The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-31


Probably it was due to the warm
and inviting weather as well as to the en-
thusiasm of youth, that Christmas day
was such lively one. The whole city
seemed abroad, and society for once lost
its formality in the popping of torpedoes
and the firing of crackers. Dignifed
debutantes were seen challenging their es-
oorts in q gunpowder combat, and grown
fnen and women for once since their
youth enjoyed the excruoiating combina-
tions of horns and whistles. The park
was lively with noise and jewellers and
the flutter Of wrapping papers and Roman
candle sticks. Good humor and good will
ruled supreme and the day proved all too
short The week was crowded with enter
tainments and several visiting youngladies
proved an acquisition to society; and
about this time some of the loveliest
debutantes are making their debut, all of
whom will give renewed interest to the
social kingdom. This week promises to
be almost as gay as the last; a reception
tomorrow evening and a german the fol-
lowing evening are a good beginning of
the gaieties.
The holiday german was danced last
y
was a thoroughly enthusiastic proof of
the spirit and energy of society to see the
girls in their attractive satin or muslin
gowns, looking fresh and fair after the
excitement of Christmas day and the fire
work revels, which ran wild on Bull
street Christmas night The german was
smoothly led by Mr.. George Gadsden,
who is one of the most popular
leaders. The chaperones were Mrs. T. M.
Cunningham. Mrs Edward Anderson and
Mrs. j. F'lorance Minis. Besides the reg
ular attendants of the german, there
were present MIR. and Mrs. w. K. Beard
Miss Colville, of New Jersey, Miss O'Neil,
of Columbia, S. c., Miss bearing, of
Jacksonville, Fla, Miss Haines, of Bos-
ton, and Miss Ruthie Stewart, who re-
ceived an enthusiastic welcome. Mr.
George Elliott, of Beaufort, was also
present.
Miss Julia bearing, of Jacksonville,
Fla, is visiting Miss Meta Harden, on
Gwinnett street. Miss bearing made
many friends while in Savannah last
again.
Mr. and Mrs. J. F.. B. Beckwith have
removed from Jones street and are resid-
ing at ~ CASTOR street.
Mr. W. II. Wade is welcomed in the
city by his many friends, and was among
the guests at the German last Tuesday
evening.
Mrs. Shearson and Miss Marion Shear
son, of Chicago, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Z. A. ShearSon on Hull street.
Mrs. Hardee and Miss Helen Hardee
are spending few days with Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Ellis, Jr.
The fancy dress carnival last Wednes-
day at the Guards armory was an event
of much excitement to the young people.
They entered into the spirit of the march
and were all well made up into attractive
representations Of flowers, characters and
nations. The march was so entertaining
to the audience that it was requested to
be repeated several times. The march
was led by Miss Albert Hull, as Mother
Goose,' and Master Steve Bryan as
santa Claus, then came Miss Belle Dan.
lei and Tyrol Morgan as Japanese, Miss
Annulette Stubs as a "Buttercup,'
Miss May duBignon, as the empress
JoSephine;" Miss Annie Butler, as the
american Flag and Miss Ethel Taylor
representing a ''TambOuriue Girl :" Miss
Georgia Edmonston, as Flower Girl, ,
and Miss Mary Wayne, as "Mary, Mary
Quite Contrary" Miss Edith Johnston
as la Marquise," and Miss Flora Dancy
represented a pink chrysanthemum
MIR Pierre Hoist and Mr. John Stoddard
as Baby Twins, dressed in long white
dresses, blue and white sacques, carrying
rattles and bottles of milk; Miss Jennie
Haines, as Dame Trot," and Miss Cora
johnson, as a Flower Girl Master
Frank Hayward, as the Judge" and Mis-,
Missile Hull, as 'Maude Muller" Miss Car
lotta Alexander, as Folly" and Master
Lucian Boggs, as a clown; AlexandeI
Iawton, as cowboy, with his som brero
leggins and lasso, and Master Georg,
Baldwin, as an Indian chief; Miss Nelii,
Hill, as "Alice in Wonderland, )" carrying
her pig, and Miss Maud Gamble, a.
.Iittle Miss Muffet;'' Miss Clifford Hun
ter and Miss Florence Brown, as ''Tw,
Little Girls in Blue" Miss Mildred Gun
ningham, as "Bo-Peep," and Master Gar
rard Newman as ''Greenhorn :" Miss Do
rothy Baldwin, us Red Riding Hood =
and Master Newman as Little Boy Blue :
Miss Annie johnson, as Red Ridini
Hood, and Master Davenport Bryan as
Brother Jonathan. Miss Albert Hull wa
awarded the prize, silver and gold thin
bic, for the best costume and her Mothe
Goose makeup was well deserving of ;
prize. Miss Annie Butler, as the Ameri
can flag, was awarded the second prize,
rair of silver cuff buttons; MasteI
Ges-ge Baldwin carried of the prize fol
ms representation of a blood-curdlin,
Indian chief the prize was a set of silver
studs: and the prize for the funniest cos
tune of all was unanimously award
ed TO Master Davenport Bryan, VIII,
was arrayed in tan-colored trous
ers, pale blue coat, with Ion.
trailing coat-tails and a stiff hat anc
cane, making most comical appearance
The lady managers made a perfect sue
cess OF the entertainment, and to them
as well as to the participants in the marcel
y due thanks for an entertaining hour fol
as audience, and financial triumph fol
as Ladies Auxiliary of the Volunteer
Eghards.
MIR. and Mrs. w. X. Beard returned I,
Nsw York last Thursday and will resid,
q Gramercy Park. Many entertainment.
kao dinners were rendered MIR. and Mrs
eard while in Savannah, and only thei-
esurn to the north, prevented the mum
Pa from being larger
s9he reception given by Mr.. and Mrs
seAh Hlsoet last Wednesday evening wa
&c OF the largest social events Of tn,
peeA' The fine rooms were well file,