The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-01-28

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| Posr TOWNSEND, Jan. 27.-gSpecial. T.
| Entertainments have been numerous dur
| ing the past week. although but one event
! OF more than ordinary Importance took
| place. Indications are that the post
Lenten season will be one of activity ex-
tending far into spring and early summer
when the real round of socials commence,
inaugurated by the advent of the Bering
sea patrol feet, which usual will rem
devious here before starting for their sum-
mer exile pursuing the festive sealer. Tn
usual life Is looked for then, as Port
Townsend will endeavor TO add TO her
former laureis in successfully entertaining
the officers of the United States vessels
The deet this year il IS said will be the
largest ever sent North. and viii include
the following vessels ever one of which
carries officers we'll aud popularity known
in the social set here: United States war
vessels Charleston, Olympia. Detroit, Mo-
hican, alert. Adams Yorktown and
Marion; United States revenue steamers
Grant, Corwin, Rush. Bear. Albatross and
possibly the Wolcott.
Company I, n. G. w, through its eff
cient commander. Capt. Snyder, is fast
making strides to the head of social organ
izations here. The recent innovation
whereby the soldier boys secured the
magnificent quarters of the dcfunct Key
City Club will materially assist them.
The Townsend Athletic Club, composed
OF the leading young men of the city, have
secured quarters there Also and, in con-
nection with the militiamen, are organiz-
ing a social club that will be a credit TO the
town. The new aggregation will formally
enter its elegant home at no distant date,
and intends making the occasion a men,
orabie one by giving a swell promenade
| concert and ball. The First Regiment
band. of Seattle, will be brought down,
and il is thought large number of field
officers of the First will attend the opening
OF the finest armory in the state.
Mr.. NJ. II. McQusrrie and Miss Clara Pill
lep were quietly married last Monday ev-
ening at the residence OF Mr.. T. J. Pierce,
On Cass street, Rev. Henderson, of the
Congregational church, officiating. The
wedding was an extremely quiet affair,
only a few intimate friends outside of
members OF the family being present,
those being. Mr.. and Mrs. T. ]. Pierce,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. s. Fulton, Miss Lottie
Pierce. Mr.. Oscar Klocker. Mr.. Fred Brock
and Mr.. Harry Hayden. During the even
ing Miss Kinds, Miss Gooch, Miss Roths-
child and Miss Payne called to extend
congratulations aud best wishes. Later a
serenading party OF young men. headed
by Dr. C. +. Kuhn, called on the new
couple and were properly remembered for
their musical selections. Mr. and Mrs.
MeQuarrie are two of the most popular
young people in Port Tow send
The first meeting of new and exclusive
afal L a L.
night az tho residence of Miss Gertrude
Wilson and was enjoyed by those pres
| ent The organization was begun with a
view OF advancing the playing of scientific
whist. Elegant prizes will be provided
for the champion lady player, and will
probably consist of neat gold medal for
the fair member who wins the greatest
number of fixed series of games. The
membership, at present small, will
be increased later on. 1t includes ut pres
ent: Miss Lttlefeld. Miss Jones. Miss
Brown. Miss Lou Bailey, Miss Wilson,
Miss Pink. Miss Kinds and Miss Wey-
mouth. Messrs Fritz, Kuhn. J. w. Jones,
klocker. ]. NJ. Dobbs, DeLanty. Ham,
mond and Lieut. West.
The order of knight of the Red Cross
was conferred by the local lodge of
knights Templsr at their castle in this
city last Monday night upon +. Z. Blake,
of Hsdiock. At the conclusion of the
ceremonies at banquet was given at Ira
peur's restaurant. TO which twenty Sir
Knights sat down. and where sociability
prevailed until late hour.
Lieut. Horace II. West. of the United
States steamer Wolco;t, is laid Up with
the grip.
Mss Lillian Folger. Of Seattle, is the
guest of Miss Cassie Campbell.
Mrs. u. NJ Starrett has returned from
an extended visit 10 san Francisco.
Miss Jennie Gilbert and Miss Westover.
OF Seattle. spent scveral days of last week
here, the guests OF Mrs. Capt. Gilbert
Miss Cox. of Seattle. is visiting her sis
tiers. Mrs Warren |. Hastings. of this city.
Dr. and Mrs. lie. Baker made n short
trip 10 Seattle Lass week
Miss George Storey. one OF Nictorias
falrest bellies. IS in this city visiting her
SISTERS Mrs. Col. Henry Landes and Mrs.
Judge Sachs
Capt, and Mrs, WATSON are in Seattle.
where the former is attending United
States court
The Pasilme Club gave IL. last ante
lenten invitation at Key City hall last
evening. IL was = success as usual, and
there was large attendance
An entertainment Is 20 ne given here on
Easter Monday for the benefit Of 81 PaaI's
chuFch. under the Efficient direction of
Mrs Feene, the well-knovn elocntionlsi.
NeNs Friday evening The Benedicts give
al invitation domino parky