The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-26

in the last few days one of the most in
teresting was Miss Chariton's tree for her
kindergarten. Each little pupil brought
some present to be given to the poor. and
many OF the pretty things on the tree
were Of their own handiWork. A number
OF the parents Of the children were pres
ent, and enjoyed the occasion as much as
did the children. The largest tree in the
city was that at the Catholic Library hall
Friday afternoon. Kind friends of all de-
nominations from all parts of the city had
contributed gifts. fruit and candy enough
to make over 500 children happy The
tree itself was prettily decorated and
bright with candles and gilt ornaments
as the memory of a beautiful sight often
gladdens the hearts of children of the
poor for months afterward. Those who
took charge of the tree were the members
of the Froebel Circle of the Kings Daugh-
ters. prominent among whom were Miss
Nina Pape, Mrs. Sherier, Mrs. Corbin.
Mrs. Menzies, Mrs. R. L. Mercer, Mrs
Woodfn, Miss SaIlie McAlpin, Miss Jessie
Anderson, Miss Amy Hunter and Miss
Meta Branch.
Miss Addie Barnard and Miss Margaret
COsens did not confine their charitable
efforts within the city limits, but gave a
tree to the country children about Wall
thourville, where yesterday Miss Barnard
frightened the day for a number of young
people with presents of all kinds.
A jolly party of young people were en-
tertained Christmas eve by the Misses
ShOtter at their country home. Greenwich
The party went out in carria ges and on
arriving had beautiful fireworks on the
lawn. Later, a supper was served and the
guests returned TO town at 9 O'Clock.
Among those who were present were the
Misses Miriam and Ophelia Dent, Jennie
Haines, Reba White. Violet White Cler-
mont Huger, Elsie Chisolm, Gertrude Sui
frH
michael, Margaret Charlton, Anna Hun
ter, Mildred Cunningham, Minnie Mackall,
Lucy Barrow, Constance Chestnut, Flor
ence Stevens, Porter Mackall and Ander-
son Carmichael. Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Haskell passed
through Savannah Wednesday night en-
route for Florida in private car. A par
ty of young people Joined them here, and
the holidays will be spent in travelling
throughout Florida. In the party are Miss
Elise Haskell. Miss Karl Marshall and
the Misses Ravenel OF Charleston. Miss
Sally Haskell. DR.. John Haskell and
Messrs. William and Edward Haskell.
Miss Callie Jackson of Atlanta. the
charming granddaughter of Gen. Henry
r. Jackson. will arrive Wednesday to
visit Miss Florence Nisbet.
AIrS Frederick A Habersham, who has
been spending the past few months with
relatives here in his old home viii leave
tonight for Los Angeles, Cal.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas s WILLY, Jr.. left
Friday evening for Darien TO spend Christ
mas with Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Wylly.
Miss Nellie Elliott. who was one of the
attendants at Miss Huger and Mr.. Harri-
sons wedding returned to her home in
Beaufort, S. c., Friday morning.
Mr. l.. w Haskell. Jr.. and Mr. Louis
Warield arrived Thursday from Baltimore.
Miss Susie Huger of Charleston is the
guest of Miss Alinna Waring.
Mr. Edward Barnwel of Darien spent
several days in Savannah during the past
week.
Mr.. John White Welsh Of Athens left
Wednesday for home after spending sew
eral weeks in the city.
Miss Leila Hin and Miss Eleanor Hill are
spending the holidays at their home ia
GrovetOwn. near Augusta.
Miss Kate and Miss Frieda Rauers, Miss
Leonora Gabbett, Miss Albert Hull, Miss
May duBignon and Miss Belle Shotter ar
rived from Baltimore Thursday for the
Christmas vacation.
Mr. John Richards johnson arrived Fri
day evening to spend Christmas with his
mother. Mrs. John r. johnson. Mr.. John
son has lately recovered from severe ill.,
ness and his friends will be glad of this
opportunity to congratulate him on his re-
covery.
Miss Josephine duBignon. who has been
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs Fleming duBig-
non. has returned to her home in Bruins
wick.
Mr.. Harry Elliott, who has been spend
ing the past week with his parents, Dr.
and Mrs. William H. Elliott. will leave to-
morrow for Milwaukee. Wis.
Miss Rankin and Miss Henderson of Sal
isbury, North Carolina. will arrive
/ Wednesday to visit Miss Mabel Stoddard.
Mr.. Ormond Strong is home from Cor
nell 10 spend the holidays with his par
ents
/ Nrs. William NJ. Low arrived from
Washington Thursday 70 visit her parents.
/ Col end Mrs. W " Gordon.
Miss Elizabeth Barrow. Miss Susie Ger
dine. aud Miss Mamie Gerdlne, OF Athens,