The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-16

Mr. and Mrs Hood, Mr. and Mrs Pearse, Mr.
and Mrs. 6. ii. Park. Mr. and Mrs l. n. Martell,
Miss Moiiie Walch, Miss Ollie Manning, Miss
kirkpatrick. Miss Hood, Miss Williams, Miss
Charlotte Yeager, Miss Corinne Leland, Miss
simon, Miss Fellows, Miss Robson. the Misses
Pearse, Mr.. F. A Johnson. Mr.. ]. C. Rose, Mr.. Fl.
souder, Mr. J. oiepyich, Mr.. F. A. McRae, Mr..
William Pearse, NJ. Harry Glib, Mr.. Carl, Mr.. J.
Pearse, Mr.. Case, Mr.. s. l. Robson and Mr.. C.
Pearse.
Minnesota Club Meeting.
The Minnesota Club stirred itself from sum-
mer rest and held meeting at the residence OF
MI. and Mrs. A. Fl. Harrison on Tuesday even
Ing. The programme was under the supervi-
sion OF Nj G. L Marble and Mrs E. Leighton.
The number OF the selections rendered was large
and ali were very thoroughly appreciated Mr..
u. ~ Grout sang, az Fear No Foe and .iThy
Sentinel Am l." accompanied by Mr.. Fred
Moore. Miss Gussie schultz quite cleverly read
"The Dutchman's Puzzle" Captain Thaeker
read peggy McCann" in fine dialectic style.
Miss Quigiey also gave very select reading.
Among those present were: Mrs. Leighton, Mrs
Hill, Mrs. Love, Miss shroyer. the Misses True,
Miss Mcdonald, Miss Clara Kennedy. Miss Quig-
ley, Mrs Rose Poland, Mrs Moore, Miss Minnie
Belling, Mrs s F. Rathbun, Professor Appleton,
MI. VIII kerkow, Mr.. Marble, Captain Ihacker,
Mr.. J. Kelsey, Mr.. Grout, NJ. Bahr and Nj.
Nillet
The Gounod Choral Society.
The Gounod Choral Society has increased its
membership TO seventy-five this week, and will
nave LOO OF the best singers IN the city TO take
part in the grand oratorio Creation" by Hay
den The first rehearsal will be held at COG Sec
ond street Wednesday evening OF this week, at
O'Clock The Creation" will be rendered
some time in November, under the direction of
professor l. A. Darling. nr. Roberts will be the
accompanies, and grand orchestra will be pro-
cured. Every lover of oratorio music should be-
come interested in this movement, as it will be
the first oratorio ever given here, and viii be
great step forward in the musical interest of Be-
attic. Singers wishing to join in the Creation
should be present at the rehearsal Wednesday
evening, August 10, or consult Mr.. L A. Darling,
the director. A great deal Of interest has been
expressed by the singers, many OF whom have
sung the oratorio elsewhere.
The Buckeye Club.
The Buckeye Club held its annual meeting
for the election OF officers on Wednesday even
ing in Fryes hall. Owing to the insufficiency of
the notice the attendance was not large enough
to justify the address prepared by Major Cald-
erwood, so II was postponed TO the next meeting.
The only important business transacted was
the election OF the following officers TO serve
during the next year: President, DR.. o. G.
Root; vice president, Mr.. J. VI. Carson; second
vice president, Mr.. Sherman Ar.er; treasurer,
Mrs E. B. Fowler; secretary, Mr.. G. S. Gleason;
executive committee, Mrs. Metcalfe, Miss Coch-
rane, Mrs E. B. Fowler, Major G. W. Calder
wood, Mr.. G. z. De steiguer. II is intended to
put the club upon a sound footing, and to hold
regular meetings that shall be full of interest
and profitable to the members.
Picnic to East Seattle.
Mpa Hilton and NrS p1aino aheporora1
party of young ladies and gentlemen on Fri
day on q picnic to East Seattle. The party
left on the steamer C. c. Calkins at 10 O'Clock in
the morning, returning at in the evening. The
day was passed pleasantly at the picnic grounds
on the shore of the lake A lunch calculated to
tickle the palate of the most fastidious had been
prepared by the ladies' to which ample justice
was done by the following ladies and gentle
men: Mrs. Hilton, Mrs. Blaine, Miss Nellie
Hubbard, Miss Gertie Hubbard, Miss Ruth Cole,
Miss Rose Cole, Miss Dougan, Miss Banks, Miss
Katie Hilton, Mr.. Lee Willard, Mr.. Calvin Harri-
son, Mr.. ]. V. Harrison, jr., Mr.. Dougan, Mr.. ].
Edwards, Mr.. C. Edwards, Mr.. C. K. lilly and
Nj Ralph Hopkins.
A Fine Dramatic Recital.
Miss Ida D. Bentley, OF New YORK, viii, under
the patronage of Mrs. A. b. Stewart. on Mon
day, August %, give dramatic recital at the
First NJ. Z. church, corner of Third and Marion
streets Miss Benfey's subject win be .The
Mill on the Floss" according TO an arrangement
that makes the story simply one of fascinating
interest. The young ladys talent win create
for her instant recognition upon hearing, but
she comes and brings with her the cheerful and
hearty approval of Rev. Robert Collyer, Pro-
lessor Mark Bailey, of Yale, Professor Winchell,
OF Ann Arbor, and a host of others equally emf
nent. Those who attend the recital on Saturday
evening will certainly enjoy a rich and rare
treat lady OF such talent should meet with
cordial reception in this city.
Sons OF California Incorporate.
Articles incorporating the Native Sons OF Cal
ifornia were filed with the auditor Tuesday.
The object of establishing the order is: "Mu-
tual benefit and social intercourse and to per-
petuate in the minds of all native Californians
the memories of '49; to unite all worthy native
sons OF California in one harmonious body and
assist all worthy and needy brothers of the
order" The officers of the order have been Sc
lected az follows: President, Herbert W. Tay-
lor; vice president, J. @. Niggles; second vice
president, Paul d'Heirry; recording secretary,
(. w. Mudgett: corresponding secretary, w. P.
Tyler; treasurer, R. F. Goldwater; sergeant-at-
arms, Bolton Rogers: trustees, Herman F. Hill
Ter, George Holloway, Martin Egan, ]. Park
Henderson and John Wallace
Return of a Merry Yachting Party.
party of merry excursionists, who have
been spending fortnight in q yacht visiting
points OF interest on the Sound, returned to Sc
attic Tuesday evening. The party consisted Of
and Mrs Sparkling, Miss Genevieve Pritchett, DR..
Miss Bessie Hill, Mr. Thomas Woodburn, Mr..
Brown, Mr.. ]. w. Krause and Mr.. Frank Leslie.
The party visited Apple cove, Port Townsend,
Anacortes, Secret harbor, Fairhaven, went
through Obstruction pass and lay for time
near Blakeley islands All the time they were
fishing, hunting or taking photographs. On
the return the trip from Port Townsend was
made In seven hours actual sailing time-a
record not before equalled by craft of her de-
scription.
Charming Boating Party.
DR.. L. W. Young gave pleasant boating party
last Friday evening on board the little steamer
Perhaps, which was gaily decorated with Chi
nese lanterns The party steamed out beyond
Alki point, where they landed and dainty re-
freshments were served. A large bonfire was
built and the party spent several hours, sing
ing, etc. The following made up the party:
Mrs I. NJ. Young, Mr. and Mrs. H. Fl. Philips.
Miss K A Pierce, Miss Madge Howell Miss
Flora Apologize, Miss Willard Holmes, Miss
Blanche Treen, Miss Gillette, Miss Mildred
Brown, Miss Winnie Holmes, Mr.. C. w. Thorn
ton, Mr.. c. B. Walsworth, Mr.. J. H. Calvert, Mr..
NJ. y. Miles, Mr.. White and Dr. E. W. Young.
A Society for virginians-
There is some talk in Seattle which points to
the formation OF a society which shall include
native born Virginians There is quite num-
Der III the city who were born in the mother of
presidents, and quite strong organization could
effected. Among those who have spoken OF the
matter, the idea is TO have such an association
moulded on somewhat different lines than other
existing state societies and literary rather than
the social features will be made prominent The