The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-12-25

ILL AFAI<I i L LII W. l.
Frank Burrows, Mr. and Mrs. F. n Wilcox. Mr..
and Mrs. F. NJ. Muidooa, Mr.. and Mrs. w. ].
Bernard, Mr.. and Mrs A. W. Shaier. Mr. and
Mrs. Frank A. Pontius, Mrs. Z. l. Carey, Miss
julia Hensler, Miss Mile kunZie, Miss Lettie
Derry, Miss Fannie Tout. Miss Maud Matthew,
Miss Nora Carey, Miss Edna Cragin, Miss Bell,
Miss Hickey, Miss Lena KunzIe, Mr.. Trusfen P.
Dyer, Mr. Fred French, Mr. William French,
Mr.. William Hess. Mr.. William Calvert, jr., Mr..
William Matthew, Mr.. John Walthew, Mr..
Joseph Greenleaf.
Surprise Party.
On Monday evening about fifty OF the leading
Spiritusists of the city met at olympic hall,
and from there went in body to Mrs. G. Cor
nelus' residence. in the Epler block, and pre-
scented her with two handsome banners, painted
and elegantly mounted by members OF the con-
gregatiou. The presentation was made by I. j.
Z. Scoones in one of his neatly worded speeches
and responded to by the recipient, Mrs. Cor
ne.ius. Alter the presentation dancing, sing
ing and a musical entertainment was entered
into by ali members with good will and kept
up until late. Among those present were: Capt
J. Playce, of San Francisco; Mr.. and Mrs. H. b.
Carter. Mr.. and Mrs. scoones, Mrs. and Miss
Underhili, Mrs. Delano. Mrs. Gamble, Mr.. G. w.
Crane. Mr.. G. Bixby, Mr.. and Miss Lenous, Mr..
Sowerby, Mr.. Peterson, Mr. Arlin, Mrs. Bassett
Mr. Crawford. Mrs. Myers, Mr.. E. Cornelius,
Mrs. Cornelius, Mr.. 4. F. Robinson. Mr.. Lille.
of snohomish, and Capt. and Mrs. ValIaney. of
Tacoma.
The Ohaveth Sholom Ball.
On the evening of January 2, 1893, the Armory
will be a scene of festivity, the occasion being
the great masquerade ball in aid of the Hebrew
Ohaveth Sholom The congrega-
ton has OhsprvpI the Of
giving one of these affairs about the beginning
OF the new year, and they have always proved a
success. The affair will be especially successful
this year, owing to the fact that the best music
in the city has been engaged. Some Of the
most elegant and original costumes ever seen
will be worn on the OCCASION, and prizes worth
over $500 will be awarded to those who take
part. The committee OF management. COM
posed OF L. Kohn. S. Aronson. Melvin G. VIM
stock, Z. Rosenberg and Z. Morgenstern, has
decided to put the price OF ticketAat 81. 50 for
maskers and 81 for spectators, and judging by
the rapidity with which the tickets are already
being disposed OF, the affair will be an assured
financial as well as social success.
MI. and Mrs. Downs Surprised.
On Saturday evening. December II, a merry
party OF the friends of Mr. and Mrs. W. I.
Downs treated the latter to a genuine old-fash-
Toned surprise. happy evening was spent in
social chat, playing games, etc. A very nice
luncheon was then served, which the lady men,
befs OF the party had provided. The party broke
up at midnight. The following were present:
Mr.. and Mrs j. NJ. Wolf. Mrs. L. V. sprague, Mr..
and Mrs. J. NJ. White, Mrs. J. NJ. Dewey, Mr. and
Mrs. j. R. Bell, Miss Allie Wilbur, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Copestick, Miss Elite Douglas, Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Douglas. Miss Ada Bell, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. W. Anlery, Mr.. j. H. Robin.
On Thursday evening last Mr.. G. w. Fischer
gave several OF his friends q sleigh ride, a
pleasure that some had. never enjoyed before
1t was arranged on the old New England style,
four horses, a heavy bobsleigh and plenty of
straw and robes in the bottom of the box on
which the party rested. Seats were abandoned
on that particular occasion. The party con-
sisted OF MI and Mrs. ). r. Macdonald, Miss
Spencer, Miss Miller, the Misses Johnson, Miss
Baxter, Miss Selden. Mr.. G. W. Fischer, Mr.. j.
FL. Johnson. Mr.. o. A. Spencer, Mr.. G. W. Wood
ward. Nj. A. L. Hawley and Mr.. g. V. F. Lans-
ing.
The Hill Whist Club.
Mr. and Mrs. Morgan J. Carkeek entertained
the Hill Whist Club at their home on Monday
night. Those present were: Judge Burke, Mr.
and Mrs. D. n. Baxter, Mr.. and Mrs. +. d. Grant,
Mr.. ana Mrs George II. Hebron, Mr.. and Mrs
David Kellogg, Mr.. and Mrs. II. A. Noble, Mr.
and Mrs. T. NJ. Reed, DR.. and Mrs. MONTGOMERY
Russell, Judge Strive, Mr.. and Mrs A. E. Mac
Culsky. Mr. and Mrs +. l. Terry, Mr.. and Mrs.
K. c. Washburn, Mr.. and Mrs. c. T. Tyler, Mr.
Jacob Furth. Miss Halter and Miss Chaffey The
club will not meet this week owing to Christ
mas.
Mr.. Martins Organ Rental.
Miss Annie Hall. who has just returned from
a four years course OF musical study in Berlin
ndp
kuilak and Prot Breslaur, will make her first
concert appearance in the Plymouth Congroga.
tlonai church about the middle of January at
the organ recital OF Mr. William Martius. The
programme Will consist OF choice selections
from Bach, Chopin, Grieg, Moscheles, and will
be published next week. Miss Clara Gillette
and Miss Winifred Andruss will also take part.
Herman Julich will be vocalist
DIR. Georges Recital.
Aliterary treat was afforded the audience at the
First Methodist Episcopal church last Wednes-
Day evening by Rev. w. p. Georges reading
nf Dickens christmas Carol" The reader
gave an excellent Interpretation of the sketch,
so true to life, and was frequently applauded.
In the intervals which DR.. George made In his
reading Prof. r. W. Lucy rendered two solos on
the pipe organ. and Mr. r. Z. Martin sang 1.-The
Last Chord" with fine effect
MIR. McDonald's Smoker.
Mr.. W. a. Mcdonald gave a smoker last night
1T his rooms in the Washington Territory In
vestment Company building to members of the
Field Club nice lunch was set out Those
present were: Mr.. Job p. Lyon, Mr. George +.
Fay, Mr.. +. L. Stiuson, Col. (. NJ Carr, Mr.. J. X.
Conway. Mr.. Jere II. Wheelright, Mr.. Launcelot
Peliy. Mr.. George Atkinson, Mr.. W. o. Came
and Mr.. A. K. Fisken.
The German HepevoIept Soci..
The German Benevolent Society will give a
'harity ball at Ranke's hall on Tuesday night
This afternoon. at p. m, the society will pro-
Tide Christmas celebration for poor German
'hildren at the same place. Tickets for the
'harity ball are 81, and for sale by all members
If ;he society and at Lowman & Haniord's book
tore.
American Union OF Spirituaiists.
The chidren's Progressive Lyceum of the
American Union OF Spiritualists will meet in
he Second street hall OF the Masonic temple At
80 today. Christmas tree has been proyleed
or the children.
Events tn Come.
The Mozart orchestra will give a concert In
January
The Seattle Art League will give an exhibition
IN Thursday.
The leap year ball will come OF tomorrow
hight at Armory hall.
Stevens Post, c. A. R., will give an open
amp fire on Tuesday.