The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-05

ceiving party were presented with
clusters Of flowers Of different kinds, includ-
ing carnations. lilies Of the valley, tulips,
Gala lilies, roses and hyacinths, tied with
white ribbons. Mrs. Gordon was very
handsomely gowned IN white brocaded
satin, made in empire style, trimmed VITA
point lace. A tiara and necklace and brooch
Of diamonds finished the superb costume nf
he gracious and lovely hostess. Miss Ella
Mehle was exduisitely gowned in pink SATIN
trimmed with gold, and looked exceedingly
handsome. Mrs. Delgado was superbly
dressed in sapphire blue aud pearl-colored
brocaie, trimmed in point lace, and wore
diamond ornaments. Miss Dora c. Hop
kins of Atlanta, a most attractive and
charming little lady, was beautifully COS
TUNED In first empire style gown OF pearl
brocade and point lace.n Mr.. Gordon is a
nephew of Col ". W. Gordon and brother
of Capt. Beirne Gordon of Savannah. Mr.
and Mrs. Gordon Orms were among the
guests
Mr.. Jack Nisbet, who has been spending
several weeks in Savannah, sailed for Bos-
ton on Thursday, and will resume his
studies there at the school Of technology.
Mrs. E. K. Smith and daughter, Of Chi
cago, arrived in Savannah on Friday. Mrs
and Miss Smith will be guests OF Mr. and
Mrs. A. E. Moynelo, at their charming
country home, Valambrosa. Mr.. E. K.
Smith is prominent lawyer in Chicago.
DR.. and Mrs. G. A. Ouinby Of New York
passed through Savannah yesterday on
their way to st. Augustine. DR.. Quinby
was at one time associated with DR.. Met
calf Of New York and is well known all
through the south.
Invitations for the soiree on Thursday
next are out. This will be the last sciree
before Lent, and will doubtless be largely
attended.
In describing a recent delightful enter
tainment at Lucy COBB, the Athens suns
day Banner has this to say Of one Of our
Savannah students at the institute: miss
Lola Moynelo then left her position at the
curtain, and played a piano solo, Hellen's
Tarantelle. This beautiful child. for she is
scarcely more, plays with soulfullness aud
grace indescribable, and her executions are
simply a trausference Of melody from eye
and being to willing and responsive keYs.n
A figure at a recent german was set
of hurdle races. The ladies in this figure
wore jockey caps of gray-colored silks, and
each drove three men with bright-colOred
ribbons for reius. Each man carried in his
hand wooden spoon in which there was a
wooden ball that he was expected to keep
in its place when he jumped the hurdle.
The next 'club german" will be danced
on Tuesday evening at Catholic Library
hall.
Bishop Nelson spent two days at the De
Soto during the week. Bishop and Mrs
Nelson left yesterday for Townsville,
where they will spend several days.
Miss Daisy Talmadge is In Augusta on a
visit to Miss Garrett. After a short visit
there she will visit Miss Jaudon in Savannah.
It is expected that the table decorations
at the board of trade banquet on Wednes-
day evening next will be the handsomest
and most original ever seen in Savannah.
Our enterprising townsman, Capt. D. q.
Purse, has left nothing undone to insure
the success Of the evening Messrs. Watson
e. Powers are 'leaders" in such matters and
will doubtless, surpass themselves on
Wednesday night. The banquet will be
held in the De Soto's magnificent dining
room.
Miss jamie Sutherlin Smith Of Danville,
Va, will arrive in Savannah tomorrow,
and be guest of the Misses McAlpin on
South Broad street, corner of Barnard.
Miss Smith comes from an old and honored
Virginia family. aud is related TO the Lees,
Warmers, Marshalls and many other fami-
lies. Miss Smith is said to be one of the
most beautiful of Americas young women,
and receives unbounded attention and hon.
age wherever she visits. This beautiful girl
was the acknowledged belle at the Green
brier White Sulphur Springs last season.
Miss Mary Huger who has been visiting
in the home of Mrs. Warning, returned to
her home in Charleston on Wednesday.
Miss Huger was accompanied by Miss
Minns Warning and Miss Hattie Hardee,
who will spend several weeks in "town."
Instead of doyly under plates, very deli
cate mats of gold wire are to be had for use.
They protect polished tables from the heat
of warm plate, and desirable novelty to
such as are always eager for something diff
ferent and new
Miss Frar ces Nightingale, who has been
a guest of Mrs. Alfred Mills, returned to
her home in Brunswick on Thursday Miss
Nightingale was a great favorite during
her stay in Savannah, and her many friends
are indeed sorry to have her leave them.
Miss Maud LOewenthal entertained the
Sociable in charming manner last Tues
day evening at Mrs. |. G. Haas residence.
1t was a missing word contest" Each
guest was given a sheet of paper and
number of sentences were written on a
blackboard, and a word was miss
ing in each sentence. The guests then
write the supposed necessary word. The
one who bad the most correct answers won
the first prize Miss l.. Selig was the victor
among the ladies and Mr.. q. Kayton among
the gentlemen. Mr.. Fantl captured the
"booby." An elegant supper was served
after the game was ended. Then
followed several figures of the ger
man" In the first figure beautiful
favors we're distributed. Among those
present were Mr.. and Mrs J. Lippman,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Lppman, M. and Mrs
Kayton, Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Einstein, MIR.
and Mrs. Roth, Mrs. Loewenthal, Mr.. and
Mrs Haas, Mrs. Shuhefer of Atlanta, Mrs.
Beudheim of New York, Mrs. Newman,
Miss Carrie Lilienthal. Miss Florence
Scherzer, Miss Birdie Kayton, Miss Sarah
Newman, Miss Lille Eiustein, Miss Lille
Selig, Miss Brooks of Augusta, Miss Maize
Ferst, Mr.. A. Fault, Mr.. S. Fault, Mr.. l.
KaImon, Mr.. 0. Kuhlman, Mr.. G. Kayton,
Mr.. g. Davis, Mr.. A. EIchberg, Mr. Sond-
helm.
The entertainment to be given on Friday
evening next at Mrs Warnings promises to
be very interesting This is for the benefit
of the Episcopal Orphans home, and the
sale of tickets has already been quite large.
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