The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-26


spite of storms and floods and all other
hindrances. Society greets him as the
guardian of her ethics-as the exponent of
the last 'best cut in costume-as a type
of manly, courteous, upright, intelligent
citizen upon whom she can lean in all
emergencies; to whom she can resort for
counsel in all perplexities; in whom she
can trust. and never find her faith has
been placed upon a broken reed.
Speak then!
Thou glass of fashion and the mould Of
form,
The observed of all observers!"
Where have you been-and what have
you seen?
Give account of your adventures to those
who have been less fortunate but more
comfortable, in having remained at home.
In Europe, of course! Listening TO the di-
vine music Of Scharwenka in Berlin? Sail
ing down the castle-turreted, historical
Rhine? drinking the health giving waters
at Carlsbad? So you were In Paris during
the parade at Long Champs the 18th Of
July! Was there ever such a magnificent
military display? In California too, in the
Yosemite valley and the Yellowstone Park
with their many wonders! In Saratoga, al
ways beautiful, and Newport, where ma
ture seems to laugh and sing" and the
bracing sea air blows in, ladened with
spicy doors! And now you are at home
again to make life more beautiful for
those who are dear! by lifting heavy bur
dens. and smoothing rough paths. By your
courage. your brave and helpful thoughts,
your inherent power, Frightening all
'places dim"
There is nothing more restless than this
faculty called, mind" always on the
"qui vive.' if not for ourselves for others.
AS the summer draws to a close our
thoughts naturally turn to the gaities that
winter brings, and the prospect for pleas
ure and profit in social circles, and the
literary world The germans. afternoon
teas luncheons and whist clubs, will amply
ill the role of the former and the intellect
ual feasts offered by the Lyceum, the Y.
NJ. c. A, the Musical Culture Club and the
theatre, fully satisfy the latter
The contemplation of the fashions for
"budding autumn" is a matter of much
moment The wonderful creative power in
that line seems bent upon the mutilation
of well lined pocket books and the annihA-
alton of all less weightily filled Nature
seems TO stand with restful. folded hands,
pausing as il were, to view the fair land
scape Der" before the final disntegration
of winter Unlike nature the children of
men find now, no room for pause, no space
for retrospection! The grind begins afresn
the momentum increases and before
i.
and continued unremittingly through the
gay season. There are a number of Savan-
nah's fair daughters among the
debutantes of the coming win
ter. Surrounded with much that
makes life beautiful, they watch mer-
rily and, with joyous anticipation for the
suspicious moment when society will ex-
tend to them, her ever graceful, courteous
and cordial greeting!
Among the debutantes for the coming
winter are the Misses Elise Guerard, Edith
Johnston. Hattie Elliott, Matte Ham
mOnd, Annie Mclean and Lila Low.
The wedding reception given to Mr. and
Mrs. Clarence Henry Jordan at No. % Lib
erty street, west on Tuesday evening was
a quiet affair thoroughly enjoyed by the
immediate family. The inclemency of
the weather, by no means affected the
spirits of those present, who seemed de-
have even the shadow of a shade to
darken the bright dawning of her new
life! The house was dressed with eXQuis-
lite roses and graceful ferns, and the pc
ute, dainty bride, as she stood TO receive
her guests, was charming picture of
youth and beauty. The presents were
numerous and beautiful, silver and china
predominating Cake and wine We're served
and most delightful evening spent. Those
present We're: Mrs. f. d. Lynes, Col j.
Cotton Lynes Miss Jennie Lynes. Mr..
Leon D. Lynes and Master Frank Lynes.
Rev. D. E Jordan of Winnesboro. S G.
Mr.. c. d. Jordan, Messrs. Henry johnson
Tribe Buckner, Sidney Buckner and lIar-
ry Purse, Mr. and Mrs. j. X Hazlehurst
Miss Watts, Mr. Robert Hollingswortb of
Pennsylvania, Mr.. II. II. Lane and Rev
A. J. Smith,
Capt and Mrs. S. NJ Chest
mutt entertained at their handsome home
In Clarkesville last Monday evening in
honor of Misses Louise De Vane and Daisv
Alicia Browne, and Mr.. w. II. Cole
man OF savannah. The dance han was
beautifully decorated with palms and pot
Yea plants They danced to the sweet
strains of HIPS orchestra At u O'clock
the doors of the banquet hall were thrown
open and elegant refreshments were serv-
ca Those present We're: Mr.. and Mrs
tIeorge E. Maxwell Of New York Mr. ana
Mrs Frederick A Fleming of ST. Ane,,s-
I.ne, Fla, Mrs Sinclair, Mrs. Tarv,eU a,9d
MISS Josie Daniels Of Jacksonville m,
and Mrs. Houston of Augusta. Dr. and
Mrs 4. p. West, Mrs Griggs. Mr. ana
Mrs George Irwin of Clarkesylue M ~
Mrs Masel. Misses Clifford West Ceor-
g'a farwel, Maud West, Josie Haines Of
Atlanta. Emily and Lille Berry Nor ~, ~
Ethel West Messrs. Stan O'Bervin NJ
Nln Retron, Col. j. II. Wilson. judge No.
sey OF Atlanta, Solicitor General Hou,ard
thompson Of Gainesville. Judga Kinsl,, -
Messrs. Frank Harris, Edward Berrv 9yiy
19n vans. Edwin Walsh, Lieut. H. NJ 7
Itr9r ca" 81 % One navy James Walds. Noah
,IIahI' Col Anderson of North Coroity,a
de4sIs' II. G. Anderson Of Washinpton
~ ars Lyons OF Macon, John Wilson ana 9th.
! me lovers Of art and the public gener-