Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-09
THE SCHOONER "AARON REP
PARD.0
A Pleasant Oeeasion-The Maiden
Trip of the Handsome schooner
COmmemorafed.

Mention was made several days since OF
the arrival at our port Of handsome new
schooner named Aaron Reppard, in com
pliment to former citizen Of Savannah and
the father of our well known townsman,
Mr.. r. B. Reppard, who has large interest
in her. The schooner is designed especially
for the lumber trade between Savannah,
Brunswick and Northern ports, and was
built with that view.
As this is her first trip to Savannah, and
she will leave shortly for Philadelphia with
a cargo, Mr.. Reppsrd arranged to COM
memorate the occasion by pleasant gath
eriug of his friends on board, and elegantly
executed invitations were issued appointing
the time between ~ and 2 O'Clock yesterday.
The vessel was in splendid condition, and
presented an attractive appearance. Flying
from the masthead was q large flag bear
ing her name, and everything about her was
made trim and neat. On the deck were set
two large tables, extending from the for
ward cabin to the aft, which were graced
with q bountiful feast, provided by the
''Women's Missionary Society Of Wesley
Monumental Church." and was a credit to
them. There was an abundance Of every
thing good, and it was prepared In the best
sly lie, and we have rarely seen more APP
DtLLiIk ulSBldf tUdu EICGlca LnC e. " Va
the guests as they came on board. About
ouarter-past twelve o'clock the invited
guests began to arrive, and were received by
Mr.. Reppard, who was ably assisted by his
clever and courteous chief clerk, Mr.. Geo.
". Haupt. The Republican Blues Brass
Band had been engaged, and were stationed
on top of the cabin, from which elevated
position they discoursed numerous popular
airs, and added greatly to the enjoyment OF
he O'clock there
were over q hundred and fifty
ladies and gentlemen on board,
and the summons to the collation. was then
given. After they had gathered around the
tables Mr.. Reppard, in a very excellent and
practical speech, bid them hearty well
come, and introduced Captain Z Z. Lake,
one OF the owners and the commander Of
the vessel, who made & few remarks. A
discussion of the good things then followed,
and the enjoyment Of the Teasing was en-
HANGED by the music Of the band.
Afterwards the company were grouped In
different positions, and several views were
taken by Ravens, the photographer. The
| intention was to have the schooner towed
to the middle Of the river by tug and al
chored and have the views taken from the
| wharf, but this was found, impracticsble on
account of the roughness Of the water and
/ the high wind. II was stated, however,
| that the views taken were satisfactory, and
| copies will soon be ready for those who wish
| them.
An who were present enjoyed the occs-
sion immensely, and whilst the ladies COM
| plmented the neat and attractive appear
/ ance Of the vessel, her comfortable, well
| appointed cabin, and general finish. the
| practical masculines were warm In their
| commentator of her sea qualities, adapta-
| bility for the trade intended, ahd her sub
/ stautial, staunch construction.
The schooner is constructed exclusively
| of Georgia pine, furnished by Mr.. Reppard's
mills, with the exception of the two lower
keels and the rails. The length Of the keel
is al feet, the depth Of the hold l313 feet,
/ aud the beam "a feet. The length over all
| is 10 feet. She has three masts, and is
supplied with the latest improved rigging
/ and tackle, patent steering apparatus, and
two immense anchors, with ninety fathoms
of chain attached to each. Her tonnage is
1904, and her official number l06,03S She
is clipper built, and her cabin is divided
| into quarters for the first and second mates
| aud other officers, which open into spa
] cious dining room, whilst beyond is the
| private Office and cabin for the Captain, all
| richly finished in ash, walnut, chestnut and
wild cherry, with gilt trimmings, and sup
| piled with handsome carpet and luxurious
| upholstery.
As stated, Captain Lake and some parties
4 North nave an Interest III INC NcoSCl3 aAu
| the following are the owners South:
r B. Reppard, Savannah, five thirty
| seconds.
D. R. Thomas, Savannah, one thirty
| second.
]. NJ. Madden, Brunswick, one thirty
second.
W. B. Burroughs, Brunswick, one sixty
| fourth.
Alfred johnson (colored) Brunswick, one
sixty-fourth.
Tatnall & Hubbard (co,ored), Z unswick
| one sixty-fourth.
One sixty-fourth represents $500, the
| schooner's exact cost having been
| So, 352 %.
In a short time we will have at our port
sister vessel to the Aaron Rsppard in the
| Viola Reppard, named for Mr.. z. B. Rep
pard's daughter, and which is rapidly ap-
| preaching completion. The Aaron Reppard
! viii take her first cargo Of lumber on at
| orce and leave in few days for Philadel
| mia