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SOCIETY GOSSIP.
Parties, Balls, Dinings, Marriages,
and other Amusements.
LIFE IN THE SOUTH.
_YLABTA, GA.
The first meeting of the "M. A. S.” willIbJ
held Friday evening at the residence of Mr.
Feus, Pryor street. There are one hundred
and twenty-five names enrolled, each member
Mjiig a nominal bud which provides for two
elegant entertainments each month. When
mention the names of Mr. and Mrs. W. U.
^ jn t, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Henderson, Mr. and
Mrs. W. M. Dickinson, and Mr. and Mrs. John
Fitten, what more decided assurance could we
need that the club will be in every way perfect
The lunch given by Mrs. Bishop Beckwith to
Iter charming sisters the Misses Brockenborough
WM8 a decidedly elegant and unique affair.
Fourteen young ladies managed to pass a most
charming afternoon, notwithstanding the total
absence of the sterner sex. The toast offered by
our delightful hostess “ to the young men of
Atlanta ” was sipped with avidity by all present
—though it has been whispered to us that one
lady preferred drinking the health of the Col-
umbus gentlemen.
What has become of our “German Club?”
Are they all so interested in the minstrels that
they forget that the girls are sighing for one of
those lovely Germans ?
There was a bal masque at the West End
Hall on Wednesday evening. Many went out
from the city, and it was pronounced a very
enjoyable affair.
There was some excellent music at St.Philip’s
Church last Sunday morning. “ Thy will be
done,” was superbly rendered.
Invitations for a series of Hops at McPherson’s
Barracks were sent out a week or two since.
The one given last Thursday night was most
delightful. The officers and their families are
very popular, and those having entree to their
entertainments are to be congratulated.
The “Mistletoe Bough” is being rehearsed
nearly every day. The bride is to be personated
by a very charming young lady, now on a visit
here from New York, while the bridegroom is
one of our most elegant beaux.
What grand institutions matinees are for the
ladies and children—indeed they are becoming
quite popular with the gentlemen. The one
last Saturday was largely attended.
The Young Men's fourth Annual Ball at De
Give’s on the 28th inst. is now the one topic
engrossing the attention of all fun-loving people.
Messrs. Frank Hoyle, Nathan Harris and Her
bert Brown constitute the Floor Committee,
while the entire matter is being artistically
managed. It will be the event of the already
brilliant season of festivities.
The “ Irving Club” meets Friday night at the
residence of Col. Nat. Hammond. What a mania
there seems to be for “Literary Clubs.”
There seems to be a lull in the matrimonial
world, but wait till the spring comes with its
poetry, sentiment and song.
We are certainly to have a treat next week.
Mary Anderson will give us three performances.
She is elegantly supported, and is agieat favor
ite in Atlanta.
Knigkts of Pythias gave a grand Ball at St.
Andrew’s Hall on the fourth.
Hebrew Fair begins on the eleventh and pro
mises to be the most successful one ever held
in that city.
Miss Agnes Herndon, the celebrated imperson
ation artiste who has met with such unbounded
success wherever she has appeared, gave us two
of her delightfull entertainments last week.
Miss Anderson was al&o here and gave two per
formances. She played to the audiences of the
season.
MACON.
Friday evening the Macon Amateur Minstrels
gave their second performance for the benefit of
the Orphans. The cast was fine and the acting
splendid. The troupe is composed of the most
elegant gentlemen in Macon society, and the
orphans bless them every day. The perform
ance concluded with an extravaganza entitled
“ One Night in a Medical CoHege. ’
Mr. L. De Leno, well known in Macon, has
gone to Warrenton to practice law. Macon
society loses one of its shining lights.
A large party of young people of Macon will
join the Atlanta excursionists to Memphis
Mardi Gras.
Macon will soon welcome Mr. W. P. Clancy
and his charming bride, nee Miss McFerrin, of
Louisville.
COLUMBUS.
No one thinks of aught else but that elegant
domino party, that takes place on the 14th.
Why can not some enterprising person get up a
special excursion ? The Columbus people would
give us a most cordial welcome. The arrange
ments are in Bkillful hands. Columbus is famed
for its elegant entertainments.
The Mite Society met at the Ban kin House
Wednesday evening. This has become one of
the settled institutions of the city, and is always
largely attended by the young folks.
We learn that there is to be a large party given
to Mr. J. M. Estes and his charming bride, nee
Miss India Johnston, formerly of that city but
more recently of Mobile. Mrs. Estes spent
several weeks in our city last summer and was
much admired.
What is meant by a German cotillion ? That’s
what they dance in Columbus.
Dr. W. 8. Pool, a rising young dentist, was
married to Miss Sophie McEwen, formerly of
Virginia, but who has been residing in Colum
bus for several months.
Misses Mary Epping and Addie Swift reached
home last Saturday evening. Quite a number
of their friends were at the depot to welcome
them home. They speak in glowing terms both
of Charlotte and Atlanta.
Surely this city has been fortunate in having
so many stars at one time playing in her thea
tre. Just think of having Mrs. Oates, in English
comic opera; Madame Janauschek, in the repe-
toire of Catherine of Russia, Chesney Wold,
Brunhild, Macbeth, Mary Stuart, andDeboraH;
Mrs. Chanfrau, in the famous society plays of
'Parted,’ Miss Multon, and the drama 'Was
She Bight;’ Miss Black, a talented young lady
of Louisville, delivered a lecture on Temper
ance.
Memphis is preparing to celebrate Mardi Gras
on a scale of unexampled magnificence. This
is the sixth effort; each succeeding year’s cele
bration is an improvement upon its predecessor.
This city is famed for its hospitality, culture
and elegance.
Raphael Semmes, Jr., had his room entered
by thieves a few nights since, and all his money
stolen, but singular to say, his watch was taken
from the case, but alterwards left upon the man
tel.
Mr. John Rutherford, of Memphis, who mar
ried Miss Bettie Vance, of that place, about
three years since, has instituted a libel suit for
slander against the Evansville (Ind.) Journal to
the amount of fifty thousand dollars. The letter
written by Miss Helm, a correspondent from
Louisville, represents Mr. Rutherford as a biga
mist
Rov. David Walk invites the young men of
Memphis to a lecture on ‘Sowing Wild Oats.’
Wonder if he could not be induced to come to
Atlanta and lecture upon the same subject ? He
might accomplish some good.
THBOUOH THE STATBS.
Mr. Henry O. Head, of Sherman, Texas, re
cently married Miss Sallie C. Wilson, of New
Orleans. The wedding was one of the most
brilliant which has taken place since the war.
The whole country seems to be infested with
Literary Clubs. Americus, Ga., has one. At
their last meeting Mrs. Joseph Wood and Mrs.
J. D. Davenport were elected members.
Talbotten seems to be unusually gay. There
were two social parties there last week. The
girls called at the office of the Standard and
watched the printers set type. We must remem
ber there is a female college there, and the girls
are up to fun. Mr. J. S. Jones, from Columbus,
is seen very often walking by the college.
Mr. Geo. W. Maddox and Miss Mamie Ogletree
were married last Sabbath. Both of Spaulding
county.
Guilt and silver buttons are mnch worn.
Jewelry made of tiger’s claws is fashionable.
Flowers are banched for the throat, waist,
and pockets.
The Vandyke is the new and very stylish coat
for gentlemen.
Gold necklaces in Cesnola designs, fit closely,
like dog collars.
Dentists advertise artificial teeth in all differ
ent shades and colors.
The new finger-rings are separated like tiny
bangles, and banded together.
The “Stole” is a novelty this season in fur;
those in white fox are most beautiful.
The Japanese doll, with its almond-shaped
eyes is the fashionable doll of the period.
The novelty in shoes, is to have the high
French heels, studded with small silver stars.
Seal brown stocking, clocked in ribs and
checks, with red or blue silk, are sought for.
Enameled sleeve buttons to represent white
linen, are very fashionable for evening dress.
Round hats made of camel’s hair to match the
costume, are very stylish for young ladies.
False hair has never been so low priced as at
the present time; handsome switches are sold
for six dollars.
Smyrna or Torchon lace is very much sought
after. This style of lace wears well and is not
expensive.
All sorts of embroideries are much in vogue;
this fashion of trimming on woollen bands is
very handsome.
Unique inkstands are in the shape of a gold
bee-hive on a rustic stand; a bee on the top
serves to lift the cover.
White silk pocket hankerchiefs, with a wide
hemstiched hem and large colored initials, are
the choice for gentlemen.
The new style of children’s afghans, is of the
new Hercules wool, knit in at short intervals;
the prettiest are of gray and scarlet.
A bronze match-safe represents an immense
boot into which a little boy has fallen, while
his playmate has placed a ladder at one side ol
the boot to rescue him.
Breton braids in colors, such as tileul,
oream, or olive, on black ground, are used on
dark polonaises, and the effect is very rich.
Spanish lace and Spanish netting are now im
ported for overdresses for evening toilettes.
This net is seen in pale colors, as well as black
and white.
On some of the imported dresses for evening
wear, overskirts are frequently seen, composed
entirely of network of chenille, embroidered
with gold or silver.
The new muffs are very small, and some are
of novel designs. Those with monograms woik-
ed upon them are considered handsome, but
Orpheus and Eurydice.—See 4th page.
those made entirely of feathers are the most
elegant
Imported China crape scarfs, in delicate col
ors, hand-embroidered and finished with fringe
are a novelty to be worn over skirts of black
or dark colored silk.
What You Do, Do Well.
When you undertake to do anything, be in
earnest about it; do it with your might. Fortnne
and fame are often lost by not being in earnest.
This is a real world—a world of real work, real
success, real conflicts, real failures, real tri
umphs, real defeats. And let no one be so over
confident in his own abilities as to look with in
difference upon the difficulties before him—the
danger and trials that he mnst pass in order to
reach the goal npon which his eye is fixed. Full
and glorious success never yet did crown the
languid and indifferent exercises of the powers
of mind and body. It requires effort to push
one’s craft against the current of rivalry, jealousy
and vice; and if one would have his progress
marked by complete triumph, his efforts must
be well-directed, constant, and unrelaxing. But
he who feels that he has only to be inactive and
wait for the wind of fortune to drift him into
the haven of wealth and fame, has lost every
promise of success, and is in far more danger of
ultimate disaster than the tempest-tossed marin
er, though his mast be gone and his vessel shat
tered and torn by the raging sea. Be in earnest ;
meet the difficulties which daily arise with de
termination to conquer and rise above them. Let
not your adversaiy find you sleeping or dream
ing of an easy conquest. Too much confidence
in one’s powers is fatal to success, and often
brings defeat most disastrous. Be faithful, be I almost perfect, and that is
true, be kind, be firm, be earnest. ' - —> m, _t_
Johnnt lost hn»*’knife. After searching in
one pocket and another until he had been
through all, without success, heexclaimed; “Oh
dear ! I wish I had another pocket; it might be
in that.”
Answers to Correspondents.
Mallard says: The dear Sun.sy South is an
ever welcome visitor, and I look forward with
pleasurable anticipation to its weekly arrival.
Long may it live to shed its sunny rays o’er its
many readers and gladden their hearts. I am
delighted with the plan of your “Matrimonial
Lottery,” and you must remember that I am one
of the many that hold a chance therein; the en
tire plan is decidedly novel tome, consequent'y
promises an unlimited amount of genuine
amusement, and will probably be tbe innocent
cause of many happy unions. With my best
wishes for the lasting prosperity of your unex
ceptionable paper, believe me its l,fe-long friend
and subscriber.
Inquiry asks : “Is there any law of society or
stated period for a widow to remain single ? I
lost my husband some ten months ago, and
whilst I loved him devotedly, I now for two
incontrovertible reasons, desire to form another
matrimonial alliance. First, I have neither re
latives, home or means, and notwithstanding
the Utopian idea that one “never loves but
once,” I think love, the divine passion, like
hope, “springs eternal in the human breast.”
And now for the second reason: the one of my j
choice is everything that I could wish. Yet, he
is determined to marry immediately, as his
business calls him away from home, and he will
not return nnder six long months. Please,
dear editor, advise one that has implicit confi
dence in all your answers to correspondents,
and I promise to be governed entirely by what
you say.”—Affairs matrimonial are not circum
scribed in such cases as yours; and we cannot
see the impropriety in an immediate marriage,
should everything else suit Situated as you
are—alone and unprotected—“society” would
criticise even more severely than if you gained
lawful protection by a matrimonial alliance.
There are times and circumstances in every per
son’s life, when tbe heart should be allowed to
govern one's actions, and we deem yours a case
in point.
Eetaasks : “Should first cousins marry? And
if not, why ?” There is no law in the united
kingdom to prevent first cousins from marry
ing; yet, we think there should be one; there
are innumerable evils (which we cannot explain
in this column) entailed upon the human fam
ily by alliances of this kind. And we solemnly
advise you to be warned m time, and not make
work for after thoughts, and possibly lile-long
regret, attended with unavoidable repentance.
Erin says : “Not having been a citizen of this
country long enough to become well versed on
every subject, and fully appreciating all your
kind and lucid answers to correspondents, I
bring my trouble before you on one point:
Will you please tell me what is the meaning of
“Know-Nothing,” or rather its political signifi
cance, and how it originated ?” There was a
secret political party in the United States,
which arose in 1853, and their reply to every
question asked about their society would inva
riably be—“I know nothing about it.” Their
object was to accomplish the repeal of the
naturalization laws, and of the law which ex
cluded all but natives from holding office. The
party split on the slavery question and died out.
Bertie R. says : “Dear Sunny South, will you
please give me some advice under the following
circumstances: I have a lover to whom I have
been engaged some twelve months, and with the
exception of one incurable fanlt, I think him
unwarrantable
jealousy. This characteristic seems really be-
1 yond hie power of control, and I positively fear
I that it will grow upon him and prove product
ive of mnch unhappiness after marriage. Please
give me your opinion, and you will very much
oblige a constant reader of your invaluable fire
side companion, the ever welcome Sunny South. ”
A reasonable amount of the “green-eyed
monster,” jealousy, seems inherent with the
human family under circumstances like your
own. Yet, some people cultivate it to such an
extent that like the blasting Sirocco or Simoon,
it withers everything that comes in its way. Per
sons so afflicted, merit both censure and com-
misseration, and we really think, judging alone
by their actions, that they could tell the in
credulous some things startling concerning
that place which some theologians are trying to
do away with. We should candidly hesitate to
marry a man or woman whose chief character
istic was, as you say—jealousy. When it as
sumes a chronic form, we do not think science
has discovered a remedy adequate to the dis
ease.
Roxana W., of Ark., says: ‘‘A gentleman
friend and I have a dispute which I wish you to
settle: When a lady rides horse-back, should
she hold the bridta in her right or left hand ?”
In the right hand unquestionably. It would
be quite awkward to bold it in the left, unless
you ride on your left side.
Please say to “David and Jonathan,” the two
young Texans, also Dion Browning, of Mis
souri, that a G—a girl, tall and queenly, with
dark, gray eyes and brown hair, would be
pleased to hear from them at an early day. Ad
dress Louise Laney, care Sunny South.
H. U. C. Kleberry, aged eighteen, will be de
lighted to correspond with some young lady
under that age; those on the blonde order pre
ferred. Object—amusement and improvement,
if residents of this city, social evenings at home.
Direct, care Sunny South.
“Cricket,” a very promising young lady,
would like to hear from “Fred Howard” and
“Lone Traveler.” If agreeable, they will favor
her with the first missive, which will elicit a
prompt response.
Wanted—A correspondent, by an Atlanta boy
of “sweet sixteen, ” who is handsome, bnt not
egotistical, rich, but not reckless. She mnst
be both pretty and intelligent. None other
need apply. Object—fun and improvement,
and anything else “to please the children.”
Address, care Sunny 8outh.
“Erma,” a gay, bright and amiable yonng
lady of seventeen, with black hair, brown eyes
and fair complexion, would be pleased to cor
respond with any fun-loving boys who will
answer this notice. Should like a letter from
“Fred Howard,” T. J. B., “Little Tommie
Tompkins,” and “C. J. Willis.”
A country girl of just twenty summers, with
soft brown eyes, and chestnut hair, desires a
gentleman correspondent, not over thirty-eight:
gray eyes preferred; will give accurate descrip
tion, and answer all letters promptly. Direct—
Pearlie Vane, care Sunny South.
A nice young man, twenty-two years of age,
living in the “Old Virginia Halls,” would be de
lighted to secure several lady correspondents.
Address Dougless L., care of this office.
Susie, who has had ever so many step-moth
ers, flatters herself that she has learned by ob
servation, the art of taking care of the mother
less darlings to perfection ;.and now solicits sev
eral widower correspondents. She means busi
ness, and promises prompt replies, and to the
point. Address as above, care Sunny South.
A young Virginia gentleman, possessing a
fine Bhare of this worlds gc ods, conversational
powers above the average, also a spicy writer,
though somewhat eccentric, would enjoy in the
highest degree an exchange of ideas—with some
fair woman who possesses intellect and refine
ment. Direct “Old Dominion,” care of this of
fice.
“Nell,” a blond of sweet-sixteen, would be de
lighted to hear from A. E. Williams, and that
“West Virginia quill driver,” right away; and
several other nice yonng gentlemen. Shall cer
tainly expect them to write the first letter. Ob
ject amusement and also improvement.
“Kathleen," Oriole” and Garmilla, a brown
eyed trio, would take exstatic pleasure in corres
ponding with an unlimited number of gentle
men. Wish them intelligent also refined.
Kathleen” would like to hear from Dion Brown
ing,of Missouri; Oriole,from Fred-Howard, and
Garmilla from Mr. Y. B. Watchme; and any
others that are “Calculated to amuse amazingly
much.” Photographs desired.
Ella G. of South Georgia, solicits a correspon
dence with some nice, moral young men.
Attention ! young gentlemen, old bachelors,
and widowers: Esther Summerville, would like
to be amused while sojouring at “Bleak House.”
She has time and inclination to answer all let
ters. Object mutual improvement, perhaps
Address care of this office.
A gentleman of winning manners (so the la
dies say) rather tall, with black hair, and gray
eyes, also a splendid mustache, desires one or
more young lady correspondents, not under six
teen or over twenty-one; they must be consider
ed both pretty and intelligent, and real names
will be exchanged if agreeable. Direct, Constan
tine, care Sunny South.
Several letters remain over to be inserted next
week.
Letters remaining in this office without
stamps, proper address or blank envelope.
Kelsington, 3; Fred Howard 1; Floyd Janette3;
Ernestine Raymond, 2; Mr. M. R. E. 1; Louis
Vivion I; Viola 1; Fred Ondon l;Perey DeQnand
1; Daisy 3; W. J. Richardson 1; Raymond Les
sings 3; Will A. Bokers 1: V. B. Temple 1; H.
Lee 1; Birdie Dupree 1; E. A. L. 1; Benjamin
2; Violet 2; Sybil 1; John J. Marion 1: Mable
Lanier 4; Olla Lee 3; Marek Morac 2; Louise of
Ky 3.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY.
FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 15th, 1878.
Miss Fanny Davenport,
The most Beautiful and distinguished American Artiste
of the Period ; supported by
Augustin Daly’s Famous Company,
From New York, in her brilliant creation of
MABEL RENFREW
In Augustus Daly’s Famous Play of
Gulliver Among the Lilliputs (see Boy'S and Giri.s of the South).
Pbices op Admission : Reserved seats, $1 SO; General
admission, SI 00; Gallery, 50c. Seats for sale at PHIL
LIP’S Jt CREW. 139
OPERA HOUSE.
Only Two Nights,
AND
WEDNESDAY MATINEE
Of the Gitted yonng Tragediene,
Mary Anderson,
Who will make her only appearance here previon* to her
departnre for Paris, supported by JOHN W. NOR
TON and a select company, TUESDAY EVENING, Feb.
12th, in Maria Lowell's beautiful play,
X 1ST Q- OM A. ■&.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON »:30—Grand Anderson
Ma.inee.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, Feornary 13th — Richard
Shield’s anblime play,
B“V"-A.ID UNTIE,
And farewell appearance of the universal favorite.
R. eerved seats, $1.25; General admission, $1. - Qa
lery, 50c.
MATINEE HALF FRICE.