The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-27

Master Frank Chisholm is visiting his
uncle, Mr.. w. w. Chisholm on Gordon
street.
It is said that next week will be very gay,
The German Club gives its third eDtertain-
ment on Tuesday evening. It is to be led
by Mr.. W. w. Williamson as an accom-
mediation to Mr.. +. A. Habersham. The
Christmas german is always an unusually
brilliant one. Miss Hardee has invited few
friends for Thursday evening to see the
"Old year out and the new year
fp." Several other things are in contempla-
ton.
A small diamond heart, having a pigeon
blood ruby in the center and surmounted BY
a coronet of diamonds and sapphires will
form a beautiful gift that is being designed
for one OF our winter brides
Mr.. William r. Leaken Is visiting at the
home OF his parents in Baltimore From
there he goes TO New York, and will not
return before the new year.
Among the novelties in ribbons is one OF
pale yellow silk. with design of blao berries
wrought on it, the berries being formed OF
sparkling jet beads, while the leaves and
brambles are Of black silk.
Miss Ida Drane, after an absence of
several months spent in the mountains of
North Carolina and Wilmington. has re-
turned, aud is with her sister, Mrs. w. G.
Morreli, ON Gordon street.
MIR. A. Mod. Bond, formerly of this city.
now OF Jacksonville, Fla, is visiting rela-
tives. Mr.. Bond has many frsends here who
are glad to welcome him.
Mr.. w. 8. Hewitt of st. Paul is registered
at the De Soto. He spends part Of nearly
every winter in this city, and is very popu-
lar in Savannah.
The woman who is fortunate enough to
possess star or crescent of diamonds or
good stones Initiating them, fastens il lust
now right in the front of her three-cornered
hat when she wears it in the evening.
Miss Miguelle Nichols is visiting Miss
Mary Whitehead on Jones street.
Mrs. d. I. Msclntyre is spending a few
days In Albany.
Mr.. George 8. Gadsden, who has been in
Charleston for the past few days hos re-
turned TO the city.
The heavy walking gloves which are the
most often assumed for street wear nv
women who dress well should be gotten a
quarter or half size larger than the ordi-
nary glove, for one is supposed to put them
on with great ease, and to permit ones
hands to move about with perfect freedom.
Mrs. X. q. Fleming and her charming
daughters, the Misses Fleming, will leave
the latter part Of the week for a short stav
in New York.
Chancellor and Mrs. Boggs OF Athens
spent Christmas in Savannah with rela-
tives.
Mrs. William J. Craig Of Columbus ia
visiting her parents, Gen. and Mrs e. P.
Alexander, on Harris street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Garnett Strobhar are well
coined home after delightful trip.
Having been educated to the advantages
OF silver belongings, we are now gradually
learning the beauty OF glass. The hand
soonest inkstands are those of very heavy
cut glass, cut so they look almost like a
block of ice with very small silver cover
on them. This may have on it a monogram
or crest, as is fanoied.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. s. Clay, Jr., are spend
ing the holidays with relatives In Bryan
county.
Mr.. John McDonough, son of Mayor Nc
Donough, is visiting his parents on Price
street He Is on his vacation.
Mr. George Freeman is home from Atlanta.
where he Is attending the archaeological
school. He will graduate in June, il ia
predicted, with high honors
Misses Lille and Virnie Hamilton are ar
home for a short tins and their many
friends are pleased to see them.
Mr.. W. P. Rice of New York is visiting
Mr.. Joseph Walker on Gordon street,
Miss Louie Nelly leaves this week for
Waynesboro, Ca, where she goes to be the
bridesmaid of Miss Nina Wilkins, who ia to
be married the early part of january to
Mr.. Charles Soudder of Athens.
Hearing that q literary club was in con-
temptation among the young ladies. and
seeing this article thought it might assist
in the formation Of this club to COPY this
for their benefit:
"A club for improvement and profit NAV
oe organized in some such manner as this:
The girls need not necessarily be of equal
capacity or identical tastes. In fact. some
diversity in these respects would be for the
general advantage But all who take part
should be interested in reading and studv.
The meetings should be held weekly. The
time occupied in reading, studying and dis
cussing the various questions that will
naturally arise. Each member should hand
In story sketch, or poem without signature.
thus enabling the party to feel free TO dis
cuss the merits or faults of each manu-
script Patience, perseverance, and good
nature are most essential to the success of
any such undertaking. Faithfully carried
out such plan forms useful school for the
young writer's Of the future
Miss Gertrude Weeds debut reception is
booked for the evening of Jan. 6.
pretty Christmas gift is a brooch CON-.
sisting OF small bunch OF mistletoe. the
berries OF which are of white agate Deli
cate enameled leaves interviewer with small
diamonds surround the berries and throw
them out with effect.
News comes to me of the engagement and
early marriage of one of the prettiest girls
who has ever visited Savannah. She has
made several visits here and has a long list
OF admirers. Her home is not very FAR
distant. When her wedding cards are re-
ceived the hearts OF many bachelors will be
overcast with gloom.
Miss Mary Haskell, daughter of Cant.
Alec Haskell of Columbia q q Ia r;ait;rr-