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Black Cats In Maryland.
New York Tribune.

New YORK 1rel2e.
Many years ago the scheme OF raising black
cats for their fur was tried on Poplar island. in
Chesapeake bay. The island Was selected be-
cause the cats could lot escape therefron, and
fish, for their food, vas abundant This scheme
failed II was said that the cats, like those Of
Kilkenny, destroyed each other. Colonel Car
roll, wealthy gentleman, employed 9 manager
to carry on farming and 10 direct the work of
extensive sawniils. Among other duties tia
manager had charge Of the rearing and SHINING
OF the black cats, whose furs were 70 be ex-
ported 10 China The manager sued the colonel
for balance claimed in settlement of
accounts between them, aad among
the items there appeared in the sc-
count charge for managing the
black cat schema The case was hsigated for
several years. from lower 70 appellate court and
back again for new trial Some Of the most
prominent counsel IN the state were pit.ed
against each other at the trial, and when thew
read 70 the jury the eoioaels letter 20 the man.
sger, referring q glowing terms 70 the su,,ci.
p1sed pro6ts o. the venture. ana directing him.
among other instructions, how TO preserve the
pure black color of the eats coats IS well hy
vhai Darwin would call sexual selection" a. By
surgery. the court, jury and audience were con
rulssd with laughter. Hence the case became
"alAck cat" case. Il IL reported in Maryland
Reports, Is, entitled Carroll sgt Ridgsway
though the black cat item OF the account does
not appear in the appellate courts decision.
which u confined 70 questions Of Law.
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PUGET SOUND PORCELAIN
Judge Swan Awakens Interest in Clax
Deposits-A Very Important Matter.

foRT TOWNSEND, Jan. , 1S92
To rHs EDITOR; Ny article on porcelain cl.x
and ksolin, which was published in your tssue
OF December .. seems 10 have attracted eonstl
cradle attention, and have received .ava-sI
letters in relation 70 il, among which the fo,lov
ing, from Mr.. John h Campbell, of the Rritish
Columbia Pottery and Terra Gotta Comnanv
Douglas street, Victoria, is of interest. JTnds,
date OF December 90, lS9o, Mr.. Campbell writes.
have read with much interest yor- ,a-ta- -
kaolin or japanese porcelain CLAW W hfrh arraars
In yesterday POST iSTELLlSEScxR have fo-
tas past three ysArs o. more, immeJIately or,
my arrival in the state from England. rnsSs 49,.
AID the discovery OF ira clay srecisl s,r1v
and l have Investigated most OF Kiny Pis,-ss'
ton, and an OF the opinion from tests hsya
made and from analyses made in EugIand fhst
quality. II properly prepared, can be obtained
in unlimited quantities suissble in ali ra~ra~..
for the manufacture Of ordinary porcelain wa-a
ksolla is best known ss q pure siliea,a n,
slurnins, and contains. say 50 per cent of .iIvs-
and 40 per cent otaIumnia. Dana saws: "Kao-
lin or porcelain clay is q produe, OF the dscor,.
positions OF fsspsr, containing usually az .iIis.
IS, alunins -, water Is" Mr. CsmnhaTl ssv.-
sit is found near Esgls Gorge, On the Nor,hsrn
Pacific railroad, Fail City, q few mile. frorn
Tseona, and near Seattle. and appears a. good
~ the Cornish clay. Il il, when bIa.ehss 80
lutely whits"
the difficulty In treating Washington ssolin
and obtaining satisfactory resuIt, WIZ re a
fa-," adds NJ. Campbell. s'has been the presence
o. peroxide OF iron and alkau In the shape of
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Tn. Joint X. p. In,tal,.t,on.

Tho ioint installation OF Harmony. No. S, and
Pugs; Sound, No Il, was a very pleasant social
affair. Among those present who enjoyed the
festivities were: BIZ. and Mrs. W. Fl. Cowle.
Miss Cowte, Mr. and Mrs. Ike Korn, Mt and
hrs r. A. Van AmTldEe, Miss Van Amridge,
Mr.. and Mrs. ". +. Collins. Mr.. aud Mrs W. Z.
Wilson, Miss Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs A Il Man
ming, Miss Asnnlng. Sir. ana Mrs. s. D. Kings
bury, Mr. and Mrs George Mcconnell, Miss
Rosa csrrigsn, Mss Green, Miss Mary Ann
Hanna, Mr.. and Mrs T. 2. Holden,
Miss Holden, Mr.. and Mrs C. C. Cowden, Miss
ellis, Nj and Mrs. +. BoEss. Mr.. and Mrs. Nose
korn, Mics Grace e. Koch, Nine. Berti Crlvelh,
GrA W. T. Hall, Mr.. and Mrs. Leo stock, Mrs.
Cohen, Mr. and Mrs. J. Colsky, Mr.. and Mrs
Bowman. Miss .ssisRa Matson. Mrs. f. " Price.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. 4 Fraseh, Mr.. and Mrs w q.
MCMILLAN, Mr. aud Mrs Ed Powers, Mr..
and Mrs. HuA, Judge Richard Osborn,
Mr.. h. D. ostrsnd, Mr.. W. G. Ronald. Mr.. A. p.
Murphy, Mir. {. O. Arnold, Nr. James Marshall,
M. Fred Zlck, Mr.. Charles Wilson, NJ Nick
Hams Mr.. Green, Mr. F. Nnrgen.
stein, NJ Noritz Koch, Nr. J. p.
Jacobson, Mr.. r. B. Anthony. NJ.
O. o. Denny, Mr. A f. Boston.
Mr.. c. +. Moulson. Mr.. N. J. Neasle, Mr.. ".
fitzgerald. M. II F. Roberts, Mr. (. Behruan.
Mr.. C. x. Bengel, Mr. Il Fo-dham, M. G. W
Crane, Mr. T. IL Peterson, Mr.. C. J. CLARK. Or.
Rollins, Hr. James II. woolery, Mr.. I. 4. DAVIS.
Mr.. Herman Hitler. Mr.. w. Berry, Captain ". n
Jones. Mr.. John Hopp, Nj. ;. r MAlan and NJ.
Leo l. Noise
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Ballard Soc faI News.

Several months ago the wives and relatives Of
the Odd Fellows surprised the order q. their
lodge rooms On Monday night sequel 10 the
FRS. surprise was given under the auspices Of
the Odd Fellows at the residence Of Mrs. James
Lyle. very enjoyable evening was spent By
the guests IN card playing and dancing. An ex-
celieat supper wa. served and the banner cake
donation from Frank Frazer & Cos bakery,
was the admiration Of all who saw IL and the
delight OF an who tasted il. Among those pres
ent were: Mr. and Mrs. Estough, Mr. and
Mrs. +. W. Frazer. Mr.. and Mrs. John whsstmAn,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Il. Curtiss, Mr. and Mrs
J. c. Henry, Mr.. and Mrs. Myers, M Purdy, Mr..
81. B. Petersen, Mr.. soby, Mr.. Kiolet, Mr.. Arid.
Mr.. Sanders. NJ. Warren, Mr.. Cooper. Mrs VIII
son, Mrs. Hovning, Mrs. Sceles, Miss Es.ella
seeles. Miss Eva Scsles, Miss sharkey.
Mr. J. Sinclair, who has been East the past ak
months, returned 10 Ballard on Thursday.
Mrs Oliver H. Briggs, who has been seriously
III, Is eOavalescent Both Mr.. and Ms Briggs
fee grateful Cor thu many acts OF kind attention
they received from their numerous friends
Mr.. P T. Morrow aud family, accompanied BY
Miss Ssehsr and Miss Lily sasher, LEFT Ballard
On Monday for salt Lake CITY
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FUTuRK SOCIAL EVENTS.

The Ce.iliton Club VIII give german ~ Odd
FsIlOrs hail n Nors1 Seattle the latter ps-. OF
this 1oafh
Nj. ard grs J. Lor;ng whi.tfngton VIII give
reception OF Friday evening rexs II honor OF
". and 1rs- W. E. Wflsoa-
The Rev. Christopher Jsason, On Jsnusry =,
VIII lecture a. the Unitarian church O sas ea1-
nsnt rritsr, B:ornssern B.ornso2-
Tomorrow evening tie WaEls Walls Ciu5, Of
the city OF ,has n.-e, VIII celebrate the talr-
tieth snniversAy CT the Incorporated Of the
city.
TIE leap year party, which was postponed On
account OF the death OF The late Colonel J. c.
Hafnss. VIII Be given on Wednesday evening 81
Ranke's hail TIE affair viii b characterized
By many original features and viii doubtless
T-ovs complete sueeesa
The regular monthly meeting OF So Marks
Club viii Be he'd q. shs Chamber OF Coln=rcs
Monday evening a. O'Clock A paper VIII be
read by Mr.. Winfield Smith CA the question
'fwsa Chrssf a Communist" Refreshments VIII
De serye9 and social tine follow.
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Pnrannal and Chat

Mr.. Nelson Bennett Is in New York city.
Nj. E. u Cess, Of Buckley, was here wednes-
day.
Mr.. C. W. seymoer went to Seattle on Tues
day.
Mr.. Robert Price went to South Bend this
week.
Miss Post has returned from her visit to Sc
attic.
Mr.. George ". Russell has returned from
South Bend.
Dr.. c. T. Lsavenworth. OF Olympia, was IN the
city Thursday.
The next meeting OF the Klshsys Club will
take place st the homo OF the Misses WoodruT
On Tuesday evening.
Miss Wrestling. OF Seattle, who had been Wis.
iting Miss Ellie Paddock for q few dsys re-
turned home on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen c. Mason have gone 70 View
Orleans for visit They viii make q shor.
stop 81 the City of Mexico.
Mrs. Van Antwerp aud Nj George Trotts-.
cousins OF Nj T. \. Trotser OF this city, left LAST
Saturday after having spent g few weeks in
this city.
The United Presbyterian church hiss elec.sd
the following officers: Seeretary. Miss Amanda
Forbes; treasurer, Mr.. J. 6. Boyle: board of
trustees, Mr.. T. H. Belliagham. Mr.. charles
Lang, Mr.. J. : Bog.e, Mr. W. B. Perrin. NJ
John c. McLaury.
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What the Ladies' SAY,

OF course all of the doughty football players,
who began the year kicking ct the Tacoma
baseball park. are just dying 70 know what the
fair ones among tia spectators thought Of thas
event Here are some Retrospective thoughts
oT Tacoma society belle: 'sAlasi the football
game is now an affair OF the psst; rather IN
lucky affair, too, for the Tacoma team. some of
their friends were e. the ground 70 encourage
them, but then II takes sometimes more than the
encouragement Of ones friends 10 fight success
fully against weil-t-2jned and wsu-precticed
team Another thing, the Tacoma team vas
e-ippled-yes, badly crippled-ss the start, by
the absence OF four OF its best players-Mr. W.
y. Goodwin. of Seattle, who did no. come over;
Nj Pope, who was put OF on account OF being a
professional baseball player; Mr.. Simpson sud
M J. q. Dudley, who were both hurt IN the be-
ginning OF the game There were some parties
gotten up for the occasion. and tin horns could
be seen and heard throughout different parts OF
the grounds" And 8 heartless society man ssks:
"Is there not something plAintiye, modesily
p1aintiye, in these thoughts, particularly be-
tween the lines2' Tie score was: Portland "A.
Tacoma OIL
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PERSONAL SOCIAL NEWS.

Dr.. R. ". sehoenle has gone to Chicago.
Ar. Samuel Rosenberg has gone 10 New York
Ex-Governor Eugene senple has gone 70 Van
couvsr, Wash.
Mr.. c. J. Smith was in Portland in the early
part OF che week
The Rev. and Mrs. n L Rugg are living q.
81 Light street
Ar. J. c. Johnson, OF Salem, Or, visited this
city On Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Gleason, Of Portland. var.
In Seattle Monday.
Mr.. II. Y. Thompson, of rairhaven, was Ia
Seattle on Wednesday.
Mr. Samuel L Crawford was In Olympia for
several days last week.
Mr.. and Mrs Harry White hays rstuyn.s s-o-,
their trip 20 California.
Mr.. c. T. Conover has returned 10 she e,,v
from visit 20 waterville.
Dr. C. V. Calhoun, of Ia Conner, wa. IN ths
city several days last week.
Mr.. James Hamilton Lewis wiz return fro-,
his Southern trip about February L
Major James F. HAYDEN Is suffering from
bruises received through q recent fall
Mr.. and Mrs Fl. T. Baker have gone 70 Cali.
tornis for the remainder OF the winter.
Rufus Willard has just returned from salaun
where he placed Miss Carrie MiIlsrd a, school
He then visited his sister. Mrs. Wright, at The
paIles
General A. v. Ksuts, who WAS retired from &C.
tive service IN the United States army on Tues
day, viii soon start for Europe with q portion of
his family.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred g. Gillian have returned
rom Enterprise, Or. Mr.. Gillian. who is cap
tain o. chemical engine No. !, sf HEADQUARTERS.
slipped OF and got married on December "a
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hense. OF Centraiia, have
been spending several DAYS vita Mr. and Mrs
K ; Gardner, Of las sixth street They have
departed for Ceutralia, where they viii be az
home to their friends after February L
Miss Nay 5. Buck has returned after speudtnr
Tour months IN California visiting iriands and
fs-aafss Ars Buck and Miss Buck viii % "as
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Building Roads and Constructing Dykes
Reels aiming Tide Flats

B. P Niles, assistant county surveyor OF sno-
hornlsh, is 81 the Arlington ho.sl on his way 70
Olympia Last night he said: s-Snohonfsh
county is much interested over the question OF
building roads, for 81 present we have none
that are worthy o: the name. Next
month the question OF issuing bonds for
s25o,00o for their construction VIII De submitted
70 : popular vote. There seems 20 be q general
opinion tha. the decision viii be Tor TIE roads.
for their need IS acknowledged, and the benefit
which they would do the community "a geHer-
ally understood
"Ths county Is carving On work that Is st
tracing some attention, namely, the dyking OF
Eoey island. This tract OF some 40ao acres,
Is wholly covered az every high tide, but
when dyke is constructed the land, which q
yery fertile, viii be of great value for many
agricultural purposes The work of dykiag,
which IS being done By the county commission
ers, viii cost about ~ Co, or something over SO
en acre, and the land now practically useless
viii be worth $40 an acre when thu undestak-
ing Is completed The cost OF the dyke viii be
paid for by assessments On the land benefited,
just as street grading IS paid Tor By assessments
On s6ut.Iog property"
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WHAT LOVE Is.

Love Il the center and circumstances;
The ca1se snd aim OF al thlnEs-'tis tie kay
To joy sno sorrow, s13 the recompezse
For al the Ills that have been CT nay Be.
Love Il a. the bitter drsgs OF sin,
As sweet as clover honey IN It's cell:
Love Is the password whereby souls get n
To heayea-she gate th2t leads, sometimes, to
he'll
Love is che crown tha. gloriees: the curse
That brands and burdens; 10 is Life ard death;
II Is the great law OF sae universe.
And nothing can exist without rs breath
Love is the impulse which directs the world,
And sil things know IL and obey lis power
Man, in the maelstr0m Of his passions whiried;
The bee that takes the pollen 20 the flower;
Tie earth, uplifting her bare. pulsing breast.
To fervenI kisses OF the sraorOus sEu-
Zach but obeys creative loves behest
Which everywhere instinegively is dous
Love is the only thing that pzvs for birth,
Or makes death welcome. Oh dear God above
T5is beautiful, but Sad, perplexrrg earth,
Pity tAe hearts that knov-or know uo.-lovsi
-EIG WIssasT Btlcor.
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Miss Ida FrankIand Ent.r,.sns.

One Of those piessuraoie evenings generally
enjoyed By small company was spent last FIJI
Gay evening By few happy couples Of this city
az tie home OF Miss Ida FARMLAND. No. 2,124
fifth street Parlor games, plays and other
em7sernsnts were INDUCED in, and several ss-
lections OF music were rendered by the ladies,
aitsr which light coilAtions were, as usual.
justly partsken OF in q very satisfactory man
ner. The principal feature OF the evening was
an original amusement called $40, I Won't"
The company consisted OF Miss Kate McCauisy,
Miss Anne Parsons. Mis-, Ida FARMLAND, NJ
Edward C. Sharpe, Nr. Fred B. Hifchings and
Mr.. James Il Ward
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Rainier Club. Whist PLAYERS.

Saturday nights are getting quite famous
AZ the Rainier Club. They are especially re-
membersd by those who like hot contests OF the
game Of whist Those most partial to the game
are Mr.. Jacob Furth. Mr.. John Leary, Mr. Colurn-
bus T. Tyler, Mr.. Edwin A strout Mr. A. P
Hin, Mr.. J. Lorlng Warrington, Mr. D. Kelis-
her and Mr.. II. Z. Meserve. Il "a not likely tha.
the club will move into the old Lesry mansion
until late spring or earlv surnrner
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Eozs- 20 thssr friends Tuesdays, - their new
-es5ds1e=, ecrner CAsssaG. and Blezisy streets,
Renso1 Heights
Mss Annie 2 Henderson, Who vas 70 hare
arrived sers-xI dsyz ago 70 make her home With
her brother, Mr.. Pax Henderson. II tbs city,
has unfortunately ecne down with the grip, ..
her home IL Ps.sIuux. Cal, and vii aos arrive
so- for-s dxysrA
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WEDDINGS.
Whfte-Smith.

On Thursday evening at $50 O'clock Mr.
George A. White and Miss Florence " Smith
were married az 80 Fifth street by the Rev
John T. Damon The bridesmaid was Miss
Emily II. Smith and the groonsman was NJ w.
". White. u. Those present were; Mr.. and
Mrs. J. II. Foster, NJ. Stephen B. White and
Mrs. John F. Damon. Mr.. and Mrs. White left
Immediately for Portland on their wedding
tour. On the return OF the young couple they
will reside in Seattle. NJ. Damon said tina. the
young man and his bride were both born in Sc
attic and tina. he believed tia. IL was the first
time that he had ever welded two native and
N h. M
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Mr.. and Mrs. Pontius Surprised.

A surprise party was rendered Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Ponrsus at their residence On Tuesday
evening The evening was taken up with
games, cards, music and dancing, and each
person present hsd delightful time. Those
present were: Mr.. and Mrs. o. E Peitis, NJ
and AIRS McCloy, Mr.. and Mrs. J. g. Niggle,
Mr.. and Ars West, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Forbes, Mrs. Gssenleaf, kr. and Mrs Frank
Pontius. Mrs. Carey. Miss Edna Crayan. Miss
Sorah Carey, Miss Mccoy, Miss Maud waithu,
AE. Joseph Greenleaf, Mr.. William Wslthu, Mr.
Richard James, Professor w. C. Lucy, Mr..
Cfagan, Mr.. William Hero and VI. Charles
g. Pelt
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A Double Wedding.

On Wednesday afternoon the Rev. D. C. Gar.
rett performed the marriage service at St Marks
church for TWO couples, the brides being sisters.
Nj John N. Berry was united 10 Miss Mary
Jane Heney, OF Seattle, and NJ. George W.
Frank and Miss Elizabeth Heaey were Also
Joined in the holy bonds of ma.rinony. All the
parties are well known. Mr.. Frank formerly
resided IN Taco-ns, where he has many irieads
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A EnkicnI Social

Mrs Wilson, residing G. BIS ColumbIs street,
gave musical social 70 few Of her friends on
Monday evening. After the programme was
finished Yea. lunch was spread, after which
the party dispersed with pleasant memories OF
the occasion. Those present were: MIss An
orews, Miss Viva Wellm&n, Miss Lottie Yeager,
Miss Grace Wilson, Miss N. z. Flynn, Mr. II J.
Hunt, Mr. J. o. V. seeley, Mr. c. Crawford, Mr..
f. o. Arnold, Mr.. II. C. Munger and Nj James
Wslf
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Trinity Church Social.

A hne church social was given q, Trinity NJ
y church on Thursday evening. These social.
under the inspiration Of Rev. & Alonzo Bright
and his assistants, have become vastly popular
and successful After 81 elaborate programme.
Investments were served nv the ladies AID So
elesy and tho Pastors Union. An sppesl for
funds resulted IN the collection OF over 500
Following 10 the programme:
Observation-Disclosures River. r. Fl. Rarcell
Trinity Choir.
Reeitatior-"The Bachelor sale" .ksxie King
VEGA solo--"Thy Sentinel am Ir......... " atSoa
John Duffy White.
Rea1tng-SeiecGed avs MrS u. r. Williamson.
Vocal dues-"CoIae Where the ROSehuds
sleep. .....-....-............ c. A. White
Mrs Bright ard Mrs. Davis.
Vocal sala-s'M asiel!se'f ....... C. A White
Mrs. W. r. Rowland
Reading Selected ~ Captain b r. Thaeker
toeAl sola-~"HaQqy Day Sosza
Ms. Ferguson.
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Our Lady OF Good Help Society.

The ladies connected with the church of Our
Lady OF Good Help have society that has been
IL existence some time On Thursday afternoon
at 8 meeting the following officer. were elected:
President, Mrs. J. W. Hankey: vice president,
Mrs. P. D. O'Brieni secretary, Mrs. II. w. Miller;
treasurer. Miss II. Broadnsn; executive com.
rnistee, Mrs- Terrence oBrien, Mrs. Z. King
eton, Mrs. II. sheehan. Mrs. L. Foss, Mrs s. J.
Russell aud Mrs L Wiley
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south Seattle Literary Society,"

The Maple Debating Club Was organized De-
cember = at Naples hall with the following
officers for the ensuing year: President, J. W.
Maple; vice president, J. W. Wilson; secretary.
Leroy Wilson; treasurer, D. Grant; sergeant-at-
arms, 6. W. Workman. The question for Janu-
airy was: "Rss0'vei, That the Worlds Fair
Ba Closed On SunsayE
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Thu Seattle Literary Society,

On Thursday evening the Seattle Literary So
cisty met IN room 90, Halter block The meet
ing was devoted 20 q permanent organization,
and bylaws were adopted and the following
c1ice-s were elected: President, II. B. Hgnilsy;
ce-prssident, C, B. Bird; recording secretary,
5. ". Van Wyck ir.; treasurer. J. L Boyer:
sergeant alarms, W. II. Moore. An informal
discussion Of the question, Are land boomers
beneficial 20 the country resulted in de-
c!sioa in favor OF the negative. Resolrod, That
cities should provide employment for INDECENT
persons wit2in their limits" wiz be discussed
AZ tie next meeting, which will be held on
THURSDAY evening, January IA, 81 the sane
place.
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In Honor of Portland Visitors.

A pleasant social Yves given on Friday evening
al the home Of Misses May and Katie Lane, ia
Columbia street, in honor OF the Misses Nc
Donough, Of Portland, who returned
TO their home yesterday morning. Games
OF all kinds and dancing were in
dulged in. The following friends were pres
ent: Miss Conboy, Seattle; Miss May Lane and
Mes Katie Lane, OF Seattle; Mr.. Bookmyer, Mr.
:. r Gleason, Mr.. J. Doheney, Mr.. John Lane,
NJ. AeDonough, of Portland; Mr.. D. ]. Devius
and M. J. Connolly, OF New York.
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Mrs. Harrison's First Receptfon.

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 9.-Mrs. Harrison
held her first public reception for the season
There was constant stream OF callers She was
assisted By the wives OF Justice Gray and Jus
tee Brewer
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The shakespeare society.

The Shakespeare society OF the Central school
net In room No. IL Friday afternoon and elected
the following officers for the ensuing term:
President, Mr.. Ray Wetzel: vice president, NJ
Ray Vernon; secretary, Miss Carrie Simpson;
marshall, Mr.. Aubrey Levy. The presiden. ep-
pointed Miss Leora Conn, Miss Mabel Lynch
and Miss Lizzie Frye IS an executive committee.
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There were no exercises in the literary
societies at the Stste university on Friday sfte-
noon. II being The regular tine for the election
OF osAcers- In the Alsthsoneaa society ths fol-
lowing were elected: President. Miss NJ Parker:
vice president, Mr.. o. ksrns; secretary, Mr. Otto
AugGsssns; Librarian, Mr.. Il. Ksrns; aad ser
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The Harvard Club,

The Harvard Club viii hold It's quarterly
meeting on January %, at which Mr. George
II. Heilbron viii read paper Mr. George ".
Cable, who may be in Seattle about that time.
has been invited 70 be present, aud hs has re-
pied, through President Joseph shippen, that
ka viii tn 70 ha nresant
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-10
smith-winrard-Winter..

On Thursday afternoon a; $50 O'Clock the
Rev. John +. Damon united in marriage Mr.
Charles c. Smith and Mrs Ellen ]. winrsrc-
Winters Mrs. May E. Galliard was the brides.
maid and Mr.. Z. L Gamble vas the bes. man.
Only few were present az the house of the
officiating clergyman whore the ceremony took
placs.