The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-27
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II Well-known Peopl6-Oth0r Matters
of General and Special Interest.
= Bright, crisp and beautiful was Thanks
II giving day, and even to the saddest hearts
shere were some rays of gladness some
i tbings to be thankful for" While the
i day itself is q national holiday, we must not
i forget that it also becomes a holy day, and
u Aherefore day in which to make glad the
i hearts of others. This year the day seemed
i 70 be more generally observed than
i aver before. Excursions were made
in all directions. Tybee coming in
for good share OF patronage. There were
fishing and cunning parties made up, while
the stay-at-homes managed to pass the day
in various pleasant ways. The churches all
had large congregations In the morning and
some were beautifully trimmed with the
products of the seed-time and harvest. The
afternoon and evening found the cheerful
family and social gatherings that make life
40 pleasant, and the verdict was that the
day had indeed been a pleasant one. The
week ended has been an unusually quiet one
outside of the doings on Thanksgiv wing day.
There have been few entertainments, but
certainly no rush. This week just entered
will find society's domain little more
brisk There will be dancing, cards, dinings
and weddings, etc. The dressing this win
ter promises to be very gay, and no expense
spared on the exquisite fabrics; but
Don't be proud and turn up your nose
At poorer people in palmer clothes.
One OF the most delightful and instructive
evenings was that spent at Oglethorpe Sem
mary on Friday evening last, when Miss
| Margaret Virginia Jenkins gave Shakes
| peare recital before good audience. Miss
Jenkins is a handsome brunette. possessed
of a charming voice and is thoroughly at
home with the subjects handled. There
were three recitations-onef from Merchant
of Venice - the "Winter's Tale" and liking
Lear" In the latter Miss jenkins repre-
sented no less than ten characters, and all
without flaw. Miss jenkins read a fas-
cinating poem, or rather parts of it. called,
"Ann Hathaway 1t is hoped that Miss
Jenkins will continue her recitals during
the winter.
To the literary woman Of the world will
be given an opportunity to figure in the
two libraries that are being collected for ex-
hibition at the worlds fair. That In the
Illinois state club house will contain the
writings OF Illinois women only. For this
many volumes are ready for the bookcases
now. Among these are Tho Vision Of
Dante" and "Study OF Child Life" by
Elizabeth Harrison, and "Out of Darkness
Into Light" by Mrs. Deane. The library
for the woman's building is growing rapidly.
Ladies' evening at the Young Mems He
brew Association on Thursday evening was
q brilliant success, and was largely at
tended. The entertainment opened with
violin duet by the Misses Perlinski with
piano accompaniment by their brother, Mr..
Perlinski. Then followed vocal solo by
Miss Lszaron, who sang most delightfully."-.
Miss Lazaron was accompanied by Mr.. M.
Steward. The next number on the pro-
kg.A- H., 49,. II l.
was excellent. Little 30 Peep and Boy
Blue had party and it was splendidly
carried out by the shadow pantomime.
Dancing followed this number and was
kept up until q late hour. Refreshments
were served during the evening and a most
delightful time spent.
The charity ball in Augusta on Thursday
evening was brilliant success The ball
was given for the benefit of the ''Sheltering
Arms,n and was held in Masonic hall The
decorations were profuse and handsome
and the supper one Of the finest ever served
in Augusta. Mrs. E. G.. Weed had charge
of the whole affair while Mrs. w. w.
MONTGOMERY was at the head of the supper
committee, and Mrs. Joseph r. Lamar Of
the decoration, and all had able assistants.
Mrs. Charles Ellis, Jr., infant end servant
left on Friday for a two weeks visit in
Charleston. Mrs. Ellis will be the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs William Ravenei.
Miss Kate Brown is again at home, after
summer spent in the north.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Shearson enter
tanned at a small dining on Tuesday even
ing last. Places were fixed for six.
Atlanta Constitution: "Miss Hammond
entertained at tea last Saturday evening
ali ful in honor of har
Miss Conner of Savannah. Miss Conner is a
very elegant and cultured girl"
Mr.. John S. Bowen, after spending few
DAYS i'll Augusta, has gone TO Suwannee
Sulphur Springs Mr.. Bowen has assumed
the management of the hotel at that famous
resort, and will, without doubt, make a
most genial and successful manager.
Mrs J. D. Weed and her daughter. Miss
Gertrude, have returned to their Savannah
home, and will be in the city the remainder
If TIE winter. Miss Josephine Weed is a
student at Miss Spepcer's well-known school
in New York
Mr. Frank Delay, the efficient instructor
at the banjo, mandolin aud guitar is form
ilg q club to be- known at tho Amaranthine
Banjo Club This club is already at work,
and the Savannah public may look for a
treat, unsteady, in the very near future.
Mrs. Lewis Lippman was hostess in her
beautiful Perry street home on Tuesday
evening last. At that time new 800
ciabe' was formed. which is to meet every
two weeks at the home of the different lady
members. Several rules must be observed.
The hostess must entertain in some novel
way. and in the matter of refreshments
only certain number of dishes may be pro-
vided Altogether the idea is itself novel
and promises to be most enjoyable If carried
out. Some of those present at Mrs.
Lippman's we're: Miss Maize Ferst, Miss
Helen Smith, Miss Marie Enge, Miss Maud
L)|enthaI, Miss Bertha R1senhsim, Miss
i. Seig, Miss Lille Einstein, Miss Bren of
Baltimore Miss f. Schezer, Miss s. New
man, Miss E. ,Lippman, Miss Carrie Lilien-
thai, Mr.. and Mrs. S. Einstein, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lewis Lippman, Mr.. and Mrs. L..
kayton, Mr.. aud Mrs. j. Lippman, Mr.. N.
Solonons Mr.. S. Binswanger, Mr.. s.
Selg and Mr.. Mortimer Davis. Others
were expected but were prevented by vari-
Gus causes.
Mr. Allan Bond has recently returned