The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-11-29

RR~N of the people beat
JErx> %A&S~W warmly for suffer
~ E<x& y ing humanity,
and all classes OF
society meet In democratic union to reliev Q
misery and put sunshine into the lives of the
poor. In the community Of seattle the day
worked marvellous changes. Ladies' who do
not move in the same social set worked in har-
rnony for the poor In many ways Much public
aid was given by good souls and accepted by
the needy but there were others who remembered
that there were many who preferred privation
to exposure and who were too proud to reveal
distress. II would be idle TO say that all those
cases were reached, but good proportion of
them wsre and all honor TO the noble ladies
who were not afraid of soiling their dresses
In the haunts OF poverty. poor artist, IN
known 10 fame, died in a New York garnet some
years ago. At the foot OF his hard bed an essel
stood. Upon IL was picture of Christ washing
the sore and aching feet of q humble pilgrim.
1t was rude creation, but its lines were bold,
and the rough officers who bore he body to the
potter's field, used they were to grim sights,
wept The women OF today have more of the
real Christ IN their hearts than at any previous
period in the worlds history. The critics who
single out society for their alleged wit must
feel like Othellc, when week after week the pub
lie press tells Of bright women, the ornaments
OF the social circle, who oftentimes chatter
"airy Iothings" in tine ballroom, who
seem to have no higher aim than
idle pleasure, devoting heart and mind to
true charity. 10 deeds that create sunshine out
OF shadow, Joy out OF sorrow, and comfort out
OF privation. 1t Is not necessary to look across
oceans for objects of philanthropy. In the same
street where ID erected the mansion OF the rich,
the novels OF the poor people poke up their ugly
heads, and by aiding the poor to help them
selves pauperism hides its hideous face and
men become more human. Much OF the feeling
that has existed between the rich and the poor
has been the result of misunderstanding The
two elements OF society have stood aoof from
each other; each has regarded the other with
grave suspicion In the last decade the system
has changed. Society has stepped forward,
brtdged the distance, held out its hand, &C.
knowiedged mans brotherhood, and has atoned
In a measure for fortunes favoritism by sharing
with misfortune some of the unequal distrfbu-
ton or wealth Last week society cooked for
the poor and fed the hungry: this week it will
dance for charity. Let the good work proceed,
and generations unborn shall rise up aud call
the ladies OF this period doubly Blessed. The
german OF the CotiIlion Club on Tuesday night
was an unusually fine affair. Society seemed to
be particularly grateful for the event and did
not hesitate TO enjoy the affair completely. Mr.
and Mrs. George III. Heilbron gave q quiet
Thanksgiving dinner that was appreciated fully
by the guests. Miss Prayer, OF the State uni
versity, entertained a number of friends on
Thursday evening. On Wednesday evening the
charity concert at the Armory proved both a
musical and financial success. The Burwell
Chausauqua continues its weekly meetings and
conscientious work. There was no session OF
the State university on Friday, and the literary
societies, therefore, did not meet The BANQUET
which was INDUCED in by the bench and bar
Friday night was event both rare and do
lighunl. Few OF the jolly bachelors were
forced to dine alone Some good, kind hostess
took pity on these forlorn individuals and gave
them an opportunity to join the family Thanks.
giving feast. Very few Thanksgiving parties
were given, because everybody prefers to stay ut
home on this day of all others.
Party Given by MIR. and Mrs. r. L. Davis.
One of the most thoroughly enjoyed affairs of
Thanksgiving was a party given in the evening
by Mr.. and Mrs. R. l. Davis, assisted by their
daughter, Miss May Davis, at their residence on
Iesier avenue. The house was brilliantly
lighted and decorated with fruit and flowers
tastefuly entwined with smilax. One OF the
most taking numbers OF short but exceedingly
interesting programme WAS parody composed
for the occasion aud sung with banjo accom-
paniment by Miss Carrie Roper:
DOUBT IT.
There's home upon Yesler, not grand or sub
lime,
fou possibly know how much fun they have
there,
Well, may be you do, but doubtit
There are lawyers galore in this mansion grant.
And IS many may question about it
As to whether they ever can tell the straight
truth,
Well. maybe they can, but doubt it.
There's paul" with Virginia" not far OF I
And a 'crab apple tree. tpray don't scout ~,
And this Gibbs me chance to remark that
this May
Not hit the right mark-but doubtit
There's STANLEY" the well-knOwn xplorsr. just
think;
There are "Rathbones" and soup bones about
It.
And are ''McBridss" and "Petersons" scarce in
the laudG
Well, maybe they are, but doubtit
When "Rsvenous Park" sends her populace In,
To oesiege this same mansion and rout it,
Perhaps y hen the mlllers and merchants de-
part,
You'll not give hearty thanks-but doubt II.
At the conclusion of the programme the guests
repaired to the dining-rooms, where tables were
daintily spread with everything that could
tempt the most delicate palate Flower fayors
aud gem cards added 70 the charm OF the occs-
sion. Following this came progressive euchre.
Elegant prizes were most deseryedly won by Mr.
Roper, of Portland, aud Miss Carrie Rcper Miss
May Davis and Captain Dickerson The affair.
long To be remembered, was finally concluded
with mere suggestion OF "the light fantastic"
etc, and Thanksgiving day OF 81 was among
the pleasant memories OF the past Among
those present were; Mr.. and Mrs. Roper, Of
Portland; Mr.. aud Mrs, G. s IAnders, OF Ra-
veunk park; Mr. and Mrs. E. l. Rathbone. Mr.
ami Mrs II. \. Gibbs, Mr.. and Mrs Fred II.
Peterson, Miss Carrie Roper, Miss Kate Benau.
Miss Virginia Webster. Miss May Davis Mr.. g.
,. stanley. Afr. Frank Paul. Mr.. W. B. McHrlds
Mr.. l. e. Galley, Mr.. E. Peters. Mr.. f. Roper MT
}. Landsrs and Mr.. T. Lauisrs.
Miss Ids Foote's Thanksgiving PARTY,
4 very enjoyable party was given By Miss Ida
Focte Sc her home on A bert street last Thurs
day night The company assembled ab0ut 4
O'Clock. and were received very oour.eously hy
the hostess, mo throughout the entire evening
made every EFFORT 80 make her guests feel at
home The evening was devoted To plays games
and refreshments consisting OF the deIIcaeies Of
tAs season. we're served IN regular Ihankseiy-
tag style, alter which the company speat another
hour IN social amusement and then !et. for their
respective homes, well pleas cd over the delight
fut evenings entertainment The honor for
writing the oest poetry, using G question and
noun given by two different persons, was voted
81 Mr.. 4 Wolfe. The assembly was composed
81 Mss Ruta T. Cola, Miss Ida Feofe. Ms, Ber-
aha FIVE, Miss iess4e r. Ryckmaa, Mss Rose
Cole. Mss Minnie Z. Hughes, Miss NiuuiErvi
&nox, Mss Helen leaner. Miss Grace Iecg Miss
Eva Wilson. Mr.. Mad. son NJ Moss NrR c
Share Mr.. Az & Wilson, Mr.. n T. Wolfe. Mr.
Frt4 Everett NJ. Fred b. HitcaInes Mr. Sher.
nan ". Foote. NJ. James X. Ward Mr. NJ NJ
Circuit M. {. l. Briggs and Nr. J. b Jordan
The Cotiilion Clubs Affair.
On Tuesday evening ths couluon Club gave
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