The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-14

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Monday night the Sons OF the Revolution
celebrated their first anniversary by din
ner at the De Soto. Tho banquet table was
considered one Of the most beautiful ever
set in Savannah. It was diamond shaped
with the space in the center representing q
star. Inside the star were large potted
plants. Prior to the dinner the annual meet
ing was held. Speeches, interspersed with
music, followed the elaborate menu, and.
Gong after midnight. the dinner was ended
by singing AUD Lang Syne."
Mr.. and Mrs. Fleming duBignon. Miss
Thompson, Miss Conner and Mr.. Lane were
a party who enjoyed Mr.. Walter Chisholm's
hospitality at dinner at the De Soto Wednes-
day evening. Mr.. Chisholm and his guests
afterward attended the thester TO witness
1.-THE Highest Bidder,n delightfully."- played
by Sothsrn.
Mr. James L. Taylor spent few days in
Savannah during the past week. Mrs. Tay-
Tor Is still here, and / understand her stay
is indefinite. This news will delight her
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Mr. and Mrs. c. A. Reitzs gave On
oyster roast at Greenwich park. oompli-
mentary to Miss Thompson of Pennsyl-
vania. After jolly trip out on the car,
and upon the arrival of the party at the
park, the roast" began, and it is needless
to add that it was enjoyed. Later in the
evening there was dancing and light sup
per. Every one seemed In the hest 1T
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the next day: "Well, that was the incest
thing I've been to this winter" Mr. and
Mrs. Reitze's guests were Miss Thompson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Shearson, Mr. and Mrs.
Daniel, DR.. and Mrs. Owens, Miss Daniel,
Miss Adams OF Augusta, Mrs. Haldemau.
Miss Harriss, Miss Julia Owens, Miss Orne,
Mr.. Sybrandt, Mr.. Campbell of Atlanta,
Mr.. Servaes, Mr.. F. S. Lathrop, Mr.. G.
Owens.
Miss Abbie Owens has gone to Atlanta,
and will be absent several weeks visiting
relatives.
Riding is surely growing In favor. have
heard of several before-hreakfast parties in
the past ten days. Six or eight ladies and
gentlemen made UP jolly riding party
on Wednesday AFTERNOON.
The Rainbow circle, Kings Daughters,
contemplate giving one of their charming
entertainments in the very near future
This circle, though in its infancy, might
say, has already done much good Several
families and number of individuals have
received substantial aid from it. There will
be music, dancing and refreshments and for
50 worthy an object doubt not, but that
there will be generous response to the sale
of tickets.
Miss Myers of New York city is the guest
Of MIR. and Mrs. Charles Ellis on South
Broadstreet.
Everything is in readiness for the Charity
ball to be given Tuesday night in the
Catholic Library hall. One of the most
interesting features of the bali is the
minuet. The ladies and gentlemen have
practiced faithfully, and have had the best
instruction by competent master Ihavs
had the costumes described and they will
indeed be gorgeous. Ali who have had any
work to do. have done It with a will. aud /
am sure they will feel fully repaid for their
efforts 30 make every thing success.
One OF the most prominent modes OF the
day Is the princess gown, which constantly
grows In favor. 1t appears in all grades Of
gowns, from the house to the ball gown. 1t
fs exceedingly becoming to slight figures.
Princess gowns generally fasten invariably
in the back, and they must be faultless as 10
f1t. The evening princess dress is perhaps
the most fetching" One seen not long ago
is especially noteworthy for its peculiAri-
ties and its singular beauty. 1t is OF white
cloth trimmed with bands OF otter fur.
sleeveless. and punches OF violets were
worn with it.
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arrive in Savannah shortly. Mrs, Low will
come directly from England will be at the
home of her father and mother, Col. and
Mrs. w. w. Gordon.
"Well! WE'LL welll What do you think
girls, he has received an invitation for the
bali" Who made this speech, and who is
the "he" referred too
Mrs. Charles Malone added her name TO
the list of last weeks hostesses and enter
tanned at supper the following ladies': Mrs.
w. w. Rogers. Mrs. w. w. Ovens, Mrs.
5. P. Shooter, Mrs. A. Carmichael, Mrs. w.
ID. Morrell and Mrs. Matland-Dougall.
Miss Durham left for her home in Ala
bama on Friday. much TO the regret Of her
many friends in Savannah.
AT tine cutting or the brides cake at the
reception after the Fleming Charlton we'd
ding Tuesday evening, Miss Sallie McAlpln
was the lucky finder OF the ring MIR.
George Nj. GadsdeR OBLIGATED with the cary
ing knife, and, striking something hard in
cutting he, for the moment, did away with
the knife and plunged into the cake with
his fingers, thinking he had the RUG. but
alas. for him, it was toe thimblei
Mr.. Lloyd Owens was the
one to find the lucky sig
pence. 1t is supposed that Mr.. II. Al.
Conner, Jr., got the bodkin as he refused TO
break up hie slice of cake thoroughly. Miss
Conner was the fortunate bridesmaid who
secured the part of the bride BOUQUET to
which was attached silver heart, contain
tng tiny picture of the bride.
Mr.. Crowell Campbell, after spending a
few days in Savannah, has returned to his
home ia Atlanta.
Miss Bessie Lawton Of South Carolina is
visiting her sister, Mrs. T. F. Stubs.
ION dit" there will soon be wedding be-
tween a Savannah young lady and a North
Carolinian.
Miss Bessie Ward had a few friends to tea
on Wednesday evening. Only ladies were
allowed to enjoy the hospitality of this
charming hostess
Mr. and Mrs J. b. johnson en-
teTtained the Charlton Fleming bridal
party at supper after the re-
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