The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-05-12
OLYMPIA SOCIETY.


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oLYarfA. May 1f.-on Wednesday
evening, last the ladies OF the Congre-
gational church OF this city. gave an
ld-fasllianea necktie sociAhle i'm CO.
lambia hall, which was largely at
tended by the friends OF the church.
and by others who were delighted to
have the privilege Of participating in
che pleasures which are sure to ac-
isoapaily any entertainment i'm which
the ladies OF this popular church
are Interested. The first part
OF thti evening was devoted to
music, vocal and instrumental,
recitathans and readings, which were
very Interesting. Ice cream, sand
wiches ind coffee we're then announced,
but each gentleman, before securing a
lady to accompany him 70 supper, was
required to draw q neck-tie from a
covered box. Upon this neck~tie was
written the name of the lady who
made IL and she was expected TO dine
with The successful purchaser Of
her handiwork4 In some instances
the combination wRS very amusing,
especially when bay OF ten years
would draw n tie made by Il lady
who e,uld boast of. having seen
seventy summers. The enjoyment
was continued until a late hour,
and when it was finally terminated
and the projectors OF the affair counted
the CASH taken in, Ii was found that
very snug sum had been added to the
treasury of the church.
On Monday evening, Major and
Mrs. j, A.. Hayden entertained few
friends very pleasantly ct their resi-
dence On Main street, In honor OF Mr..
William Heigler, of Spokane Falls.
The evening was most pleasantly
passed. cards, social converse and de-
iieieus lunch being INDUCED in
A picnic party, comprising two or
three beatloads of gay pleassire-seekers.
went dtlwn the bay one afternoon dur
ing the week with the intention Of re.
turning by twilight. After they had
pleasantly whiied away several hours
ct the Tdcnic grounds they prepared 70
return, but to their diamay aseer-
tanned that they had forgotten TO tie
their bstats and they had gone adrift.
A miA,tstering angel CHANGED along,
however, in the form af dusky ms
dian fisherman, and the picnickers
were gladly relieved from the neces-
sity of passing night on the beach.
COMING KsESTs.
On sunday evening next the ladies
of the Episcopal church have an
noaneel lemon sociable To take place
at the residence oil Mrs. r. F. McElroy
on Washington street. From past ex-
perienes the public so we'll under
stands The pleasure that the soci ahles
given l.y The ladies Of this church af-
lords that Mrs. MeElroy's beautiful
yszitentse cannot TAIL Ia be crowded
with guests on Tuesday evening.
The pahlic Ia iniratsentiy awaiting
tie arrival Of May Il, At which time
the Knights Of Pythias will give their
grand hall in honor OF the delegates
TO the grand lodge which meets here
at that time Great preparations are
being Fssaee and q glorious time Is ex-
rectes1.
PERSONALS.
Mr.. Maurice McMioken, OF Seattle,
was in The city on Sunday.
Hon. W NJ. CLARK. of Seattle, passed
last Sunday In the city.
Miss Annie Cowies Is visiting friends
in Seattle, where size viii remain sew
erai days.
Hon. r. Fl. Cavanaugh visited Seat
tle ard ether down-sennd points dur
ing the week.
Hon. r. /. Riossgwst visited Gray's
hartsoy daring the week, 20 look after
his numerous business interests there.
Mrs. lacy T.. Van Bnren of Los
Angeles. tai, 5 visiting the soetses
and frnsssds OF her childhood IN this
city.
Mr.. aud Mrs. r. w. fettygrcse, Of
Port Townsend. have been the guests
O; Mrs. Barkett In thtss.City during the
week.
Major /. Il. Haytien and General K
Il. 0'Rvlen visited Portland during the
week. 10 attend the reunion OF the
Legal Legion.
Capsain Joha Libby. OF the Tacoma
MIL Company. wss in the city during
the seek. looking after the interests
of bis ctsnrany.
Her. Louis Eeagter. OF Spokane
Fall, accompanied by hts so.. Mr.
Wn. 24hgles. passed. several dayS In
tAe city during the week.
Mz. Frank Nj. tsowsy left ora
"wednesday raorninw FOR a few weeks
yAx3t sei Oakland. gAi he all he q
guess al his fgea4eT schD>as, ths Czsss-
sornis Military Aea1ssny.
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