The morning news., 1897-07-18

In these heated times when fire, water,
things earthly. and matters atmospheric
On fact all of the four elements, represent
ed by the fire. water, health and agricul-
tural departments, not to speak of the
UeatheT-seem TO be the causes of deep
grievances to be pondered over at length
by an easy going public; when Well Wish
er and Thirst for Information and Gener-
al Objector are freely mentioning their
wishes, and asking their questions. and
making their objections. why shouldn't
society in general follow the lead and air
a few possible grievances?
Why must people suffocate or melt be-
cause high collars and stocks are the
thing in cooler climes? Why are tight
sleeves coming in when nobody can be
found to admire them? Why does the
easy-going public submit to the return Of
draped skirts and poonaises when even
the men know 10 their cost that 1t means
yards of material, and that only Dress
maker can hang them? Why are red and
purple ever worn at the same time by the
same person? Why are there such attrac-
tive stores on Bull street that the pave
ment before them is continually throng-
ed by sociable-minded individuals? Why
are neighbors suffered to make the late
hours of the night hideOus with concerti-
mas, steam pianos, and unmusical vocali-
cations? Why do Drayton and Whitaker
streets at eventide forclbly call to mind
the ever-active and disagreeable microbe?
And why, oh why. doesn't some energetic
young man organize a company for trans
porting cats to China, where we are told
they lack animal food? These are but
Few things that excite the wonder OF the
casual observer, and though not real trou-
bles there are few people who have not at
times found some Of them "a bit trying"
In spite Of the fact that the cavalry has
returned from Meldrim and that the
weather is almost all that can be desired.
st must be admitted that In a social way
the city is duh. Besides parties to Tybee
and maroons there are few entertain
ments 70 be chronicled Even bicyclers
seem to have lost their zest for while or
perhaps they have gone away. There are
numbers Of departures to record how
ever, and fortunately a few arrivals.
One Of the largest and pleasantest par
ties of the week spent Tuesday evening at
Tybee, taking supper at the Hotel Tybee
dancing, and enjoying the moonlight un-
nl the last train. Mrs. Woods
cnaperoned the young people among whom
were Miss Anulette Stubbs, Miss Albert
Hull, Miss Lordy Nsbet Miss May du-
Blgnon, Miss Adelaide Howell Miss Eliza
Chisholm, Mr.. Savage Lynah. Mr.. John
Stoddard, Mr.. Clarence Connerat. Mr..
George Hayward, Mr.. North Chisolm,
Mr Pratt Adams, Mr. Julian Chisolm
Mr.. Rogers Woods. Mr.. Fred Saussy, Mr..
Joe Brown Connolly, and Mr. Heidi OF At
lanta.
Narrowing party that went to War
saw on Wednesday, returning the next
Gay, consisted Of Miss Anulette Stubs.
Miss Marie Blois Miss Maza Patterson,
hiss Edith Warfield Mr.. Charlie Louis,
ndr Lewis Warfeid and Mr. Paschal
strong. Mrs. Brown chaperoned the party.
On Monday evening Messrs Lawrence
and Noultrie Lee entertained a few of
thelr friends al tea. Charades were the
Feature OF the evening, which was a dc.
nngntfIi one: Among the guests were;
miss Leila Hun, Miss Sadie King. Miss
Lucy Boyd. Mr.. Robb White. Mr. Cosmo
Hardee and Mr. Montague Boyd.
Mrs. Joseph Hull Miss Lordy Nisbet.
Miss Anulette Stubbs. Miss Albert full
Dir. Heldt. Mr. Harry Daniel Mr. Savage
lyman, MI George Hayward Mr.. North
Chisholm, and Mr.. Clarence Connerat
took supper az the South End hotel on
Thursday and spent a delightful evening
on the beach
Mrs. Fleming G.. duBlgnon. the Misses
caro-, Nan and May duBlenou. and Mr..
Charlie duBignon left on Wednesday Tor
Halifax. where they will spend the ne.
malnder OF the summer. Later they Will
be joined by Mr.. Charles Sch.ey who also
htt on wednesday. and Is now IN Boston.
Or. w. II. Elliott returned from his trim
90 the north last Monday
Mr. and Mrs. J. w West left on Friday
for Waynesboro. ". e..
Mr. A. n. Stoddard. Jr.. has returned IN
Daufuskie, after a visit 20 Mr.. Robb
White. on York street
Miss Louise Haskell Of Columbia has
been IN the city az the guest of Mr. and
Mrs Lewis Haskell.
Mrs. Henry Hohensteln left FOR the north
Hast Tuesday.
Miss Mary Jo Stiles has been vislfipr
Mrs' 9. u. Owens for fortnleht.
Misses Elizabeth and saille Haskell ana
Alss Mary White and the Nessrs. Goorre
ana Lewis Haskell and Mr. Robb yVhifo
Gre keeping house IN Blunton.
Mr p. r. MscKethan has returned f,o,,
business trip 10 Columbia. Ga.
Aisu Frances Charlton. who has been