The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-03-03

w had been is-
sued for last Tuesday evening. and when
the guests arrived they found prepara-
tons had been made for their reception
on grand scale. The hall was nro-
noaneed by many to be the most erssay-
able ball they had ever attended. for.
while IL Was a fuli dress affair In all 70.
specis. !; was also characterized by a to-
tai lack Of stiffness and cold formaiity.
This ball Was the first social event of
considerable magnitude nj which Mrs
McGrsw appeared as the first lady OF The
state and assisted in entertaining hnsh
strangers and friends. and well ana aha
acqsit herself IN the rather difficult rolls.
Her natural dignity and sweetness OF de.
meanor stood her we'll is hand. and her
queenly presence and modest affsbiiltv
made "A profound impression on eserxoSe.
Col. Shaw. now OF Clarke county. was ono
OF the persons of almost historical inter.
est. for many a like AFFAIR had he at.
tended In that old relic of hygone DAVIS.
Yeungss hotel. when the sum OF SIS Was
eheerfuliy paid for ticket TO the terri.
toriai ball and people came from all over
the state to attend. and such Journey
was not made In palace cars as at pres-
ent. bat by boat up the Sound.
The Hotel olympia had been Beautifully
decorated for the occasion with long
wreaths of Ivy and ferns. which were
gracefully festooned entirely around the
chandeliers. In the supper room the ef-
feet of the decorations was particularly
pleasing. the tables cleaning with snowy
white drapcry and an ornamental bowl Of
cut flowers in the center of each. with
hastily arranged baskets OF choice fruit.
ia
had been planned and carried into cfrecs
under the directions OF Mr. s.inaiey
Moore. who certainly covered himself
with credit. The parlor floors had been
canvassed and the spacious dining room
cleared for dancing. 80 that although tho
throng was immense. there was plenty OF
room for ali TO Indulge In the pleasing
pastime.
The guests were received by Gov. and
Mrs. McGraw. who stood just inside tha
door Of the reception room. Represents
tive Scohey introduced the arrivals b,
his exesllency I'm neat and appropriate
manner. Assisting the governor and Mrs.
Mc6;raw were Gov. and Mrs. Ferry. Lieut..
Gov. and Mrs. Luce. State Secretary and
Mrs. Price. Judge and Mrs. uoyt. Judge
and Mrs. Scott. Judge and Mrs. Gordon.
Judge and Mrs. Dunbar. Judge and Mra.
Anders. Mr.. and Mira. John Convey. Col.
aud Mrs. ~. owtngs. Senator and Mrs
Horr. Mayor and Mira. Mann, Mr.. and
Mrs. Nckcnny. Mr.. and Mrs. Phillips. Mr..
and Mrs. McMicken. Mr.. and Mrs. Rice.
Mr.. and Mrs W. T. Forrest. Mr. and Mira.
Chambers. hsr, and Mrs scohey Mr. and
Mrs. Barnes, MIR. and Mrs. George Hav-
age.
At go the grand march commenced. led
ny Gov. and Mrs. McGraw, followed by
Lieut.. Gov. and Mrs. Luce, ex-tsov. and
Mrs. Ferry. Secretary and Mrs PRICE
State Treasurer Bowen and lady, and the
judges of the supreme court with fheis
ladies' The line of march began In parton
A. extending around rarIor n, THENCE
through the lobby to tho dining room.
around the room. then out through the
lobby. back 10 the place of beginning and
then repeated. The Harmony orchestra In
the pariors and Olympia fhester orchestra
In the dining room furnished exceIIens
music. The costumes worn by the ladies'
were. many of them. very beautiful. and
there were so many charming women and
lovely girls In light and dainty gowns 40
eontrastcd TO tae uniform black worn by
the gentlemen. the picture was a very
brilliant one. At the close of the march
followed the ianeser=. in which partici-
pated all the state digniiariss-
TO give a complete list az those press
ent without an omission would be almost
impossible. the crush was 40 great. bus
following il a partial list nf costnsneE
Mrs. Mefsraw-Eiegans black silk Gus
daeolefte. deliberately trimmed with gold
embroidery. diamond ornaments.
Mrs. Luce Beautiful cream satin. with
natural flowers at her corsaEe.
Mrs. Col. Owings- Heavy black velvet,
cut low. and diamond pendants at the
throat and In her hair.
Mrs. prlea-Stcei gray silk with cu1
steel trimmings. diamond ornaments.
Mira oowey-s5teei eoiorsd silk with ixca
ard diamonds.
Mrs IIaight-~yery dainty gown %
cream silk under chiffon drapsries. fow-
ers at eorsage and hair.
Mrs. sfIIroy--Green Silk with black lace.
sfrx. rord-Paie blue t,rocaded silk with
accordion ptesfed chiffon trimmings
Mrs. Megier-Ifandsome brocaded ain
OF plnkls1 white. diamond necklace.
Miss Haighi-Ysiiow crepe ana hlack
velvet.
Mrs 8. Percfvai-cream satin with Ice
draped very effectively.
Miss Observation-Disclosures India muslin
with pale blue ribbon trimming.
Mrs. Dcckebacn-f5rny silk with grcsn
velvet. steel passamenserse trimmings.
Miss Mecraw-Hhifs India muslin with
dainty vaisneiennes isce. natural flowers.
Mrs. TAlley-Biack bcngaliFas SILK, 5sE
trimmings. diamonds.
Mrs ogdsn--pfnk ard gray silk. dta~
nsond ornaments
Mira J. G. Percivai-crearn silk with
lace aud nowsrz.
Mrs AEhsrtson-Paie blue crepe over
silk. pearl trimmings ard vioiets.
Miss raaks~Efaek Eatin deeoiefte Win
rich haze. natural flowers.
Mrs r. VI. Jtees;. Jr.-strtped silk win
white chiffon.
ars. George rniey-Ysllow sils. blach
lace and diamonds
Mrs Heussas-Elegsns hack ysiset win
tss trimmings.
Miss Jennla Young--Ret six with bl3cn
lace
Mra- Japanese crepe In ola gold.
with roeeN. diamonds.
Miss gss-@~4 Fts~@ssssssssa tsnnarfes gown