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THOUSANDS ASSEMBLED
FOR CORNER STONE LAYING
Interesting and Impressive Ceremony Witnessed
from Tops of Buildings, Windows and Street.
In the presence of thousands of
people who thronged Bay street from
Drayton to Whitaker, filled every
available place along Factors'
Walk, sat in windows and
stood on balconies, crowded the
steps of the Custom House, and
craned their necks from the tops of
•buildings as far away as the Ger
mania. Bank, the corner stone of the
new City Hall was laid yesterday aft
ernoon with imposing ceremonies.
Not in a long while has such a
crowd assembled in Savannah and
ithe sight was one that will not be
forgotten in a long while. There were
nr.ore than 10,000 people in the imme
diate neighborhood during the exer-
Ifcises. Hundreds and hundreds of
people were unable to get within sev
eral blocks of the site. These un
fortunates contented themselves by
lining Bull street and waiting for the
disintegration of the military and civic
bodies. More than a thousand people
were seated within the space that had
been roped off for the invited guests.
Within this enclosure hundreds of
ladies, without invitations or escorts,
were provided with seats. After the
linvlted guests had been provided with
places the police permitted as many
as could be accommodated to enter
the enclosure, preference being given
the ladies. As will be seen from the
accompanying photograph, taken es
pecially for the Morning News, while
the exercises were in progress, every
siirhe in the vicinity of the site was
occupied, and standing room was at
a premium.
On Tops of Hlillilillgs.
From the tops of the tall buildings,
and from the hundreds of office win
dows, men and women waved their
handkerchiefs and lustily cheered the
utterances of Senator Clay, the ora
tor of the day. The Custom House
steps and windows, the buildings
along the Bay and the roof of the
Germania Bank building two blocks
av.ay were crowded with humanity.
The buildings on either side of the
street, and the bridges and walks
along the Bay formed an immense
ampithea'ter, with the platform and
the corner stone in the center. The
gently waving flags, the white dresses
of the ladies, the yellow uniforms of
the regulars, the blue and gray of
the other companies, the glitter of
sunshine on sword and saber and Ma
sonic emblems, all blended to make
an animated picture of remarkable
beauty and interest.
Thousands and Thousands.
There were thousands of people
present. The crowd was variously
estimated at from 12.000 to 20,000
people. Which of these figures is near
er correct, it would he impossible to
say.
Even as the parade was forming in
the Park Extension, and almost two
hours before the ceremonies were to
begin, the crowd began gathering about
the City Hall. Before 5 o'clock the
platform had been tilled, with the ex
ception of the sehts reserved for the
members of the League of Georgia
Municipalities and the Masons.
With the arrival of the parade, the
visiting Mayors and other city officials
took their seats on the platform. The
United States bund from Charleston
furnished music, until the arrival of
the Masons. The members of the
Grand Ik>dge, headed by Grand Mas
ter Max Meyerhardt, of Home, were
the last to march on the platform.
The Grand Lodge officers marched
to the northern end of the platform,
where the corner stone hung from an
Immense derrick, directly over the spot
■where it was to be laid. Acting Grand
Marsha) W. S. Rockwell then mounted
the steps leading to the corner stone
and proclaimed silence in the name of
the grand master.
Ceremonies Were Impressive.
The ancient and impressive ceremo
nies of the Masons were at once begun.
The request from the Mayor on behalf
of the city for the Grand Lodge to
lay the corner stone was read and the
usual ritual gone through with. The
acting grand chaplain. Rev. C. H.
offered a prayer and "Ameri
ca’’ was Bung by the male quartette.
Acating Grand Architect H. W. Wit
cover examined the stone and reported
to the grand master. Acting Grand
Treasurer B. F. Finney placed in the
box the articles that had been selected
to he put in the corner stone and with
the invocations of the grand master
that ages and ages might pass before
those articles would he again seen by
man, the box was sealed.
The box was then placed In the
stone and the stone slowly lowered Into
ELOQUENT ADDRESS DELIVERED
BY UNITED STATES SENATOR CLAY
Paid High Tribute to Savannah and Progressive
City Officials, Who Are Building City Hall.
The speech delivered by Senator A.
®. Clay, the orator of the occasion,
avaa frequently interrupted by the ap
plause of the audience.
He was suffering severely from a
sore throat and spoke with difficulty,
but none of the force or eloquence of
hi* remarks was lost by reaeon of
t his fact.
, Following is the address:
Mr. Mayor and City Official* of the
City of Savannah. Ladies and Gentle
men: I hesitated before accepting
your invitation to deliver this address,
but my hesitancy X assure you, came
from the fact that this was anew
field for me. I have been making
speeches to juries for almost a quarter
of a century. A friend of mine told
me once that he had heard that some
times, though not often. 1 had
brought tears to the eyes of the Jury,
but more frequently I had brought
tear* to the eyes of my clients.
Occasionally 1 have been accustomed
to discus* political question*, but I
have never before attempted to make
speech on an occasion like thla.
Once Howell Cobb complained to Gov.
Johnson that he was annoyed contin
uousl.v with Invitation* to deliver com
mencement addresses and he hardly
know bow to answer them. Gov.
Johnson replied by saying to Mr. Cobb.
"Accept one Invitation and make one
■leech at a commencement and you
will never be called upon to make an
other." A friend of mine has predict
ed that this will be the last speech
that 1 will be called upon to make
on an occ.tsion of this nature. I was
compelled, however, to accept your In
vitation to make the speech, because
the Invitation to visit Savannah and
witness these exercise* wa* coupled
with the invitation to make this
speech. If l hid declined the invita
place. Acting Grand Architect Wit
cover having himself laid the cement.
The grand architect reported to the
grand master and the tests of the va
rious Masonic offices were then ap
plied.
By Plumb, Sqnare and Level.
"I have tried this stone by plumb,
square and 1* vel, and pronounce it to
bt well formed, true and trusty,” an
nounced the grand master.
The gold and silver vessels were then
brought forth and the corn, wine and
oil were pouted upon the stone. The
grand master then said:
May the afi-hounteous Author of na
ture bless the inhabitants of this place
with all the necessaries, conveniences
and comforts of life: assist in the erec
tion and completion of this building:
protect the workmen against every ac
cident, and long preserve this struc
ture from decay; and grant to us all,
a supply of the corn of nourishment,
the wine of refreshment, and the oil
of joy."
"So mote it be," responded the other
officers.
The grand master then struck the
stone three times with his mallet, and
returning to the grand architect, de
livered the implements by which it
had been tested, to that official.
C’lnituß; Masonic Ceremonies.
The Masonic ceremonies were closed
by the grand master with the fol
lowing:
"Men nd Brethren here assem
bled: Be it known unto you that we
be lawful Masons, true and faithful
to the laws of our country, and en
gaged by solemn obligations to erect
magnificent buildings, to be service
able to the brethren, and to fear God,
the Great Architect of the Universe.
W r e have among us concealed from
the eyes of all secret which cannot
be divulged and which have never
been found out; but these secrets are
lawful and honorable? and not repug
nant to the laws of God or man.
“They were entrusted in peace and
honor to the Masons of ancient times,
and, having been faithfully transmit
ted to us, it Is our duty to convey
them unimpaired to the latest pos
terity. Unless our craft were good and
our calling honorable, we should not
have lasted for so manv centuries
nor should we have been honored with
the patronage of so many illustrious
men of all 'ages, who have ever shown
themselves ready to promote our in
terests and to defend us from all ad
versaries. We are assembled here to
day, in the face of you all, to build
a house, which we pnay God may de-
Sf rve to prosper, by becoming a place
of concourse for good men, and pro
moting harmony and brotherly love
throughout the world, till time shall
be no more.’’
"So mote it be," responded the other
Masons.
Tile Aililresse* Mode.
Mayor Myers then escorted Senator
A. S. Clay, the orator of the day, and
Grand Master Meyerhardt to the
platform that had been erected for
the speaking. The Mayor Introduced
the grand master and he delivered an
interesting address, dwelling upon the
important part Masonry has played in
Georgia, beginning with its introduc
tion in this city. He paid Savannah
a high tribute in the course of his
short address and was roundly ap
plauded at the conclusion of his
speech.
Senator Clay was then introduced
by Mayor Myers as "the distinguished
and noble Georgian whom we all
know.” Though speaking with diffi
culty at times because of a sore
throat, Senator Clay held the atten
tion of his audience from beginning
to end and was frequently Interrupt
ed by applause. The address conclud
ed the ceremonies and the assemblage
dispersed.
Police Did Work Well.
The manner in which the police kept
the big crowds in hand was commented
upon by the visiting mayors and offi
cials, snd the superintendent of police
was congratulated by Mayor Myers.
In the Park Extension, along the
line of march, and at the City Hall
site, there were uniformed men galore
and the crowds were handled with lit
tle or no trouble. The superintendent
of police had pressed every avallble
man into service, and even the plain
clothes men did duty. They assisted
at the City Hall and were in charge of
the taking of tickets.
The various details of uniformed
men were in charge of sergeants who
received their instructions direct from
the superintendent. Although the
mounted men in the Park Extension
were more than a mile from the foot
men at the City Hall, with numbers
of men stationed at points between,
the superintendent was able to cover
both ends as well as the middle. This
was made possible by the use of an
nutomobtle, and a dozen or more trips
were made by the superintendent be
| twen the extreme points before the
| soldiers left the parade ground. Mr. M
I Ed Wilson volunteered to act as chaf
feur.
tion to speak I would have been with
out an invitation to be present here
to-day, and would have been deprived
of the pleasure of enjoying your hos
pitality. 1 am sure that there Is tio
city that entertains more delightfully
than Savannah.
This day and this occasion is an
important period In the history of
Savannah, and it is an occasion that
should fill our souls with pride and
patriotic emotion. More than a cen
tury ago, in 1799. the corner atone of
the old City Hall of Savannah was
laid by' the Hon. Win. Stephens,
giand master of Masons In the state
of Georgia at that time. The old
building now to be superseded by a
more magnificent structure,ln all prob
ability, has more historic memories
clustered around it than any other
bundling in the state.
Savannali mil dforglii,
Savannah cannot be separated from
the early history and struggles of Geor
gia. James Oglethorpe, benevolent,
generous and far-sighted, sought to
provide a refuge for the down-trodden
poor of England, and the distressed
foreigners of all the world. He gave
the full energies of his vigorous body
and lofty mind to the work of providing
n new home for the oppressed of his
own and other lands. He taught the
doctrine that the atrong should protect
the weak—a doctrine we should never
forget and never cease to practice, and
which doctrine was planted by him
and bis followers when they landed
and founded thi Georgia colony. His
tory teache* us that after he crossed
the ocean In pursuit of anew world
that he selected as the sight of hi* s.l
- the bluff on which nov stands
the city of ttHvannuh, and here laid
the foundations of the oldest English
town south ol the .Savannah river
Here the gifted John Wesley and the
famous George Whitfield planted the
seeds of Christ Is nMy which took deep
SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS: FRIDAY. AUGUST 12. 1904.
PICTURE PRESENTED AT LAYING OF CORNER STONE
root and has produced an abundance
of fruit throughout Georgia.
The foundations of Georgia’s civiliza
tion began here. History teaches us
that our ancestors came across the
ocean to escape every form of oppres
sion. They loved liberty, justice and
equality of rights and braved the
perils of the ocean to Becure these
blessings. The love of liberty and jus
tice planted here and nurtured by our
ancestors, has spread and taken root
throughout the state, and is the val
uable inheritance of two and one-quar
ter millions of people. Every hamlet
in Georgia has been the recipient at
your hands of these untold blessings.
Time, however, will not permit a fur
ther discussion on these lines.
Cltj's Historic Interest.
As the city has grown in popufa
tion and increased in wealth. It has
become necessary to erect a more
modern and commodious structure. The
old City Hall represents Savannah in
her early struggles and triumphs. His
tory teaches us that many of the gre'at
men of this republic who are now dead
and gone were tendered public recep
tions as the guest of the city of Sa
vannah in the old City Hall. The la
mented and universally beloved Wash
ington, the Father of his Country,
Daniel Webster 'and Henry Clay, your
own immortal Howell Cobb and Wil
liam H. Crawford; Presidents Polk,
Monroe and William McKinley and
Gen. Lafayette, who left France and
crossed the ocean to fight the battles
of the struggling colonies during their
life time, were the guests of this city,
and public receptions were given them
in the old City Hall.
They were the recipients of your
genuine hospitality, and bore truthful
testimony to the n'ation that the peo
ple of Savannah, in point of hospitali
ty, were without an equal, and in
point of intelligence and love of coun
try, and devotion to duty, you had
made a record that none had surpass
ed. Others who are still living and
enjoying the confidence and esteem of
their countrymen, and who have been
your guests, continue to sing your
praises, among them Grover Cleveland,
David B. Hill and Admiral Dewey. It
is expected, however, on an occasion
like this, that a public speaker will
trace the history, growth and progress
of a city from time of the erection of
the old City Hall to the present time,
‘and pointing out especially the reasons
why it has become necessary to eroet
the new City Hall.
Growth of Savannah.
The people of Savannah who have
made her one of the first cities of the
South know why this magnificent
structure, to cost a quarter million of
dollars, has become a matter of ne
cessity. When the present City Hall
was erected Savannah had a popula
tion of not quite 5,000 souls. At the
beginning of the Civil War your popu
lation had grown to about 20,000. You
now have reached a population of,
I dare say, 70,000 people.
If I were talking to an audience in
the city of Atlanta they would expect
me to at least say a quarter of a mil
lion. I understand, however, that the
people of Savannah will not tolerate
exaggeration even when in their favor.
History teaches us that in the last
ttvrty years your population has dou
bled. your taxable values have risen
from $17,000,000 to more than $40,000,000,
the tonnage of your vessels entering
and clearing from the Custom
House has increased from $1,260,000 to
$2,600,000. and the gross value of your
commerce has increased from $50,000,-
000 to nearly $200,000,000.
World-Wide Commerce,
We know that Savannah's commerce
is world wide. I ant told that an in
spection of the government reports
shows that vessels loud here through
out the year from European, South
American and Asiatic ports. We know
that Savannah is the natural outlet
for products of this country even as
far up ns Omaha. I have been grati
fied more than words can express to
see the growth of your exports and
imports.
Irr I*7B your total imports and ex
ports were only 500.000 tons and in
1803 they had grown to 1,500,000 tons.
Savannah has been for a number of
years and Is now the third cotton port
of the world. I have been told that
Savannah holds the world's record for
exporting the largest cargo of cotton
which went out in the British ateamar
St. Andrew In 1903. When this port
shall receive its Just dues. In compari
son with other ports of like character,
from the Treasury Depaiintent of the
United States government, why can
not Savannah become the first cotton
port of the world’ I shall take great
pleasure in Joining with Col. Lester,
your most courteous and efficient rep.
resentsilve Jn Congraas, and my able
Continued on Ninth Page.
MASONRY'S HISTORY AND
ACHIEVEMENTS IN GEORGIA
Grand Master Meyerhardt’s Address at the
Laying of the Corner Stone.
The address of Grand Master Max j
Meyerhardt at the laying of the corner
stone was listened to with interest by
tfie assembled thousands.
I feel it indeed an honor, said the
Grand Master, to be present on this
most auspicious occasion. Coming from
the mountains of North Georgia, from
the proud little city that sits enthron
ed upon her more than seven hills,
and at whose feet the limpid waters
of the Etowah, the Oostanaula and the
Coosa peacefully flow, I bring cordial
greeting and heartfelt salutation to
you who dwell in this beautiful city
by the sea.
I feel especially glad it has fallen
to my lot to lay the corner stone of
this splendid structure, which the civic
pride and the indomitable energy of
your citizens have made possible.
It is indeed fitting and proper that
the representatives of the undent and
honorable fraternity of Freemasons
should lay this corner stone. For in
this very city, in 1735, Masonry was first
(introduced jnto iGeorgta, and Solo
mon’s Lodge was duly chartered by
Lord Viscount Weymouth, Grand Mas
ter of Masons in England. On June
4. 1799, more than 100 ago, the
Grand Lodge of Georgia latd the cor
ner stone of the City Exchange, the
predecessor of this building. and
which for more than a century has
served its useful purposes.
Proud of Hlh lintr.
And so, as a Georgian, proud of
the civic, military and Masonic his
tory of this great commonwealth, I am
glad to participate in these solemn and
impressive ceremonies and to stand
upon this consecrated spot, hallowed
by the splendid traditions and the
glorious memories of the brave days
of old.
And I am particularly honored in
representing to-day the great army
of Georgia Masons, an army compos
ed of 25.000 of the best, the truest and
the noblest of Georgia’s splendid citi-
Uens. It is indeed an “army with
banners," hut upon those banners arc
inscribed the emblems of peace, not
of war; for Masonry makes for peace,
for manhood, for character, for truth
and for righteousness. Truly and
reverently may we say that “alt her
ways are ways of pleasantness, and
'all her paths are peace.’’
Antiquity of Masonry.
We are proud of the great an
tiquity of Masonry, reuchlng far back
Into 'the dawn of history. But we
ate equally proud of its present,
fraught with deeds of charity and lov
ing kindness. We are proud of the
great men of this country—from
Washington to McKinley—and of this
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state—from Stephens and Dawson and
Rockwell, to our own Bacon and Ter
rell and Estill—who have been initiat
ed into our mysteries and have hon
ored ouy craft, put we are also proud
of the noble men in every walk of
life, the humble, the unknown, the
toilers in the ranks, the bone and
sinew of our order, whose hearts beat
true for humanity and God, whose
lives illustrate and adorn the chiv
alry and the manhood of Georgia and
of Masonry.
It seems to me a waste of effort
and of time to enlarge on this occa
sion and in this presence upon the
principles and the practices of Free
masonry. Suffice it to say that our
great order is founded upon the Book
of Books—the Holy Bible. It knows
no sect or creed, but gathers under its
broad banner the good and true of
every faith. Gentile and Jew stand
hand in hand and heart to heart about
its sacred altars. Its every symbol
proclaims the Fatherhood of God.
Its every practice typifies the
brotherhood of man. Its only creed
is that taught by holy men in every
age. Its seers and prophets are those
who minister to human want and al
leviate human suffering. Its great ex
emplars are not those who reeeive the
thunders of the world’s applause, but
they who in their lives obey the still,
small voice of conscience. A Mason
bows down to no man, however great,
but yields his sole allegiance to Him,
the Architect Supreme, who holds the
universe in the hollow of His hand.
Masonry Buries the Dead.
Masonry visits the sick and buries
the dead. In humble homes its tender
ministrations arc felt. Where want
abides, where suffering reigns, there
Masonry is found, to soothe, to com
fort and to cheer. It dries the orphan’s
tear, it brings consolation to the
grieving heart of widowhood. In all
life’s trials and vicissitudes. Masonry
is a friend and helper, ready, strong
and true.
Above all, Masonry is a builder of
character. It raises high the stand
ards of Temperance, Prudence, Forti
tude and Justice. In its apotheosis of
the Tyrian builder, it impresses with
matchless skill and power, the value
of a death-defying integrity. By pre
cept and example, by mystic symbol
and strong appeal, it teaches the great
lessons of charity, human kindness,
loyalty to government, humanity, pu
rity. brotherly love.
Not of wood or stone, nor even of
gold and silver, are the materials of
our Masonic Temple. These are but
perishable things. But, tried by level,
plumb and square, the splendid struc
ture of Freemasonry has arisen lp wis
dom. strength and beauty—a poem set
to music!
Defend* Purity of Home*.
Masonry defends the purity of
homes. Precious in its sight is the
LIST OF ARTICLES
PUT IN CORNER STONE.
Over Thirty Articles Were Placed In
the Stone When It Was Laid.
Following is a list of the articles
placed in the corner stone:
Copy of the reports of the Mayor and
city officers for 1903.
Copy of the city code of Savannah.
Copy of the history of the city gov
ernment of Savannah.
Copy of the rules of the City Council
of Savannah:
Copy of the proceedings of the 154th
anniversary of the Union Society.
Copy of the constitution of the con
gregation B'Nai B’rith Jacob.
Photograph of the old City Exchange
of Savannah.
Photograph of last meeting of City
Council of Savannah in old City Ex
change.
Photograph of British steamship
Saint Andrew, on which was shipped
from Savannah, the world’s record
cotton cargo.
Photograph of the automobile parade
of Aug. 10, 1904.
Photograph of the monument to Tom
ochichi.
Copies of the Savannah Evening
Press of Savannah, of Saturday, Aug.
6, and Wednesday, Aug. 10, 1904.
Copy of the Savannah Morning News
of Aug. 11, 1904.
Address from the League of Georgia
Municipalities, signed by the members
in attendance at the convention at
Savannah, Aug. 10. 11. 1904.
Stamps of the United States from 1
cent to 15 cents in denomination. (In
envelope.)
Series of stamps of the United States,
issued in commemoration of the St.
Louis Exposition. (In envelope.)
All coins of the United States from
1 cent to sl. (Envelope.)
Several old coins. (In envelope.)
An engraved plate, complimentary to
Mayor Herman Myers. (Envelope.)
A copper engraved plate, giving May
or Myers’ tenure of office, with com
pliments County Treasurer Russell. (In
envelope.)
Pamphlet giving commercial statis
tics of Savannah.
Official programme of League of
Georgia Municipalities and laying of
comer stone.
Lists of membership of Solomons
Lodge. No. 1; Zerubbabel Lodge, No.
15; Clinton Lodge, No. 54; Ancient
Landmark, No. 231; Landrum Lodge,
No. 48.
Masonic Herald.
Relic of Joe Wheeler.
Pen staffs from Wesley Oak and old
coins from Palestine, by R. B. Rep
pard.
stainless honor of sweet and tender
womanhood. He upon whoee manly
bosom shines the oompass and the
square, is the loyal protector, yea,
the sworn defender of ifemale in
nocence. With Knightly courage, his
I sword, when di'4wn In woman’s cause,
smites with resistless power.
And finally. Masonry Is one of the
bright green oases in the trackless
I f.csert frf the world's materialism.
High above the selfish interests of life,
it places the lofty ideals of the good,
the beautiful and the true. Above
i the grasping grted for gain, it places
the splendid guerdon of honor and
good repute. Above the mad race for
greatness and for power, it places the
holy consecration of service and of
sacrifice, and the sweet simplicity of a
contented life. Above all that is Im
pure, untrue and base, it places Its
faith In God, Its hope In immortality,
Its charity for all mankind!
“Hail Masonry divine.
Glory of ages, shine;
Long mny’st thou reign.
Where'er thy lodges stand.
May they have great command
And always grace the land;
Tlhou art divine.”
Excursion to Wrlghtsvllle Beach, N.
C„ via Atlantic Coast Line, Aug. 17,
J 6.50 for the round trip; tickets good
until Kept. 1.
Schedule—
Leave Savannah... 2:15 p. m., city time
Arrive Wilmington. 11:45 p. m.
Nine hours and thirty minutes.
The only train leaving Savannah at
noon and arriving Wrightsville Beach
same evening. Also leave Savannah,
2:35 a. m. (city time), arrive Wilming
ton 1:40 p. m.. eleven hours and five
minutes; thirty minutes quicker than
any other line. Through sleepers to
Florence on both trains, with coaches
through to Wilmington. Take the best
—lt will cost you no more.—ad.
SPLENDID PARADE
STARTED AT PARK
SOLDIERS AND CIVILIANS.
TWO THOUSAND MEN PASSED IS
REVIEW OF ADMIRING CROWD.
Regular* from Ft. Screven, First
Georgia Regiment, Guard*. Naval
Reserve*. Chatham Artillery. Hus
sar* and Confederate Veterans
Among the Commands Represent
ed—Uniformed Orders Also Ap
peared Well in Line—Veterans
Were Loudly Cheered.
Under the inspiring strains of mar
tial music the long parade of civic
and military bodies was formed in
the Park Extension yesterday after
noon preparatory- to the march to the
new City Hall at the foot of Bull
street. Nearly 2,000 men were in line.
Though numerically the weakest or
ganization in the parade, the Con
federate veterans, the remnant of
those who wore the gray, attracted
the most attention. Mingling with
them In the parade were the blue
blouses of tihe regulars from Port
Screven, the khaki of the state militia,
the gray suits of the Guards, and the
brilliant uniforms of the secret or
ders.
In the contrast of gray and 'brown,
and the showy uniforms of the se
cret orders, with the civilian dress
of tha non-unlformed men, there was
a happy blending of color, which gave
variety and harmony to the scene.
Regulars Attract Attention.
The hour for starting had been fixed
at 4 o’clock, and long before that*
the military companies were on the
march from their headquarters to the
Park Extension. A quarter of an hour
before the time set for the formation
the battalion from Fort Screven, led by
Col. Anderson, moved south on Dray
ton street, and with flags flying and
the band playing, swept into the park.
Marching in perfect time more than
300 soldiers of Uncle Sam, clad in
khaki trousers and blue blouses,
marched the entire length of the Park
Extention, and stacked arms, awaiting
the order to move.
Following them came compa
nies of the First Georgia Regiment,
followed later by the Confederate Vet
erans and still later by the four com
panies of Guards under command of
Capt. Hutton.
Conspicuous among the troops were
the two squadrons of cavalry. Troop A,
the Georgia Hussars, and Troop B, of
Effingham county, both under the com
mand of Capt. W. W. Gordon, Jr. The
Naval Reserves brought with them a
small rapid fire gun, hauled by three
men.
Entering from the west side came
the uniformed ranks of the various se
cret societies. The Junior Order, ununi
formed, also turned out in force. The
Masons were out in numbers.being bet
ter represented than any of the other
societies.
Thousands Watched Maneuvers.
To watch the evolutions and the de
parture of the troops several thousand
people assembled around the park and
In the park itself. On the Drayton
street side there was a continuous
line of onlookers, while groups of men
and women and boys and girls were
distributed along the walks.
For the purpose of clearing the way
for the soldiers a squad of eight
mounted patrolmen were on 'hand and
did service in keeping the crowd back
from the line of march.
After a number of maneuvers for
the purpose of bringing eaah company
into proper position, the bugle call
was ordered by Gen. W. W. Gordon
and at 4:20 o’clock the order to march
was given.
How the Soldiers Moved.\
Led by Gen. Gordon and his staff
and Col. Anderson and his staff, the
regulars responded first to the signal,
and with an easy swing the army men
were soon moving northward. The
Fort Moultrie band from Sullivan’s Is
land discoursed martial strains for the
soldiers.
Preceding the companies of the First
Regiment was Lieut. Col. Grayson and
staff, with Middleton’s band. Maj.
Elliott’s command came first.
The Savannah Cadets formed the
first company of the regiment. The
battalion of artillery followed the com
panies of infantry. The Naval Re
serves and the Chatham Artillery, with
mounted guns, came next, followed by
two troops of cavalry, one the
Georgia Hussars and the other the
Effingham troo.
Secret Societies in Line.
Gen. C. A. Cox, in command of the
first battalion of Uniform Rank.
Knights of Pythiias. accompanied by
his staff, led the uniformed secret so
ciety section of the parade, which
consisted of three companies of the
Uniform Rank, KnlgTits of Pythias and
one company of the Uniform Rank,
w. o. w.
Excelling in point of numbers all
of the other secret societies repre
sented were the Masons, their officers
clad in the regalia of the order. In
the name division were the Od<l Fel
lows. Knights of Pythias, Junior Or
der, U. A. M., and the Patriotic Or
der Sons of America.
In the last division was the Ger
man Friendly Aid Society, with the
Lafayette McLaws Canip, United Con
federate Veterans.
Leaving the Park Extension at the
Drayton street entrance the pafode
marched to Gaston street, west to
Bull, and north on Bull to the city
Hall. Both sides of the street were
crowded by a surging mass of human
ity.
Reviewed the Parade.
Assembled on the balcony of the
Soto were the visiting mayors who re
viewed the parade. As the troops
passed the salute was given, the cirif
bodies raising their hats to serve thd
purpose.
To the Confederate Veterans waf
accorded the most conspicuous hono ,:
by the crowd assembled at the De Sot(V
As the veterans reached a point nearly
opposite the hotel the ladies on thT
south balconies caught sight of the fill -
miliar colors, and began a dam
ping of hands and waving of handker
chiefs. I
The applause was caught up by thif
visitors further up and by the crowcl
In the reviewing stand. Hats were!
thrown Into the air and cheer after’
cheer rang out. 1
In recognition of the honor of the apJ
plau— the veterans lifted their hat A
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