The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-06-10
SOCIETY OFTHE WEEK
Yachting and Rowing the Only
Special Features.
MRS. Or. GIoorsGs' CARD PARTY.
The Hayden-Lord Wedding In San Fran
saIned-Personai-Co Events

closed we're exceedingly few, and with rbe
sxcer.ion OF Mrs. DIR. Giddings' card party
In Queen Anne town, were confined almost
exclusively 10 outdoor amusemeats,
mostly yachting parties. the showery.
chilly, unplesssnt weather preventing
manv Of the other amusements which
should nov be the order. The rapid ap-
rroach Of the warm weather and the in
eidental preparations for a general migra-
tlon OF society people TO the seashore and
uounfains wIH preclude many more in-
door parties Of any magnitude this spring
Yachting and rowing seem TO he the tad
Inst nov. especially with the younger ele-
meat Of the social world. and the great benz
eft being derived from that healthy exer-
else is noticeable in rosy-cheeked.
e.ear-eyed girls and bronzed, muscular
young fellows. Horseback riding Is also
indaIged Ia BIZ many ladies, and several Of
tAem, Well-mounted, were noticed on the
streets during the week just closed. The
fogning week presents nothing OF any mo-
Jpent. though it is expected that number
81 society people viii have decided where
Is pass The heated terms. while some may
be ready To leave.
Ladies' Musical Club Concert.
It Is the custom OF the Ladies' Musical
Club 70 give grand concert every sum
rser before dispensing for the three months'
vacation. They viii vary the programme
this year. presenting next Friday evening
NJ the Seattle tileater .'The Sleeping
Beauty" eantata for female voices, by
Henry Lance, words by Lord Tennyson.
The programme will conclude with
musical comedy entitled "a Dress Re-
hearsal, by DieAi. The story OF this play
Is simple. but includes great deal Of fun
and frolic The airs are. right, catchy
and rich in melody. Following is the
argument of the play: In the FIRST scene
the audience is introduced to the school
room OF the Grove House academy. of
which Miss Jones is the lady principal
and Mile. Epinard the French teacher. II
Is pFoposhd 10 wind up the term by
grand party and supper. an additional en-
tertainment being charade, which. in the
hands Of the merry girls, becomes bur
lesque imitation of Cinderella" Mrs.
Jarvey. retired actress. now teacher of
elocntien. is called in TO train the pupils
10 their parts. She at first demurs, as the
present play is some miles below Shake
speaFe. but finally consents, and enters
Into the matter quite heartily. Miss Fibbs
now enters TO begin the rehearsal. She is
nrsyed as Cinderella and is reciting very
we'll when she is interrupted by Miss
Prudence Pinchbeck, who takes the
STANCE object for real poor pupil"
shy II being starved and otherwise ILL
treated by the principal. Under this i'm
PRESTON she hurries away TO obtain assist
sars. perhaps from the police. Ia the mean
hne the play progresses. with many absurd
Interruptions by Sarah Ann, who is always
eating; by Sophonisba Spivins. who is
greatly excited over a novel she is reading,
AID by Miss Jones and the French lady.
who do not quite understand what IL is
oil about. Finally Miss Prudence Pinch
beck returns, intending 20 arrest the prin-
eipai and free poor. starved Cinderella
The whole thing is then explained, and
the "Dress Rehearsal is considered a sue
cess. Cast of characters: Miss Jones.
principal Of Grove House academy. Mrs. NJ.
hcMleken; Mile. Epinard. French COVER
ness. Mrs. II. ". Emmons: Amy Eibhs.
afterwards Cinderella, Miss Emma At
kins. Clara Wilkins. afterwards the prince,
Mss Olive Miller: Sarah Ann. the greedy
girl, Miss Beatrice Cheal; Sophonlsha
spivins, romantic girl. Mrs. Frank Sehuy
Ter; Martha Higgins, Clara Jackson. after
wards the spitelui sisters, Mrs. Dawson,
Miss Spencer; Mrs. JaFvey, eIocution
teacher. Mrs. @. A. c. Rochester,: Miss
prudence Pinehbeck. a visitor. Mrs. Wlll-
lam Shank; Rose Jennings. afterwards
fairy godmother. Mics Edna Whittier. ser
want, Mrs. Frank Schuyler; Humpie, Miss
Edith Young. scene-GroYe House acad-
emy. The soloisis of 1.-The Sleeping
Beauty" will be Miss Compton. Mrs. J. A.
Hatfield, Mrs. Marconnier, Mrs. Porter:
accompanies, piano. Mesdames White
aad Perkins; organ, Mrs Patterson; direc-
toy, Mr. IL. JOY; stage manager, Mr..
Wright
cift 81 = Golden star.
Mr.. John G. Siggle. the police commits
sioneT, had substantial evidences Thursday
night Of the esteem IN which he is held
generally and more particularly by his
personal friends and innmates. At q
esloeS, a. he vas enjoying the comforts
q MS preside 1t his pretty home in the
seventh ward ring az the doorbeli Was
Followed by an invasion Of friends who
sasried mysterious parcels and who sur
rounded him with cordial words of feiici-
hsion. In a few minutes refreshments
aad cigars appeared from the mysterious
coverings. and after the party had been
laosoaghiy welcomed and made TO feel at
hoh'e, Dir. r. Il. George stepped forward
tae spokesman Of the party. lie re-
,sffed IN an eloquent manner 10 the pecu-
gag es9aeity of their host for making and
Aaaalag friends. lie pointed out his
asay amiable traits Of heart and mind.
Vac after speaking thus handsomely 81
- psaFste life and character, turned 90
- eshcial lite aud spoke of the
oassy and capahility with which
had been marked. He
AN sommsnded Commissioner Mig
ssa remove the silver star which ne
80 - ar emblem OF his official position.
80 aaer aiding him in complying with
eoiamand, replaced Il with = beautiful
N~Ss q gold with a diamond set IN the
e'aseE q the star. The badge bore the in
psson n a circle surrounding the star:
se..ee Commissioner. CITY Of Seattle. I"
- tae reverse Vas inscribed. TO John
N.ggle, From His Friends. June q.
W. NJ. Nsrgls, although greatly sur
sfasa, thanked his friends in earnest and
spsopEiaIe words for the handsome ees-
a-aeaaaA. aud assured them that by his
eAeaai and private life he would enoeavor
ae.stA eontgnuanee 81 tue friendship
- esteem thus earnestly proven. Two
FS@SAat hours, during which Mr.. NigS le,
s'sa BY Mrs, Niggle. eharmtngiy ca.
Ased their guests. passed Eapsaly. Is
an informal affair, bat one marked ~
.ts5y % feeling. Tnose Who testified
Sle4f iE.endship for Mr.. Nisste wers.
=. a. Wing, Mr.. George NJ. Holloway,
= K George, Capt. +. ". Browne.
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