The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-08-30
ABOARD A CRUISER.
The Citizens of Seattle Have
Royal Welcome.
GOODBYE TO THE CHARLESTON.
Admiral Brown, Captain Remey and the
Other oficers Extend Reciprocal
Courtesies-Those Present.

The interchange of courfeses between the
onicers Of the United States cruiser Charleston
and the citizens OF Seattle was brought to
graceful conclusion yesterday, when the MEM
bers OF the Chamber of Commerce with their
families and the members OF the Rainier Club,
responded to an invitation extended by Admiral
Brown and Captain Remey. on behalf OF the
officers
The fne-looking warship was gaily decorated
Win nags, and crowds of people gathered ct
every coign of vantage on shore to view and
admire tue first armed vessel ever built on the
Pacific coast The orders to sail tomorrow
allowed so little time that coaing had to be con-
tinted all morning. but that work was sus-
pended during the reception, which began at 3
O'Clock From that hour the ships launch aud
row-boats were kept busily engaged plying be-
tween ship and shore with guests Judge Lich-
tenoerg said it was the largest meeting of the
Cham Der OF Commerce since it was instituted
Cadets Fuller ana Carroll were stationed at
Budlong's landing and superintendent the en-
oarkation OF passengers. Arrived at the Charles
ton they were received by Admiral Brown and
Captain Remey, together with Flag Secretary
Blow, and the freedom of the ship extended.
The other now well-kown officers assisted in the
hospitable work. and many fsrewels were re-
lnctantly spoken. The vessel has been fully de-
scribed, bat the lady visitors found mucn to adj
mire besides the grand proportions, the elegant
completeness and the beautiful but awesome
instruments of war; The admirals private
apartments, as well Is those of the captain COM
manding, were declared to be perfectly lovely;
aud there was very much reason to be almost
envious of the luxurious but somewhat limited
secIusion afforded by the private saloons.
The marine string or orchestral bend. whose
exquisite playing will long be remembered, was
stationed on the upper deck under q canopy of
hags whose parii-colored drapery afforded q
most charming effect in contrast to the gri N
accoutrement of the ship. After tour of the
several decks had been made, the band struck
up dance music and q number of the visitors
took advantage of the opportunity. The hand
some and gallant young officers had last chat
with the young ladies of the city, aud it is o
subject for graduation that every man expressed
regret at leaving Seattle whence they say they
will take pleasant memories of warm-hearted
welcome. They have aroused cordiality by their
own courtly courtesy. which was no less char
acteristie OF the fiusl Inequalities.
Upon table on the lower deck stood the IA
mons silver punch bowl from whose capacious
depths plenteous supply OF appropriate liquid
was forthcoming. Lighter but no less pleasant
refreshments were served in the dining saloon.
generous Interpretation was placed upon the
letters of invitation. and several hundred people
took advantage OF II.
Among those who were noticed were Judge
and Mrs Burke, with a convoy of young ladies;
Judge and Mrs Roger S. Greene, Judge and Mrs
J. r. Lewis. Judge Hanford, Mr.. and Mrs. Eshel-
man, Hon. John Leary, Mr.. and Mrs. George B.
Kiitinger Mr. W. T. Bailey. Mr.. G. A.
strcut. Mr. and Mrs. Joshua NJ. Wrestling Mr..
L. o. Graves. Mr.. G. H. Hebron, Major J. r.
Hayden. K. Shepard. Judge and Mrs. Lichten-
berg, Mrs. Governor Church, Colonel and Miss
Sheafe, Miss Heitshu, of Portland, and Miss
Rumsey. Colonel Ewing escorted number of
ladies Including Mrs. Ewing. Mrs. W. P. Har-
rington, OF San Francisco. and Misses Mary and
Louisa Harrington. Miss Folsom, of Boston;
Potter. of Tacoma; Mrs. Ray, Misses Lizzie and
Nellie Marshall and Miss Effinger. of Tacoma.
Among the very many who could be noted in
the kaleidoscopic changes of the showing mass
were also Mr.. and Mrs. Il. F. Whittier, Mr. and
Mrs. J. ". Dodge. Mayor White, General Turner,
Percy w. Rochester, Thomas Prosch, Griffith
Davies, J. 7. Ronald, Captain J. A. Hat
field. nearly ali of whom formed es-
corts for bevies of delighted young
ladies' Among the ladies present were
Mrs. Rumsey, Mrs. Dr. Mitchell, Mrs. William
Relfe, Mrs. Z. M. WittIer, Mrs Thomas Ewing,
Mrs Folsom. Mrs. Fanny watkins. Mrs. Percy
Rochester, Miss Anna Firth, Mss Blanche
Rifle. Mrs. II. q. Struye, Mrs A. Z. MacCulsky,
Miss Mary Struve, Miss Lolita Osborn, Miss Spen-
Ger, Mrs Turner, Miss Teen Goodail, Miss May
Mcclellan Mrs. c. X. Jenner. Miss Helen Jenner.
Mrs. J. T. Ronald, Mrs w. G. Ronald, Mrs. Dam
iels the Misses Marshal, Mrs. G. A.. Treat. Mrs.
NJ. S. Story, Mrs F. II. Osgood. Mrs. Maxwell,
Miss Anita Hunt. Miss Anne Kimball, Miss
Louie Huntoon, Miss Edna Whittier, Miss Lizzie
Folsom, Miss Josie Saunders. Mrs. Henry Yam
dell. MIS-. Marshal Shaffner. Miss Watkins. Mrs
w r. Bentley.
Soon after o'clock the guests began to take
their departure, and a series of hospitalites to
be remembered among the most agreeable ever
enjoyed by the city was brought to close.
Admiral Brown had been expecting to go to
Port Townsend, where the Charleston would
renovate and put ON her best appearance before
being sui jected to the critical examination of
the British naval officers stationed at Esqui-
maut, where international civiities were to be
exchanged Yesterday afternoon, however, or
ders came not 10 leave Puget sound yet But
this afternoon, unless he receives in the mean
time contrary orders, Admiral Brown will have
the Charleston run up to Port Townsend, where
he will engage the men in target practice for a
few weeks.