Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-07-08
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THE FORDS.
From Savannah 10 BruDsEfek-
Their Reception and Regurn.

1 was one of the fortunate ones who weni
| with the "Ford Dramatic Association" on
| their trip to Brunswick aud returned with
/ them. Thinking it might be Of interest to
| the readers OF the NEWS to hear something
concerning the trip, will undertake to give
| you a short sketch Of the same.
The train left the city Sunday night at II
| O'Clock with as happy party as ever left
| Savannah. There was no sleep on the train
up to the arrival at j sup, at 2:3O q. m. Inc
/ Law over there was the most tiresome part OF
| the entire trip, it being nearly O'Clock
| before the train started for BrunswlcA. -,
Some of the boys tried to sleep, puS = &c"
others were determined they snoei0 nOtS
ana therefore. there was 10 sleep Ior any
one. --,o,- =. e.os .,5 49,
-. ZEE heartily welcomed by mine host
posIy ~ the Nelson House, who had 3 nice
hot breakfast ready for them. The table
wss we'll supplied, and the walters atten-
tive.
At ten O'Clock the boys met at the hall,
and bad fine rehearsal. Laricsa Hall is
certainly a very pretty hall, and one that
reflects credit on the young gentlemen
owners, and their enterprise In building It is
commendsble. Twelve of them, at a cost
of about five thousand dollars, built it on
private speculation, and their management
of Il is such that other managers might well
pattern from them. Their great am is 10
disregard nothing that will accommodate
parties occupying It. In the winter 1t is
utilized as q skating rink snd ball room.
They also have a variety OF gymnastic ap-
paratus which they use for their own en-
ioyment Their treatment Of the Fords
have made lasting friends of them, and
those who accompanied them.
After rehearsing, the boys took In the
town. and were most cordially received. AT
ter dinner and the necessary rest the Fords
were aroused by the band. The club then
formed, and, with the band in the lead,
marched to the hall and returned marching
to the hotel. By the way, in mentioning
the band too much praise cannot be accord
ed them, as their music is simply grand
Their time Is perfect, and Professor Bum
garten should feel proud Of the result OF his
effort to have a first-class band.
Mine host Beck, with his eye open to the
comfort and convenience of the Furds, had
an elegant supper prepared for them at 3
O'Clock, and you can rest assured they did
it justice.
At seven o'clock the association assem-.
bled st the hall to prepare for the grand OBJ
ject Of their visit. The people of Bruins
wick appear to be slow in attending shows
that is, they don't get there until late. The
audience, which was large and select, were
seated by S:45 when the curtain was raised.
The performance opened with the trial
scene ftom the Merchant OF Venice. and
was received with applause Immediately
upon the raising of the curtain. The scene
was well set, and the characters handsomely
dressed, which showed the wardrobe the
association off to great advantage. The
"Shylockn Of Mr.. Neill was exceptionally
fine, and would have reflected great credit
on any professional. The "Gratiano" of
Mr.. O'Byrne, and the "Antonio" Of Mr..
Seaman, were each remarkably fine pieces Of
acting and deserve especial c0mmendation,
although "Portia'' by Mr.. Morrisey, as
well as the other characters of the play,
were most admirably portrayed, and re-
fected great credit on the gentlemen who
assumed the different roles. The speciality Of
Messrs. Willis and Moran elected the most
hearty applause. Their dancing was equal
TO any SEN with professional companies
They were loudly encored to which they
responded, snd were again received with
tremendous applause.
The farce, Wanted, a Male Cook"
was certainly amusing, and kept the h0use
in q continual roar Of laughter. Mr.. Gray
as master Of the house, Mr.. Dovle as the
Yankee cook, Mr.. Stump as the Irishmsn,
and Mr.. Moran as the Dutchman, each ex-
cellec themselves In their different cha
acters, and produced the farce IN a very
cred table manner.
The "Veteran Guard Cadets" made their
appearance in their SNOWY uniforms, and
were accompanied by Mr.. O'Byrne in their
singing, and the Brunswick Brass Band
pIoyed the music for the marching. They
marched with perfect precision, and re-
ceived applause at the execution OF each
movement, and were so loudly encored that
they were obliged to respond. The drill
was one OF the features of the evening. and
made a pleasant ending to a capital en-
observation-disclosures which will not be for
gotten by those who were fortunate enough
to attend. The entire performance r. flscted
great credit on the HForde."
The association took their departure from
Brunswick at 6:45 on the morning of the
4th, arriving at Jesup at 9:10. Mr. Reming-
ton, proprietor of the Altamaha House, has
the thanks f the boys for his coDsiderate
treatment. He rendered them the entire
use of his house, and but for his kindness
the four nd half hours delay at Jesup
would have been very tiresome.
a good dinner had been discussed, and
the Fords were enjoying their post prandial
cigars, when the train arrived, and all hands
got aboard and returned safely to Savannah
at 1886 In The afternoon. While at Jesup an
invitation was extended by the Marshal for
the boys to attend grand barbecue, but for
lack of time they were obliged to decline
the kind invitation. The entire trip, from
the hour Of leaving Savannah up to the
return, was one filed with pleasurable remi-
niscences, as well as one of entirc satisfac-
ton.
Savannah can well be proud of the repre-
sentation by the Fords. The display of real
talent, as well as the gentlemanly and dig
nifed bearing of the entire party, reflected
credit upon our community. GUEST.