The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-12-28

gifts vaiued at over fve cents being hung on the
tree. This novel way OF entertaining was great
" enjcyed By al present and much Sport was
iaidnist an eissanr supser WIS served. after
which tire guests enjoyed themselves BIZ singing
: and social converse. Among those present were
and Mrs. Budden. ar and Yrs. Guili, Dr. and
Mrs- CrIchfoa- Ir. and Mrs. Scouten, Miss
Corirne Leiand, Miss =. Alma Duranf- Miss
Elsie Hal, Miss Gertrude Child Mr.. J.W. Bixby,
Mr. E. W. James, NJ Mcbride, Mr. J. B. Fox.
WEDDING AND CHRISTMAS TEE.
The residence Of Mr.. and Mrs E. " Crawford
and Mr. and Mrs. Il X. Stephenson, on Chestnut
street, in Renton addition, was the scene of a
merry gathering ON Christmas eve. The guests
had been invited to participate II the festivities
when, as they were all looking anxiously for
Santa Claus 70 make his appearance, the door
opened and bridal party. consisting Of Miss
Pa, and M. David ". Bowen, Of
Massilon,. o.. quietly walked into the
sraiiax in the bay window. Miss Emma Stephen
son acted as bridesmaid and Mr.. II. K Stephen
son, brother OF the bride, as best man Before
the surprised guests could fully realize what
was actually taking place, Rev: John F. Damon
pronounced the happy couple husband and
wife The bride looked charming in q light
pink silk with diamond ornaments The brides
maid was dressed In cSeam-wbite silk and n0ir
pearls. After Mr.. and Mrs Bowen had
been sufficiently congratulated. all present
where uDtiful dinner was served The house
was beautifully decorated with sIaiiax and cut
flowers. The large Christmas tree, lighted with
diferent-coiored candles and fairly loaded down
with presents, proved quite an attractive feature
for young ana old. santa Claus really did put
in az appearance later in the evening and
Tiaddened all hearts BY generous distribution
OF his gifts. Those present were: Mr.. and MIRA
D. w. Bowen, Mr.. and Mrs z. u. Craw-
ford, Ny. and Mrs. II. K. Stephenson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Macarthur, M and Mrs e.
g. Tpau fgrH Mr. md M~x 3 Erzar xr1d of
Tacoma; Mr. and Mrs. s. L. Crawford. Captain
A. l. Pease and wife, Miss Gasch, Miss Crawford,
Miss Bertha knssyold. Master Clayton Crawford
will make their home in Seattle, Mr.. Bowen
having recently accepted the position Of head
nookkeeper for the firm OF Toklas, singerman
& Co.
MRS. ELLIS coScEET.
largely attended concert was given LIST even
ing at the Plymouth Congregational church I'M
der the direction of Mrs y. Ellis. Some of the
best musical talent in the city took part in the
programme, and its rendition was highly appre-
eiafed By the audience.
Part
Piano duet-"Kaliph of Bagdad' -. .Boieldieu
Miss Brownie Brown and Mrs n Ellis.
vocal eolo-"The CeaSeieSs Echo Carter
Mrs. Adelaide Holmes,
with violin obIigato by Professor Arthur,)
Piano soio Ssss ses.s NeadsIs :s.s4
Violin Solo-HMRzurka'' ........... .Musin
Prof ". '. Arthur.
Comic Song ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Selected
By the lO-yesr-oiid prodigy. Carrie FranEs
scherzo-u op. 81 Chopin
Mrs y. Ellis.
Part II.
Concerto-c Major on u.y Won Weber
Mrs y. Ellis, second piano, Miss Mabel Filkins
Vocal Solo-"Kellcg Waltz" .Arditi
Mrs Adelaide Holmes
Piano selo-''Cuirs Amman" (''stabat.
Miss Brownie Brown
Violin Solo-Polonaise Briliiante Top. a..
Professor ". Y. Arthur.
Piano Solo-valse Caprice Rubinstein
Mrs. =. Ellis
Rhapsodie No. 6............-........... LIT
Mrs. y. Ellis.
CHRISTMAS AT MOUNT RAINIER SEMINARY.
The Christmas exercises OF the primary depart
naent OF Mount Rainier Seminary took place last
Tuesday The rooms were appropriately deco
rated for the occasion, and in spite OF the in
clement weather, goodly number of the patrons
and friends of the school were present
The programme, which consisted of recita
tons and oeclarnatiOns, inteTspevsed with songs
and instrumental music, was highly ereditable
and s.t.5r4 rcd al