The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-17

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rts said that variety is the spice OF life,
brt if life for the past week has been de-
,sndspt upon variety, then life has gone by
,rnbout any spicy flavor. Even the goings
and conings Of our fellow townsmen have
ooased to be variety to the stay-at-homes.
The glare of the July sun when it shines at
oIn makes it impossible for gayety in the
gocial world in Savannah. The city grows
more quiet each week, yes, even each day,
ond there is absolutely nothing to write
ob,ut. Tybee seems to be getting her share
nj ZONE day" visitors, who 60 down to the
island just for the cool trip on the cars and
a nlunqe in old ocean. But the hotels are
not crowded by any means, for
nearly every body has migrated
to an entirely different climate.
Csrmencita, Gautier, the Spanish students
and Frank Deshon with his company came
n Savannah at a most excellent time. The
anpearance of this galaxy of artists aroused
ne natives from quiet and peaceful repose
which would almost have ended in stag
nstion of spirits to some. But the ex~
bihitlon Of the true "poetry OF motion" has
lent renewed health and vigor to the crowds
that have attended the performances OF the
theatre.
Did you ever realize how much entertain
reDt one can get out of this 'outing" sea
son without any actual expense or even
trouble? Well, observation is the method
10 adopt, observation by eyes and ears,
especially on the piazza of summer hotel |!
There you get variety" IL you choose to
look for it and hear it. The summer con-
versatioDs of airy nothings. and, as one
writer calls it, the "Game of Brag." o. its
all there, and one may well exclaim, "W hat
fools these mortals be-" Aside from the
oonve Stations and actions, this is the season
to observe variety in dress. What is
the style? Why, anything-everythin just
30 it looks odd and not like something be-
longing to any one else. Girls, beware of
the suSpeuders. men don't like them, and
one has protested as follows:
For woman's rights I've always stood
One oftheir stanch defenders;
But now won't. what fellow could?
They've stolen my suspenders!"
Miss Lelie Claghorn left for Henderson,
VILE N. c., Friday morning and will be alb
sent some time.
Mrs. Joseph E Berry has gone to New
York and will remain north till fall. Mrs.
Berry will be joined by her husband in Sep
TENDER.
Miss Maude Tilton has been the guest of
Miss Stella West at her beautiful Mont
gomery home during the week just ended.
Among the weeks entertainers were Mr.
and Mrs. D. G. Purse, who gave supper at
the Cottage Club on Tuesday evening last
Eight sat at the table and a delightful
evening passed.
Mr.. Clarke Porter, formerly of Savannah,
but now of San Francisco, has been desper-
ately i'll from the effects of an abscess in his
mouth. Mr.. Porter had to give up his bus
mess for some time, and a trained nurse
attended him. His many friends here will
be glad to hear that he is much improved
and able to be again at work.
Mrs. Semmes, nee Katie Flannery, of At
lanta, is a guest at the home of her father,
Capt. John Flannery. and will be in the
city several weeks.
Mr.. James L. Taylor sailed from New
York on Wednesday last, and will estab-
lish his office in London upon his arrival
Mr. Taylor carried with him the best of
wishes from his host Of friends in America,
and none more genuine than this
writer. Bon voyage" Mr.. Taylor, and a
hearty welcome upon your return in Oc-
tober.
One finds now besides ones luncheon
plate two long straws. tied with ribbon,
Ior the various cooling drinks of the meal.
Iced tea in long slender glasses is especially
popular for tennis court refreshments, and
a fro ua a. findr . ,Itwh al g.
mousse, with finishing touch of whipped
cream, is also much sought after between
serves" A garden party drink invented,
or at least introduced, by Lady Dufferin
has sat Paris wild with delight. Strawber-
rles are crushed in sugar with cream, and
over the compound champagne frappo Is
lrothed with syphon. .....
Mrs c. NJ. Cunningham and her little
niece, Mildred, met with what might have
Deen fatal accident, but, happily, was
nothing more than a vigorous shaking
up and great CONSERVATION. At Whining
ION, N. C., as their train was standing on
the track, wild engine came down on the
same track and ran into the express. There
was great excitement and considerable
damage, but, fortunately, no loss Of nfe.
Mr.. Fred C. Weld left on Thursdays
boston steamer and will spend the next
month or six weeks in Boston and Jamaica
Plains, his home.
:, Among the visitors at Hotel Tybee is
Mrs. Heard Of Augusta.
Mrs. Launcelot Haynes, infant and nurse
and Master Howard left on Thursday for
baltimore, and will spend the summer near
Ellicott City, Md.
Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Rogers came up
from Tybee on Friday after spending several
weeks most pleasantly at the Cottage Club.
>, Mrs Minis, Miss Minis and Miss Venie
MINIS will leave to-day for Kennebunk
rors' Me-, and will not return to Savannah
uhul the late fall. Mr.. Abram Minis will,
curing the absence of the family, spend his
evenings at the Cottage Club
some OF the new bicycling shoes are laced
nearly down to the toe-this to give greater
ne4ibllity in riding.
=, Mrs. John Hammond, Miss Hammond,
masters ~ John and Forte Hammond left on
friday for New York. They will spend
tne summer at Quaker Hill, N. Y.