The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-04-02

Lizzie Alexander, Miss Frances Cum.
mings, Miss Maud Pease, Miss Ella Alex-
ander, Miss Josephine Watson. Niss Eta
Green, Miss Addie Boyle, Miss Harkins.
Mr.. John Satteflee. Mr.. Charles Albert,
Mr.. Jim Nilsson, Mr.. Ed Herring. Mr.. Will
Ingiis. Mr.. Hill Powers, Mr.. Dan Mckay,
Mr.. Sam Humes, Mr.. Dave Alexander.
Mr.. James Alexander, Mr.. James Law,
Mr.. Al Crawford, Mr.. Ralph Ross, Mr..
John Herring, Mr.. George Snyder, Mr..
Noble Getchell, Mr.. Charles johnson, Mr..
Rufus Hartley, Mr.. George Law, Mr.. John
Gabriel, Mr.. Ed Green, Mr.. Jim Kelly, Mr..
Wier and Mr.. George Turnbull.
A Jspansse Wedding and Fan Drill.
Lake Union Lodge, No. 116. /. o. G. T..
of Fremont, varied the usual lodge routine
on Tuesday evening by substituting an
entertainment and social to which the
general public was invited. A large
audience was present, including several
visitors from other Good Templar lodges.
Temperance hall was tastefully arranged
for the occasion, the seats being placed
around the sides and end, leaving the
center court clear for the drill movements
Of the 'fan brigade" The stage was
decorated in modern Japanese style with
curtains. drapery and rugs. The wedding
ceremony was carried out As tableau, ac-
companied throughout by SLOW march
music, corresponding with the sedate
movements of the participants. The mis-
tress of ceremonies, or the person COM
monty designated as the ''go-between,
first appeared upon the scene dressed in
complete Japanese costume and bearing
large tea kettle with two sp0uts. Tho
bride and groom then made their appear
ance, coming from opposite directions to
the entrance Of the court, taking their po-
sition on each side Of the mistress of cere-
monies. Their costumes were in true
japanese style. Accompanied by the slow
cadence of the music the trio marched, or
rather ''shufi1ed," their way toward the
platform, the mistress Of ceremonies re-
naming at the foot Of the steps, while the
bride and groom ascended to the stage.
there greeting each other twice by the
formal "salaam," stopping forward and
gravely touching forehead to forehead,
then seating themselves upon the door at
. respectful distance from each other.
The mistress of ceremonies then retired to
the entrance of the court and in siruilar
manner successfully escorted four sets Of
groomsmen and bridesmaids to the plat
form. Instead Of the dignified and formal
salute of the bride and groom the 'salaam"
executed by their supporters consisted Of =
slow bow on hands and knees till the fore
head touched the floor, always repeated
three times. After thus saluting each
other they took their seats upon the floor
ranged on either side Of the bride and
groom. All being properly seated the
mistress of ceremonies proceeded upon the
stage and took her station behind the
wedding party and between the bride and
groom. holding to the mouth of each q
spout of the double tea kettle, novel
method of affording an opportunity to
drink to each others health and happi-
ness, as well as being indicative of the
necessity of thorough harmony. A
shower Of rice completed the ceremony.
While the wedding party" still remained
seated upon the stage q complete "fan
drill" was executed in the open court of
the hall. Eight girls composed the drill
corps, the movements being carried out
under the direction of Mrs. Densmore.
This exhibition showed the results of
careful preparation and received an encore.
At the conclusion of the ''fan drill" the
mistress of ceremonies, bride and groom,
bridesmaids and groomsmen, formed in
procession and retired in slow, sedate
manner, timed to the same deliberate
music which marked their entrance.
At the conclusion of the programme AM
hour was pleasantly passed in social inter-
course. Coffee and cake were handed
around by the women members of the
lodge. Among those who took part in the
Japanese wedding ceremony were: Mr.
Harry Swift, groom; Miss Lizzie Coutts,
bride; Mrs. Stiles, mistress of ceremonies !;
Miss Carrie keeton. Miss Kate Winning
ham. Miss Vina Graham and Mrs. Raj
ston. bridesmaids: Mr.. Ed Herrick, Mr..
Charles Easton, Mr. Harry Keeton and
Mr.. v. Keeton, groomsmen.
The A. NJ. 4, Church Entertainments.
The African NJ. L. church at 1920 Jones
street, near Madison, gave musical enter
taiument at Ranke's hall in aid of the
church. The pastor at present serving
this congregation, Rev. w. w. Grimes,
succeeds the present presiding elder, Rev.
l.. s. BIakeney. OF the 5000 which the
church lot and building cost, 81. 500 has
been paid, 81. 400 during Mr.. Blakeney's
passionate. During the evening Acting
Mayor DIR. ]. T. Sweeney made an address
and presented Miss Thomas with a ring.
given as q prize to the girl selling the
greatest number Of tickets. Mr.. J. F.
Cragwe1 was manager. The programme
was as follows:
Mrs A. j. Jones'
Chorus-"Torpedo and Whsle" "Oliyette,
Miss Barbara Davis, soloist
Vocal Solo--"Ec. tacy" Ars,,i
Mrs Walter Washington.
The Bynum Quartetfa
Vocal Soio-"Itreams" Sfreetxki
Miss Maria Seweli
Recitstion-"iiow tie saved ST. Nicholas"...
Mira VIII Rudd, of Tacoma
nuo-"Iifes Dream Is Ger .......
Mrs Charles Jones and Miss Barbara Davis
Characteristic song-"Hesh Dem Beils' Anon
J. H. Levi.
Vocal solo-''Ia separaxionue' Rcssi,t
Ms lonis Wilson, OF Tacoma
Reciiation--"Brler Rose" ....... Hoysen
Mrs. W. H. Butt
Duo-"W hen Behold Thee (Mascoti)
=, .;-;;;...-;.-..-...-.-.M Mr.. and Mrs. A J. Jones
Mandolin solo. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Original
v,..,.o,o .x Prot Mieks
Mira Nation hoy.
Jubilee song-"My Lords Waiting All the
lime ----.........,--- Recommendation
;. j. Collins
Vocal solo-'i Whistle and Naig Tor Katie"
Mrs. E j. Raw. 80 'iA'
Chinese ballad il character. Original
Milton Roy.
Vocal solo-"Sirhlinsals's Trill" c;anx
MIS-. J. NJ. White.
Comic song-"4m R,ghtr" Nfxv
/. h. Lewis.
Chorus-"tioldcn Years rho 'rs 1'
a. J. Jones, soloist
MIS- A J. Jones was pianist and directress
south Seattle Surprise.
On Saturday. March q, Miss Fanny