The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-12-28
TACOMA XMAS CHEER.
Delightful Holiday Events Are
Now in Order.
NEW YEARS NIGHT coTILLIoN.
The English Miss the YuIe Log and
Plum Pudding-Amusements Ga
lore for Society Buds.

TACOMA. Dec. sz.-At last merry Christmas OF
20 is really a thing of the past And as for
Christmas festivities, thst is, outside OF family
gatherings, they have been very few and Tar be-
tween this year, much to the disappointment OF
all. as many for some time have been looking
forward TO the holidays, not knowing but sangu-
inc, for what they might bring FORTH The CO..
tiiiion, which is 70 be given on New Year night,
is the only diversion, and TO those who are not
members of this club, this dissipation is not
very eagerly anticipated.
sBut Christmas in this country remarks the
society lady, sis kept so very differently from
what il Is in England, where with the old-time
yule log and twelve days festivities, il is time
of general rejoicing, and is looked forward 10
Tor months, alike By young and Old In this
country every ones time Is too much occupied
with business and other affairs of such import
or otherwise. to devote more than one day 10 the
periodical Incorporating. To be sure, there are
family gatherings, plum pudGings, Christmas
trees and the like, but still the happy Christmas
tide, which should be entered into in a whole
soul manner, is not celebrated today in the good
oid-iasnloned way. as done BY ones ancestors.
DAINTY REMINDERS,
"About the reminders OF Christmas OF joys
and surprises, are dainty gifts and souvenirs so
anyone who hes INDUCED in preparing great
many presents, il Is hard 10 realize that in such
short time the cause OF all the worry and
trouble is over. the remembFarces having been
less causing much pleasure in many quarters
To be ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS pleasure it is. 10 he
sure, even ii a small card or seasonable token is
the ouiy sign"
DELIGHTFUL HOLIDAY EVENTS.
Among the younger members of society invi-
tations have been more abundant, as during the
holidays several delightful entertainments have
been will be given
The Ladies Musical Club held meeting al
Parish house on Tuesday afternoon These
meetings are rendered most enjoyable, and, If
possible, make the members more enthusiastic
about the art OF music than ever. On Tuesday
afternoon the rendition OF several carefully
selected pieces called forth much Praise and
applause from those present The programme
Vocal Duet. Mrs. Blackwell and Mrs Merrill
r rlaao solo- Mrs. Kanasel
Piano Duet Miss Holt ana Miss Evans
ming, MIS-. Puiford, Ms. Hail. Mrs. Griggs
When the programme was concluded tea was
passed, over which refreshing beverage the after
Moons music was discussed. A week from Tues
day meeting Of this club will be held for both
honorary and associate members
ST. LIKES CHRISTMAS cHoIR
The Christmas choir of St. Luke church made
the musical part of the service very attractive
and rendered excellently some beautiful selee-
tons. As TO the usual choir several ladies'
voices were added, the number of the members
OF the choir on that day being twenty-five. Il
has been proposed 10 have mixed voices in that
choir arrive
CHRISTMAS CHEER.
Mrs. W. ]. LandcIl gave charming informal
dinner on Christmas night In the evening pro-
gressive lotto was enjoyed. easing much merri-
ment and excitement Those present were. Mr.
and Mrs Frederick Snow, Mr.. and Mrs. j. 3.
Owens, NJ. and Mrs Robert Price.
The Misses Tisdale, who have been absent
from this city for time are now in CaIifor-
ria and do not expect 70 return for several
weeks.
Miss Flora Hall has returned to her home in
this city, after having enjoyed prolonged visit
in NaIla WalIa-
Miss Mamie Harrington DELIGHTFULLY."- enter
tanned some young people at her home on
street last week
Mrs. Wilkeson gave delightful family dinner
on Christmas day, which was thoroughly en-
joyed
Mrs. Percy Vaughn hiss returned TO this city,
after delightful visit of several weeks in the
East
The Rev. Mr. J. D. Hills and family have gone
70 housekeeping on South street
Mr.. L A. Ferriss. of Olympia. formerly OF this
city, spent Christmas In Tacoma
Mr.. J. J. C. Barber, OF Seattle, formerly of this
citys was IN Tacoma on Monday.
NJ. a. 7. Griggs was in Seattle for day or
two last week
Mr.. C. B. Unlock spent Christmas in this
city.