts were Capt. John A. Hut
ton. First Lieutenant F. Stewart
Hincks and Second Lieutenant Mongin
B. Nichols.
In addition to the active members
of the company. the following guests
son, in command of the Guards Bat
talon; Capt. r. G.. Tunno, of Com
pany B; Second Lieutenant S. N. Har-
ris, of the same command; Second
Lieutenant ]. G. Robinson, Jr., Com
pany c; Sergeant Major C. H. Banks,
Commissary Sergeant T. Lloyd Owens,
Veteran Members C. s. Rockwell II.
j. Black, and c. C. Dixon and Mr..
E. o. Chilean.
The members of the company and
the guests assembled at the Guards
Armory at 1880 o'clock and marched to
Bull and Liberty streets, where a
special car was in waiting. When the
Casino was reached, the men were
marched into the auditorium, where
Capt. Hutton presented the first prize,
a gold medal, presented by First Ser
geant w. S. Parnelle, to Private A.
Simon, and the second prize, silver
match safe, to Sergt. e. NJ. Nichols.
The contest for these prizes was held
some time ago.
Marched to supper Room.
After this part of the ceremony was
over, preceded by the guests, the COM
pany was marched to the supper room,
where an excellent banquet was served
under the direction of Mr.. l.. w. Mel
son. Two long tables were arranged
in V shape. At the apex sat Capt.
Hutton and Maj. Williamson, the in
vited guests next and then the MEM
bers of the company, while at each end
sat one of the licutenants. The tables
were handsomely decorated with red
peoples and potted plants, and the
supper and service were In keeping
with the setting.
Capt. Hutton announced that the af-
fair was given to celebrate the close
of the drill season, which, he said had
been one Of the most successful ever
experienced by the company On be-
half of himself and the other officers
he expressed his appreciation of the
loyalty shown by the men. He also
thanked the older members of the or
ganization for the interest that they
have always shown in the command.
1t was owing to the loyal support that
the command has received from all
classes of members, he said, that the
present high state of its efficiency is
due.
He referred to the fact that the COM
pany had once been under the COM
mand of Maj. Williamson, and pro-
posed toast to Company A, and call
ed on Maj. Williamson to respond to 1t.
Home for the Guards.
Mai. Williamson expressed his pleas
ure to be with the company on such
an occasion. He said he had noticed
the decided increase of interest that Is
being manifested in the organization,
which he considered most gratifying,
particularly as he had had the honor
of being in command of the company
for nine years, and during a time that
the command was considered the best
in the battalion. He referred to the
fact that while at the head Of the com
pany his first sergeant was Capt. Hut
ton. when you elected him captain l
knew you had made no mistake" he
said.
Before concluding the speaker made
the significant statement that he
hoped at the company meeting Mon
day night to be able to announce that
arrangements had been completed to
give the Guards a home. Two plans
are under consideration, he stated, one
of which will enable the Guards to Sc
cure a home where they can spend
their evenings in the enjoyment of in
nocent amusements.
To Wear Gray at Manassas.
The further announcement was made
that there had been some doubt as
to whether or not the Guards would
be able to wear their gray uniforms
to the Manassas maneuvers, but that
a letter relative to this matter had
brought reply from the officials say
ing that the Guards can wear any uni
form that is sanctioned by the state
of Georgia. The speaker expressed his
appreciation of the good work that
had been done for the company by