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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-13
A YEAR WITH THE
TELFAIR ACADEMY
Director Brandts Annual Report to the Georgia
Historical Society.

there are many i'm Savannah-and thus
attest their interest in the academy
and its growth.
Soon after the reception shall place
these new productions and the Great
Pyramid and Sphinx" in the panels for
which they have been designed.
The last two pictures of this series
l hope to finish next season This
done, / desire il l still possess the
energy to undertake the long trip to
the Far East again TO paint studies for
large picture of the temple ruins at
Balbeck in Syria, which are considered
the most imposing ruins of all ancient
temples. Balbeck is the Heliopolis of
Graeco- Roman authors. In a state
ment of the seventh century it is said
that Antoninus Plus erected a large
temple to Jupiter at Heliopolis in
Phoenieia. which was regarded as one
of the wonders of the age, The
plateau on which these ruins stand Is
enclosed by wall which contains the
three largest blocks of stones from
which the temple derived it's name of
trilithon Cthree stonedO probably ever
used in any construction. They are
siXty-four, sixty-three and sixty-two
feet long, and thirteen feet high and
wide, Weighing more than 1000 tons
each. The greatest marvel is that
they have been raised to the top OF a
substitution of more than twenty
feet. How and by whom they were
put there has not been ascertained;
probably by ancient Cushite or Ethi-
opian architects whose hands are Wis
ihle in the wondrous rock construc-
tions In Petra and other ancient
Phoenician cities that have been ex-
plored. 1t is certain that the wall
was built in far remoter times than
the Roman period. The country near
Balbeck is beautiful, its lofty noun
tains Jebel Libnan) and the wide
plain with its red earth, with the 10 ty
ruins in the center, form rare conpo-
sition. Few artists ever wander to
those far off places, and such picture;
would be unique and a beautiful sub
ject, and can not fail to attract.
L could again combine with this trip
the purchase of pictures. Fine pictures
are becoming more rare every year
and larger prices are demanded. We
have held the proud position of leader,
let us not be a follower, increase our
collection with worthy pieces, make it
the pride of this beautiful city, and il
not in quantity let 1t be in quality sec
ond to none in America. We have still
room for seven or eight large pictures
in the main gallery. Let it be filled
with such, and let the smaller pictures
be placed in a small gallery, which can
be arranged by putting a skylight in
the large room to the north in the
old mansion.
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THE LAST sOIREE.

There was a melancholy hint of the
closing season in the Cotillion Clubs
entertainment last evening at the
Guards Armory when it was remem-
bered that this was the last soiree of
the winter. Not too much melancholy
in the thought, however, to prevent
enjoyment of the flying hours or than
served to make the dance all the more
delightful. 1t was somewhat smaller
than these affairs usually are and
was marked by a noticeable absence
of many members of the younger set.
This was a disadvantage not easily
compensated for although in every
other . respect the entertainment was
most charming.
There were many noticeably pretty
gowns worn. Mrs. Arthur B. NJ.
Gibbes was very beautifully gowned
in green crepe de chine, the corsage
having. a bertha of duchesse lace and
rhinestone buckles. The seams of the
skirt were catstitched together, and
the cores were embroidered in French
knots 9s
Miss Frances Meldrim looked very
charming in a gown of soft pink silk,
with a shirred bodice, and the skirt
shirred around the hips, and again at
the knees.
Miss Caroline Meldrims gown was
of white silk made in the same fash
ion. = wreath of red roses on the
corsage gave a bright touch of color,
most becoming. q.
Miss Marion Maclean wore a black
net, slightly shirred around the hips
and ending in wide graduated
flounce. The bodice had a pretty col
lar effect of narrow satin ribbons laid
in fiat loops, and the sleeves were
made in deep puffs to the elbow,
Miss Righton Habersham wore
becoming gown of yellow organdie.
The skirt had a panelled effect out
It lined with applique and narrow black
velvet ribbon. below which it was fin
-ished with many small ruffles. The
tucked corsage was garnitured with
applique and velvet ribbon, and an odd
and effective contrast of color was
given by a garland of red roses.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-13

badly a free library is need in the
city. Mr.. M. M. Parks made a plea
for the publication of historic writings
on the ground that until these have
been generally disseminated the South
will never have her side of all the
great events of this country properly
placed before the world. Col. Lawton
and Mr.. G.. ]. Orr were among other
speakers in its favor.
Finally when the vote came there was
not a dissenting voice. This practical
ly ended the meeting. Before this ques-
ton or any part of II had come up the
annual reports of the various officers
and committees of the library were
submitted. The report of President G..
A. Mercer practically embodies the in
formation contained in the others. 1t
shows that the society had a member
ship of 4S3, greater than that of the
year before by twenty-five, but that
only $LG44.2S had been collected in
dues. The report showed that the So
ciety is now laboring under deficit of
about s1,100 with no visible assets for
liquidation.
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TO ENFORCE TAX ON
EMIGRATION AGENTS.

Tax Collector Thomas F. Thomson
had a conference with Chief of Police
Garfunkel yesterday morning relative
to the emigration agencies which have
lately been operating in Chatham eoun-
ty and vicinity The tax collector in
formed the chief that the tax provided
by the statute would be enforced. and
asked his aid in the apprehension of
persons conducting such business.
The tax collector said that because
ne demanded the payment of the tax of
$500 from one. agent on Saturday.
proposed trip was abandoned, the agent
being unwilling TO pay the tax. Ten
or twelve colored servants were thereby
forced to give Up. their trip North. The
law provides tax OF $500 for each emf
grant agent doing business In the state,
the amount to be payable in each coun-
~ in the state In which the business is
carried on e--- +-,-.-s' - %
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appropriation of $4,000 for two years
would be satisfactory to the society.
When this plan was submitted to the
managers of the society 1t was de-
cided to recommend to the society that
It be adopted by it, provided the city
will agree to pay the $4,000 year for
FIVE years, and to suggest that the
Public Library Committee negotiate
and arrange all the details of the pan.
Col. EstiIPs Objection.
There was good deal Of discussion
of the plan before the Lawton resolu-
ton was put to the vote. Col. j. II.
Estill who was the first to speak on
the measure, said that while he was
one of those who had guaranteed the
society against loss in making the inn
provement proposed by the committee,
that the more ne heard Of the propo-
sition to make the organization his
torical society at one end and circu-
lating library at the other, the less he
thought of 1t.
He said IL the object of the proposed
division was to get out of debt, that
purpose would be accomplished by
keeping the rooms open two or three
hours a day instead of all day aud
during the evening 1t is costing the
society 81 400 a year to keep its rooms
books. when the same purpose could be
accom- plished for 5000 year. "If we
would get out Of and keep out of
debt he said, 1--WE should reduce our
expenses"
Col. EstiIl said he favored a public
library but he did not believe in the
historical society undertaking the
work, more especially If IL had to de-
pend upon the city for the funds to
support IT, That a change in admins
tsrtion might stop the appropriation
and then there would be the question
as TO how to keep up the library. He
thought the best plan was for the So
ciety to reduce its expenses and get
out of debt.
Many Favored IL.
Col. Estill was followed by Mr.. ].
r. Saussy who spoke in favor of the
plan. saying that II certainly was
feasible and worth trying Mr.. w. G..
Charlton said that he, too. thought II
a practical plan and that the society
should get back TO where IL started
and resume its publication OF valuable
manuscripts.
Capt. Cunningham made a short adj
dress in favor OF the measure and he
was followed by Mr.. Otis Ashmore
who quoted statistics to show how
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-13
VALENTINES AND EUCHRE.
At Mrs. Hunters Attractive Card
Party for Miss Gamble.

At Mrs. Hunters Attractive Card
Party for Miss Gamble.
Much that was charming in deco
ration and numerous amusing remind
ers of the approaching feast of st.
Valentine marked the card party
which was given yesterday afternoon
by Mrs. John Heard Hunter in honor
of Miss Eula Gamble. Many fragrant
flowers of the season were placed
about the drawing rooms, making
pretty setting for the players in their
light gowns.
Valentines were used for score cards,
something quite novel, with a comical
&. little boy or girl figure, Scotch lad
or lassie, a Dutch maiden, small
Irish girl, clad in emerald. green, or a
street waif. On each card was an ap-
propriate motto. The twenty hands
were marked by pretty valentines in
p the shape of fans, and the ten hands
by valentines of the Jumping Jack va
Tiety.
Miss Jennie Rankin won the first
prize, a silver and cut glass cologne
bottle. Miss Eula Gamble received the
second, gold pin. The lone hand
prize, a silver jewel case, fell to Miss
Myra WILCOX.
Mrs. Hunters guests were Miss
Marion Maclean, Miss Louise Pearce,
Miss Cora Johnson, Miss Eliza Lamar
Hull, Miss Emma Huger, Miss Mary
Wayne, Miss Lola Moynelo Miss Mary
Wilcox, Mrs. Craig Barrow, Miss
Myra Wilcox, Miss Isabel Davis Shot
ter, Miss Elizabeth Butler, Miss Anne
Butler, Miss Angie Cubbedge, Miss Ell
frida DeRenne, Miss Howard Miss
Anna Guerard, Miss Flora Dancy, Miss
Saidee King, Miss Oates Of Augusta,
Miss Virginia Lord Nisbet Miss Nina
Crane, Miss Harriette Guerard, Mrs.
Wayne Cunningham, Miss Emma
Hopkins, Miss Eileen Hunter, Miss
Freda Rauers Mrs. Jack Rauers, Miss
Frances Meldrim, Miss Carrie Lou
Meldrim, Miss Rountree, Miss Edith
Warfield, Miss Jennie Rankin, Miss
Mabel Stoddard and Miss Fannie
PhillinS
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NCOuliIuSu lIOiil LeIltl L dkGsJ
W. Mackall, C. H. Wilcox, S. p. Shot
ter, George j. Baldwin, Joseph d.
Weed, Alexander r. Lawton, ]. H. Es-
till, r. ]. Num-. Samuel b. Adams
Herman Myers, and ] b. Hoist.
LawtOn's Resolution.
Following this report Col A. r. Law
ton introduced the following resolu-
tons
mittee of five, of which Henry G. Cum
ningham is chairman, submitted this
day, providing for a reorganization of
the society with limited membership
and increased dues. and for an ar
rangement with the city for the use of
the library by the citizens of Savannah
under the management of joint COM
mittee to be selected by the society and
by the city, be and the same is hereby
approved and 1t is the sense of the
society that the plans submitted should
be carried out.
Second. That the Library Commit
tee appointed by the board of man.
ayers, who have been negotiating with
the city of Savannah, be, and they are
hereby instructed to continue the ne
gotiations, and to bring them to con-
clusion, on the lines suggested, report
ing to the adjourned annual meeting
Third. That this annual meeting,
when it shall adjourn, shall be in re-
cess subject to the call of the presi-
dent, and when 1t shall reassemble the
report of the Library Committee and
of the Committee on Bylaws shall
be received and acted on, and the
plans proposed by the committee of
five above referred to shall be carried
into effect.
HUto,,rth THE anouuf which ahaIi
be payable by members of the society
as annual dues for the year 1903
which, under the constitution and by
laws, are due on the 18th day of Feb
ruary, shall remain I'm suspense until
action as aforesaid, and the collection
thereof shall be postponed.
Fifth. That the election of officers
for the ensuing year be postponed un-
til the reassembling of the adjourned
meeting, and the present officers hold
ing over meanwhile"
Details of the Plan.
The Public Library Committee re-
ported through Mr.. Baldwin, plans
that had been practically agreed upon
by the representatives. OF the society,
and the committee from City Council
which, besides the general plans al
ready embodied in the report of Capt.
Cunningham, go more into detail.
The city is required to provide an
nually $500 for five years, thus allow
ing 81, 900 needed for operating expenses
and providing fund of $1,000 per an
mum for betterment and growth. The
further stipulation is made that the
library be operated and controlled by
a board of ten persons, five appointed
by the Mayor and five by the society,"
two persons to be appointed annually,
in place of two retiring members. one
by the city and one by the society.
Another provision is that IL at any
time the appropriation of the city be
discontinued the use and ownership
of the books shall become revested in
the society.
This plan was submitted by the City
Library Committee to the Committee
of the Whole of Council and by that
body was referred again to the COM
mittee to formulate the details of the
agreement. and the Library Commit
tee was empowered to assent to all
the suggestions, provided an annual
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-13
A CHAFING DISH PARTY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward S. Elliott en-
tertained informally last evening with
a chatting dish party for their guest,
Miss Clara Davis. who leaves this aft
ernoon. The rooms were decorated in
white and red, and the same color
scheme was extended to the table
which was lighted by red-shaded can
dies. The flowers were red and white
camellias and narcissus.
Those present, besides the guest of
honor, were Miss Irene Withers, Miss
Emma 'Huger Miss Lucy Brookes, Miss
Phoebe Elliott, Mr.. and Mrs. Tracy G..
Hunter. Mr.. B. F. Finney, Mr.. David
C. Barrow. Mr.. John Morris. Mr. Al
bone D. tombstone, Mr.. J.. Moultrie
Lee, Jr., Mr.. Julian de Bruyn Hops.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-13
|~SOCIETY.~

Harper. Mrs. Cornelius F.. Moses went
up earlier in the week.
Mrs. Pillsbury, Miss Ellen PiTlsbury,
and Miss Alice PiIlsbury of Minneapo-
lis, are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Harold
o. Aver.
Rev. w. H. Hudson is expected in
the city tomorrow, and will be the
guest during his stay of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Dixon. Mrs. Malcolm Mac
lean will give a tea Wednesday after
noon to the congregation of the Inde-
pendent Presbyterian Church, in honor
of Mr.. Hudson.
Mrs. H. S. Kramer entertained the
Married Women's Circle yesterday af
ternoon. The guests were Mrs. Henry
Schroeder, Mrs. D. B. Rosenbrook, Mrs.
Cord Cracker, Mrs. John Rosenbrook,
Mrs. H. Steffens, Mrs. John Fisher,
Mrs. c. H. Schroeder, Mrs. H. Lang,
Mrs. Torch, Mrs. George Schroeder,
Mrs. C. H. Konemann, Mrs. Wick
horst, Mrs. j. D. Helmken, and Mrs.
E. Struck.
Mrs. S. d. Harwood of Atlanta ar
rived last night to visit Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur B. NJ. Gibbes.
Miss Hartridge and Miss Ward will
serve tea at the Golf Club tomorrow
afternoon.
Master Edward King entertained a
number of his little friends with a
party yesterday afternoon.
Little Miss Frances Gibbes will cele-
brate her fourth birthday with a party
Monday afternoon.
Master Raymond Demere will enter
tain some of his young friends with
an oyster roast at the Isle of Hope
tomorrow.
This afternoon from until o'clock
there will be a Valentine party at the
Catholic Library Hail. the annual en-
tertainment given by the Sisters of
Mercy. Many delightful surprises have
been planned in connection with the
affair, and the children who attend
may be sure of very good time.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-13
B. & 0.'S PRESIDENT
EN- ROUTE TO FLORIDA.

President L. F. Loree. of tho Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad. accompanied
by his wife and maid and having as
his guests DR.. and Mrs. ]. P. Sawyer
of Cleveland, o., arrived in the city
yesterday morning in his private car
en- route to Florida. The visitors
stopped off here for the day and spent
their stay in the city by driving about
and visiting points OF interest They
registered at the De Soto, and after
dinner left for the East Coast OF Flor
ida.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-13
SCHOONER AND STEAMER
GO TOGETHER.

Boston, Feb. 12.-The Norwegian
steamer Aggi, outward bound for Nor
folk, colided with the schooner Pres
colt Palmer, at anchor in President
roads. The steamer struck the Pal
mer abreast of the mizzen mast, on
the starboard side, and besides cutting
hole in her side, about the water
line, she carried away the mizzen star
beard standing rigging. The Aggi had
her bow slightly damaged, but pro-
ceeded.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-13
THEIR 14rH ANNIVERSARY.

Mr.. and Mrs. H. e. Dreeson cele-
brated the fourteenth anniversary of
their marriage last evening. A pleas
ant incident of the affair was the gift
of cut glass salad bowl to the host
and hostess by those friends who had
gathered to congratulate them, The
presentation was made by DR.. Schaef-
fer in the name of the guests.
Among those present were DR..
Schaeffer, Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. NJ.
Schroeder, Mr.. and Mrs. D. Helmken,
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Krouskoff, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. Lang, Mr.. and Mrs. S. Adams,
Mrs. L. c.. Gerken, Mr.. and Mrs. Reid,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Seller. Mr.. and
Mrs. Ben Calls, Mr.. and Mrs. H.
Toehl Mr. and Mrs. w. IA. Leigh, Mr..
and Mrs. C. H. Harms, Mr.. and Mrs.
F. A. Harms. Miss Viola Krouskoff,
Miss Lula Adams, Miss Carrie Seller,
and Miss F'reda Calls, and Messrs.
Krouskoff, Ben Adams, John Schroeder.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-13
TWO MUSICAL ARTISTS
To Give Popular Concert at Ludden
& Bates This Afternoon.

What promises to be an enjoyable
concert, will be given in the wareroom
of Messrs. Ludden & Bates at 4;30
o'clock this afternoon by MIR. Howard
A. Winburn. pianist, and Mr.. ]. S.
Banks, vocalist. No admission fee will
be charged. The programme win be
as follows:
"Rhapsodie Hongroise" No. 2 QiszD,
Melody in IF" (Rubinstein), Pianola.
My Mississippi Sue" (Sterling);
"Violets" (Wright), Mr.. Banks.
"Amoureuse-Va Lente' (Winburn) !;
Sunrise in Dixie" sheppard Camp,
Mr.. Winburn.
bohemian Girl'' (Overture), CBalfe);
Sing, Smile, Slumber" (Gounod), Aeo-
liam.
"Vashti Melodie" (Winburn); "St. Ell
mo" (March and two-step), (Winburn) /,
Mr.. Winburn.
when l Think of You" (Bowers) {;
Mid the Pines of Old Forsyth (Win-
burn), Mr.. Banks.
Song to Evening Star" (Tannhauser)
(Wagner); "Eldorado" Concert Polka,
(BartletD, Pianola.
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nOUNTREE-BRANAN, swAINsBoRo.

Swainsboro, Ca, Feb. 12.-Mr. Lewis
H. Rountree and Miss Dealva Bran
an We're married at the residence of
the brides sister, Mrs. J. N. Gary,
Wednesday afternoon, Rev. George l..
Barnwell of Stillrnore, officiating.
Only few of the relatives and friends
of the contra citing parties were pres
emit MIR. 12ountree is grandson of
Judge G. 5. Rountree., The bride is
the daughter of Supt. F. c. Branan of
the Midwife and Swainsbero Railroad.
The young couple left on, bridal tour
to Savannah and Florida, points.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-13
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.

Mrs. Charles o. Walker announce the
engagement of their daughter, Julia,
to Mr.. Charles Henry Schwall the
ceremony to take place on the goth of
April at their beautiful country home
at Thena, Ca, near Sandersville. Miss
Walker is ii brunette of rare beauty,
a graduate of last years class at An
nlston College, Admission, Ala, and
social favorite. Mr.. Schwall is a
sterling young man of fine business
qualifications and is an employe of the
large dry goods house of w. A Nc
Carly & Co. of this place. The event
is looked forward to with much inter-
est by the many friends of the young
couple.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-13
KASKEL WILL TAKE
OUT LICENSE.

Edward Haskell, who kept a pawn
shop on Congress street until Jan. 1.
and who since has kent his place of
business open, and all his signs out.
though he was only open to allow his
patrons to redeem their pledges, and
who was fined $50 by the. Recorder for
falling to have a license while his
signs were out. will not have to pay
the fine, but will have to take out a
general business license for $40. The
general license will be secured.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Wilson Hodge,
who have been some weeks in Porto
Rico. have returned to New York.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-13
SOCIETY EVENTS.

Mrs. Murchison Thomas has sent out
invitations for a card party for next
Wednesday to meet Miss Romare.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-13

The Married Women's Card Club will
be entertained Tuesday week by Mrs.
F. c. Battey.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-13

Mrs. Joseph Huh is visiting DR.. and
Mrs. John Evans Walker in Columbia.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-13

Mrs Thomas ]. Charlton will enter
tain Informally at cards Tuesday AFTER
noon.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-13

Among those who left YESTERDAY
morning to attend the Valentine BAH
in Augusta. were Miss Saidee King.
Mr.. Ben Yancey. Mr.. Frank Hayward
Mr.. Clarence S. Connerat, and Mr.. Tom
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-13

The Hoyt Comedy Company will re-
sumo it's engagement to-day, present.
ing at the matinee and at night. Baby
Doris, the clever little vaudeville per-
former of the Hoyt company, will give
a reception to the children at the matt
nee tomorrow afternoon.
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FREE LIBRARY PLAN.

Continued from Tenth Page)
W. Mackall, c. II. Wilcox, S. P. Shot
ter, George j. Baldwin, Joseph D.
Weed, Alexander r. Lawton, J. H. Es-
till, r. ]. Num-. Samuel b. Adams
Herman MYERS and j. B. Hoist
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-13

Little Miss Frances Gibbes will cele-
brate her fourth birthday with a party
Monday afternoon.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-13

pliable all the parts, and
assists nature in its sublime
work. BY its aid thousands
of women have passed this
great crisis in perfect safety
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-13

Master Edward King entertained a
number of his little friends with a
party yesterday afternoon.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-13

Master Raymond Demere will enter
tain some of his young friends with
an oyster roast at the Isle of Hope
tomorrow.