The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-07-03

All4ASN Sunday school class
~A " OF the host had
Xxx - many new and strik-
S ing features. The
most unique entertainment of the week. how
ever, was the "Tour OF the Ignorant Travellers
given on Thursday evening at Rauke's hall
for the benefit of ST. Marks church.
A very large number OF persons at
tended, and the trip afforded both
amusement and pleasure TO all who ventured
TO visit the various stations. AL the inciden-
tails were attractive, and the social leaders who
directed tine affair deserve credit for its success.
The second summer hop of the Cotillion Club
given on Tuesday evening at Ranke's hall
proved enjoyable are all the entertain
ments given under the auspices of this club.
The usual cotilion members attended, as well
as q number OF young lady visitors who are at
present sojourning in the city. Music was not
neglected during the week either. On Monday
night the Evening Musical Club gave a con-
cert which was distinguished by
good programme and interested audience.
On Friday afternoon the ladies' Musical Club
gave Q musicale of a high character. These two
clubs are doing great work in cultiyating
taste in this city for the best there is in music
and too much encouragement cannot be given
them in their laudable efforts Considerable
unostentatious attention was paid the delegates
TO the county Sunday school convention which
met in this city on Wednesday. The last day of
inc week was slgGaliZeu DS tle arrlNaA OF
many who Will be the guests of the city
q, the tomorrow's celebration OF the nations
Independence day. These guests of the muni-
cipalisy were received with proper honor and
courtesy, and every possible social attention
will DO paid TO them while within the gates OF
the city. On July the Rainier Club will give
ball and reception which will be made the dis
tinctiye event of the season. II will be made
especially notable by the presence OF large list
OF distinguished naval officers.
The Great Excursion Party.
The excursion party given Thursday night,
June So at Ranke's hall. By the Ignorant
Traveller and Lost City railway. under the man
sgement of Mrs. W. IL ii. Green, was a brilliant
success in every particular. The hail presented
. beautiful appearance. At each station ten in
number, were stationed the fair ticket agents
in full evening dress, while the hall itself was
transformed into floral bower. Mr. J. B. Met
calfe acting in capacity of station master, with
stentorian voice announced to the assembled
tourists at O'Clock that the train was ready 10
start upon its tour of the world at station l.
The rush was overw heiming and the train soon
uncomfortsbly crowded with eager passengers,
who passed rapidly from one station to another,
thoroughly interested and absorbed, and the
majority of them displaying knowledge of the
diversified questions that proved the advantages
that many Seattle people have had in the way
OF travel. and culture. The lady tourists who
answered the ten questions given them correctly
were Mrs f. II. Villas, Mrs. Charles +. Whit
tiesey and Mrs. J. c. Hull. Mr.. ID. II. Gilman
acted as judge of the ticket returns. Mrs Villas
secured the prize, beautiful basket of carna.
tions, by q drawing that decided the tie that
existed between them. Mr.. viii Hanna
new wears on his watch chain a gold
stamp in proof of his most sue
cessful tour. Mr.. Hannas competitors were
Mr. George Fl. Preston aud Mr.. W. l. smith.
NJ r.rH
most distinguished tourist BY refusing to be
mediocre, aud has now "Hsrper's Primary
Geography in his possession, a souvenir of
the journey. After the tour completed, the
crashing sound of the gong was heard through
out the entire hall. together with the old-siIne
stationery. "Twenty minutes for refresh
nents. The tourists, hungry and tired. re-
paired 20 the lunch room, where the cid con-
venuonsl lunch counters and stools were
placed Here they were served with real
country lunch, red-ripe strawberries and deli
eious cream the same enhanced with msrguerites
aad clover, arranged prolusely en- the counter.
Dancing then ensued snd was continued II
O'Clock. Dainty little dance programmes were
used, having miniature train on the first page,
with the initials, IL T. C. L c. 4. r. beneath
e. Many spectators sat in the balcony during
the evening and viewed the beautiful spectacle
below. Mr.. Fred struve discharged his duties
o. floor manager with his usual grace and good
Judgment. and 10 him is due the credit of the
success of this portion OF the evenings diver
sion This party was admitted nv all the guests
and spectators 20 have been one of the prettiesI
and most successful ones ever given in Seattle.
The following ladies' were at stations: Station
Mrs Erastus BraineEd, Miss Mckee. Miss
Piper, Miss Judith hughes, Misses shalien-
berger. Station AIRS. A. +. MaeClGsky, Miss
ktraye. Miss Graves. Miss S,ockhridge. Miss
Goodwin. Station S-Nrs- Thomas NJ Green,
Mrs Alexander + McEwsn, Miss Sheafe, Miss
Boarman Station Airs 4. T. Mitten. Miss
Hoskinson, Miss Compton,, Miss Wrestling sta
ton S-Nrsl George r. Kittinger. Miss Henry,
Mrs tisken, Miss GsErAm. station 6-Mrs.
Laaron ingels, Mss Miller, Miss Relfe, Miss
Clark. Miss Jackson Station Mrs. r. NJ
nsalton, Miss Hunt, Miss Spencer. station $
Mrs II. q Eversole, Ms. A. Holmes. station 9
Mrs. l. i. Ross. Miss Amy BurGets. Miss Ollie
Baxter station io-MFs. = :. Nef. Miss Bessie
HI. Miss zoe Senp,e sad Miss Cam presided
gracefully over the nower table, AMI Mrs. Kel.
logs. Mas. sutton. Mrs Hluded Smith, Mrs
Catlia sud Miss Maltby over the rct7es Arneut Ia
be The affair VIII not soon be forgotten by
those present
The Ladies' Musical Club.