The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-12-08
TAcOMA SOCIETY.
Several Bright Events-TwO Nights With
Dickens-Coming Holiday Events.

Several Bright Events-TwO Nights With
Dickens-Coming Holiday Events.
TAcoNA. Dee. 6-The s'whirl" OF society has
been @'whiriing" its many w0rShlpers steadily
onward dur ng the past week None need to
have complained of dull evenings or having
fallen asleep over some much-worn novel where
so many social eyents have taken place. The
spirit Of enjoyment was upon everyone, and all
heartily entered into the amusements offered
The young ladies' tea given at Mss Rowe'S on
Tuesday afternoon was az exceptionally entoya-
bic one. The young ladies' minds were still full
CT the delightful german. given the week be-
fore, which supplied much Of the gassip for
the afternoon. Many poor young man method
OF dancing or manner Of conducting himself
during that evening was committed upon.
During the afternoon the delightful game OF
angling was introduced. The prize was awarded
to Miss Cgtiin who undoubtedly deserved il, for
the perseverance, displayed in angling for her
opponents men. About O'Clock refreshments
were served, after which many OF the young
la6ies fortunes were told by those proficient in
shRt art After this some went home soFrowing,
and others rejoicing at the colors in which their
future was painted for them. by these Impartial
fortUnetellers bus al heartily agreed in deelar-
ing that they had enjoyed delightful after
noon. Among those present were: Mrs. Rowe,
Miss Rowe, Miss Paddock, Miss Griggs, Miss
Buei Miss Kershaw. Miss woodruff. the Misses
Delprat. Miss Blanchard. Miss Ferris the Misses
Catlin, the Misses Seymour. the Misses Hall, the
Misses Townsend. Miss Holt, Miss Robertson,
Miss Thompson, and Miss sherman.
BACHELORS GERMAN
The Bachelors CotiIlion Club gave their FIRST
german in the spacious parlor Of the Tacoma
hotel on Wednesday evening. II was a great
success, as all those who were present can
testify. II Is only hoped that the next one is in
the near future. The room was beautifully
decorated with palms. smiax and various hot
house plants, and looked more like q scene from
fairy land thAns -eality. The dainty and many
colored gowns OF the ladies contrasted well with
the less conspicuous ana more sombse Costumes
OF the opposite sex. The merry strains Of the
waltz or polka inspired all. and dainty favors
were exchanged with many smiles and
happy glaneex Macy OF the beautiful fayors
presented during the evening came from Port
land, Others from the Woman's Exchange, Of
this city. and all were pretty and appropriate.
About midnight all repaired 10 the private din
iugr0om, where an elaborate supper was served,
after which dancing was continued until almost
o clock with renewed yigor. The patTonesses
were Mrs George Brown, klSs A. b. Buu, Mrs.
W Irving Iandell and Ms Colonel Efiinger.
Among those present we're Miss 9fingeF,
Miss Grsggs, Miss Hall, Miss Woodruff,
Hiss Paddock, Miss Spauldin OF Chicago,
Miss DelpFa;, Miss Helen Woodruff,
Miss Degicsson, Miss Robertson, Miss Ferris,
Miss Gertrude DelpFat. Miss Dagner Ii tdAie,
Miss seymour, Miss Trasx, Miss Jessie seymour,
Miss Rowe. Miss Failing, OF Portland. SIR. A.
Bull. Colonel Efanger, Mr.. 6. Yarnum. Mr.. IT,
L KitssEa Mr. ". A. Bull, Mr. r :. Bull Mr.
p Y. CESAR, Mr.. Arthur Bowen, Mr.. W. A. Stem
berg. MI J. /. B. Johnson. Mr.. q. r. conger Mr..
n. Trotger, Mr.. Johnson, Mr.. II. & eriggs Mr..
L. Fergiss. Mr. OakeS, Mr.. stacy. Mr.. Fay, OF Sc
attic. SIR. Lee aud NJ. osguod.
Tw0 DICKENS NIGHTS
Germania hall was the scene of much beauty
and gaiety on THURSDAY and Friday evenings.
The occasion vas the production OF Dickens
oosmoramA by the ladies of the Unitarian
church. For those who did not heed beauty or
gAlety, bat went wholly for practical purposes,
the Blue Dragon Inn" held its doors Hospitality
open sad invited al 10 paltake OF the sampta-
ous repast within. The impersenation OF the
different characters was great success, and
the ha0thS were very aytistieAliy arranged
THURSDAY evening, besides very fine musical
programme. the most famous scene from Pick.
wick was enacted which reelected with great
credit upnn All those who took part ON Friday
evening. Mrs TAr'sy's wax Works were iuero-
dgecd, and 8ege enthusiastically received. The
ladies' of the Unitarian church are To b con
graduated uPoa the success which crowned
shtts perseveT3ng efforts In ne preparation OF
slas entertainment
TLATTEEINs EECEFu0S.
wRav Mr.. Hills. the neE rector OF 81 Luke's
eEnrch preached for the frst time In ST. Iukers
church last sunday morning he received a
eorsilal welcome from Mr.. Wells. former rector
OF 81 Lakes, and also fsora the whole parish.
He preached u = very large and interested con.
grssAtign, one ~aiea was enough % encourage
aay minister IA sne performance Of bis duties
among strange faces End scenes. Mr. HIS met
Many 81 bis Few psTtshtoners On "wednesday
eveaing AZ = delightful reception given for him
scif AMI wife by Mrs. &. l. holraes. a. her
charming residence on NoFth + street Her
delightful evening was passed some kne
vocal uass5e asf4ed mueh u the pleasure 81
fhese pgeseat Mrs. ZabTlskie and Nj Allison
sears singing severai beautiful pieces.
CuxRs OF SoaxASnY.
The nrst stage rehearsal q The Gaines Al
Sesuxady. vas hsl3 az The CnIssrIsn church
ca "Wednesday eveaEug- The rehe4gssls for tie
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