The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-28

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Hatch; "Mrs. Pillocoddy,' Miss Smith;
"Capr. O'Scuttle." MIR. B. Carter; Mrs.
O'Scuttle," Miss Wakeman; Sarah" Miss
Stone. Dancing and refreshments and a
good time will follow the play.
Mrs. Charles A. Shearson was hostess at
a beautiful afternoon tea on Wednesday
from to z. The decorations we're azaleas
aud palms, and the prevailing color pink.
| Miss Louie Nicely and Miss Laurie Harris
assisted Mrs. Shearson in receiving.
The Misses Jones are expected home from
Washington the latter part Of the week.
Mrs. William Warner of Washington.
| ID. C., Miss Clayton and Miss Tignin of Bal
timore are spending few weeks at the De
Soto On route for st. Augustine.
Quite a novel literary club has been
| formed by some young ladies. The work is
carried on quietly, bat very conscieu tiously.
These young ladies have bound themselves
to give one half hour daily to tho reading
| Of works of history. A failure to comply
with the regulation rules involves a fine,
and each member reports faithfully her
work, or non-work, as the case may be.
Mrs. c. D. Owens and Miss Owens gave
their many friends the privilege of meeting
their guest, Miss Schwarzwalder, of Brook
| Ign, on Friday. Added beauty was given this
| already beautiful home, by potted plants
| grouped most tastefully; the hall and ban
ntsters were festooned with evergreens, and
with the soft yellow lights made a charm
Ing and effective scene. Mrs. and Miss
Owens were assisted in receiving by Miss
Daisy and Miss Belle Brandt. Tea was
served from 4 to g. and the beautiful tables
were most gracefully presided over by Mrs.
n HQr dN nd
There were number of ladies present. and
a few gentlemen. Later in the evening a
delightful dancing party was held, and en-
joyed thoroughly by many young ladies and
gentlemen.
The success with which Prof. F. W. Schley
| met at his "Soiree Dansante" Thursday
night at Armory hall has encouraged him
to continue them, beginning the first Thurs
day after Lent, at Armory hall. All his
friends who attended had delightful time
| and will, no doubt, be glad to hear that
these soirees will be continued.
Mrs. George Schley has as her guest her
sister, Miss Bruce of Maryland.
Mr.. Arthur Gordon will be home this
week.
The Cotillon Club gave a delightful en-
tertainment at Catholic Library hall on
Wednesday evening. There were not SO
many present as upon the last occasion, but
all had most ENJOYABLE time. The chape-
rons we're Mrs. Munnerlyn, Mrs. J. NJ
Lang and Miss Maccaw. The germsn was
| led most gracefully by Mr.. Baron Carter,
| and his figures were unusually pretty.
The most coveted jewels now are the Su-
gar river pearls from Wisconsin, which
rival the Oriental pearls in some respects,
and come in rare colors, pink, black and
bronze. They are much used in rings, set
in rows of three or five, or encircled with
small diamonds to set off the natural tints
of the pearl.
Miss Annie Jones of Henry street spent
week in Charleston. her old home Miss
Jones had a hearty reception among her
old friends, and her stay among them was
q very pleasant one.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman E. Montague have
reached Savannah aud are residing at So
Liberty street. Mrs. Montague is ''at home"
Thursdays in March.
Mrs. William Mackay Low arrived in
Savannah last Sunday from England. Mrs.
Low is the guest of her parents, Col. and
Mrs. W. w. Gordon.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Florence Minis took a
party of ladies and gentlemen to Beaufort
to spend Washington's birthday. "A
thoroughly charming time was passed.
Miss Ellie. B. Screven and Mr.. w. w.
Gordon. Jr., will be married on Tuesday
March l at St. Johns church. There are
no cards and the wedding will be very quiet
| only the relatives and most intimate friends
of the families will be present.
Miss Celia Elliott has returned to Savan-
| nah, after a long absence. Miss Elliott has
been pursuing her art studies in New York
at the Art MON, and is most enthusiastic
over her work and the system that is prac-
ticed there.
Who would have thought Of a silver plate
flower pot! Well. some one has, and these
are used for table decorations.
The first continental congress of the
National Society of the Daughters OF the
American Revolution held a three days
session in Washington during the past week.
The congress was composed of all the active
officers of the national society, one state
regent from each state, aud regents and
delegates of each organized chapter in the
United States. Mrs. President Harrison
delivered the address of welcome, and Mrs.
Breckenridge, wife Of Representative Breck-
inridge OF Arkansas, responded on behalf
of the congress. It is contemplated TO build
a national hall in Washington for the use
of the society.
Mrs Dr. Brandt expects TO leave for
Charleston on Tuesday, to be absent about
ten days.
Miss Ellen Falligant entertained a few
friends on Friday evening. They were
Miss Raoul, Miss May Goodwin, Miss Nina
Hayward, Miss Stella West Mr.. r. Guns
ningham. Mr.. H. Drane. Mr.. c. Hatch, Mr..
b. Carter, Mr.. Fl. Richmond, Mr.. N.
West.
One Of the novelties to be hung upon the
chatelaine, and which really suggests the
chatelaine of old. is curiously carved sill
yer key. 1t is quite good sized, but one is
Lot told whether it is the key to my lady's
heart or to her jewel box.
Mrs. Ransom, nee Hattie Wade. is in
Savannah, the guest of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. William Wade.
Mrs. @. A. Reitze. Mrs. James L. Taylor
and Mr.. II. c. Cunningham represented
Savannah at the conservation of Bishop
Nelson In Atlanta on last Wednesday.
From a private letter l am permitted to
take the following extract: The consecra-
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