The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-15

Nv vaekl It has come and 1t has gone,
ING in its trail-what? Memories. at
las. savannah was dressed in her best
',.,hes both natural and artificial, and the
. .-.n.d. had a good time," or imagined
.s,n Aid anyway. At the beginning of the
.nak the clouds gathered and frowned, and
sa.nv the rain did descend. aud the people
:. town were sorry, while the people out of
..,r, ware glad; but the sorriess looking of
VI uare the decorations! Well, after the
~sin played around a while, it de-
CARED and forthwith came the sun
= an his shining glory, aud all
nature was serene and humanity was
Iarny Each days programme was begun
On5 finished and great enthusiasm was dis
oIr There were amusements provided
r.. the old. the Young and the middle-aged,
aTd variety from which to choose (enter e
s ,anments. / mean. With few ex-
oantions, all went as merry as
smarriage bell" But, as in everything
eIse the end must come. People have re-
. t", and are still returning, the city will
4 ~, hard to settle down to her usual
4 trsnnullity work that was put aside VIII
5s assumed, etc. While there has
Seen so much going on in the city
hiring the week just ended, there
Ss. been very little going on in the social
world With the exception OF the Green
vich nionic and few very small affairs
.be time has been spent witnessing the en-
tartainments 50 generously and pleasantly
arranged and given by the Merchants
Week Association.
The basket picnic given by the Green
vicb Park Association at the park on
4 Wednesday last, was one OF the most de-
IVbtful entertainments given this season.
a hiring the morning it rajned, and until late
IN the afternoon it was hard TO determine
what the weather would be. However, it
cleared off most beautifully, and m ade glad
the hearts Of many who had anticipated
going to the picnic. The hour set
4 for the start to the park was $50. and
the majority of people left az that time. A
great many, though drove out all during
4 The evening. And what an evening it was
The moon seemed to outshine herself, so
4 gorgeous was she. Never did the grounds
4 Of Greenwich park look more beautiful
a than they did that night. Chinese lanterns
10 profusion made the scene most
4 picturesque. Between $50 and 200 of the
4 ssociation's guests were present, and
also Admiral Gherardt and most
Of the other naval officers from the war
/ ships Two bands of music kept up the
spirits of everybody, even of those persons
/ who did not care to "trip the light fans
/ tastc.n Supper was served about $50 in
the rooms of the club house. Everything
was delightfully."- arranged, and every one
seemed to have thoroughly enjoyed the pic
mic The festivities ended about IL o'clock.
The lady managers were: Mrs. J. G.
Thomas, Mrs. T. M. Cunningham, Mrs.
George J. Baldwin, Mrs j. F. Minis and
Miss LAYTON The board of governors are:
Mr. J. B. Duckworth, Mr.. John Sullivan,
Mr. F. G. duBignon, Mr.. s. P. Shotter, Mr..
4 e. a. Reitze, MIR. w. w. Mackall, Mr.. F.
s. Lathrop Mr.. W. E. Guerard, Mr.. g. w.
Owens aud Mr.. W. Cumming.
Miss Daisy Brandt and Miss Belle Brandt
4 sailed for New York on the City of Bir-
4 mugham on last Tuesday, aud will remain
north until next :all.
Mr.. J. Florence Minis took a party of
about thirty down the river on Friday.
The trip was made on one Of the tugboats,
sld the objective point was the Philadel-
phia
Admiral Gherardi and the officers who
we're at the Greenwich picnic were enter
tanned at the picnic supper by Col. and
Mrs Garrard and Capt. aud Mrs. o. M.
Carter.
Maj. wilkins entertained delightfully."- on
board his launch on Thursday. In fact, the
major has entertained several times in the
Sees by taking oongenial parties down to
the Philadelphia.
Miss Josie Hill expects to leave for Jack
nnVllle tomorrow evening to be absent a
week or ten days.
All the exchanges established for charit-
soIe purposes did large business during
Nay week. In some instances the receipts
were far beyond expectations.
Miss Mary Hapsell is a guest at the home
o. Mr., and Mrs. Walter G. Charlton.
Mrs. W. D. NAPLES is spending some
time at Melrose.
The many friends of Mr.. Frank N.
psmere OF Birmingham, Ala, are glad to
welcome him to Savannah. Mr.. Demere is
Eylsaltng bis mother, Mrs. NJ. V. Demere, on
h'oert square.
IN AT. d. e. Butuer and Miss Mssillon Wood
,l9 were married Thursday evening at 8
CCciocA at the residence of Mr.. W. W.
aSusuoIm, corner of Aherco m and Gordon
oneets Rev. l. c. Vass performed the
GSTtFenony The bride is a niece of Mrs.
GGo'nolm, and the groom is from Macon,
~ MI and Mrs. W. R. Thigpsn have spent
f tus past week most pleasantly among
"''HuS N Northern Georgia.
among the visitors to the city during the
P1Ss week was Mayor George NJ. Conner Of
LI.oatgomery, Ala. Mr.. Conner visited his
S%o.oeT, President II. M. Conner of the
nr' W. Hampton Wade of Birmingham,
br gladdened the hearts of many friends
49,. us presence III Savannah during May
No Mr.. Wade is one of the leading OF
'-' younger attorneys of Birmingham.
mr. and Mrs. Charles Ellis, Jr., Miss
1bo1 Miss Kate Lyman. Mis- Maud
,bo U'uaS and Miss Kate Brigham form a
hi. ,nlng party who will enjoy an outing
Wis Week at Melrose.
lsn,r olen who can afford the luxury have
ion.p ouaaes to correspond with their var
rnas nouse gowns, so that a beautiful har-
uy may be preserved.
ana ~ Leceptlon rendered Admiral Gherardi
Cnb' o o naval officers at the Oglethorpe
s1ccasa thursday evening was a brilliant
MOE Inc club rooms never looked
fer1s oeautlful. Potte6 plants, palms,
orati,,a nu cut howers were used in the dec-
hall a OF the already handsome reception
l0hts anu rooms, handsome gowns. brilliant
WIZ and humor, all added TO the