The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-22
EVENTS IN SOCIAL LIFE.
SOME THAT ARE PAsF ANDOTHERs
IN TIE FUTUEE.

Engagements and weddings-Notes
of Receptions and Bslls-Thin9s
Talked About That Interest a Great
Many People.
The deliciously bracing weather Of the
last week did much to bring out the people,
aud helped the society editor, who Is caus-
ing 50 much speculation as to who he or she
may be. in getting notes for this weeks
edition. That person hopes he or she will
not make the young man feel badly by
leaving him out this time. as was the case
last Sunday. when be read the society
column OF the MORNING News and re-
marked sadly, "It is very fine. but am not
in it.n
Dame Rumor. arrayed in her stylish
autumnal tints, is busying herself as usual
over wicked little Cupids en- angleme is.
She saws the young bank official aud one Of
Savannah's fairest daughters are soon 70
wed. Another OF equal interest is a prom
fnent business man and one OF our leading
society women Our stately Danes robes
rustic as she treads from house 20 house
whispering something of a surprising ma
ture, not an engagement this time but what
might lead up to one or more.
Any bright sunny afternoon the Thunder
bolt road Is very gay with the many hand-
some turnouts that Savannah boazts Of.
The clanking Of chains makes us turu, aud
there we see the magnificent Viotorias of the
married ladies, the young men with their
trim bugges and fast horses. The young
ladies' dogcarts, buckboards and phaetons
are quite conspicuous with their attractive
drivers. Miss GarmAny's cart Is one OF the
most stylish. Miss Woodbridas's il another
that always attracts attention. The
Misses Lawton, too. can be seen often in
their cart or their low Victoria. Mrs. w.
w. Owens has an oak cart aud is the
cynosure OF all eyes. as she drives down the
asphalt. Miss Nan du Bignon drives a
petite vehicle and delights her many
friends by taking them out in the after
noon. Little Miss Albert Hull presents a
pretty picture in her dainty little turnout.
Greenwich park, Savannah's country club,
Is the destination of all these equipages aud
many more too numerous to mention hers.
Greenwich park is a most charming re-
sort, kept exclusively for the 400" of our
city. The club house faces the entrance.
1t has the appearance Of a large country
house, and gives such q look of welcome to
the visitor, with its spreading oaks, heavily
weighed down with the beautiful gray
moss that our northern friends admire so
flowers adorn the grounds. Toward the
east Of the Enclosure is an immense hall,
built over the river. The upper part of
this building is used for dancing
purposes, the broad piazzas for promenad-
ing. The magnificent marble pool affords
much pleasure. The tennis court is a great
addition, and already plans are being laid
for tennis club during the wInter. Many
an exchange of confidence has taken place
over the old-fashioned log fire, with the
bright brass andirons given by an admirer
(it is said OF the young lady who so gener-
ously presented the elegant msntel and sur
roundings. During Savannah's pioIio sea-
son Greenwich is at its best, il that
charming resort can have any degree Of
comparison used except the superlative,
which applies to the four seasons.
Mr.. r. D. Guerard is again welcomed
after an extended trip. He spent
the summer at Narragansett Pier, Bar
Harbor, Saratoga, New York, Baltimore
and Washington. 1t is rumored that he is
to participate in the social pleasures of the
capitol city during the coming season
The handsome house of Mr.. G. S. Ellis
on Gwinnett street, has been lately added 30
and much improved. IL Is now an ideal
home. The conservatory Is particularly adj
mired by all fower-loving people.
The family of Mr.. Alfred Chisholm, who
has been for the past two months in Vir-
GINA, has returned to the city and is now
with Miss McAlpin at 1853 South Broad
street. They will soon remove to their new
home on Barnard and Macon streets.
Fashion must be followed, but at be-
coming and discreet distance. "Flesh
colored gloves are quite a la mode, but be
al a0fd
chase them.
The eclipse of the past week afforded
young couples very fine opportunity Of
studying astronomy. A good story is told
on one OF them, who started out at o'clock
p. IN. and returned at 10 o'clock D. m. ito
see the eclipse" Being asked what thev
had seen. the gentle maid blushingly re-
piled: "rhe son !" the happy youth said:
Two stars, and yet it was supposed to be
an eclipse of the moon. The happiest, il
not the most scientific, knowledge mot
from the stars do 1 my judgments pluck"
Misses Conner and Ingram have returned
from the Gate City, after a most enjoyable
visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. j. Craig, now OF Column
bus, formerly of Augusta, paid pleasant
visit to Gen. and Mrs. E. p Alexander on
Harris street.
MRS. JaInes II. Hunter and children are
visiting Mrs. William r. Davidson at $3.50
Greene street this week. Mrs Hunter will
be remembered by many as Miss Hattie
Cope, famous Savannah belle" So says
the Augusta EUening Nelos
The family of Mr.. 7. Zizinia will not re-.
turn to Savannah this winter Miss Zizinia
made her debut in our city last season. and
her absence will be much regretted.
Yellow will be the prevailing color for
evening gowns this year The sweet young
girl will resemble the pretty little primrose
flower.
Quite society event Of the past week at
the theatre was the appearance of Miss
Nina bearing of Athens, whose stage name
is Nina Hayward. Having many friends
as well as relatives in this city her acting
was enthusiastically greeted by much APP
plause and many floral tributes.
Mrs. Maitland Dongall, nee Miss Bessie
Hopkins, is again welcomed in our city by
her many friends from her far-distant home
In Vancouver, B. G. She will be great
acquisition to social circles, and it Is hoped
her stay will be long one.
The Misses Lawton gave pleasant little
entertainment on Wednesday evening. only