The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-03-05

weeks brilliant gathering aud gave a
wonderful reception 70 the delegates.
Georgia figured very prSfninently ia the
convention, Mrs. NJ. a. Lipscomb OF Athens
aud Mrs. a. II. Cox Of Atlanta read inter
estiDg essays. and Mrs. Cox was elected one
Of the vice presidents. Mrs. T. s. Morgan
Of Augusta was elected regent Of Georgia
and the branch at Augusta was chsrmingly
represented by Mrs. Lucy CarswelI. Mrs
Hattie Jefferies, Mrs. Aorehead ami Mrs
Martha Gardner.
1t may be interesting to some people that
Mrs. Clevelsnds travelling costume from
Lakewood 20 Washington last week was of
dark blue wool, with a tight-ftting as
trachan jacket, and black felt hat.
Miss Castleman has returned 20 her home
in Atlanta after a short but delightful VISIT
to her uncle, Col William Garrard.
Mr.. W H. Beard left for New York last
week after brief stay in Savannah.
Mr.. G.. B. Whatley is in Washington to
attend the inaugural ceremonies.
The meeting in the interest OF an annual
musical festival in Savannah takes place to-
morrow and has many well-wishers for its
success.
Mr.. Charles A. Deshon has been appointed
to succeed DR.. J. Il. Parker as president Of
the New York Southern Society. Mr..
Marion ]. Verdery Of Augusta has been
appointed member of the executive COM
mittee.
The Georgia Hussars presented Mrs.
Cleveland large basket of japonicas on
Friday, which in all probability are the
only japonioas received by Mira. Cleveland
that day. They were delivered by Mr.. j.
c. Postell, Mr.. Gladding Hull aud Mr.. j.
West.
Mrs Leigh and Miss Leigh are guests at
Mr.. and Mrs. J. j. Wilder's.
A serenade was given last night by the
Guards to Capt. Thomas Screven, Mr.. r. f.
Burdell and Mr.. H. H. Charlton.
Mrs Charles NJ. Cunningham entertained
at her home on Wednesday evening. Those
present were Mrs. Rauers, Mrs. Nisoes, Mrs.
Thomas Wayne, Mrs. T. Nj. Cunningham,
Mrs. Florence Minis, Mrs. Haskell, Mrs.
Malone. Mrs. duBignon, Miss Madgie Reid
ana Miss Georgia ScreVen.
Many moonlight parties were anticipated
last week, but the rain interfered and dis
appointed the would-be nocturnal jewellers.
Mrs. Shearson entertained a few friends
on Wednesday.
A luncheon was given on Saturday by
Miss Meta Thomas. Those present were
Miss Ruthie Stuart, Miss Lila Wood
bridge, Miss Colquitt, Miss Lee, Miss Mis-.
bet, Miss O'Driscoll, Miss Belle Stiles, Miss
Josephine Jones, Miss Myers and others.
Miss Vlrgie Brock, after a visit to
Augusta, has returned to her home in Rich
mond.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hal Schley have gone to
Guyton, where they will reside for several
weeks.
Prof. 8. P. Leland has been giving some
interesting lectures in Augusta on she sub
ject of astronomy.
The Misses Minis entertained a few
Florence, who is a guest Of Miss Nen1e
Minis.
Mrs. H. 8. Haines, who has been visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. G. d. Owens, has gone to
Florida TO visit Mr.. aud Mrs. Charles
Haines
Miss Nina Cohen Of Augusta. compli-
mented her guest, Miss Pope of Washing
ton, Ga, with card party last week.
The fame of some Georgians has gone
abroad over the land, but generally they
are men. However, this time it is Miss
Annie Blalock, who is the toast in Boston
just now in oratorical circles. She was in
vited to lecture before the Unity Club Of
the great Hub, and the applause was
tremendous. No end of favorable criticism
and lsudation has been awarded her by the
Boston Herald. She is a native of Barnes
vile, and graduated in elocution in Boston.
There is another good elocutionist in Geor-
gia, although few have had the pleasure
of hearing her. Only in a social way has
Miss Meta Harden fieen heard. The audi
ence was an appreciative one in Augusta
last week, and the EUening NelUs says we'll
pleased listeners became warm admirers
when Miss Meta Harden favored the audi
ence with twoo fine Rotations. Her rem
d ition of the "Leper's Bride" was so full of
feeling and fine expression, that the circle
called for more, and in her sweet consent
she completely captivated all present. "A
more charming recitation than Archie
DEAN would be difficult to imagine. She
looked and acted IL 30 wen LnAt mourning
else was needed, but none we're willing to
surrender even the fRiutest accent of her
gentle, melodious voice. To the charms of
a brilliant belle, this fair Savannah girl
adds the accomplishments of gifted and
graceful reader, and in her visit to this city
il may we'll be- said that she has made a
complete conquest of the hearts and minds
of Augusta friends.
Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Wilson, after a short
but pleasant visit to Florida, are at home
again.
An interesting and novel way Of spending
an evening, which is improving as we'll as
amusing, was at a popular household on
Barnard street recently. u was an inn
promptu spelling match. Prizes we're given,
and dare say the winner OF the BOBBY
thought his luck was against him.
There are some very clever people in Au-
gusta, our sister city, and they have
established there literary circle named for
the late Paul Hayne, which is gaining for
itself we'll deserved reputation. The circle
meets once every two weeks, is conducted in
q business-like way with Mr.. W. H. Barrett
az president. Twelfth Night" was the sub
ject of the last meeting. There were two
essays on the subject, one by Miss Meta
McLaws the other by Mr.. Baxter; both
were well worth listening to. Miss Meta
Harden favored the circle with some of