The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-05

Savannah by her many friends. Miss Hull
is visiting Mrs. McAllister on Duffy street.
Miss Otelia Johnston of Petersburg, Va,
has arrived in the city and is a guest of
Miss Kathleen Hunter. S715 CASTOR street.
Mrs. Adams and Miss James of Brooklyn,
who have been stopping at the De Soto, re-
turned to Brooklyn on Thursday. This is
the Miss James who christened the United
States cruiser New York, and is a most
charming young woman.
1t is understood that quite large party
is being made up TO attend the forthcoming
B'Nai Birth ball in Macon on Feb. H. These
balls are always delightful affairs, and this,
doubtless, will prove no exception TO the
rule.
One of the worlds fair projects is the or
ganization Of the Family Dormitory Assoc
citation of Chicago. This association was
organized for the express purpose of afford
ing accommodations for families Of limited
means who desire to visit the exposition
next summer. The promoters of the enter
prise are Mrs. Henry E. Hayden and Mrs
Frederic L. Fake of Chicago. Back OF. these
women is the support of members of the
board Of lady managers and prominent
worlds fair officials. Shares of stock cost
$40 each and entities the holder TO twenty
days occupancy OF room. This does not
include meals
Mrs. w. W. Rogers invited eleven guests
TO yellow tea on Wednesday evening last,
and everything was beautiful The guests
we're Mrs. Julian B. johnson, Mrs. Wood
fin, Mrs. w. W. Chisholm, Mrs. C. N
Brandt, Mrs. Isaac Minis, Mrs. c. B.
Malone, Mrs. W. G. Morrell, Mrs H. D.
Stevens, Mrs. John Screven, Mrs. w. d.
Simkins, Mrs John M. Bryan.
One Of the handsomest and most interest
ing luncheons Of the past week was that
given on Friday by Mrs Florence Minis IN
honor Of Miss Florence Of New York. The
decorations were green ribbons and white
Roman hyaoinths. Upon each menu card
was question. the answering of which
made conversation most entertaining, and
called forth lively discussions Some of
the questions, indeed all, were exceedingly
clever and made some Of the guests think
very seriously. Here are some: ''What
man killed one-fouTth Of ell the population
on the earthP what English queen
crowned six years after deathm "What
was the origin of humbugp "What was
the first use made of the two buttons on the
back of a mans coat" "Who kniRhued the
loin Of beef and called it sirloinP' Those at
table with Mrs. Minis were Miss Florence,
Miss Johnson, Mrs John Paige, Miss Wilder,
Miss Nisbet, Miss Weed, Miss Guile Law
ton, Miss Josephine Jones, Miss Lavinia
Minis, Miss Anderson, Miss Margaret Stiles,
Miss Phoebe Elliott and Miss Backus
One Of the society events for this week
will be the charming little play, 'Ici en-
Parle Francois" given for the benefit of the
Guards armory fund, through the Ladies'
Aid. Following is the cast Miss Bessie
Johnston, Miss Meta Harden, Miss Mabel
Gordon, Miss Emmie Lawton, Mr.. Ran
dolph Anderson, Mr.. Lloyd Owens, and Mr..
Henry McAlpin. After the play cones the
minstrel show" by the A. B. Cs., who will
astonish the public with their undeveloped
talent. This entertainment will be given In
Masonic hall on next Saturday at 8:15 D. IN.
Tickets are on sale at Livingstone drug
store.
Mrs. Emile Newman was hostess at a
delightful green and white luncheon on
Thursday. The honor guest was Mrs.
Adolph Bendheim of New York. The other
guests were Mrs. d. Krauss, Mrs. Selig.
Mrs H. Solomon, Mrs. A. Berg, Mrs +.
Kayton, Mrs. J. M. Solomon, Mrs. NJ.
Krauss, Mrs. l.. Grouse, Mrs. G. Davis and
Miss Scherzer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Campbell Wyllv
left yesterday for their new home in At
lAnta. This charming young couple will be
greatly missed by their Savannah friends.
Miss Daisy Phillips is still enjoying the
beauties Of the country at the hospitable
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. James T. Dent Miss
Phillips will remain there several weeks
longer.
The Misses Trenholm OF Charleston will
visit Miss Emma Hopkins, and were looked
for last evening.
Col. John Screven is entertaining his sis
ter, Mrs. Henderson, Of Elizabeth, N. j.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter P. Corbett aud Miss
Douglass have returned from delightful
visit in New York, and are again at the De
Soto.
A Candlemas tea was given By Miss Alice
Bates on Thursday evening in her beautiful
home on CASTOR street. Candles predomi-
mated in decorations, of course. The even
ing was passed most pleasantly
Mr.. 7. P. Bond and family have gone to
st. Augustine and will remain in that
charming place for at least month.
Some Of the members Of the Young Mems
Hebrew Association entertained very de-
lightfully at an informal hop on Thursday
evening at Masonic temple.
The next "sociable" will be entertained
by Miss Scherzer at the residence of Mr..
and Mrs. Emile Newman.
Among the entertainers Of the week we're
the Misses Ward who gave harlequin
party on Friday evening. Among their
their guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Bell,
Nr. and Mrs. G. W. Saussy, Mr.. and Mrs
c. s. Richmond, Mrs. Riley, Miss Carter,
Miss Dixon, Miss Buckley, Miss Dasher,
Miss Saussy, Miss German, Miss Howard,
Miss Morse, Mr.. w. M. Davidson. Mr.. Stew
ard, Mr.. Whitcomb. Mr.. McIntire, Mr.. r.
w. Pritchard, Mr.. G. H. Rivers, Mr.. K. L.
Colding, Mr.. w. 7. Dixon, Mr., w. Latti-
more, Mr.. J. L. Gordon and others.
Miss Dollie Dub is being welcomed home
after her long stay in Texas.
Miss Lulu Hansen was hostess at charm
ing tea on Wednesday last and delightful
evening spent. Miss Hansen's guests were
Mrs. Hornstein, Miss Minnie Schwsrz,
Misses Betty and Frida Ehlers. Miss Ed