The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-20

Mr. j.. isC. Whitney. who has SO many
friends in Savannah, was 10 our city for
several days during the past week. He
was O welcome acquisition at several of the
entertainments. He left for his home in
Baltimore on Friday.
Miss Bessie Beckwitn, formerly of At
lanta, is spending the winter with her sis
ter, Mrs. Alexander r. Lawton, Jr., on
Gordon street. Miss Beckwith has great
many friends in the Gate City, who regret
her absence from their midst. But what IL
Atlanta's loss is Savannah's gain.
Mr.. Cecil Gabbest has been given the
South Carolina division of the Richmond
and Danville. 1t is supposed this will ne
cessitate his departure from Savannah,
where Mr.. and Mrs. Gabbets are so popular,
to Columbia, s. G.
Mrs Pierce Of Brooklyn is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Walter Curtis. on President
street.
"The friend who becomes q lover con-
ttnues still to be friend, bat the lover who
becomes a friend ceases forever TO be q
lover"
Mrs. Barrett Jenkins, one of the Leading
social lights of the Fountain city, is here
, visiting her sistsr, Mrs. George A. White
head, on Jones street. Her visit is made
especially at this time SO she could be at the
anniversary reception which occurred last
Wednesday evening. Nearly every year
she delights her many friends among us by
her charming presence. She was enc of the
valued guests at the soiree, and 1t is hoped
her stay will be a long enc.
Mr.. John r. Young has been spending q
few days in Brunswick, but is again well
cemed home by bis many friends.
A beautiful gown seen at the soiree last
Thursday evening was a rich yellow bro
cade, made en- train, beoomingly worn by
charming acquisition to Savannah society.
We are all very mysterious these days
Il is not unusual to find members Of the
household in confidential confab abruptly
concluded on your entrance; for the gen.
uihe pleasure Of Christmas and delightful
surprises are kept up. Consequently knitted
brows and notebooks are the order of the
day.
Miss Maude Smith is at home for the
Christmas holidays. She is enjoying the
recreation immensely.
Mr. N. A. O'Byrne was in Augusta last
week on short business trip.
The swagger girl must have orchids for
her tavorlte flower.
Miss Fanny Davant is the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. d. /. Mcintyre on Drayton and
Gordon streets. She will return to her
home in Guyton shortly.
Mrs. John L. Hardee and her daughter.
Miss Hardee, are spending the winter
months at the Ds Soto.
A beautiful fan was exhibited at the
Carlsruhe fan exhibition, and was the crea-
ton of Prof. Karl Eyth Of Carlsruhe. 1t
was an allegorical representation of "Mu-
Sic" painted In Rocco style on swanskin.
The sticks were Of mother of pearl, picked
out with gold and studded with precious
stones.
The ladies are very much pleased at the
prospect of their being able to hear the
speeches at the Hibernian supper which
takes placs some time in March. The idea
brought forward of flooring over the par
quette of the Savannah theatre, IL it is car
ried out, will give them the opportunity
The boxes and dress circle will be turned
over to shem.
Mr.. and Mrs. James K. Clarke were In
the city for o few days during the past
week.
The letter carriers will be glad 70 hear the
announcement that the day Of Christmas
cards is said to be over, and they will not