The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-17


The past week was a full one, socially,
iudging from the weeks record of card
PARTIES, informal dances, Sunday school
exhibitions and weddings On Wednes-
day there was the wedding of Miss Har-
riet Hale Parsons, of Boston, and Mr..
George w. Owens, of Savannah The
event was one OF interest to Savannah
PEOPLE. Miss Parsons has visited Savan-
nah and made numerous friends here
Mr.. Owens popularity is well known,
and a welcome awaits the return of
MIR. and Mrs. Owens. The wedding
wave is passing over, and it is said that
those who do not catch this wave must
await the next. But if report be true,
there are still few more to take place
later in the season, and a few that 'as
have yet been kept very quiet.
The german will be danced on Monday
evening instead of Tuesday.
The ladies' card club has been reorgan-
ized, and held its first meeting last Mon
day evening at the residence of Mrs. G.
A. L. Lamar, on Broughton street; Mrs.
Huger was hostess, the sprize was
won by Miss Emmle Lawton. The
members of the club are Mrs. Wal
ter Curtis, Mrs Huger, Miss
Bessie Ward, Mrs. Waring, Miss Mollie
Johnson, Miss Rheita Johnson, Misses
Lawton, Miss Elizabeth Johnston, Miss
Nina Warning Miss Cosens and others.
On Monday afternoon there will be at
the Episcopal Orphan Home an afternoon
tea. beginning at 3 o'clock. 1t is neces-
sary for the floating expenses to increase
the funds by outside efforts, and the mana
gers will give the generous public an OPP
portunity to contribute to this cause
No admission will be charged, and Cobb's
orchestra will entertain the visitors.
There will be hot chocolate, tea, coffee
and other inviting refreshments at the
usual prices. There will be table of
fancy articles for sale, contributed by any
50 disposed There will also be table of
fancy articles by the girls of the home.
The cause being one of interest, the home,
it is hoped, will be the popular resort on
Monday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. p. Shotter left last
week for New York.
Miss Natalie Hymans, of Sandersville,
is visiting Miss Lena Ehrlich
The streets and stores are crowded
with eager purchasers for holiday gifts
and the all important question is what to
give. If the taste of the person to whom
the gift is to be given is consulted world
Of trouble might be saved. If one is init
ludLE EuOuRn W give bL4NN NCL tdAuAS hNON
enough of the character and taste of the
person to suit both. For women, girls
and children, il is an easy matter to de-
eide, for they never have all they want
and are always appreciative of what is
given them. But to get present for, a
Gentleman is bewilderiug; they generally
have everything they want and they are
50 fastidious that the easiest way to set
lie it is TO get them what they ought to
ike.
Miss Elizabeth D. Johnston returned
home last Friday from visit to Augusta.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Haslam have re.
turned from the west, and are residing at
39 Charlton street.
Miss Julia Nicely and Miss Louie Nicely
are expected home this week from the
north.
MIR. and Mrs. C. A. L, Cunningham have
returned to the city, and are, residing at
10y Macon street. 81
The children3s carnival will be next
Tuesday afternoon at the Guards armory
at o'clock. It is under the auspices OF
The j. A. V, G.. and will be es-
peclally interesting to the friends Of the
Guards, and the friends of the chill
rem participating About forty children
70 fancy dress, marching to the strains OF
Lobb's orchestra, will be a very enter
'alning signt. -Four prizes will be given
two for girls, two for bOys--one for the
most original costume and one for the
nrettiest After the grand opening
march there will be dancing. Admission,
% cents for adults; 10 cents for children
and nurses
The first soiree will be held next Thurs
cay evening at the De Soto.
Miss Bessie Cohen is spending few
weeks in Beaufort.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. f. Stubbs have re.
turned home from a visit TO Augusta.
Miss Lima Woodbridge will be the
guest Of Mr.. aud Mrs. w. K, Miller, in
Augusta, this week
Miss Nellie Bostick is in New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. f. B. Beckwith have
returned home, and are residing on Gas
Ton street
Miss Louise Arnold will be the guest OF
Ar and Mrs. T. H. Miller, on the Hill, in
augusta this week.
The Misses Robins, of Statesboro, Ga.
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs, J. a. Sheftall
% Iattnall street.
York
There will be large ball given by the
harmonic Club on the 9th, which will be
ih.''qV vv0o'v
Miss Anthony left last week for New
AL. and Mrs d. MacIntyre and child
~ guess at RI residence of Mr.. j. f,
"eely on Jones street.
MISS Louise Arnold. Miss Lima Wood
HHtuge, Mr.. II. Schley, Mr. VIM B
ndrtrldP' nd Mr.. j. D. Carswell win &c
Up 70 AZ usta this week to attend the
aeda' y-Miller wedding on next Wednes-
cay ching.
York " sun -'i' '''7' " "a III -'0''
O4e of the society ev11.s Of the past
| we, was house-wa ming al the home
Ar and Mrs. f. :. NJ Schroeder, on
ntingdon street
r.l, ere viii be .aristmss tree at the
5s5 C Libr y hau on Saturday. the
ui Az o'c q, given by the children IS
fay ,1o Tor 1re pleasure Of the many less
''IVlnate children of the city, who never