The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-03-18


hush and society stands with bated
breath for the arrival of Easter with its
burst of Easter music. it s flash of Easter
gowns and bonnets, it's renewal of fes-
Invites. The children are eager to carry
up their Easter offerings and wear their
dainty creations of silk, blossoming like
thegardens, and their hats likewise. in
which every woman and child takes
special pride. Easter is the time when
hearts are full of happiness
and faces bright with smiles
Lent has gone quickly, not
in idle repentance, sack-cloth and
ashes, but in busy and useful prepare
tions for charitable benefits. Some mod
EN- writer has truly said that the spirit
of Lent is still kept, though not so
strictly in the letter, and the custom is
becoming universal. The sweet evening
services in dimly-lit churches, the
greater devotion to charitable duties, the
suspending of social activity, time to
think all these are stimulating, and set
one on higher plane.
A doll exposition is to be given in Au-
gusta under the auspices of the Ladies
auxiliary of the Young Mems Christian
juvenile hearts and consequently bids
far 10 be a success.
Mrs. F. $ Haldeman, Mrs Ryan and
Miss Bond, who spent last week in Flor
ida, returned home on Friday.
Mrs. Fuller ana her brother, Mr. w. G.
Norton, left last Tuesday for Augusta, TO
spend a month at Bon Air.
Miss Fannie Lilienthal, who has been
spending the winter in Savannah, is Wis
iting friends in Brunswick, on Newcastle
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. E. Theus entertained
Mrs. Ella Wheeler Wilcox last Thursday
evening at ThunderbolJ. The other guests
were DR. and Mrs. A. G.. Bouton Mr. and
Mrs, c. f. Stults and Miss Acosta.
The approaching visit of Mrs. Willie
Allen is anticipated by her many friends
here with eaeerness, and it is hoped that
she will take part in the coming kirmess.
She is a presentin Atlanta and comes from
there here. The Atlanta Constitution
speaks of her in the following compliment
tary manner THE visit of Mrs. Willie
Allen. of New York. to Mrs Edmund Ty-
Ter is one Of great social moment here
Mrs. Allen will remain for the Easter gay
cites, when a number of entertainments
will be given in her honor. She is a very
fascinating and a beautiful woman, and
she IS probably one of the most noted
southern society women in this country
As Miss Minnie Anderson, in her girlhood
she had scores of adorers at her feet, and
the inspiration of her beauty and fascina-
ton has given to the world from the soul
OF poet some of the most beautiful love
poems in the English language One of
these, called "a Last Talk, " has not its
equal in tenderness. pathos and grace
That was long ago, and since then Minnie
Anderson, the idolized belle of the south.
a~aa.a
wise and brilliant and bewiJching. She
is essentially a woman of the world. pol
ished. original and possessed of that in
uesc-ibable quality which makes a
woman irresistably fascinating.
While Savannah is busy with the Kir-
mess and hopes to present pleasing en-
tertainment 10 the public. Augusta is pre-
pairing an interesting entertainment for
the sake of charity. The Augusta Even
ing News says of il The Dickens
Patchwork had successful rehearsal
last night at the residence of Mr. and
Mrs VIM. c. Sib,ey. The Patchwork
consists Of sketches taken from different
works OF Dickens and spliced in together
The entertainment will take place shortly
after Easter.
The park Just nowis poisoning out in
all of its glory; the azalias, camelas, hy-
aclnths ana roses, are wing with each
other for first place, the cooling spray of
the fountain is most refreshing, and
If the tall, camelia bushes around the
fountain. were removed the effect would
he cooler looking and the open vista more
picturesque and artistic. Only three
trees need be removed. and conservative
Savannah can certainly spare three
Camelia trees from all her wealth of
these stately flowers
Miss Mona Spencer, of New Xork, who
has been visiting Miss Phinizy in An
gusta, is visiting relatives in Columbus
Mrs. VIM A. Campbell, nee Marian
Hartridge Dunbar who for several sea-
sons was a reigning belle in Augusta, is
again in that city visiting her mother,
Mrs. Barney s. Dunbar.
The gaieties begin next week with re-
newed interest and vigor. and the week
will be full of entertainments. private.
, and of a larger and more general charac,,
ter. On April the concert
in compliment to Mr. Julian Walker
will be the attraction, and
the Guards Armory will comfortably
seat the select audience who will attend
No hats and full dress will be the order
of the evening
Among the recent luncneons was one
given by Mrs. Max SolomOns, and a
lovely sight was the table. beautiful with
pointments. The guests were Mrs. 4
Letter, Mrs. Lilienthal, Mrs Gerst. Mrs
Mohn, Mrs, Byck and Miss r. Lilieuthal
Mrs. Ella Wheeler Wilcox, who was
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs S. +. Theus
left last Friday for Atlanta.
The next sOiree win be held on the Goth
at the DE Soto. These popular entertain
ments will be resumed with enthusiastic
pleasure. as they are events not only OF
much interest 10 Savannah people, but
visitors from all parts of Georgia and
from some Of the largest southern cities
are frequently present and the soiree in
Savannah. the 81 Valentine ball in Au
gUsta the St. Celia in Charleston, rank
among the season most brilliant society
events
meeting Of the Georgia Society Of the
Colonial Danes of America. was held
yesterday at the residence of the presi
0'nt. Mrs. W w. Gordon The society
is now fully organized having received a
charter from the state legislature The
society viii send twO members TO the Bi-
centennial congress to be held at Wash
Mgloa, y C., al an early date The