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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-13

Miss Meta Branch has gone to Greenville,
s. c., to be present at the marriage of her
friend, Miss Margaret Smythe, on Dec II.
Miss Smythe has many friends in this city
as she has spent several winters here.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-13

The marriage of Mr.. Lyman E. Mon
uague and Miss Helen Washburn of New
Bedford, Mass, will be solemnized at the
brides home on Feb. 9, 1892 Mr.. Montague
is prominent young man in this city. He
has lived here for several years and has
made many friends during his stay. A
large party of Savannahians hope TO be
with him on this occasion. Miss Washburn
spent the greater part Of last winter here
and will nos come among us as a stranger.
but a welcomed acquisition.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-13

Mr.. Herbert H. Hardee. after spending
several years abroad and at the north, has
returned to Savannah and will make this
his permanent home.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-13

renee Lippman and others. This is a noble
work and meritsd Its success.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-13

Miss Rotan, who is now visiting Miss
Jennie Thomas, leaves in a short time for
Augusta, where she will be the guest of
Miss Camille MERCER on Greene street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-13

Mr.. j. Ferris Cam has been absent from
the city for the past week on business. He
has been much missed from the social gath
erings.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-13

Why is a debutante like an active soldier
Because she is excited over her powder and
ball.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-13

Quite the proper gift for finance to
present to her best beau at Christmas time
is silver frame, heart shape, with her
picture incased therein.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-13

The gold girdles, these Of wide GALLON
and having on them a deep gold buckle,
will be worn all winter.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-13

Miss Griffith of Athens is the guest Of
Judge and Mrs. William D. Harden.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-13
DRY GOODS.

III Unk VI16th. a Big Lot STYLISH 7iiisig' jazz ace.
UIJljHAO! lets g End Capes to be Sold Dat at
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-13

Ribbon filets for the hair are most be-
coming fashion. Three or one band may be
worn as desired. When one is used it should
be tied in little loop on the left side OF the
head.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-13

Miss Jennie Carrot of Augusta, Ca, is
spending some time with her friend, Miss
Susie Jaudon, on Gwinnett street
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-13

DIR. and Mrs. T. J. Charlton are expected
home to-day after q charming visit OF two
weeks. They were in Baltimore, Washing
ington and New York.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-13

Mr.. Tom johnson of Augusta has been on
a short trip to our city, and his friends re-
greet that he was unable to remaiu longer
with US,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-13

but welcomed acquisition.
DIR. and Mrs. T. j Charlton are expected
home to-day after charming visit Of two
weeks. They were in Baltimore, Washing
ington and New York.
AS the holidays approach il will
not be out of place to mention a few
dainty gifts and thus relieve the minds. to
certain extent, of the young people in
their choice of remembrance for their
friends and sweethearts. Any pretty piece
Of silver for mis- or her own personal use is
acceptable; a picture, books, any concep-
tion OF the feminine brain executed by her
fairy fingers is always dearly appreciated.
Last. but by no means least. bonbons and
flowers.
Miss Julia Nicely is still lingering at the
north with friends and relatives Her re-
turn is looked for before the holidays.
Miss Rosalie Cooker Of Marietta, Ga, is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Henry R. Jackson,
on Forsyth park.
One Of the social events after the holidays
will be a benefit concert given to one of our
noted singers. All the ladies are interested in
making it q success.
Mr.. and Mrs Oliver Owens, who were
married in Augusta last Wednesday, will
make their home IN Savannah.
On last Wednesday night the Harmonic
Club, on Bull and Jones streets, opened its
doors for the third time to the lady friends
of the members. After the reception dane
ing was INDUCED in and the evening was a
delightful one.
A prominent young physician of this city
Is shortly to wed popular young lady Of
the northern part of the state.
Capt. Henry Blum has gone north on a
short trip, where he will join part Of his
family.
Maude, can you tell a girls fortune by
cardsl Yes, by their dancing cards, my
dearl
Whole muffs Of lace are chic for theater
and evening wear, and are the daintiest
things Imaginable.
Dame Rumor circulates the impression
that we are to lose in the very near future,
Continued on Tajrd Page.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-13

Mrs. Il. K. Nicholson Of Athens, who will
be pleasantly remembered as Miss May
bearing, is visiting her sister. Mrs. William
d. Harden, on Gwinnett street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-13

Mrs. Groom and her charming daughter,
Miss Louise. have been paying dell ghtful
visit 20 Mrs. J. c. LeHardy, on Hall
street. They are DESTROYS of returning to
their home in Tallahassee, before the holt
days, therefore they leave the early part of
the week.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-13

Miss Mamie Richmond Is spending few
days very pleasantly with her friend, Miss
Ida Msngham, in Macon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-13

Mr.. Tom Cobb Jackson is fortunate
enough to have secured the services of a
Partisan valet, who formerly took the tour
of America with an English earl. Foreign
ers are very popular as servants for Ameri-
cans
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-13

Mrs. Auvergne D'Antignac has returned
from the north. She left her daughter. Miss
DAntignac, IN Albany, where she is in
search of health. Mrs. Frank Demere res
mains with her and they will be absent all
winter.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-13

Capt. F. Kempton and his charming wife
passed through Savannah last week en- route
to their winter home in Florida They both
have so many friends in this city who hoped
they would be prevailed on to remain some
time here. but they seemed anxious to get
to their destination.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-13

Redfern is introducing the rather
eccentric combination of fur and lace on
coats and dress bodices; Astrakhan seal
and Persian lamb mixed with guipure and
Irish point mint and sable with applique.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-13

Mr.. Thomas w. Corwell spent several
days in Albany last week. His friends are
pleased to welcome him back.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-13

Miss Birdie Kayton gave a very enjoya-
BILE entertainment last Monday evening 1t
was informal Games were INDUCED in,
dancing and music added to the attractions,
and all present were sorry when the hour OF
departure arrived.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-13

Some Of the theater bonnets are the nerest
trifes Of lace.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-13

The latest thing in rings is seven gold
wires, each one incrusted with small dia-
monds. rubies, eapphires and emeralds.
The wires are twisted together in a band
and makes a becoming ornament to a
pretty hand.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-13

Nal and Mrs. Branch and Miss Mary
Branch Of Augusta, passed through Savan-
nah one day last week on their way &c
their home IN Augusta.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-13

Miss Menelle Nichols is TO spend the holi-
days with her friend, Miss Mary White
head, on Jones street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-13

One of the prettieSt Of the new handker-
chiefs is black crepe de chine. with border
Of heur de lis wrought in gold thread as its
finish. These are TO be had in white, scarlet
and sapphire blue.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-13

Russell Sage is said to be a remarkably
temperate man, because the crank who
visited him the other day found it impossi-
BILE to blow him off.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-13

The Bloodworth-Ake wedding which
occurred in Smyrna last Wednesday was a
very impressive affair. A special car took
a great many friends from Savannah and
Atlanta. Mr.. and Mrs. Lift Blood worth
will take an extensive wedding tour visiting
the principle cities of the north and east.
Their numerous friends in Savannah wish
them every happiness in their new life.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-13

The fashionable coupe in New York is q
very stylish carriage indeed. 1t is generally
painted black with the lower part rich
dark blue or bottled green. The uoachnan
is a swell looking individual in his long
fawn colored cloak and tall hat.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-13

The Guards hop and auction party was
quite social feature of the past week. Il
was given by the ladies' auxiliary, and the
satisfactory sum realized is to go to the
completion of their elegant new armory on
Bull and Charlton streets. Among the
patropesses were Mrs. William Garrard.
Mrs. I. III. Cunningham, Mrs W. W. Ro2-
ers, Jr., Mrs. r. r. Burdell, Mrs Lee Roy
Myers, Mrs. ]. p. 8. Houstoun, Mrs j. K.
Munnerlyn, Mrs. Emile Newman, Mrs. d i.
!. MacIntyre. Miss NJ. A. Cosens is the
secretary of the society.
The invitations for Mai and Mrs g. A.
Whitehead's silver wedding reception have
been issued for next Wednesday evening.
1t Is the wish Of the society edi-
tor that this couple who have so
happily passed the last twenty-five years
may live the coming twenty-five
In unbroken companionship, and all of those
who participate in the gayetes of Dec. 49,
1891, will be with them on Dec. 10, 1916. to
renew their good wishes.
Mr. and Mrs. II. d. Stevens entertained a
few friends very informally at tea last Tues
day evening. at their cosy home on CASTOR
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Rauers gave handsome
dinner last Tuesday evening to some of
their married friends at their beautiful
home on Forsyth park.
MIR. and Mrs. John n. johnson have not
returned to Savannah as yet. 1t is said
that they will remain at their country home
IN virginia. Mr.. Johnson's health has not
Deem very good and mis- physician has or
oereo rest from business and outdoor exer-
cise Their friends fear they will not be in
their pretty home on TAYLOR street. this
winter.
\. p- Mrs. =. A. Reitze is visiting friends IN
- aD9a,ntlInore, Md. Her young daughter. Miss
fSoperta, is there at school,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-13

Col. Thomas P. Bond and wife and Miss
Bond Of Savannah are visiting Rome, says
a North Georgia paper, and will spend the
winter there. Miss Bond is a very popular
young lady. She is esteemed one of Savan-
mains greatest beauties.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-07-17
OLD AND NEW ANCHORS.
Sailormen Becoming Attached to tn
Stockless steel Type.

Sailormen Becoming Attached to the
StockIess steel Type.
Among the many innovations that
catch the eye of the observant man
along the piers where the big merchant
ships are made fast, none is more .strik-
ing than the passing away of the old
iron stock anchor, and the substitution
therefor of the cast steel stockless type.
The sailormen of the old school were
and are very slow about making the
change, for the simple old mudhook of
their ancestors has survived all the
changes which have brought about the
swift merchant ships of to-day.
Nowadays, space on board the aver
age ship does not permit the stowage
of great cum erson iron anchor. Par
ticularly is this true in the navy, where
the anchor and its long stock often in
terfere with the arc of fire of the guns.
In an engagement, if an attempt were
made to "cat and fish" the old-style an
Choir, a dozen men or more would be di-
rectly exposed to the enemy's fire. For
these reasons, and for the labor that is
saved, seafaring men are beginning to
prefer the stockless anchors, which can
be hoisted well up into the hawser holes
and secured there without exposing the
men and without interfering with the
line of fire of the guns Davits and cat
falls, which are always unsightly things
in the bows of ships, are thus done away
with.
One of the best known of the new an
chors was recently invented by Lieut..
II. o. Dunn, of the navy. This anchor
is made of steel, and the crown and
hukes revolve on the shank, to which
they are connected by pin. If this
pin breaks, the anchor still holds fast,
for the shank is enlarged beyond the
shoulders of the crown and can not es-
cape. As soon as the chain is taut after
the Dunn anchor strikes bottom, the
Gukes bite, both at once, owing to the
weight and shape of the crown. With
both tlul1es firmly imbedded, pretty
strong grip is obtained, and the drag.
cling which often sends ships ashore is
avoided. The old anchors, with their
long stocks, frequently fouled the
chain, but this, too, is prevented by the
Uuln patent, because there is no stock.
N, y. Times
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-07-17

the bowie. Five other cutthroat-look.
ing men stood in one corner of the
room and leered at the contestants,
and then, there was the girl. The big
gest and roughest of the men held her,
laughing gruffly as she struggled with
him. She was pretty, too! Her form
was 1.-the and graceful she had flaming
dark eyes; her hair was just like gold
dust, and her voice! l could not see
how that man could resist it as she
cried: ......
What has he done, what have I,
that we should be brought here and he
lose his life?"
Tut! tutr' the fellow drawled. "He
has chance. If not yer needn't bawl.
Yer marries mer'
shuddered and frightened my grasp
on my revolver.
''Ther teller upstairs" one of them
asked of the old wife of the landlord,
''is he asleep?'
AYE" she croaked.
She was gloating over the struggle
from corner of the room.
THAT coffee was drugged!' I mused
Good thing didn't drink it,
Then l rose from the floor, being
careful not to make particle of noise,
and crept to low window in one cor
ner of the room.
II could be of little assistance down
there" l argued; but if l could sum-
mon help l might save that young chap!
this adversary is apparently playing
with him, and may for some time. If
the ugly eutthroat will only hold off
long enough!'
The face of the beautiful girl had
won me for their cause. The cries she
now and then gave were like dagger
thrusts to me.
AS noiselessly as possible I drew up
the window-sash when l had hastily
crawled into my trousers. | hoped to
find a low building there by whose roof
| could reach the ground, but l made
the startling discovery that the old tav-
ern's wall on that side was flush with a
deep ravine Up through the darkness
came the gurgle and swash of the
swift-running stream, and L drew back
dizzy.
Exit that way was useless, for had
no rope. Nor was there another win
dow in the room. | sat there undecided
what to do.
'If the stairs only didn't open into
the Office" l groaned. Little good 1
can do"
Again | crawled to the chinl1 in the
floor and peered down into the room
below. The struggle was still in prog
ress. Back and forth swayed the young
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-07-17
THE LAUREATEs OF ENGLAND.
Comforting the Degree in the Middle
Ares,


1t is not hard to understand how, in
course of time, the court poet should be
called the laureate. During the middle
ages. chartered universities conferred
degrees in poetry, by laureation. The
laurel was put upon the head of tho
student who had successfully taken his
poetical degree, and in England he was
entitled to wear habit of white and
green, with the word ''Calliope" embroi-
dered upon it in silk and gold. The last
instance of laureation in England was
that of Thomas Thomson, in 15l4.
We can now give clear and definite
answer to the question as to who was
the first laureate. The answer must
depend upon what is meant by the ques-
ton. If we mean who was the first
patented poet-laureate, the office does
not go back further than Ben johnson;
practically, however Spenser was the
first of the present line of laureates,
though many would say it begins with
Chaucer. But if by the laureate we
simply mean the court poet, then we
must seek for the origin of this Office in
that far-off darksome period, when as
yet history had not begun to light her
torch. From Spenser to Tennyson the
roll continues almost unbroken.
The laureateship is an ornamental
appendage to the court, and will prob
ably endure TIL jealous eyes are fixed
on the ancient crown itself. But it is
something more than an ornamental
appendage to the crown. During the
long reign of King Alfred" as Long
fellow, in his generous recognition OF
the laureates supremacy. styled Alfred
Tennyson, a change has been passing
over the spirit of the Office he has borne
with such quiet dignity. His patriotic
sympathies with the, veal and woe OF
his sovereign's people have Transcribed
the narrower bounds of his sovereign's
court. The poet of the court has been
well-nigh TRANSPORTED into the poet OF
the nation.-The Literary Digest.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-07-17
PUN0ENT PARAGRAPHS.

Sworn Off. -Cleverton - care you
going yachting this season." Dash.
away-''No; I've signed the PLEDGE
Lies Calendar.
The Kind He Writes. - Friend
''What kind of poems do you write,
Wilby?" Wildly. the poet, SADLY -
Unavailable ones. Yankee Blade.
Little Johnny Jones says that the
silver-tongued orator ''ain't in it. with
his father when it comes to making a
rousing speech at seven o'clock in the
morning. Gazette.
-Stranger-"Ju look at the crowds
going along. l shouldn't think you
could build churches enough to hold
them all" Native-''We can't-they're
going to the ball game. Harvard
Lampoon.
Will be Decided Later-'And how
old are you. Flossie?" Flossie-'O,
that has not been decided yet" Not
decided yet?" mo; ma says it'll be
time enough when Katie has landed
you. Wave.
Mrs. Yerker-"And do you know,
John, that when | saw the magnificent
dress of the bride it fairly struck me
speechless. John infected with her
enthusiasm)- certainly must have
been wonderful. pittsburgh Press.
Don't neglect your education.
Johnny" said the lads aunt; !who
knows? You may be senator some
day" Education nothing" said the
youth scornfully. 81 kin play ball bet
tern de senators now. "-Washington
Post.
Why do people wait until man is
sick and can't eat to send him good
things? When he is we'll and would
like something good no neighbor comes
in with fancy jellies, old wines, and
things like that. Things are very I'M
fair--Atchison Globe.
A New Breed.-Dog Fancier-"Yes,
madam, have all kinds of dogs hero.
Is there any particular breed you wish?"
Old Lady (who reads the papers)-''O,
anything that's fashionable. Lemme
see an ocean greyhound. "-Demorest'
Monthly.
Cautious. 'You lost your knife
yesterday? Well, Tommy, have found
two knives" said the Sunday-school
teacher. "Now tell me which of them
is yours" "Please, num-" replied the
honest boy, (which of ems got the
most blades?"-N. Y. Recorder
Say, pa, gimme a quarter, will
you?" mo, sir! What do you want
with quarter?" ''Oh, nuthin', only
Jimmie Jones wants to bet me twenty
five cents that you're the stingiest man
in town" N. Bile got the cash. -
Binghamton Republican.
If could be anybody-which I'm
free to say amt" remarked Weary
Watkins, I'D like to be ole Joshua, an
make the sun stand still?" what
for?' asked Mr. Hungry Higgins. SOS
| could sit in the shade of this ere tree
all day without havin' to move. Wouldn't
that be snap, eh?" - indianapolis
Journal.
AT the Boarding House Table. -
"Well, I'm rather stuck on you" re-
marked the fly to the boarding house
butter, as she slupped in. keep your
grip on him, you're strong enough"
said the sugar to the butter, and the
latter replied: "Well, you have got
sand" This made the cheese laugh so
hard that it fell to the floor, and the
sugar got his revenge by eXclaiming:
"How are the mitey fallen?" - Min
neapolis Journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-07-17

the hardest customer one could meet
among the camp. 1t stood in lonely
ravine, and was about as forbidding as
any habitation | ever came across. Its
roof sagged in the center; its walls
were moSSgrOwn, and the old front
door looked as if it did not know what
such a thing as paint was since it had
been hung. Nor was the keeper very
friendly.
Lone Squaw camps only step fur
Their on said he, when | asked for
lodging for the night. Yer better peg
along. Costs money to stay here"
''lIere's two dollars you may have if
you give me a bed supper and break
fast l urged, drawing it from my
pocket.
He eyed it greedily moment, then
led the way into the dark hall and
thence to the office which served as
barroom and dining-room. There his
wife, as ugly looking an old crone as it
has been my ill-lucll to see, sat on a
low bench.
Coffee, ham an bread" he jerked
out to her, and she hobbled off, glib
DSIlllS SoliiCllllhS SOuld hOC uiitSl-
stand.
I'D like to have it in my room, said
l. Il want to get out of these dusty
clothes as quick as can"
"Keerect." he answered. growing
more friendly. And when the supper
was brought he carried it up a creaky
stairway, nodding for me to follow.
Pushing door open at the upper land
ing, he ushered me into gloomy, low
.ceilinged room, where he set the lunch
down on a box-the only piece of fur
niture there except the bed, if such i
could be called. Then he left me.
ANY port in a Storm" | quoted, and
l drew the edibles up near the bed, set
the lamp the landlord had left on the
floor and craM ed out of my clothes
and between the sheets.
I'll not drink that coffee, | unused.
SIT looks like muddy water! A bite or
. two of that ham and then a good
snooze-though this room is like ver-
,itable ghost-chamber." / added.
lay there and ate for a quarter of
an hour or so-the ham and bread
were gone by that time-and then blew
out the light. 1t was not long before
fell asleep.
When l again awoke 1 wondered for
what reason had done so. / seldom
wake before daylight, and yet it then
was eleven o'clock. The room was dark
as pitch.
"Well," l sighed, disgustedly, ''here
goes to snooze again" and rolled over.
But started up from the bed the
next moment and reached for my re-