The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-14
dUYToNs SUMMER GAYETY.
4 Rush Of entertainments in Ef1ne.
hams Metropolis.

A Rush Of entertainments in Ef1ne.
hams Metropolis.
Guytonians have Toasted on entertain
ments for the past two weeks. Some of
the entertainments were very creditable
TO the young actors, displaying dramatic
talent of high order. The one given nm
der the management of the Guyton Glees
was one Of the most charming affairs of the
season, and while but little stress was placed
upon the financial result the receipts. doubt
less, proved satisfactory.
Following the entertainment of the Glees
came that of the Guyton Silver Cornet
Band, which is composed Of Guyton's most
snterprising young men. The band -four
ished last year for time, and as the
citizens were expecting some rare musical
treats the members one by one began to
drop out until they they were too few to re-
present all all the pieces. Some of the more
devoted members, however, kept I'D a little
show of life until this spring, when a beyy
of the younger set took hold of the band and
under the management of few
of the original members, assisted by Prof.
Cobb and his brother, Of Savannah, sue
ceeded in getting up a new organization
The young men have worked inceSsantly
and under many difficulties, but as pluck
and energy will always tell Guyton can
boast of good band. The entertainment
given a few nights ago was for the purpose
Of raising fund to defray some Of their
expenses. The selections were good aud
were charmingly rendered, and received
the applause of an appreciative audience.
After the programme refreshments were
sold, and from this source a neat little sum
was realized. TIE band has volunteered its
services to play at the Davis monument
meeting, which will be held at the Guyton
hall on the night of June 49,
The next affair which called out the Guy-
tonians in force was the commencement
exercises of the Guyton high school, under
the immediate charge of Prof. A. E. Bird as
principal, and Miss Sallie Laurence as
assistant, which took place at the Guyton
hall Wednesday evening in the presence of
a large crowd. The pupils acquitted { hem
selves remarkably well In the various selec-
tions given each of them, but they were not
exactly suited to the closing exercises of q
school. A gentleman, in speaking of the
declamations, said many of the foremost
men of the state who have illustrated Geor-
gia so admirably in the councils OF the
nation owed their beginning and ambition
to the training received when boys at the
interior country schools CT the state.
There were few compositions by the young
misses. An opportunity was not afforded
them to make display of their literary
talent, which is SO prominently brought out
by compositions. Notwithstanding, the
entertainment proved a vsrltab.e success.
and each selection brought forth hearty ap-
plause from the audience. DR.. Lanier,
Messers. Blackshear and Conger and the
Nell brothers, as also Mrs. HEIDI, were
present, and contributed some charming
instrumental music.
The press of the south, aided by the old
soldiers. having undertaken the task Of
raising funds with which to erect a monu-
ment mot to Jefferson Davis, for he needs
it not, but to the grand and sublime in HUI
man nature" Guytonians will hold public
meeting on the night of June is at the
town hall to further the objects of the moves
ment. Col. r E. Lester will be present and
will deliver an address, Rev. II. 8. Win
gard and Col. Rawls of the Effingham veter-
ans are also expected to bs present and
address the meeting. AS ell these gentle
men are representatives of the martial
spirit of the south and participated in the
stirring scenes of the war they are well
equipped to speak of Mr.. Davis and the
south.
1t has been arranged to hear from the
sons of veterans. Among the number
who are expected to address the meeting ars
Ranse Wright, ESQ, and Prof. A. E. Bird
OF Et1ngham, young man grown up since
the war, and fully capable Of entertaining
any audience. Editor w. L. Gignilliat OF
the EEfinghsm Chronicle, the son of gal
liant confederate officer, on behalf of the
press inaugurated the local movement so as
TO put Effingham In line with her sister
counties. The boys have been booked for a
speech. Col. Bird has requested the pres
euce of all the veterans who can and will
attend. Col Lester will have a warm and
hearty reception.
Rev. g. W. Hart Of Evansville, KY, who
conducted a protracted meeting at the Bap-
fist church, and who was unanimously
called to the pastorate of the church, has
notified the congregation of his acceptance
of the call aud will reach Guyton about
July l.
DIR. Robert w. Lovett of Screvea county
is visiting his son, Rev. w. G. Lovett, at
Guyton.
Miss Sallie Baily of Ellington, 8. c., is
visiting DIR. and Mrs. s. }. Lanier.
Miss Thomas of Augusta is visiting the
family of Mr.. M. c. Pritchard.
Mr.. d. G. Clark of Tusculum has returned
from Atlanta, where he has been attending
the supreme court