The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-09-09

The lawn tennis tournament Of the
fsxrnpse club, which occupied four dsvs
- the week. and the very successful ball
viyen BIZ the same club NJ the Seattle the
arr last Friday, formed the leading
Scents IN social circles, and, in fact. mo-
repolizs3 everything. 50 that the society
fefses we're content 10 defer contemplated
lanehss, receptions, teas and card parties
anil such tine as everybody will have re-
esvsred from the pleasures incident 10 the
lsss xesk's daily events. The tournament
.rovsd most agreeable affair. and brought
Il this city many society people and
sgsysrs from Victoria, Tacoma
snd Everett. and showed con-
ace fully entitled 10 rank as the leading
esayefs Of the Northwest. The ball Friday
evening was given in honor Of the tourna-
sent and was happy finale 70 the games
sad splendid inauguration of the open
mr. social season. - Everybody" was
here old and young, married and
single. OF the latter il was noticed
shss many. very many. young gentlemen
cane alone. while many Of the very many
Asndgone young ladies came chaperoned
hy Mr. and Mrs. so and So The fart that
iAess same Young gentlemen who came
sians readily danced with these Same
s6ung ladies' whose only means Of at
tsndAnce lay In their coming under
The wing Of some married. lady. proved
sonclusyely that ell were on friendly
terms aud led to some inquiry as to the
cause.
49,. .sy.-S IL - 4ae,,.t..lt,. .r.w.~.a
one weli-known society gentleman. ITO
izsite young lady means a carriage. a
bouquet. supper; no gentleman would
fhink OF inviting one of these ladies with
out all these extras. and can't afford it:
that's all there is TO H..
Ii vas mildly suggested that these same
yoang ladies were known TO be sufficiently
democratic TO DO willing 10 come on
stree; car and forego the carriage. supper
and other useless luxuries.
s.rhe trouble is, " replied the same young
gentleman. I'VE have 50 long indulged
these ladies' with these Injuries that we
dars no. approach them on Incorporation
that yoa advance. and yet / think il a
mutual understanding could be had ON
the subject. and these same young ladies.
accustomed 70 all these side Injuries. would
look the matter squarely ia the face and
conc to parties. balls. etc, In street cars
! feel certain that many OF us. in fact
ell Ct as. would gladly invite them"
This sentiment is found prevailing gem
orally and il remains for the young ladies
20 meet the young gentlemen half way in
the proposition.
The Olympic Lawn Tennis HaIl.
The social season of 1905 was brilliantly
inaugurated st the Seattle theater last
Friday evening by the olympic Tennis
Club, which gave a ball in honor of It's
annual tournament that for quiet elegance
Surpassed any event given BY the ''four
husdrvdn of this city. The handsome
theateF. with the full depth of ITS broad
stage extended over the parqaette. and
covered with a SNOW white canvas. pre-
srntsd an enchanted scene. rendered more
striking by the dazzling lights from ceiling
and stage Giant palms and ferns formed
. delightful border to ths dancing
door, and well-lighted foyer and
stage afforded ample room for the
pFomenaders during the evening.
The scene was especially brilliant when
vswed from the balcony or upper boxes.
The handsome groups OF richly asttred
ladies', the constant whirl and hustle
Termed succession OF Kaleidoscope
changes and features most pleasing 10 the
eye. Tue Nsscm nlage comprised the best
slemsnt IN the city. representing beauty.
wealth and culture. and was noted for its
laek of foFmality and republican SIM
rlicity The music, stationed on a plat
form AZ the rear Of tho stage. rendered the
soft and yoluptgous waltz movements with
richness and correctness that character
isss the Seattle theater orchestra The
costumes 81 the ladies presented the usual
delightful variety of material trimmings
snd eolors 50 hswIldering 20 man. but ali
rich. sparkling and magnificent. aud tho
ningling OF costly and delicate per-
fames, the enraptursng strains OF the
music ana the general animation Of the
syeF.ehanging scene all contributed - in
toxicate the senses aud csptivste the fancy
o. the large crowd OF fashionable people
present The ladies's reception commit
be was composed 81 Mrs. III. q. kond.
Mrs. T. : Hunt. Mrs. George Is. kittin-
ser. Mrs. f. J. Grant and Mrs. H. Z.
Henry. The gentlemen who attended 90
he reception of the guests were Mr.. x.
" Andrews. Mr. Josiah Collins. Mr.. X.
d Cox Nr. George h kittinrer. Mr.. Ber-
mart Pelly and Mr.. III. +. MeseTve. The
affair throughout was marked With quiet
slsgaate and ease that characterized the
taste and culture Of all present supper
wss served from the Rainier Club at mid
nlghl ai4er which dancing was resumed.
TIE affair oadsd at about o'clock. prov
snk a most ere ioyable enc in every respect
ana rejecting great credit on the ladies
sad gentlemen Ia charge. Among the
nisnY elegant toilets worn on that evening
stes emily eoald he secured. These are as
.osoas:
Mrs Ran3-Blsek and yeliow MORE.
islmme1 slth BLACK velvet; diamonds.
M hafks-Waite satin hrccade. Rm-
piFe gown. slth geld and pearl passemea-
tegie. wta talle fTont embroidered with
Fssrls diamonds.
Mrs, Oraat-W hite silk, With point lace
gaEuitpre and diamonds.
Mrs. l. S. T. Hant- Cream satin. with
ersam chiffon ioopsa With pink reses,
eEais aa1 diamonds
Mrs kttinser-fsAvsnaer orgAndie,
trimmed e TIA black velvet over lavender
.k
Mrs. Hsary-old rose hrocaaed STA.
stih stses fsssenvnserle and velvet; asa-
Eonds
Mrs r ~. AndreSs-Pink brocadea
saik. sita earniture q psak talis and roses
Ms. Charles Hurley. Of TacemA-R.ack
sace, ~ltA SILVER spAngies and pale Krvea
velvet
Mrs. Baakas White raauslia de sole,
sith lses bertha.
Mrs, J. a. Haiuss- R.aek hrocsaed satin,
Simme3 W4th white lsce.
Mra IL .a.-.srs.. 81 Ess~k ~Efk NTH