The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-11-17

Nothing more perfect than the
weather of the past week could nave
been desired, and the world at large
turned out for the state Fair with
the races as the most attractive Iea-
ture So much enthusiasm was eX-
pressed for the Horse Show ana TOT
the trotting, running and hurdle races
that there is much talk OF a yearly
show, and frequent race meetings. A
new spirit seems to have come over the
society world, growing interest IN
pleasures other than those connected
with drawing rooms and the conVeh-
tional regime. In every line this reel
ing is manifest and each sport or out
of-door pleasure has its advocates so
last weeks races called forth great
zest. and parties, preceded and fol-
lowed by informal luncheons and DIN
ners were the order Of the day
The opening Ladies even
ing" at the Hussars' CLUB
Tuesday proved a very great
success. and the bowling alley, which
is now complete, was enjoyed for the
first time. The room is beautiful
one. with broad windows opening on
the old garden. RCIrs nave
been arranged for the ladies as follows
Monday and TIL lrsday mornings.
from until l o'clock; Tuesday even
ings, from 8 until II, and Friday aft
ernoons from until 6 o'clock.
Among those who were present on
the opening evening were Mr.. and
Mrs. S. E. Theus, Mr.. and Mrs. W.
W. Gordon, Jr., Mrs. c. ;.
Richmond, Mrs. Lemcke, Mrs.
s. w. sebring, Miss Jeanne
Haines, Miss Maude Williams, Miss
Clifford Munnerlyn, Miss Meldrim,
Miss Fanny Meldrim, Miss Elise Bry-
an, Miss Edith Warfield, Miss Bar
nard. Miss Sadie King, MISS
Rosa Sullivan, Miss Rems-
hart. Miss Marie Remshart, Miss Mary
Joe Pritchard, Col. w Meldrim,
Capt. j. c. Postell, Capt. Pritchard, Mr..
Edward Demere, Mr.. Nv. G. Harrison,
Mr.. Robert c. Harrison. the Messrs.
Connerat. Mr.. Pierre Hoist, Mr.. Saw
aee Lvnah. Mr.. John Stoddard, Mr..
Joe Low, Mr.. Harold Aver Mr.. Cor
don Saussy, Mr.. Stein Bryan, and Mr..
North Chisholm.
The Savannah Cotillion Club held
business meeting last week at which
arrangements were made for the WIN
ter season. The officers for this year
are: Mr.. w w. Williamson, president:
Mr.. w. Gordon Harrison, secretary;
Mr.. ]. Florance Minis, Col. a. X.
Lawton, Mr.. S. P. shot
ter. Mr. w. w Mackdll'
Mr.. Leopold Alexander, Mr..
G Noble Jones, and Mr. Edward De-
mere. The opening cotillion for the
season viii be danced at the Guards
Hall ON Tuesday evening, the 26th, and
will be followed by six other cotillions,
and three soirees. The programme Is
as follows: Tuesday, Nov. IS, sOtil-
lion; Thursday, Dec. 5, cotillions Tues
day Dec. II. soiree; Thursday, Dec.
&c. cotillion: Tuesday, Ian. 4 eotiilion;
Thursday, Jan. 16, soiree;s Thursday,
Jan. 60 cotillions Thursday, Feb 8.
soiree; Tuesday, Feb. y, cotillioni
Thursday, April 8, cotiilion.
Mrs. John S. Howkins has sent out
invitations for the first meeting of the
Married Womens' Card Club which
will be given Thursday afternoon. Sew
eral new members have been added to
the list, and those who now belong to tiie
club, are Mrs. W. w Owens. Mrs.
Frank Battey, Mrs. Wright Hunter,
Mrs. J. c. LeHardy, Mrs. William
Rogers, Mrs. Charles B. Malone, Mrs.
William D. bearing. Mrs. William
Garrard, Mrs. Charles Gibbes, Mrs.
Alexander B. Hull. Mrs. Thomas s..
Wylly Mrs. John Screven, Mrs. Will
liam G. Morrell, Mrs. Arthur Gibbes,
Mrs. Louis LeHardy, and Mrs. John
S. Howkins.
An appeal has been made by Miss
Leila WS~ing Of Charleston, president
of the committee of deco
rative and applied art of the South
Carolina Interstate and West Indian
Exposition, for an exhibit of woman 5
work from Savannah. The exhibit will
include embroidery and lace work,
china painting, burnt wood, brass
work, tapestry and pottery, and any
decorative work done by women, ex-
cepting oil and water color paintings.
The exhibit will be shown in the wo-
mans building of the exposition. and
great care will be taken of the entire
display. There are possibilities of a
beautiful collection of work being made
in Savannah, and all women who can
contribute towards it, are requested II
do so. Miss Floride L. Banks, who has
charge OF the work of collecting here
may be consulted on the subject, or
any information desired may be had
from Miss Warning, whose Charleston
address is 10 King street.
Mrs. Wright Hunter entertained in
formally Friday morning in honor OF
Mrs. Eugene Harris of Macon. Eight
handed euchre was played and a
charming picture frame was given to
Miss Henrietta Myers at the close of
the game. Mrs. Hunters guests were
Mrs. r. L. Gamble of Louisville, Ca.
Mrs. Harris, Mrs. John Heard Hunter
Mrs. George Schley, Mrs. Louis Lee
Hardy, Mrs. Tracy Hunter, Mrs. Ar
thur Gibbes. Mrs. Frank Battey, Miss
Nelly Baldwin and Miss Henrietta
Myers.
A dinner party at the De Soto
Thursday evening, chaperoned by Mrs
Oliver, was composed of Miss Marie
Valleau, Miss Lassie Oliver, Miss Eta
Oliver Mr.. r. c. Van Wagenen Of
Philadelphia, Mr.. James H. Dow o.
Virginia, and Mr.. Pratt Linley of New
York.
The Friday Afternoon Whist Clut
held it's weekly meeting at the home OF
Mrs. Charles B. Malone on Oglethorps
avenue.
The bowling at the Tomochichi Clut
wednesday evening was carried OF
with the usual enthusiasm, and amone
those who were present, were Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Baker, Mr.. and Mrs. Alvir
Bell. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Blum, Jr .
Mr.. and Mrs. George Lamar, Mrs
Shrewsbury Cobb Of Kentucky, the
Misses Cobb, Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Nc.
Intyre. Mrs. Lemcke, Miss Lila Caba.
Miss, Miss Marion Conner Miss Enanafe