The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-03-05
SOCIETY NOTES.
WHAT THE SAVANNAH SOCIAL
WORLD Is DOING IN LENT.

DOO1EI l. NOl EOs
WHAT THE SAVANNAH SOCIAL
WORLD Is DOING IN LENT.
A Few Small Entertainment Such as
Teas and Luucheona-Whar savan-
nah People are Doing IN Behalf of
Music and Art-Savannah Ladies in
Other Cities-Personal Mention of
the Movements of Well Known Peo-
ple-GettinG Ready the Bester Music,
That clever Bah says that femininity and
frivolity are Synonymous terms. She is in
favor of what the world calls frivolous
women and thinks they endure more.
make things happier for others and cause
the whole world to be happier because of
their existence. However, there is differ
ence between being light-hearted and light
headed, 80, fair reader, don't get the two
COMPOUNDED, and don't be frivolous on pur-
pose, but il you are naturally so don't ever
be persuaded that you are mo good.n
Mrs. H. NJ. Branch, Miss Meta Branch
and Miss Lottie Branch are in New York
Mrs. W. D. bearing has returned to her
home from Suwannee Springs.
Mrs. S. P. Hamilton is among the many
guests In Washington just now.
Thomas Hardy, the famous novelist, is a
slight, bald-headed man of medium hight
and a singularly pleasant face. He comes
of a noble line, and is now 50 years of age
"Tess of the d'Urbervilles' Is generally &C
counted his best work, and is classed with
four others, the greatest books of the day.
Mr.. Robert Griggs left for New York
last week.
Mrs. O'Neil of Charleston is visiting Miss
Bessie Bruen on Waldburg street
Mrs. ]. 8. Morrell is in New York.
The baZar in Richmond promises to be
very large and well conducted affair, as
ladies from all the states are sending contri-
buttons. Such collection will undoubtedly
present beautiful array. The cause is
good one, and may the ladies be successful.
Russell Sage's wife is q fortunate woman,
for Mr.. Sage is worth many millions and
never touches tobacco.
Mrs. E. P. Alexander, after visiting her
daughter, Mrs. William Craig of Augusta ;,
has returned to her home on South Island.
The lovers OF novels translated from the
German will be glad to know that one
more is added TO the number this Is "a
Leafess Spring" The story is good and the
translation smooth and it will afford an
hour OF unalloyed enjoyment.
Mr.. W. W. Owens, Mr.. G. A. White
head, Mr.. W. G. Hull, Mr.. E. S. Elliott
Mr. A. G. Servaes, Mr.. NJ. Levison and Mr..
Henry McAlpin are in Washington.
Mrs. Frederick NJ. Hull spent a few days
in Savannah last week.
A picture Of Winnie Davis in a northern
publication reminds me of the movement
on the part of the Richmond people to turn
the home OF Jefferson Davis into a museum
of confederate relics. This will insure the
home being kept intact; also, that the pub
lie viii have the opportunity of seeing the
interior Of the home of the celebrated man.
Aside from this. 1t will contain many vau-
able and interesting relics Of the confed-
eracy.
DR.. William Boggs Of Athens, Ca, was in
Savannah last week.
Savannah sustains its reputation as an
art center afar as we'll as at home and is
we'll represented at 1.-THE Art League" Of
New York by Miss Elliott. Her work Is
pronounced by critics as far above the
average. Her sketches from life are wonder
fully natural, and plainly indicate genius
that Is materially asserting itself.
A very generous gift to the Episcopal
Orphans home was that of MIR. William G.
Mann of New York. consisting of ten
dozen bottles of very old wine worth at
least $40 per bottle. 1t will be sold and the
proceeds of il will very nearly relieve the
home of all financial embarrassments. This,
coming on top of many and generous gifts
from the Savannah people, is much appre-
ciated by the home. The orphans are at Isle
OF Hope for q while.
There will be some good music heard on
Easter Sunday, as even now the choirs are
preparing beautiful selections and increas-
ing their number to please their appreoia-
tive hearers.
Miss Josie Walton of Augusta has res
turned to her home after prolonged visit
to New York and points Of interest near
the metropolis. She met many distinguished
people to her enjoyment and in return was
much admired, as should be this dsrk-eyed
daughter of the south.
Mrs. Langtry is ouarantined at Malta
The Telfair art gallery is source of pleas
ure and improvement to artistic people,
and every morning may be seen many busy
students, and much good work Is the result
One of the best pieces finished recently was
done by Miss Lucille Desbouillons, who has
an unusual talent in this direction.
Grover. Frances and Ruth are at home to-
day.
Mrs. Nisbet gave a beautiful tea on
Wednesday afternoon from Co o'clock
complimentary to Miss Lee Of Richmond.
Those assisting Mre Nisbet in receiving
were Miss Marshall, Miss Nisbet and Miss
Lee. Some of those present were Miss
Sadie Anderson, Miss Mabel Gordon, Miss
Belle Harrison, Miss Nina Pape, Miss Belle
Stiles, Miss Emma Hopkins, Miss Maggie
Gardner. Miss Coriune Haywood, Miss Alice
LaiQh Miss RnLhia SEnart. Miss Wood