The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-05-08


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IAN|I SUF3kP sufficient in them
gANM n " solves to refute the
HEG3 iA< statement recently
3s@e4SSAv made In an Eastern
W9SksG1L society journal
9 (3 that people do not
the people here get to know the London and
New York styles Just ~ promptly they are
published, and they are just az well
able to select the beautiful in at
tire as their New York or London
critics It fs a well recognized fact. too, that
one need not send away to satisfy the most fss-
fidious tastes, for the home market, whether
it be in dresses. suits, millinery
or footwear 10 very well able to
meet the requirements of the ordinary indi-
vidual. Occasionally one may come in contact
with an individual who can find nothing at
home to suit, but this hnnicky complaint, II
properly sifted, usually nav be reduced to evil
dence of the merest affectation All sorts ana
conditions of people are beginning to realize
that simplicity of taste In dress displays the
cultivated mind. 1t is getting 70 be quite the
fashion In Seattle for parties to assemble and
.oam about the hills and unplatted districts in
search OF wild flowers. The beauty of Q bouquet
made up from wild flowers cannot be
described and the odor is simply delicious. 1t
also encourages the study OF botany, the oppor-
tunities for which win be greatly enlarged when
Seattle is supplied with that comprehensive
system of parks and boulevards now in prepare
tion by the powers that be. The lawn tennis
clubs are getting their courts In readiness for
the contests Of tho summer. 1t would be good
idea for those interested in the game TO arrange
q regular list of tournaments. This would add
xest to the sport, and give some definite object
to the work. There will be doubtless contest
arranged with Tacoma during the summer
Music seemed to be the main attraction in Seat
q Ia 5rp III bo inU
the Evening MusIcaI Club gave very fine con-
cert at Pettis' Chambres de Musique, and on
Friday afternoon the Ladies' Musical Club gave
q musicale at the same place. Both affairs were
largely attended, and the programmes were very
good indeed. Tho Young Peoples Frater
nifty Of the Unitarian church IL taking
quite an active part In social affairs,
and the weekly meetiags Of this church auxili-
airy are well attended and the proceedings of an
interesting character. The literary societies at
tached to the schools and those of . general
character keep up to their work with unfagging
zeal The Seattle Literary Society particularly,
is doing fne work. Its members discuss weekly
the leading questions of the day in an able and
thoughtful manner. grand Christian work IL
being done by the. societies operated in connec
tion with the churches Their projects for
keeping together the young men and
women In good and improving occupa-
tions has the effect Of holding for good
purposes many who might otherwise stray from
righteous ways. The event of next week will
be the concert given by the Tacoma Gles Club
at Ranke's hall, and the reception and dance
which will follow. The old-time cotillion circle
will be there In full force. and the affair will
unquestionably be . brilliant success It will
please all In Seattle who love vocal music to
know that Mrs. Makinson, of Tacoma, will sing
in this city several times during the present
month. She has one OF the finest soprano voices
ever heard of the professional stage
Farewell to Rev. and Mrs. Chandler.
On Friday night farewell social and recep-
ton was rendered the Rev. O. " w. Chandler,
pastor OF the Second Methodist Protestant
church, at the church in North Seattle The
Rev. O. v. w. Chandler came to the city two
years ago and Immediately assumed charge of
the church In North Seattle. At that time the
congregation was small, the attendance irregu-
lar and the finances very limited, but through
the indefatigable efforts and hard work of the
pastor the church has greatly increased its men,
bcrship and IL now in hourishing condition.
But the hsrd work and the damp climate of
Puget sound has caused his health to FAIL and
he Is now compelled to give up his charge and
seek a warmer and drior climate. II was in
recognition of his services that the farewell re-
certiou was rendered by the congregation on
Friday night There was present very fiatter-
ing attendance. not only from the congregation,
but also from numerous friends from
NJ NJ par" oi 'ne c.y. VINO came 10
p'u hiin lewei', wsh nm renewed
ne.i,. snu sApiess '"s'i appreclauon Oh MS
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.s on 80" y. 'ns eonslesa'ion, III Ven
we'll filled purse al a slight token OF their esteem
and affection. During the evening a fine nro
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recisaton received marked appreciation and
hra Hot ha all IT,
Mrs' Hathaway sang SOLO IN excellent voice
The duet oy MI John White and Mr. Guy Ward
,,ors 81 snnrovsI Ths r.o.,.a,. a. W,
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Male quartette ......,.........-... ....
Guy Ward, Archie Cater Harry Ajax
and John White
Banjo SOLO lack awenv
Recitation Miss Ina Pratt
Vocal duet. ... Winnie Shandie and Annie Rell
Recitation ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Seldom Burrows
Vocal solo. Mrs. Crandall
Song ...-....-......Gu Guy Ward and John White
Much of the success of ths entertainment w.,
due 4, tha efyor,. q, ,,a ,nr,,n{,,.a NJ -,
White and Mrs Kate Knann
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