The Savannah morning news., 1904-05-25
WIT AND WINE
FLOWED FREELY
AT RIFLEMEN'S BANQUET.
CELEBRATION OF TwENTY-NINTH
ANNIVERSARY OF ASSN.


Taken to Task for Its Position in
Rifle Range Matter.
At the annual banquet of the Savan-
nah Rife Association last night Robert
]. Travis, Esq, had his hammer out,
in good natured way. Among those
who felt it's blows was the city admin
istration for its attitude in the new Ri
f1e range matter.
The association celebrated its TWEEN
ty-ninth anniversary, and, as is usual
with these affairs, it proved a most de-
lightful occasion. The banquet was
held at Damon Lodge, which was turn
ed over to the rifiemen and their guests.
The attendance was not quite SO large
as it has been on some OF the former
banquets owing to the fact that q mum
Der of other affairs, chiefly the meet
ing of the Elks, and the lecture by Rev.
Sam P. Jones, made it necessary fog
some of the members to remain in the
city. Still, it was a most representative
gathering, and was marked by good
fellowship and a number of excellent
addresses.
Went ON Special Car.
The majority of the members and
their guests made the trip to Thunder
bolt on special car which left Whita-
ker and st. Julian streets shortly after
O'Clock. They were met at the lodge
by number of others, among them
the officers of the association and the
members of the Committee of Arrange
ments. No time was lost after the
special car arrived, and before o'clock
the banquet was under way.
1t had been hoped that Rev. Sam
Jones would join the rifemen after his
lecture, but he failed to appear. Mr..
Pleasant A. Stovall, on the programme
to respond to one of the toasts, was
| also unavoidably absent. His place
was taken by Mr.. ]. r. Saussy. Other
gentlemen not on the list to respond
to regular toasts were also called on,
50 that the programme was heightened,
instead of being curtailed.
Tables Were Decorated.
Mrs. Bannon had made special ar
| rangements for the coming of the
| guests, not only in the preparation of
| a delightful menu, but also in the dec
grafton of the lodge and of the tables
| The piazza was screened from the
view by palmetto branches, palms We're
| placed in every available space and the
tables were made attractive with roses
| the gift of Mr.. S. p. Shooter, carnations
and sweetpeas. President Battey in
a short address preliminary to the in
| PRODUCTION of the toasts took occasion
to thank both Mrs. Bannon and Mr..
| Shotter.
Those present were F. c. Battey, W.
| G. Austin, ]. r. Saussy, H. D. d.
Twiggs, ]. c. Postell, James McAlpin,
E. A. Cults, ]. T. Davidson, ]. A.
Smith, r. j. Travis, s. E. Theus, c.
F. Moses, w. w. Owens, Wright
Hunter, A. ]. Rich, G. A. Mercer, Jr.,
| ]. T. West, F. w. Garden, r. H. Smith,
]. w. McIntire, c. H. Richardson, F.
| Stewart Hincks, B. Palmer Arson, J.
K. Hazlehurst, A. Duncan Kent, Allan
Sweat, L. D. Lynes, w. J. Harry, ]. L.
Farmer, Albert HILL H. S. Colding, r.
F. Browder, ]. G. Nelson, w. Woledge,
T. ]. Philpot, John Wheaton, w. D.
| bearing, c. c. Dixon George A.
| Quantock, Remer L. Denmark, Frank
Viewer, ]. Cooper Harris, Frank Sloat
A. Gordon Cassels, NJ. B. Nichols, W.
N. Nichols, E. M. Nichols, ]. A. Hut
ton, j. P. White, B. D. Haines, w. j.
Thompson, A. S. Nichols, E. W. Smith
j. A. Crowther, w. T. Knight w. T.
Dixon. C. w. Saussy, John Sullivan
Schley, ]. L. Mallette, ]. L. Herschbach
and ]. w. Jackson.
AC COlIS1SlGu Ols
Terrapin Stew. Sailed Banquets.
Cheese Straws.
Thunderbolt Whiting. Summer Trout.
Saratoga Chips.
Bannon House Rolls. Sailed Peanuts.
Sherry.
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| Olives. Pickles.
| Bell Peppers rItalienne.
| Crabs a la Diable.
Shrimp Croquettes with Tartar Sauce.
Mumm's Extra Dry.
| Tomato and Lettuce Salad,
with Mayonnaise.
Ice Cream a la Macaroon.
| E Marshmellow Cake.
Roquefort Cheese. Toasted Crackers.
| Coffee.