The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-17

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comfortable. One thing much noted was the
beauty and variety OF the costumes OF the ladies'
Many Of them wore entirely new gowns OF the
richest material and most fashionable make.
Had Worth, OF Paris, been present ne might
have recognized some OF the gowns as coming
from his establishment. The ladies TOOK
upon themselves the customs OF the opposite
sex with such apparent ease that 1t led
20 the suspicion that practice had been
INDUCED in for some time past, while the men
unused to submitting tamely to the dictstion OF
others on the ball room floor, were scarcely
equal 20 the occasion. AS the evening wore on,
however, they became pleasantly resigned to
the new order OF things. 1t was indeed an ex-
coilent lesson for 1892. Many of the good
catches' have been singled out, and the
number of engagements that are likely 10 be an
nounced for this year, will lead 10 but one con-
ctusion, viz: That the leap year prerogatlve
has been fully utilized by the gentler sex An
other very brilliant affair was the reception
given on Friday evening by Mr. and Mrs J. Ior-
ing Wilmington ia honor OF Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
lam III. Wilson The number entertained was
very large. The young folks took occasion 10
have jolly dance after the reception was over.
On Friday afternoon the Ladies' Musicale CLUB
gave concert, the programmes OF which con-
tanned number of gems ON Monday night the
Evening Musical Club gave an excellent con-
cert, which was well attended. The Cotillion
Club is already considering its next germans,
which will, Of course, be enjoyable affairs. The
last one will be given in the latter part OF Feb
ruary at Ranke's hall, and will be the most
elaborate ever given by the Cotillion Club
There are dozen whist clubs in Seattle, and
the number who play the game well is rapidly
increasing. On the whole the past week was
rarely pleasant one. 1t gave pleasure 70 large
number OF people.
The Leap Year Party.
The leap year party was given at Ranke's hall
on Wednesday evening and proved q brilliant
success. The hall, which is itself pretty one,
was tastefully decorated The stage was banked
with potted plants, Gala lilies and evergreens.
in the hail screens, rugs and divans were placed
with the idea OF producing an Oriental effect.
All the lights, with their varied colors, were
turned on, and their rays reelected by the brill
liant costumes OF the ladies enactfng their new
roles. created general effect OF harmony and
beauty. AT the door stood Mr. Jacob Fur:h, Mr.
A. u. Stewart, Mr.. John Leary and Mr. 4. 0.
Graves. To these had been assigned the pleas
ant duty OF acting Is patronesses They per-
formed their task with the ease and grace OF
veteran dowagers, and assisted greatly in aid
ing bashful young men to realize the
delicaey of their positions. The programme
consisted OF sixteen dances and four extras, all
of which proved interesting and pleasurable.
The bellies OF the occasion were voted to be: Mr.
George =. Fay, Mr. Theodore N. Halter, and Mr..
Frank A. Boil These fair and blushing young
creatures were at all times tho recipients of
much attention, aud contrived to secure the
yellow-eyed envy Of some OF the wall flowers.
Mr.. 4. L. Terry aroused considerable merri-
ynent at Que time by acting as a chaperone for
half dozen young men whom he conducted
into the dancing room He placed them up
against the wall and guarded their actions
closely until the ladies came up and one by one
led his charges of into tho various dances
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customary boutonneire adorned themselves with
ridioulously large corsage bouquets tied with
yards and yards OF brilliant ribbon Mr.. R. B.
Albertson wore lilies OF the valley, aud Mr.. w.
o. Came carried bunch of immortelles that
looked like an infant forest Not once during
the evening did any young man make bold
enough 20 assert his usual manner and the
spirit and good humor that characterized the
affair insured its success from the opening
hour. The march to dinner was led by Mrs.
Erastus Brainerd, with MIR. John Lsary on
her right arm aud Mr. w. z. Bailey on her left.
Mrs. George II. Hebron honored Mr.. Jacob
Furth and consented 10 take pity on Mr.. He'll
bron. Mrs. II. A. Noble, who was the life and
spirit of the party, escorted Mr.. L. o. Graves
and Mr.. Jones. A bunch of immortelles was
taken in by Mrs. A. p. HILL The immortelles
took with them NJ. w. O. Came. Mrs. j. Loring
Wilmington tucked Mr.. II. Is. Pomeroy under
her arm and saw that his desire for refresh
ments was gratifed. Mics sheale did the hon.
prs for Mr.. George r. Fay. Mrs. T. NJ. Reed took
In Mr.. Erastus Brainerd. Mr.. Fred X. Strive
was under the management OF Mrs Richard
kev1ns, IT. Miss De Wolfe was busy keeping
Mr.. K. r. AIbertson from asserting his man
hood. Mr. W. II. Wilson was separated from
bis young bride, and was consoled by Miss JOS
pphine De Wolfe. Miss Graves, though nomin-
ally in charge OF Mr.. Theodore n. Halter, saw
little OF him, he was In great de-
mand. Miss Furth was fully occupied
In rescuing Mr.. PHI Il. Stewart
from the depths of despair. Among some OF the
pther well-mated couples at dinner were: Miss
Riley and Mr.. G. NJ. Emery, Miss Miller and
Mr.. John Gibbon, IT,, Miss Piper and Mr..
Wrestling, Mrs Fred J. Grant aud Mr. James
Hogue. Miss Phillips and Mr.. Charles Burnett
Miss Compton and Mr.. Hall Noble, Mrs Charles
y. Whittlesey and Mr.. Frank A. Bell Mrs C. NJ.
Ogden and Mr.. John Arthur The officers OF
the club are: President, Mrs. Erastus Brainerd;
treasurer Mrs George II. Hebron, and secre-
larry, Miss Lois shsafe. The managers were:
Mrs w. A. Harrington aud Mrs c. II. kittinger;
the floor committee, Miss Riley, Miss Furth
Miss Graves, Miss De Wolfe, Miss Piper and
Miss Wyckoh. The supper committee was COM
posed OF Mrs. j. ID. LowuRn, Mrs. 4. A Strout
and Mrs J. b. Alexander. The list of guests
follows; Mrs. and Mr. K Brainerd. Mrs. aud
kr J. h Alexander, Mrs. and @r. n. T. Backus,
Mrs. and Mr.. Jacob Furth. Mrs. and Mr.. a.
Fiskin, Mrs. and Mr. c II Gait, Mrs
and Mr.. T. n. Green, Mrs and Mr.
Fred j. Grant, Mrs aud Mr. A. p Hll.
Mrs and Mr.. G. II. Hebron, Mrs. and Mr. W.
A. Harrington, Mrs aud Mr. II. C. Henry, Mrs
and Mr.. Hughes, Mr.. George B. kittiRger, Mrs
aud Mr.. Charles II. kittinger, Mrs. and Mr.. J.
n Lowman, Mrs and Mr.. Hammond Lamont
Mrs and Mr.. Richard Neyins jr.. MrS and Dr.
Noble, Mrs. and Mrs. II. A. Noble Mrs. and
Mr. C. NJ Ogden. Ars. and Mr.. I. NJ Reed Ms
snd DR.. Montgomery Russell, Mrs. and Mr.
Warren r. skidings, Mrs. and Mr.. T. X. shep-
Ard, krs. aud Mr. 4. A Strout, Mrs aud Mr.
Stewart Smith, Mr.. G. w. saunders, Mr. F. /.
Ferry, Mra and Mr.. Columbus T. Tyler. Mrs
aud NJ w. II Wilson, Mrs. and Mr. J. Isorinx
Wilmington, Mrs and Mr.. c. F. whittlessy
ni.s Miller, Miss Compton, the Misses Warmer,
Miss Cora Clark. Miss wiestling, Miss De Wolfe,
Miss josephine De Wolfe, Miss Emery. Miss
Phillips, Miss Anna Furth, Miss Graves, Miss
Post Tacoma; Miss Paddock, Tacoma. Miss
Piper. Miss Riley, Miss sanderson, Miss Shesfe
Miss spencer, Miss WyckoG, Miss Celia Myckoh,
Mr. George F. Fay, Mr.. John Giebou, il. Mr.. }.
h. Hin, Mr. James HAYDEN, IT., Mr.. Theodore y.
Hsler. Mr.. r. NJ Hurd. Mr.. D. Kellshsr, Mr.
John Iskry, Mr.. Ii. F. Messrye, Mr. W. l. Max
well, Mr. A. b stewart Mr.. r. b. Albsrtson. Mr..
C NJ Austin. Mr.. George Atkinson. Prot A de l.
Ayrsult OF Tacoma; Mr.. Abrarn Barker, Mr.. W.
h Bailey, Mr.. c. A. Burnett Mr.. Frank A Bell.
Mr. Fred BAusmAn, Mr.W O. Came, Mr.. J. Craig.
Mr. Josiah Collins, Mr.. G. Meade Emery, Mr..
sseorxe Folsom, Nj r. Pslly, hr. /. PsIiy, DR.. F.
q Palmer. Mr.. r. NJ. Palmer. Mr. II. b Pomsroy,
Mr. q. II. Preston, Mr. Fred K Struye, Mr. 5.
Van wyek. Mr.. J. Mhsslwright, M Walter
Wood.
Ar. and Mrs. whittington's Reception.
Mr., and Mrs. J. LoTins whsuington gave & re-
eepsion On Friday evening from Until 10
o'clock, In honor Of Mr.. ana Ars. W. h. Wilson.