The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-08

September has come. The vacation sea-
son for business men is over. The quiet
streets are filling up with familiar faces,
refreshed and invigorated by sea and
mountain air. An impetus has been given
10 life. and things are getting in battle
array for the opening business season. A
short time ago three little words appear
ed as a heading to a tiny article in the
Morning News, namely. THE first bale"
That was the alarm that reached the
length and breadth of the land. and start
ed the pleasure seekers homeward. The
sadness we felt when wishing our friends
"God speed" in the early summer, finds
its compensation in the hearty welcomes
we now extend to them upon their return.
The past week has been charming in
temperature and the stay at homes"
alert 10 seize upon opportunities for en-
joyment, have not been idle. An idyllic
moon induced bicyclists out "of a night
and several delightful parties went whirl-
ing over the shell roads. Could their
sounds of mirth have been heard upon
the summer shore. no doubt the man
there in his solitary sentry often wished
himself in one of these merry mundane
parties.
Mrs. Andrew Simonds of Charleston, 8
c.. who has charge of the decoration of
the assembly hall in the woman's build
ing, has submitted beautiful designs, and
her original ideas will make the han
very attractive.
The ceiling is to be an exquisite work
done by the Art League of New York. The
frieze. done by the same artist on cam
vas, is appropriate and beautiful for the
room. The main hall is to be tinted in a
dull red so becoming TO most women.
Rich gobelin tapestry and delicate cur
tains for the windows. each the work Of
artists, viii form the hangings that will
adorn the platform where the celebrated
women viii read papers. a rare old chair.
IN ivory and mosaic. fit for throne, will
be occupied by the queen OF women, the
chairman of the congresses.
The Cosmos Club, which is composed of
the lady guests of the Battery park ho-
tel, gave a most delightful german sew
eral evenings ago. Among the chaperons
Of the evening who presided at the Ia
bles, where the favors were displayed aud
eagerly sought by the dancers as each ia
Mills and Mrs. r. II. Butler of Savannah
Miss Nellie Hartridge entertained last
Monday evening with dancing Among
her guests We're Miss Albert Hull. Miss
Frances Charlton, Miss Meta Morel Miss
Edith Wariield, Miss Eliza Chisholm,
Miss Mary Haines ana Nfessrs. Thomas
Wayne, North Chisholm, Wayne Cunning
ham, Clifford Wayne, L. NJ Warfeld. Jr.,
Craig Barrow, Langdon West and Julian
Chisholm.
Mr.. Fred Saussy left this morning for
Charleston he will sail from there this
week and will return 10 Princeton TO re-
sumo his studies
Mr.. Gordon Saussy, who has been the
guest of Mr.. Fred Saussy. returned to
Cornell University this morning.
Among the noted features of the bene-
fit promenade concert or german given
at the Battery Park hotel last Thursday
evening was the butterfly dance by Miss
Gladys Girardeau of Savannah Her
dancing was greatly appreciated and
an encore demanded, which she ae,
knowledged with the highland fins.
Miss Jane Shuptrine won the audience
with her tambourine dance responding
TO an encore. After the musical part of
the programme was completed a very
pretty german was danced and was led
by Mr.. r. NJ Butler, Jr.
Mr.. John d. CarswelI spent several
days in the city last week visiting friends.
Mrs. ]. K. Clarke was in the city for
few days last week. She was on her
way to spend the remainder of the sum
mer north.
Judge A H. MacDoneu and son have
gone to New York and will witness the
race between the Defender and Valkyrie
III
Mr.. ALBION D. Johnston has returned
igff 70 Co
Malcolm Johnston of Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. James L. Gordon have
returned from a visit TO New York.
Mr.. Tracy G. Hunten has returned
from visit to Haywood White Sulphur
Springs. n. C.
Mr.. J. K. Clarke, Jr., passed through
the city last week on his way north
Miss Gertrude Clarke has gone to New
York for several weeks.
Mrs. c. B. Malone and children have
gone north for the early fall
Mr.. and Mrs. Florence Minis have re-
turned from an extended trip in Europe.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles A. Shearson- have
returned from spending the summer
In Europe. Mrs Shearson is visiting reia-
tives in Canada. Mr. Shearson has re-
turned home
Miss Mary Lynch has gone on a visit to
New York.
Mr.. James L. Rankin has gone north
to spend his vacation.
Mr.. Davis Freeman has gone to Join
his wife in Pennsylvania
Mr. and Mrs. c. G. Anderson have
gone for a short visit to New York
Mr.. and Mrs J. T. Grady have re-
turned from visit to White Cliff Springs,
Tenn.