The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-04

press was dressed In white satin, with hug,
sleeves. and a lace cap, but no jewels what
ever. The child Is known as Princess Vic
toria Louise.
Mrs. Minis and her daughter, Miss Maria
have opened their house on Jones and Aber
corn streets, which has been closed for some
time. Miss Lavinia Minis is now in Mex
leo, and will not return to Savannah unit
later.
Quite an animated discussion took place
the other day between two very charming
debutantes as 70 the natural beauties Of Au.
gusta and Savannah. Savannah insisted
that Augusta had COWS grazing upon
her beautiful Streets whereupon Augusta
denied the assertion and said, 1--WE don't
have COWS, we just have chickens and
things." The dispute was amicably settled
and each city will continue 60 show forth in
/ her own individual beauties Of nature"
There is a revival in white-and-gold
china, though IL is not the white with plain
| gold bands Of our grandmothers' day.
White, powdered with gold stars or flecks,
or plain centers, with clouded gold margins,
are modern effects In the combination.
Miss Lilla Neyle Colquitt OF Admission,
Ala, will be a guest, during the month Of
December, in the home of her grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs w. Neyle Habersham, corner
Harris and Barnard streets.
The friends of Master Edward Girard will
be glad to learn that his convalescence is a
rapid one, after a five weeks severe attack
Of typhoid fever.
A thing one would rather not have said
was said the other night by a man at dinner.
He remarked that his pet dog barked when
he came home late, aud added: ITO pre-
vent it, l assume as much as possible my
naturaIgait"
Mrs. West, Mrs. Gibbs Miss Stella ssWest
and Miss Mauds Smith expect TO leave to-
morrow night for a three weeks stay at
Suwannee Sulphur Springs.
The debutantes of this season were greatly
amused to see five of the debutantes Of
well, we won't say how many seasons ago
sitting as wall flowers throughout one
lead at the german on last Tuesday night
1t would never do to mention names but
nevertheless, these five young ladies' can
hold their own among the many beaux, and
to those unbeknOwing Of the truth, could
readily pass off as debutantes.
Miss Margaret Jenkins, who gave such
charming Shakespearean recital at Ogle-
hAOA pc soh 0h1b dkOR Is COuBSmS
plating another visit to Savannah. This
news will delight many people. and Miss
Jenkins will doubtless be greeted by large
audience. Tickets for the course of lectures
can be obtained now at the seminary, and
the earlier the better. The dates are
Dec. 10 aud 10. Miss jenkins,
recital the first night will be
upon George Eliot, and the second night
will cover the ever beautiful christmas
Carol" by Dickens. The recitals will, more
than likely, be given In a hall rather than
the school, as that was scarcely large
enough.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. L. Owens, formerly OF
Savannah, but more recently of Hardee-
vile, have gone to Atlanta, where they
will reside in the future.
The many friends of Miss Ruthie Stew
art will be disappointed to learn that it will
be at least ten days yet before this charm
ing young lady will reach Savannah.
The new bonbon boxes already on sale
for the holidays show many exquisite de-
signs. They are part Of the artistic prog
ress OF the day. being beautifully finished in
every detail. The Dresden designs are not
entirely eliminated and the rococo are still
in strong evidence, but in every style they
are SO dainty and beautiful that they will
long outlive the vanishing sweeties which
they inolose.
The ladies of the ''Rectory Society" Of
st. Johns church rendered most delight.
full reception to the Rev. J. j. Lanier and
bride on Monday evening last. The at
tractive rectory was thrown open for the
occasion and was most artistioally deco
rated. The ladies in charge left nothing
undone for the pleasure Of their guests. and
most enjoyable evening was spent A
menu was served and consisted of hot oys-
ters, crackers, chicken salad, bread and
butter, ice cream, cake and coffee.
Mrs. 7. B. Harriss of Duffy street left on
Tuesday evening for 10-days' visit in VIII
mington N. G. Mrs. Harriss will be guest
in the home of her father, DR.. Anderson OF
Wilmington.
There are three of this seasons debutantes
| who have each eight germans engaged: but
one or these three received six invitations at
the last german. By the by, this very one,
/ learn, was the most popular Of the several
bellies Of the evening, and remained untaken
out hut once during the evening, and that
being just after she arrived at the ball.
Mrs. Mary E. Parsons, aunt of Mr.. J. J
| Wilder and her niece, Miss Euphemls Rus.
ooaAt AlAAfCo AZ bhO SitJ Oh 1uuEbuAy huO
are stopping at Mrs. Guererd Heyward's
on Whitaker street.
Mr.. Carl Eglinger, after a delightful visit
| among his friends in Savannah, returned to
| New York on Friday.
Miss Mabel Washburn of New Bedford.
Mass, is in the city, the guest of Miss Alice
| Thomas on Liberty street.
| Miss Abbie Orme left for New Orleans on
Friday and will be present at the wedding
| OF her brother, Mr.. Gordon Orme, and Miss
Marie Portevent. Miss Orme will be
absent during the month Of December.
| Col and Mrs. W. W. Gordon will leave
for New York early this week, to meet their
daughter, Miss Mabel, who sailed from
England on the Majestic on Wednesday
last. Miss Gordon will return to Savannah
with Col. and Mrs Gordon.
MIR. and Mrs. Frank Douglass have re-
moved to the De Soto, where they will re.
main during the winter.
Mr.. Joseph Overton left on Wednesday
night for Atlanta, where Mr.. Moon Green
| joined him, and together they went to Mr..
Green's home at West Point Ga, where
Mr.. Overton will spend few days Mr..
Overton will visit New Orleans and st