The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-24
SOCIETY AT TACOMA.
Signs for ALI Who "Went Stapn
at Seattle Cotillion.
MASQUERADE BALL IN FEBRUARY
First OF the ns-Conrrer.t,or.,
Club Meeting-stock Gambling Man.
Ia Portrayed-Personala and Chat.
MASQUERADE BALL IN FEBRUARY
TACOMA, January q.

TACOMA, January g.
- lVELY anticipatious
LlsN MIN have been caused by the
GGp ia cotillion, the first OF a
|. ] ! ! J
<gSIDNaalErCea series OF three, to be
IN NJ given Wednesday even
IrrNS W. 80 Ing at the Montello. The
LTI1S (3yG german will DO led by
{.ETSG1N,EL Mr. r. s. Bull and Mr.
80 WiS%ST T. Grggs. 1t is learned
ks4@IkW ~ that at the last cotillion
FHW T/~ given in Seattle thirty.
NM ~ ~ hve men "went stag"
@SSJ VI All signs many q
charming Tacoma dam
Gel, but Seattle has the advantage. and IL
Is feared Though perhaps that is the wrong
expression TO use) that such n surnIus
OF men VIII not prevail here. sHas there been
much going on during the past ak days?" A
souns .huy VINO nad been absent from this city
curing the past week asked this very funwit-
ungly) nonsensical question today. AIasl that
aquestion from such fair lips should have 20 be
termed nonsensical; but If she had STAYED here
TINS week no such query would have been asked.
because there has certainly been a lull, If such
maio Term might be applied, in entertain
ments And why? Well, perhaps those who
have been INDUCING in gaiety feel the need of
recuperating of course, the members of the
LADIES' Athletic Club have vigorously applied
themselves to gymnastic exercises in the hope
OF ahordlng physical relief to the mental strain
rom tne enforced round OF gaiety imposed
upon one successfully launched upon the hill
lows OF society In this city. For February a
masquerade bah Is promised. Sweet charity IA
Al the bottom OF this event, and as there has
been nothing of the kind in some time IL 4, at
tracting about as much lively interest a. il it
were q real novelty.
Society Masquerade Ball.
crazy quilt of finery win be seen at the pro.
posed masquerade ball at the Tacoma tbeater
February IL, for the bsnefit of the womcn's and
Children's home Preliminaries have already
been made ny the Lend-a- Hand League, which
organization is entrusted with the irving task
OF putting money in the treasury of the home
The time was when this could not be done
without private contributions. Indeed, the
bottom OF the treasury box cannot now be kept
covered without the periodical charity ball Some
time ago the ladies of the Lend-a-Hand League
came very near driving staid marron crazy by
allowing her to devote her spare moments at the
nome to the care OF three infants which were
occupied in teething. member of the
league learning that the matron had spent four
consecutive seepless nights and days, hired a
nurse to assist her II the ladies can only, by
some hook or crook, get these touching facts
before the public, it is believed there win be
not the least doubt about the financial success
OF their grand masque ball. Certainly not
Besides, this ball will have duplex contribution
boxes. Upon the new waxed floor for dancing
at the theater only those who are of the purest
stratum OF society will appear behind
masks. Therefore there need be No
besitancy about participating by those who
might otherwise not care to become bright
and pretty patch in the crazy quilt Again. the
public will be permitted to occupy seats in the
theater and view this crazy quilt In what one is
tempted to term Kaleidoscope action. The
stage viii be decorated in a tasteful manner,
and when the masks are removed light refresh
ments will be served. Mr.. L e. Post, president
OF the company owning the theater building,
In addition to offering the use of the theater,
viii assist by remodeling the stage for the
dance In making the affair success. The gen.
erai committee on arrangements consists of
Mrs. c. w. Griggs, Mrs. L W. Anderson, Mrs
Stuart Rice, Mrs. Chester Thorne, Mrs. L. E.
Post, Mrs. ". d. Tyler. Mrs. Samuel Wilkeson.
The Congregational Club.
The Puget Sound Congregational Club had a
decidedly enjoyable social gathering Wednesday
evening at the First Congregational church. The
ladies OF that church furnished an elaborate
dinner. Mr.. Austin P. Burwell, of Seattle, pre-
sident of the club, presided. The Rev. Dr.
Cherrington, OF Tacoma, was the guest OF the
evening, and he followed the Rev. Wallace
Nutting in the discussion denunciatory of the
Louisiana lottery. The new members elected
were: Mr.. and Mrs. ID. S. Johnston, Miss John
ston, Mr. c. A. Brodeur, of Tacoma: the Rev.
and Mrs. Wallace Nutting, Mr.. and Mrs. Willis
]. Ames, Mr.. and Mrs H. l. Sizer, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Bnnian, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Abrams, Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Bronson, Mr.
aud Mrs. II. r. Hammond, of Seattle
There were present: The Rev. +. b. CHEERING
ton, Tacoma; the Rev. and Mrs. Nutting, the
Rev Samuel Greene Mr.. A. P. Burwell, Miss
Burwell, Mr.. aud Mrs. J. A. Moore Mr.. and
Mrs. g W. Waldo, Seattle; Mr.. A. A. Fisher,
Boynd Brook, n. j.; the Rev. Mr.. Brintnall,
Steilacoom; the Rev. and Mrs C. o. Brown, the
Rev A. p. Powellson, the Rev. and Mrs. W. C.
Merritt. the Rev. Thomas Sims, the Rev. and
Mrs Stubbs, Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Wheeler, Mr.
and Mrs. A l. Manning, Mr.. and Mrs A. C.
Smith, Mr. and Mrs willard Smith, Mrs. C. W.
Griggs. Mrs. Henry Hewitt. jr., Mr.. and Mrs
Clifford Hubbell, Mr.. A. N. Fitch, Miss Fitch,
Mr.. s. B. Pettengill, Mr.. and Mrs. Merrill, Mrs.
Clancy, Miss Wheeler, Miss Couch Miss Hewitt
Miss Herrick.
Musical and Literary Recital.
Miss Stella Ames was assisted by Mrs. C. B.
gabriskie, soprano: Mrs. w. II. Martin, con-
tralto; Miss Florence Dakin, pianist, and Mr..
knowing, basso, at an enjoyable musical and
literary recital Mon day evening in the psrlors
o: the First Presbyterian church. The pro-
gramme
Recita.ion-"The Wind and the Noon.
ation-"AwfullyLovely Philosophy Anon
Vocal solo-"Ecstsey" .....................A rd!,i
Mrs. c. B. Zabriskie.
Observation-Disclosures" ..............-.-......Dor r
Recitation-"The Brakeman at Church..
Vocal solo-"Alla Stella Contdente,' with
flute obligato.. -. $50. .......N. Rodandi
Mr.. +. T. knowing.
PART H.
Vocal solo-"Marguerite''.. White
Mrs W. ii. Martin
Rscitation-"The Curse OF Conemaugh
................. 49,. Miss Kate Kendall
Piano solo-"Evening Song" 1900. lsador Seiss
Miss Dakin.
Recitation-"The Wise Physician" Anon
Recitaton-"How Ruby Played" Brownin
Received Mrs. Houghton.
The reception rendered Friday to Mrs Hough-
ton, OF spokane, at the residence OF Mrs. c. W.
Griggs was attended by the following: Mrs. C.
". Griggs, Miss Grigys, Mrs. J. w. Sprague, Mrs
Otis sprague, Mrs. Van 0gle, Mrs Bridgeman.
Mrs. stiles, Mrs W. Biglow, Mrs. Fred Lowe,
Mrs r. n. 0uimette, Mrs NJ. Thomas, Mrs,
Woods, Mrs. Mcmahon, Mrs lockwood, Mrs.
Sherman, Mrs. E. +. Jacobs, Mrs Bernice New
ell. Mrs Gear Mrs. Durgin, Mrs Frank Allyn,
Mrs. Galusha Parsons, Mrs. Marble, Mrs. DIR.
Lbbey. Mrs w O. Chapman, Mrs. Derrlckson,
Mrs NJ A Bull, Mrs. L. NJ Hunt, Mrs. Durbin,
Mrs H. H. Holt. Mrs. Sumner, Mrs. Slaughter,
Mrs. Charles Cstin, Mrs. Hayden, Mrs Honey,
Mrs George Moul ton, Miss Fitch. Miss Cstiin.
The women's Exchange was represented by
Mrs. Derrickson. the Ladies Musical club by
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