The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-13

The warm season is here, and no re-
lapse into cool weather can Danish from
ones mind, the factrthat the long sum
mer has begun. Already the streets in
the late afternoons are thronged with
light becoming street gowns of dimity
and silks Duck suits are 7conspiciously
stylish and neat. Bull street is a piano.
tamic view of society in summer. Some
hurrying up, and others rushing down,
town, and others strolling to the popular
haunts of the park. And right here, o
We leaders of fashion and We followers in
their wake, take a few minutes to
think of the influence you have for
good or evil, and the effect of your i'm
considerable custom of shopping late in
the afternoons. Your patient saleswo-
men have served at their posts all day,
while you have been resting, perhaps, iI
the luxury and GOODNESS of your own
homes. When they are weary, and
ready and anxious to go home, you
stroll downtown gOwned in some dainty
fabric, to do a little shopping of not much
importance to you, but enough to delay
the weary saleswomen. Your merchants
are obliging always, aud to meet your de-
mands and for this reason, retain
their force probably beyond the
accustomed hour for your dear
sake. This is unfair, and your
womanly hearts rebel against such self
ishness then don't do it any more; i'm
mediately after breakfast is certainly
cool enough for the shopping. Let there
be an unwritten law that the women of
Savannah will not shop later than 8
o'clock and thereby prove your thought
fulness and consideration for others, and
certify your hearty approval of the
o'clock closing of stores.
Tybee is again in the lead of suburban
summer resorts, and the gaieties have al
ready begun. The Cottage club has made
all necessary arrangements for the mem
bers and their guests, and this popular
and ideal retreat, far from the madding
crowd, -" bids fair to hold its accustomed
place in popular favor, and 10 retain its
reputation all over the state for hospital
ity and comfort. The facilities of Tybee,
and it's many attractions, almost consti-
tute it, a Southern Coney Island. Many
inland visitors, who scarcely stop in the
city, take away lasting impressions of the
great seaside resort of the south, e-,' -.
Mrs. Lewis w Haskell entertained at
duplicate whist last Tuesday evening.
The rooms were especially attractive
with cut flowers, and science and whist
were the all-absorbing themes of the
evening. The guests were: Mrs. j.
Rauers, Mrs. Louis M Warfield, Mrs. j.
f. B. Beckwlth, Mrs. Paul Haskell, Mrs.
c. M. Cunningham, Mrs. w. H Daniel, Mrs.
George w. Owens, Mrs. j. T. Dent, Mrs.
G. j. Baldwin, Mrs. A. Il. Lawton, Jr.,
Mrs. +. G. duBignon.
Miss Mary Clarke, of New York, who
was the guest of the Misses Nelly, re-
turned home last Tuesday.
Miss Julia Nelly left for New York last
Tuesday to visit relatives,
Miss Annie LYMAN is visiting Mr.. and
Mrs j. Rauers, on Castor street.
Miss Gertrude Clark, who was the
guest of MIR. and Mrs. w. G. Charlton,
returned to Darien yesterday.
MIR. and Mrs. M. Maclean, and Miss
Marion Maclean, are expected home from
New York this week.
Miss Guile Harrison left last Thursday
for Etowah Cliffs, to visit relatives.
Mrs. r. p. Paul, of Darien, who was the
guest of Mrs. Carruthers, returned to
Darien last Friday.
Mrs. G. M. Gilbert and children, left
last Thursday for New Jersey.
Master Hugh Stiles left last Thursday
p
Mrs. w. X. Beard, who has been visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. r. G. Fleming, re-
turned to New York yesterday.
Miss Ida Meinhard left last Monday for
New York, where she will be Joined
later by her parents.
Miss Ruth Eckman, who was the guest
of MIR and Mrs. A. Vetsburg, left last
Monday for New York.
Mrs. Hexter and Misses Tessie and
II I'D lnuf NJ,
day from New York.
Wednesday evening in compliment to
Miss Hatcher, of Columbus, Ga.
Mr. J. r. Einstien returned last Thurs
day from New York.
Miss Emma Ingram entertained the
Cinderella club last Thursday evening in
q most charming manner. Gowned in
pale blue, this fair hostess gracefully
received her guests. Five handed euchre
was played, and the score cards were ar
tiscally hand painted with the
traditional characters of the Gin
derella fable. The ladies' prize
pair of silver tongs, was won by
Miss Emma Hopkins; the gentlemen S
prize, a silver satchel-marker, was won by
Mr.. Carlton Champion. The other guests,
besides the members of the club, were
Miss Sallie McAlpin, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
C. Battey, Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Mer-
Ger, Jr. Mr.. and Mrs. Lees, MIR. and Mrs
Wright Hunter, Mr.. and Mrs Arthur
Overton. Mrs w. X. Beard, Mrs. Brown,
Mr.. E. n Hancock, Mr.. John Morris,
Mr.. j. Hammond Read, Mr. Frederick
Myers, Jr, Mr. H. w. johnson, Mr..
Haines Mr. Spindell and Mr.. Shelby.
Mrs L. l.. Gibson left last week for
Charleston, where she is visiting friends
and relatives.
Mrs. William r. Thigpen has returned
TO the citY after an absence of six weeks,
spent in North Georgia.
Mrs. J. B. johnson entertained at cards
last Friday afternoon in compliment TO
Mrs. w. Is Beard of New York A pro-
fusion Of la France roses and ferns, en-
HANGED the attractiyeness of the rooms,
and the guests were cordially and
gracefully received by the handsome
hostess. The first prize, a
silver stock buckle. was won by Miss
Nina Pape; the second prize, a pair of
silver scissors. was won by Mrs. John
Screven, Jr; the third prize. a silver
emery, was won by Miss Mary Clay The
other guests were Mrs W. K Beard.
Mrs w. L. Wilson, Mrs. A. b. Hull Mrs.
frank {. Battey, Mrs. Wright Hunter