The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-03-19
SOCIETY NOTES,
WHAT The SOCIAL WORLD OF sA-
VANNAH IS DOING.

Movements OF w 0ll-huOWn People.
Pogt-Lenten Weddings-A Glimpse at
society's Doings in Neighboring
Cities-Other Matters That Are
Worth q Passing Not!ce-Verious
entertainments at which There
Was Much Enjoyment.
90 live that when thy summons comes to join
The innumerable caravan, which moves
To that mysterious realm, where each shall take
gIs channber in the silent halls of death,
Thou 60 not like the quarry slave at night,
Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and
s0othed.
By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave
- NE one who wraps the drapery OF his couch
About him and lies down to pleasant dreams
Mr.. W. F. Prioleau of Atlanta was in the
city last week.
The guests at the De Soto will be given a
hop next Thursday evening, which win be
an ad iitional attraction at that already at
tractive place. The Sunday night sacred
concerts are also an additional pleasure and
will consist of instrumental and vocal
music. Last Thursday evening Miss Butler
of Boston delivered charming lecture on
she subject Of women, which was listened
10 with pleasure. Another amusement of
the guests is furnished by a very remarka-
bic aud original little squad of dusky vol
unteer guards that create much laughter by
their inimitable drill.
The grenadine gauzes in vari-color, striped,
with satin bars in black, or in black with
crnkled baby ribbon bars of color, and in
wstered and figured designs, are quite
pretty enough to justify the prediction that
they will prove one of the most popular of
the thin fabrics. Their gayety is of the
modest sort that pleases the women who are
given to sober gowns, and they are a relief
from the all-black grenadines, nets aud
lsces The latter, however, will be worn
largely, their ornate designs displayed con-
spcuously over white and light silks, and
over colors
Miss L. Leguin and Miss Clayton of Balti-
more are at the De Soto. and will be in the
city about a month.
There is much regret expressed by devo-
tees Of society that there will be no soiree
after Lent, and the ladies as we'll as gentle
men are regretting the decision that de-
priVes them of another charming evening
and much pleasant dancing until next year,
when the soiree will again be resumed.
home after a most delightful visit to Au-
gusts, where she was the guest of Miss
Mamie Sibley. She is a favorite in Au-
gusta and is much admired for her dra-
matte gifts, as we'll as for her native charm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Bond and the
NJ isses Bond have returned from quite a
long stay in st. Augustine, Fla Miss Bond
has gone on to Milledgeville, where later she
will be Joined by Mr. and Mrs Bond and
Miss Gussie Bond, to be absent about q
month.
Capt. Beirne Gordon was the recipient
last week of a handsome gold medal pre-
sented by the Hussars; which is a substantial
proof OF the popularity OF the gallant cap
tain. On the medal was engraved: "Geor-
gi8 HuSsars to Capt Bsirne Gordon" The
medal is a work of art and good taste and Is
set with diamond. The medal was grace
fully delivered by Sergt. McAlpin.
The lectures Of DR.. Strong have been we'll
attended and listened to with much inter
est. The subject Is presented in the most
interesting style OF this eloquent divine, aud
he has succeeded in holding the attention of
the young people, as well as the mature.
All who have read "In Paradise" aud ap-
preciate the pure English and finished style
of DR.. Strong in print would be equally
pleased by his magnetic influence in the
pulpit.
Among the attractions of the week after
Lent, one Of the most anticipated as a good
thing, is the play by Savsnnah's best anna
tours. II will be for the benefit of
the Louisa Porter homs, and the
Masonic hall will be crowded with eager
spectators to witness a very amusing and
clever play, very chsrmingly acted. The
cast Is popular one, and all understand
the art of acceptable presentation. Those
VINO will take part in it are Mrs. George
baldwin, Mrs. StOvalI, Miss Ruthie Stuart,
Miss Maud Thomas, MIR. Henry McAlpin,
Mr.. Ferris Cam, Mr.. Trenholm Hopkins,
and Mr. 7. Lloyd Owens. This combina-
tion Of talent will prove in itself an ire
slstible magnet. A short play will pre- cede
the foregoing, in which the principal parts
are taken by Miss Mabel Gordon, Mr..
Lloyd Owens and Mr.. E. Elliott.
Mr.. George Baldwin is at home after a
week spent in Florida.
Miss Hattie Phinizy of Augusta is un-
doubtedly one of Georgia's most attractive
and interesting bellies. She is natural, I'M
ahected, and in addition to these rare
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taken advantage Of her many good oppor-
tunities. She IS visiting in Columbus, and
Gnls is what is said of her: Mis- Hattie
Phinizy is the guest Of Mrs Ii. II. Epping,
Jr. Miss PhiulZy IS possessed of a bril-
hancy of mind, q breadth Of culture and O
charming personality that always win.
Occupying the highest social position, she
IS at once gracious and popular"
MIR. and Mrs. II. c. White Of Athens are
guests of Mr., and Mrs. p. w. Meldrim at
their beautiful home on Bull street. Mrs
" hlte is a cougenial and successful worker
with her talented husband, and many are
her friends, not only in Savannah, but all
over the state. Her spacious and charming
home in Athens has always been q source
OF pleasure to Athens people and their vis-
ltors, and they are not few who have en-
]oyed the cordial and charming hospitality
Of Mr.. and Mrs. White.
Dr.. Frank Bloodworth has returned
nome, after a year spent in Germany,
where he has taken advantage OF the op-
portunities of that solid old country.
Mrs. Lucas and her daughter. Mrs Pey-
ton Btbb, Of Montgomery, Ala, are guests
OF Judge and Mrs. FalliganC.
Miss Katherine NJ. Huger receives the
highest praise for her artistic work at the
Woman's Art Club Of New York, and the
critics place it among the very best, and
especially commend her appreciation OF
color.
The Daughters of the Revolution are