The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-06

At dinner given some time ago at the
Hotfburg in Vienna, in honor OF the King
and Queen of Italy. luxury and exquisite
taste were combined. The cloth was covered
with violets, Nesting so close to each other
that they formed perfect bank Of fragrant
blossoms, leaving just room for the plates of
semi-transparent series, each of which was
surrounded with thick garland of mar
acknowledgement being the Christian
name Of the.Queen of Italy. AS souvenirs
for each guest was slender tulip shaped
vase Of Venetian glass mounted in finely
wrought gold containing a bouquet
of marRuerItes and violets. The menu was
engraved on a thin sheet of silver with the
Austrian eagle embossed In the corner.
Everything was served i'll gold dishes, and
the dessert plates were marvels of beauty.
William r. Leaken's speech at the st.
Andrews supper last Monday night seems
to be causing quite a sensation. Mr..
Leaken is a very clever young man and de-
serves his success.
Miss Martha Screyen, the youngest
daughter of Col. John Screven, is III Savan-
nah again, after an absence of several
years. She is to make her debut this winter
and has already many friends who are well
coming her home.
Several of our leading society favorites
were very much missed from the german
last Tuesday evening They are not going
tout" this season from various causes.
Miss Jennie Thomas gave beautiful
Marguerite luncheon" to her friend Miss
Rotan Of Waco, Tex, on Friday last at
1870 o'clock. The entire decorations were
white and gold, the table was covered with
loose daisies At the plate of each guest was
an immense bunch of white daisies tied
with yellow ribbon. The souvenirs, lovely
bonbons boxes in marguerite shape, filed
with Maillard's chocolate marguerites, we're
presented to each young lady. Those pres
ent were Misses Clay, Turner, Saussy,
Fleming, McAlpin, Myers, Warren. and
Rotan.
Miss Matte Shellman is visiting in our
city and her many friends are glad TO vel
come her among US once more.
The three young men who made their
debut last Tuesday evening we're Messrs.
Wyly Woodbridge, Newell West and Will
lam Gadsden. The latter is from Charleston
aud has recently made Savannah his home.
To be Gu fat the swell girl must have for
afternoon receptions and teas a tailor-made
gown OL WulJ6 COEo VI lh0lcS CkObti,
q large white felt hat covered with white
feathers. and nesting among them bunch
of perfumed Parma violets must make
themselves visible.
Miss Hattie Saussy is to have another at
traction at her charming home on Gordon
street. Her friend Miss May Pickens OF
Charleston, S. c., will pay her pleasant
visit. She is expected next week.
Medici collars are more popular than ever
this year.
Mrs. Leonard Fl. Welch of Albany, Ga.
is soon to be in Savannah, where she will
spend some time; then go on to Baltimore,
Washington, and will join her son, DIR.
WEIGH, In Philadelphia, where she will
spend the remainder Of the winter.
Mr.. Frank Jones Of Charleston, S. c., has
lately removed to this place. His attractive
home on Henry street is graced by his
mother and handsome sister. They have as
their guest now Miss Storm Of New York
Tho extremely elegant combination of
black velvet aud white lace has once more
come TO the front.
There was a large and elegant reception
ing, by Mrs. Thomas Berry, at which Miss
Claude Bond received much attention and
admiration.