The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-03-12

{lffAM feature Of women's
<lfK attire. than do
women. Indeed tho
women are more interested in . game Of
human whist" that is being arranged by
Miss Harris for presentation at tho To
coma theater April 2. It is expected tho
two Alpine clubs and the Riding Club will
put veto on the hoopskirt, and in fact
the dress reform women contemplate .
vigorous boycott for all who dare
put the determination on the market" An
initial wearer of hoops has not yet been
found. In going on record this week in
favor Of universal suffrage, the managers
Of the w. C. T. q. said nothing about the
new-fangled skirt, and in this and other
ways the lovers Of outdoor sports and
mild recreation among women are led to
believe that there 10 no immediate fear
that the hoopskirt will secure . foothold
here.
W. c. Z. U. Work.
As rule the Pierce county W. G. T. q.
does its work quietly and without much
comment But the annual meeting this
week has resulted in considerable ami
mated gossip. This came about because
the association managers saw fit to adopt
resolutions a. follows:
Resolved, That We do solemnly protest against
the assumed right OF any government, state or
municipality. to levy and collect taxes from dis
franchised, unrepresented citizens.
Resolved, That We will. in future. do all We
ton work 70 create sentiment favorable to the
restoration OF our full suffrage.
WHEREAS, The public press 10 the educator OF
the people, and should educate up and not
down:
Resosved That ws earnestly protest against
publishing the details Of crime. reports of d.
vorco trials and other demoralisug matter: ct
the same time recognising that reports of hon
orable deeds II just - much news - reports of
crime and more worthy Of record BY the press;
and,
WHEREAS. The press Of our country 10 most
potent for good or evil, according to the power
behind the editorial throne:
Resolved, That We will hereafter put forth
every effort to enlist ii sympathies for our
glorious cause
Much sympathy with the W. G. 7. q.
these resolutions. "But Why" asks .
something about hoopskirtsf" After the
resolutions were adopted officers were
elected, - follows: Mrs. J. B. Croake, Of
Sumner. president: Mrs. e. P. Spinning,
of Puyallup, corresponding secretary;
Miss Elizabeth A. Cole, of Tacoma, record.
ing secretary, and Miss Putnam, of Stella
COON, treasurer.
Society Man ON the Stage.
Mr.. Joseph IcElroy, prominent young
society man, has forsaken law for tho
stage. He began his career a. . profess
sional actor this week ct the Olympic, tax
ing the part Of rich mans spoiled son in
"Alone in London" As IN actor he will
be known as Joseph Leigh. Mr.. McElroy
took leading part in several amateur per-
formances given here by society people,
and was popular among his young friends,
who were on hand at the theater to see
him make his initial appearance. He il .
Yale man, and his people are wsll-to-do.
Lsdies' Musical Club.
Mrs. Alvah Glover Salmon arranged q
pleasing Mozart concert for this weeks
meeting of the Ladies' Musical Club. Each
number was received with much enthus-
iasm. the programme being As follows:
Essay-"The Life Of Mosart". Mira C. w. Griees
Concerto No 2. A major two pianos). ......
First moyemsnt)
,nn: ns; ri;;; Nm. Mi'' "hipple Mis- sS:mp:on
sonatt No (violin and piano.. ............
..:...:..... ...:; C 0elschlager, Miss Burhans
Vol che sapete-"Le NOISE di Figaro.
r.,;:;:;: scn:,: ;n;:no; Mrs. Frank Allyn
' Mr.. vincent Browne. - S''"'"'
1rio-"Protegga II giusto Cielo". ;. Don Giovanni
Mrs. Allyn. ArA stevens. Mira shank.